iHome iP37 30-Pin iPod/iPhone Portable Speaker Case

• Charges docked iPhone & iPod. 120-240 AC adapter included.
• Universal dock for iPhone and all docking iPod models
• Play music anywhere in battery mode, or play and charge your iPhone or iPod
• Splash proof material and heavy duty zipper to protect against weather
• Enjoy surprisingly big sound from 4 speakers and 6 watts of power

Buying the iHome iP37 was a lesson of how important it is to try out sound equipment before you make a choice. The salesperson at the store I bought the iP37 was kind enough to let me try out various portable sound systems with my iPod. He even broke out a new set of batteries for me to have (free). After trying out offerings from Panasonic, Memorex, and Sony, I came across this little cloth-cased thing that was surprisingly heavy. That heaviness was due to the magnets in the speakers which are what drive the sound in the systems.

I was blown away by the sound in this tiny little system. I was wanting something that I could use by my beside at night, but in the bargain got a speaker set that can easily fill a good sized room. All this in a package that can easily fit beside my laptop in its case. A big plus is that this battery operated system also has an AC adapter and charges my iPod when plugged in. I also like how simple the design is: an on/off switch and plus and minus buttons for the volume. That's it. It takes AA batteries which is nice, since most of my other portable stuff takes the same.

That said, the iP37 works best with classical and jazz music, where booming bass is not required. Even though the iP37 has SRS bass boost, you aren't going to get room-rocking bass from these little speakers. However, classical music is another story. When I can hear the guitarist's fingering noises on a classical piece, I know the speakers are pretty clear. With this little system, I can put on some classical music in the bedroom and still hear it clearly in the kitchen. Pretty darn good.

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I wanted a something that I could listen to my iPod Touch with around the house, outside and on trips. I did a lot of research looking for a brand that had good quality sound, and after doing my homework, I ordered this. I didn't go wrong. The sound quality is excellent, the case is very sturdy and I couldn't be happier. The on-off switch and volume control are on the case itself. The in-line jack and AC adapter jack are located on the outside of the case, so everything is easily accessed. I love this item and couldn't be more pleased with my purchase.

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This portable stereo has very good sound quality for its size. It is nice to play my Ipod playlists wherever I go without using my earphones or having to rely on limited size CD's. The stereo comes with 3 docks to use. I have a 4th generation Ipod Nano 16G and the dock for it was not one of the ones included. I contacted iHome to see if there was one available. They told me that I could use the dock that came with my Ipod. It fit perfectly and performed as I had hoped. I have plans to take it to the beach with me this summer instead of a radio. The fact that is runs by either battery or adapter is a plus.

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When I place my Iphone 4 in the dock---message came up not compatible -I ignored it & it would play however it would not charge when playing or docked without playing. There were three docking deivces available but none for the IPhone 4---and it says not to put it in without a dock. I called the company support line. Basically the agent could not help me. Kept putting me on hold. Said I would have to go to the Apple store to get the dock---I said the box only says for Iphone G3 & G3S even thought the product information on Amazon.com says compatibale with IPhone 4. She says it was put out before the Iphone 4 came out and has not changed. Bad first experience with IHome products and customer support. Don't buy if you have an Iphone 4.

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The speakers are loud and the docking station works with all ipods and iphones even iphone 4. The only complaint I have is that if it is running on batteries it does not charge the phone and the ipod or iphone sits vertically on the dock no way to do landscape so you can't really watch movies or videos. It has to be plugged into the ac adapter for the phone to charge. Other than that this is a great product.