In October 2001, Apple launched iPod, a brand of portable Media player. The iPod is perhaps one of the best known and loved gadgets of this decade. Currently, the line up consists of hard drive based flagship iPod classic, iPod touch, iPod nano and the low end screen less iPod shuffle. iPod can also serve as an external data storage device. We can say that iPod has changed the way people think about music on the move.
In course of time, iPod speakers came into existence. Companies like Logitech, Zeppelin, Ferguson, Altec Lansing, Chestnut Hill, etc., manufacture various kinds of iPod speakers. Let’s look at the features of the iPod speakers of the above mentioned companies.
The B&W Zeppelin is oblong in shape and houses two woofers, two tweeters and a subwoofer behind its soft cloth non removable grille. The speaker has a loud sound with well defined bass. The egg shaped remote has a silver rear panel with a rubber plug that hides the non rechargeable battery. The controls are limited to track forward and backward buttons, play/pause, volume up and down, power, and a toggle button that pauses the iPod and switches to the aux input and vice versa.
Ferguson Hill FH007 and FH008 sound really good and look very beautiful too. In this speaker the tweeters and the woofers for each channel are housed in separate acrylic enclosures, instead of within one wood speaker block like we find in most of the traditional speakers. They work perfectly with a personal computer or an Apple iPod. Because of its irregular shape, this speaker system will need a little more shelf space than most other speakers. The woofers, housed in clear spheres with the front side cut away, have an eight inch diameter. Since the speakers are so light in weight, a heavy bass rumble produced by the sub woofer could potentially vibrate them enough to cause movement.
The distinctive 8.5 inch wide screen in Altec Lansing iMV712 is its major selling point. The screen, which sits between the speakers, is designed for viewing iPod content or videos from external devices like camcorders. The system comes with a membrane button remote that includes all the necessary functions. There is also composite video cable added with usual array of plastic dock adapters for each and every iPod model.
Apple iPod Hi Fi is a three way combination speaker and can be controlled by two touch sensitive buttons for adjusting the volume. Aside from the power jack, the only port is an auxiliary audio input, which accommodates either 3.5 mm analog cables or optical digital cables. If the personal computer or external USB sound card has an optical output then this digital input is excellent for getting sound.
The iPod Hi Fi comes with the standard Apple wireless infrared remote. The set up of the speaker is as simple as plugging it in or inserting batteries. Placing the speaker in the audio lab about 10 inches from the rear wall and equidistant from the sidewalls keeps the sound as smooth as possible.
The George, an audio system by Chestnut Hill, is meant for fourth generation Apple iPods. It has super cable and puts up unbelievably good sound. The speakers are neither upward angled nor detachable. The left and the right speakers are roughly 6 inches apart.
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Griffin Auxiliary Audio Cables
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3.5mm Stereo Plug Male To 2-RCA Audio Cable AUX For MP3 $1.49 |
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3.5mm in Car AUX Audio Cable Lead Connector for iPod $1.39 |
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iPod iPhone Dock Connector to Car Aux 3.5mm Audio Cable $0.01 |
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iPod iPhone Dock Connector to Car Aux 3.5mm Audio Cable $0.01 |
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3.5mm in Car AUX Audio Cable Lead Connector for iPod $1.39 |
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3.5mm Stereo Plug Male To 2-RCA Audio Cable AUX For MP3 $1.49 |
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3X Car audio aux Auxiliary Retractable Cable 3.5mm for Car Mp3 iPod iPhone 4g $3.99 |
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1 M 3.5mm Jack Stereo Audio AUX MP3 Gold Cable Lead For Blackberry 8310 UK $2.29 |
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Car Dock Connector to Aux Audio Stereo Cable For iPod $1.99 |
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3.5mm Stereo Plug Male To 2-RCA Audio Cable AUX For MP3 $1.49 |
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3.5mm in Car AUX Audio Cable Lead Connector for iPod $1.39 |
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3.5mm Stereo Plug Male To 2-RCA Audio Cable AUX For MP3 $1.49 |
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CAR CONNECTOR TO AUX 3.5MM STEREO AUDIO CABLE FOR IPOD $1.70 |
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3.5mm in Car AUX Audio Cable Lead Connector for iPod $1.39 |
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Car Audio Cable 3.5 mm fits Aux-In Car Stereo’s and ipod iphone sony walkman $2.49 |
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3.5mm in Car AUX Audio Cable Lead Connector for iPod OZ $1.39 |
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Retractable 3.5mm AUX JACK CABLE LEAD for IPOD AUDIO $2.40 |
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iPod iPhone Dock Connector to Car Aux 3.5mm Audio Cable $0.01 |
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3.5mm in Car AUX Audio Cable Lead Connector for iPod OZ $1.39 |
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3.5mm Jack Audio AUX Cable Sony Ericsson Xperia X10i $2.29 |
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3.5mm Male-Male Stereo Audio Cable for iPod Car AUX $1.39 |
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Black Soft/Pink Mesh Hard Case+LCD Pro+3.5 Aux Audio Cable For iPhone 4 4S $7.11 |
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Car Dock Connector to Aux Audio Stereo Cable For iPod $1.99 |
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New 3FT 3.5mm Male to Male Retractable Audio Aux Extension Cable White $0.99 |
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5X Car audio aux Auxiliary Retractable Cable 3.5mm for Car Mp3 iPod iPhone 4S $5.99 |
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Black 3.5mm Car Audio Aux Jack Cable for HTC EVO 4G Droid X, Apple IPHONE 4 4S $2.49 |
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Aux Audio Data Charging USB Cable For Apple iPhone 4G 4S iPad 2 3 iPod A13 $6.87 |
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Vent Hook Bracket LCD Film Aux/Audio Cable Accessory For HTC Droid Incredible 2 $8.49 |
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Vent Hook Bracket LCD Film Aux/Audio Cable Accessory Bundle For HTC Google HD7 $8.49 |
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Pink w/ Clear Side Back Case+LCD Pro+3.5 Aux Audio Cable For iPhone 4 4S $4.72 |
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In-Car 3.5mm AUX Audio Cable Connector for iPod MP3 New $1.39 |
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Clear Frost Smoke TPU Soft Case+LCD Pro+3.5 Aux Audio Cable For iPhone 4 4G 4S $5.29 |
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3.5mm in Car AUX Audio Cable Lead Connector for iPod $1.39 |
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Clear Crystal Back Hard Case+LCD Pro+3.5 Aux Audio Cable For iPhone 4 4G 4S $4.39 |
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1pcs 4 Pole 3 Position 4P3T Solder Car Boat Harness Audio AUX ROTARY SWITCH 4P3A $0.90 |
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3.5mm in Car AUX Audio Cable Lead Connector for iPod OZ $1.39 |
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For Kia Hyundai iPod iphone Cable Audio Aux USB 3.5mm $9.99 |
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3.5MM CAR AUDIO AUX AUXILIARY CABLE FOR IPOD TOUCH 2nd $1.99 |
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3.5mm AUX AUDIO CABLE JACK FOR Apple iPod/MP3/CAR PLAYER ZEN Zune Touch 3G 4 4th $2.49 |
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3.5mm Male to Male M/M Audio Aux Cable for iPhone 4G 4 $3.72 |
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Radio IPod IPhone Zune Mp3 Audio Aux Input Converter $59.99 |
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For iPad Audio Aux Auxiliary Car Retractable Cable Cord $1.99 |
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5X CAR STEREO CONNECTOR TO AUX 3.5MM AUDIO CABLE FOR Apple IPOD Touch 3 4G 4th $5.99 |
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Boss Audio Car In Dash DVD CD MP3 Receiver w/Aux Input $59.99 |
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USB Car+Wall Charger+3.5mm M/M Aux Audio Cable For Iphone 4 4g 4th 4S HTC EVO 4G $4.99 |
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Audio Aux Auxiliary Car Cable Cord for Ipod/Iphone 3G 3Gs 3.5mm Retractable 1/8″ $2.49 |
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3.5MM INSTEN Car Audio AUX CABLE For iPod iPhone Zune $1.99 |
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Clear Smoke Back Hard Case+LCD Pro+3.5 Audio Aux Cable For iPhone 4 4G 4S $4.99 |
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WIMHJ254910 – Dish and Sink Cleaning Brush, Nylon Bristles, White/Yellow $1.85 Dish and Sink Cleaning Brush, Nylon Bristles, White/Yellow… |
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The Most Relaxing Classical Music in the Universe $8.06 All products are BRAND NEW and factory sealed. Fast shipping and 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed…. |
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The Most Relaxing Piano Album in the World…Ever! $8.96 All products are BRAND NEW and factory sealed. Fast shipping and 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed…. |
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Beethoven’s Wig: Sing Along Symphonies $8.18 This delightful collection features catchy lyrics set to the greatest hits of classical music, including \Franz Liszt the Famous Pianist” (from Hungarian Rhapsody) and “”Please Don’t Play Your Violin At Night”" (from Eine Kleine Nachtmusik). The orchestral performance of each classical piece is also included without vocals.Genre: ChildrensMedia Format: Compact DiskRating: Release Date: 5-MAR-2002″… |
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The Birdcage $6.15 Smash hit reworking of the classic French comedy “La Cage Aux Folles” stars Robin Williams and Nathan Lane as lovers who operate a Miami gay nightclub where Lane is the drag revue’s star. When Williams’ son from a long-ago tryst announces he’s engaged to the daughter of ultra-conservative senator Gene Hackman, the pair must “straighten up” their act in order to get through a family dinner and save… |
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Smallville: The Complete Second Season $14.99 For many fans, the Superman revisionist series Smallville truly hit its stride in its second season, when it shifted focus from traditional comic book conflicts to one of self-discovery for its hero, a teenage Clark Kent (Tom Welling). Fans and first-timers can judge for themselves with this six-disc set, which compiles all 23 episodes and a decent selection of supplemental features. Whereas seas… |
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Surface: The Complete Series $7.33 Surface lasted one season on NBC before cancellation, but Surface: The Complete Series on DVD will keep the show’s exciting, Spielbergian suspense around for a long while. The primetime drama, involving several characters–in different parts of the world–all having similar brushes with fantastic creatures, instantly draws comparisons to Spielberg’s Close Encounters of the Third Kind. Add a govern… |
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Wilen Professional H28218 Feather Duster, 18 in., With Hardwood Handle/Gray Ostrich Feathers $6.99 Feather Duster features stiff, gray ostrich feathers with soft fibers for efficient dust collection. Design includes a lacquered hardwood handle…. |
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2-in-1 Car Charger and AUX Audio Cable – power adapter – car $19.99 Kensington 2-in-1 Car Charger and AUX Audio Cable – Power adapter – car |
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Metra Electronics / Axxess IPOD/AUX Audio/Video Adapter AIPGM02ID AIP-GM02-ID $17.86 Metra Electronics / Axxess IPOD/AUX Audio/Video Adapter AIPGM02ID AIP-GM02-ID |
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iFrogz Aux 33′ 35mm Audio-to-Audio Jack Cable – Pink $16.99 Connect your media device to a wide range of audio systems with this iFrogz Aux 3.3′ 3.5mm audio-to-audio jack cable, which allows an easy connection to most devices with a 3.5mm jack for versatile use. |
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iFrogz Aux 33′ 35mm Audio-to-Audio Jack Cable – Green $16.99 Connect your media device to a wide range of audio systems with this iFrogz Aux 3.3′ 3.5mm audio-to-audio jack cable, which allows an easy connection to most devices with a 3.5mm jack for versatile use. |
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Noise-Reducing AUX Audio Cable – audio cable – 4 ft $17.99 Kensington Noise-Reducing AUX Audio Cable – Audio cable – mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm (M) – mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm (M) – 4 ft |
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AUX Audio Cable – iPod / iPhone audio cable – 4 ft $11.99 Kensington AUX Audio Cable – iPod / iPhone audio cable – mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm (M) – mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm (M) – 4 ft |
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Aux Audio Input 4 Cryslrs $60.99 PAC AAI-CHY AUXILIARY AUDIO INPUT (FOR CHRYSLER®, DODGE® & JEEP® CAN BUS VEHICLES) |
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WindowSeat AUX $24.95 Your iPhone, iPod, MP3 player or smartphone gets the best seat in the car with WindowSeat AUX. WindowSeat is our windshield/dashboard mount that combines the visibility and safety of an in car mount with a case compatible cradle to securely grip your device. To fit almost any windshield angle, we’ve included an extension arm that attaches to the suction base for a total length range of 8 to 25 centimeters, so, wherever you mount it, your device stays close at hand. And for communities where windshield mounting is not permitted, we’ve included an adhesive base so you can position your WindowSeat on your dashboard or console. Our mounting cradle accommodates your iPhone in most shell or skin type cases, as well as a growing number of MP3 players and smartphones, including popular models from BlackBerry, HTC, Palm, and Samsung. Features Windshield or dashboard mount Suction base and adhesive dashboard mount included to handle most mounting scenarios Mounting base and extension arm swivel 360° for perfect positioning Included audio cable connects your headphone jack to your car stereo’s AUX in port so you can listen to your music clean and clear |
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Scosche Changer Input Aux Cable $9.99 Audio Cable Changer Input Aux Cable Copper Scosche Scosche Industries dcaxken13 www.scosche.com |
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TuneFlex AUX Hands-free $36.99 TuneFlex AUX Hands-free for iPhone and iPod… Talk hands-free on your iPhone while it charges, with TuneFlex. Leave your iPhone or iPod in its case and set it in TuneFlex’s adjustable charging cradle. The flexible steel neck keeps your iPhone or iPod just where you want it: always within reach but never in the way. For great-sounding tunes, plug in to your car stereo’s AUX in port with the included AUX/Mic cable. When a call comes in, just press to answer. Your call audio will play through your car’s speakers while the AUX/Mic cable’s high-sensitivity microphone picks up your voice loud and clear. All the while, you can keep your hands on the wheel and your attention on the road. White LEDs glow softly on the charger to show your power status. There’s even a velcro cord wrap to take charge of the AUX/Mic cable and stow it neatly away. |