A plethora of iPod speakers have emerged in recent weeks, ranging from retro to futuristic.
SpeckTone Retro Docking iPod Speaker System
This retro fifties system costs £119 and is available in the UK via iWorld. It integrates an iPod dock, a wooden cabinet and an illuminated front volume knob, as well as 28 watts of sound. The system’s wood cabinet is available in black, white, or mint green. http://www.iworld.co.uk
Logitech audio station
This is a more compact answer to Apple’s iPod Hi-Fi. Audiostation is £199 and carries a Universal Dock connector. Unlike Apple’s speaker system, Logitech integrates a digital AM/FM radio tuner. The controls are touch sensitive and are illuminated by LED lights. http://www.logitech.com
Gear4 House Party 24/7
A home stereo speaker system for iPods, it is equipped with an AM/FM radio and alarm clock. This bedside companion (available in black or white) costs £99 and ships with a 16-function infrared remote. It offers a pair of 6W speakers and a 12W subwoofer, and features an LCD screen that displays the iPod tracks of the station currently playing. http://www.gear4.com
sonic gear A6
The A6 is a £160 speaker for iPods that offers a frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 KHz and is fitted with a pair of 4-inch mid-bass drivers for better frequency distribution. It can deliver 50 watts of sound and is enclosed in a solid wood cabinet. Also from Sonic Gear come the tiny but mighty 1-200 3RIO Micro Loudspeakers. They are compatible with all portable music players and cost between £14.99 and £19.99. These offer 10 watts of power and can be powered by USB or AAA batteries. [http://www.ods-distribution.com]
AudioStation Express
Logitech’s full-featured, all-in-one portable iPod speakers run on AA batteries or AC power. A protective case and wireless remote control are included. They integrate an iPod dock, have a line-in jack and cost £79.99. http://www.logitech.com
microsound
Miglia’s MicroSound is a set of tiny speakers for iPod nanos and iPod shuffles. It offers 12 hours of gameplay on a AAA battery. It costs £19.99. http://www.miglia.com
