Eton Sound 50 Speaker System for iPod (Astro Black)

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Stereo iPod docking stationwith remote controlProduct InformationThe Eton Sound50 Speaker System for iPod features aninnovative design and smooth lines that meld smoothly with your iPod tocreate a bold new way to listen.  Share all of your favoritemusic downloads by simply docking your iPod and letting the soundstream forth from the speakers.  The remote control makes iteasy to adjust the volume or select a new song.  And there's aspecial bonus too: the Eton Sound50 charges your iPod as you listenso you never have to worry about draining the battery ever again.Product Features Seamless playback of all audio from your iPod inroom-filling hi-fidelity sound Dual twin full range drivers and micro tweeters to providebalanced sound across the entire frequency range Charges iPod during playback or whenever docked Provides full control of iPod from across the room via theincluded remote Small pact design allows placement in any corner of thehome or office while maintaining portability Speaker system features integrated LED power and volumeindicatorsIncludes Sound50 Speaker System Remote control iPod trays to fit different models AC Adapter 3.5 mm male:male cordSpecifications Color:  Black Dimensions:  10" x 6" x 5.75"(W x H x D) Weight:  2.30 lbs. Power Source:  AC (AC Adapterincluded) Amplifier Output Power:  7 x 2Watts (L: 7 Watts R: 7 Watts) Compatibility iPod Shuffle:  2ndGeneration (1 GB); 1st Generation (512 MB 1 GB) iPod Nano:  2nd GenerationAluminum (2 GB 4 GB 8 GB); 1st Generation (1 GB 2 GB 4 GB) iPod:   5th Generation Video(30 GB 60 GB 80 GB); 4th Generation Color Display (20 GB 30 GB 40GB 60 GB); 4th Generation (20 GB 40 GB); 3rd Generation (10 GB 15GB 20 GB 30 GB 40 GB); 1st and 2nd Generation (5 GB 10 GB 20 GB) iPod Mini:  1st Generation (4GB 6 GB) Note:  Remote batteries are included but are notguaranteed.

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Product Details

• Color: Black
• Brand: Grundig
• Model: Eton Sound 50
• Released on: 2006-06-01
• Format: CD-ROM
• Dimensions: 6.00" h x 6.00" w x 10.00" l, 4.21 pounds

Features

• Seamless playback of all audio from your iPod in room-filling, hi-fidelity sound
• Dual twin full range drivers and micro tweeters to provide balanced sound across the entire frequency range
• Integrated LED power and volume indicators
• Provides full control of iPod via remote
• Compatibility: iPod nano (1G only), iPod mini, 4G iPod with click wheel, iPod Color, iPod Video

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Customer Reviews

Most helpful customer reviews

38 of 42 people found the following review helpful.
Overhyped; decent for price; some distortion
By Darren He
I own the White Eton Sound 50 - it was miraculously cheap for the supposed quality and on the overwhelming positive response of user reviews and of the CNET editor review. However, I found that this speaker system/dock is not as good as it's made out to be. For the price, it may be a good value on an iPod dock, but I'd much rather get a better 2.1 speaker system instead.

Pros:

* Pretty good sound at lower levels.

* Remote is one the best I've seen.

* Line in is useful.

* Great for use in a smaller room.

* Price is right. Got it for fifty under list price with a

* Small profile.

Cons:

* Sound is horrible at higher levels - heavy distortion.

* The front has BRIGHT, flashing lights that cannot be dimmed or turned off. Very annoying, and will not "match" colored iPods, such as the nanos and minis.

* Even at somewhat low levels, sound is a little muffled - not very rich.

* Doesn't look as sleek as the much more expensive Bose SoundDock.

* No audio output/headphone jack. Not a problem for larger iPods, but with iPod nanos that have the headphone jack on the bottom, then you can't charge the iPod in your dock and listen to it through headphones.

If you're looking for a value iPod dock, then this is a pretty good option. The better JBL, Altec Lansing, and Bose systems may be better, but are priced in the triple digits. Also, I'd prefer a speaker with smaller sound but less distortion. The distortion is simply horrible. If you want other features besides that of a dock/charger, then you might want to get an iHome or similar product, which will have a clock, alarm, and radio.

Conditionally recommended.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful.
Looks & sounds great!
By J. Burtard
I am very pleased with this system. My daughter has a different type, and it just doesn't compare.

The sound quality is much higher than anyone at the office would have thought. I have been asked several times as to whether the volume is turned up all the way. Then I hit the remote and bring it up to 1/2 volume, and they are blown away!

I would recommend this to anyone. I have a Nano, but my daughter's video iPod works just as well.

20 of 22 people found the following review helpful.
Great value and sound, small footprint
By groucho33
Have wanted a system like this since I first saw the Bose Sound Dock last fall, but didn't want to spend $300. This one is 1/3 the price, smaller, and has great sound. Eight sound levels, small footprint. I'm using it in my office and I keep it on the lowest sound level -- it will really belt out the sound if you crank it up. Several office mates ready to order their own. The remote is compact as well, and it's worked well so far. Overall, I love the product. The operation manual is a bit light on information, but most product manuals seem to be going that route today, so I can't really complain. If you want an inexpensive, quality speaker system for your iPod (I'm using a 40Gb -- the manual claims it works with 3rd & 4th Generation iPods, the iPod mini, iPod photo, iPod U2, iPod nano and 5th Generation), try this.