Customer Reviews
Awesome for price paid 
2008-05-14
I have another more expensive unit also from iHome. I was constantly moving it around to the kitchen while cooking or to the yard for BBQs. When I saw this in Gold Box for twenty bucks I snagged it, just to have a second unit that I could permanently leave in the bedroom. It works well and definitely serves its purpose. It's not the most phenomenal sound, but it's pretty darn good. It definitely sounds alot better than one should expect for the price paid. If you're looking for amazing sound quality, this may not be the unit for you. But, if you're looking for bang-for-buck, and intend to use it to casually listen to music, this system is perfect.
For the Price, a decent purchase 
2008-05-12
Bought this for the office, since it was pretty close to the same price as an additional IPOD charger. For a single box speaker, the sound is ok - but I am in a work place, and don't put th3e volume up.
It does a fine job recharging my IPOD when I forget to check at home; it's pretty unobtrusive on the desk as well.
IHome 2 go 2008-05-08
I was looking for a small speaker for my IPod with good sound, and this product complies with these specifications, the only thing that I can not use is the remote control for my 3G Ipod, in this IPod the only thing that works is the volumen, you can not change songs or go to the menu (as specified on the manual). Does anybody know how can I fix this problem?. For 5G Ipod this speaker works very well.
Nice, but depends on the price... 2008-04-29
If you can get this unit for $30-40, it's a solid deal. The unit plays loud enough for casual listening in a medium sized room, with good (for what it is) bass output. Bass/treble controls allow to dial in a little extra treble, which the unit needs because it's a bit muddy.
Remote is handy and works as expected. Comprehensive package includes several dock adapters and a nice, compact AC adapter. Built-in amp has the ability to run an expansion speaker, which so long as you use an RCA adapter, can be just about any 4 ohm speaker. This opens up a lot of additional sound output options and is probably a grossly underutilized feature.
This is not the best unit for highly portable duty. C batteries should provide decent battery life, but the unit isn't very handily shaped for carrying, and I don't think docks that support the ipod in such an standout upright position are the best choice for mobile use.
Pricing on the units is dropping because they don't include 3rd gen nano or "classic" regular adapters. Still works fine, but you'll have to hack/fabricate/not use an adapter with a 3rd gen. Trade off is fine by me given the savings, and I suppose Ihome probably makes adapters by now you can buy. I don't know, and won't bother.
If the unit braced the ipod better when docked and included an FM tuner, it'd be a home run.
Spent $20 on it 2008-04-28
First of all, I spent $20 on this unit with free shipping through Prime. For that price I love it. I keep it in the bathroom to listen while I shower and get ready.
-The remote is nice and it sounds good in a small room.
-The bass is shallow
The unit is def worth $20 but I wouldn't pay any more for it, especially if you need something as your primary sound system. The 4 stars I have given most certainly reflect the price I paid. At $40+, I would give it 2 or 3 stars.
Affordable way to listen to your iPod tunes... 2008-04-27
Live life outloud with this speaker system for your iPod. This contemporary cube design features Reson8 speaker technology for maximum performance that's perfect for both indoor and outdoor use. A full-function remote control is included as well as a line-in jack for additional audio devices, an AV out jack for viewing iPod videos on TV, and a microphone jack for karaoke jams. The iH80B charges your docked iPod when connected to the AC adapter (included). Universal dock plays and charges most docking iPod models (inserts included). Operates on AC adapter or eight C batteries (not included). Reson8 speaker technology for great soundBass and Treble controls. An optional extension speaker is available with 20-watt output.
Sounds horrible, but works as a docking station 
2008-04-25
First of all, I knew this thing didn't sound so hot before I bought it. I only paid $24.00 for it and rationalized that it was way cheaper than an apple dock which is $50.00. When I finally was able to listen, I could not believe this thing was actually designed by an engineer... You cannot feed left and right stereo channels into the same amplifier channel or into the same speaker coil and not expect some cancellation, but the geniuses at Soundesign did it anyway. Almost everything stereo recording you play sounds as if it is a remix, with some instruments sounded louder than or weaker than normal. It's a mess...
My mono mix of the "White Album" sounds OK, but that's about it. The remote functions well and it does work as a dock.
Garbage. 2008-04-20
I bought this Speaker system because I have an under the counter by the same company that is awesome. I used this a total of 3 times. the 4th time I went to use it, nothing. It just stopped working. I am also 5 days out of Amazon's return window. I should have bought it from a Brick and Mortar where they give you 90 days. This is sad.
I'm loving this 
2008-04-16
I bought two during the gold box deal ($20) and gave one as a gift. I love how it has a remote and how you can listen to it while charging your ipod. When I turn it on, the noise radiates throughout the room and if loud enough, it can also through the next room. This is a great speaker, though wish it didn't require so many batteries to be portable. It's great for my use and it looks pretty good on your desk. (It works for my video ipod, but am not sure if it works with iphones).
Nice little speaker 2008-04-14
I bought this for use in my bed room and on the patio during BBQ's. It works great at low listening levels while I'm reading or getting ready in the morning and sounds even better with the volume way up while out side.
I tried a lot of speakers before I bought this one and it doesn't have the highest sound quality of what I tried (JBL, Bose, Altec Lansing, Logitech all beat it there) but the price/performance ratio was great.
I would recomend this for someone looking for a great speaker on a low budget.
