The H2O Audio Interval headphones are made for the iPod Shuffle second generation. It isn’t the early bird that gets the worm because the iPod Shuffle 2G has been discontinued. If you are a swimmer and own an iPod Shuffle 2G, you will love this accessory. All you need is a waterproof case. Combined with the Surge model, this headphone system gives you the best underwater music experience with the shuffle.

A rubber box holds the 2G Shuffle comfortably, keeping it safe from the water. A pressure clasp is used for this purpose. You can dive underwater up to 12 feet and your shuffle will be safe. You have access to the power and/or shuffle mode switches. This one promises to keep the Shuffle dry as it comes from a company with extensive experience. The weight addition is small.
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The iDS3 is unique in its sound quality and power, there is nothing like it. The iDS2 was great and the iDS3 is even better. The styling is minimalist and the features set straightforward. This one also has iPhone interference shielding. This 2.1 channel audio system is impressive - the only three issues are limited user adjustability, high price and video expandability questions.

The design of the i-DS3 mirrors the industrial design of the iPod. The internal components are very smart. With a streamlined body and nice curves, you can choose between black and white in this speaker system.
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Earphone fashion is a fashion unto its own. It has evolved and bettered over the past few years. Aesthetics became popular after the iPod became big. Large casings made way to smaller ones. Rough edges made way to smoother ones. Materials became interesting looking and smooth. There was a fundamental rethink in the approach to earphone making.

Nixon The Wire In-Ear Custom Earphones cost $90 and a good attempt has been made to make the big earphones more visually appealing. There is a combination microphone and single button remote control on the cord. The emphasis is more on treble in these earphones and less on bass.

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iPods are now more powerful and efficient than ever before. The Tunejuice battery charger for the iPhone costs $30 and looks better than the first Tunejuice. The white and glossy Tunejuice is now matte and black. The new version uses 4 AAA batteries.

Now the iPhone can be powered for about two hours of talk time or 1.5 hours of internet use. A completely discharged iPod Nano 4G can be completely recharged. The first set of AAA’s will be provided by Griffin and you have to buy the rest.
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Over the years since the iPod came in, “in canal” earphones have become more popular. There are many that are moderately priced and high priced. Every once in a while a low priced one is launched, though.  Altec Lansing has launched Backbeat, in canal earphones over a wide price range aimed at providing a better musical experience. These earphones range from a price of $30 to $80.

From the outside, the look and feel of all three Backbeat earphones is the same. Made of plastic and silicone rubber, these earphones look pretty in black and gold. The rubber tips are clear and the feel is solid. They look serious and convey professionalism. There is no mic or remote included with these models.
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Phitek Blackbox C18 are earcup style noise cancellation headphones. These phones are good but I prefer noise cancelling canalphones. Although the sound is good and some of the surrounding sound is stopped, with lighter, cheaper options available that provide the same benefits why would someone want to buy the C18?

The C18 buds, although large are nice looking. They are made totally from black plastic. They are comfortable to the ear with soft touch rubber coats. Also included is the large zippered carrying case, headphone adapters - 2 as well as a mini lanyard.
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Nostalgia is the key in the purchase of a Saffire Jukebox Station. Just three feet tall unlike a traditional jukebox (5 feet), the Saffire Jukebox’s sound is umm satisfactory. Audio performance is not the best there is. The wood cabinet and front look fantastic and the only eyesores are the tiny font and artwork.

66 pounds heavy, this Jukebox Station with a Universal Dock for the iPod has an 80 watt stereo system with a CD player, FM radio, IR remote and av outputs that can connect to tv. The top is shielded by plastic and contains a universal iPod Dock. The iPod is safe inside coz there are keys that remain with you. Read the rest of this entry »

Westone 3 is available for $400 and is a revolutionary 3 way speaker system. Is it worth the $300? Lets go into the details. The $400 speaker earphones from Westone is completely different from Ultimate Ears offering. There are 11 different ear tips that come with the Westone 3. Eight sets of rubber tips are also part of the package in many sizes. There are 3 sizes of comply style foam tips.

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Mount this iPod speaker dock next to your toilet, the AFT iCarta has four audio drivers, docks for standard iPods and iPod shuffles. In addition non iPod devices can have a line level input. As if that wasn’t enough even toilet paper can be held in it. Wall power supply and mounting accessories are included.

Some issues with this dock is that it doesn’t auto detect and plays from the iPod only after manually turning power on. Quality of sound is satisfactory and not more than that. Versatility is low. The iCarta from AFt costs $100.
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After the announcement in January about the new iPod desktop radio costs $300. The 400iHD looks like a JBL speaker system and sounds like one as well. That isn’t strange. However, this system doesn’t feel like JBL. This one is a complete redesign. There has been a loss of elegance in the redesign and the shape is more conservative and less intuitive.

As a result, this iPod system is only satisfactory by the standards set by JBL in the past. Still compared to the competition it is good. It is heir to the On Time in name but a heir to On Stage 200iD in style. The system costs $150 which is not extremely expensive, but not damn cheap either. On Time 400 iHD is different from On Stage 200ID in that it has a blue backlit clock and text screen which is it’s only notable difference.
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The Bose SoundDock is what many people think of when looking for iPod speakers. But there are also some good alternatives out there. One great alternative is the iVoice Wall Mountable Speaker from Athena Technologies. It gives you performance that is about as good for $100 less as well as several great features. You can hang it flat without the dock protruding.

There is an audio in, video out and a USB port. The infrared remote control is perhaps better than the Bose SoundDock – works at a distance of thirty feet. It is fantastic to have all this in one package at this price. It is not as good as the SoundDock in volume and bass. There is only one color it comes in – black.
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AIAIAI, a company from Denmark has come out with their first product which is a AIAIAI Swirl Earphone 1.0. The technical development of this product was done along with MSA Technology. The company responsible for the design is Kilo Design. Based on industrial design, this earphone gives good quality material combined with stellar audio quality.

In addition this earphone fits really great as well. The earphone is designed in a manner that it stands out, if you want to make a statement of style then check out these earphones. The AIAIAI Swirl Earphone is available in Neon orange, black and camo green. The sound is full spectrum from high frequency to extremely low frequency bass.

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The Foldable Compact Speakers from Audio Technica are an amazing piece of work that let you listen to your iPod or even a PDA, MD or CD player. The best thing is that no battery is required. Whew that takes half the work out of listening to my iPod. These speakers are super compact and can be carried anywhere you go easily. Not just this, they are lightweight and the design is foldable making these speakers all the more portable.

With a 3.5 plug which is suitable for an iPod, MP3 player, CD player MD or PDA, this speaker system is so versatile, it is amazing. The 50 MM speaker delivers powerful sound. Thump and rock your music to your hearts content. With a built in cable management system, it is non cumbersome. And for those who like to make a statement you can choose from 6 colors. Listen to your iPod music the trendy way! Read the rest of this entry »

If you are on the lookout for a foldable mini speaker, consider the Bosity. This speaker is perfect for homes, offices and any other place. These high intensity aluminum speakers produce fantastic sound quality. Your iPod begs to be heard with the Bosity. It also works with portable CD players, MP3s, DVD, VCD and MD.

Quality sound is combined seamlessly with sleek style in one great package called Bosity. With the compact foldable design you can easily carry and store these speakers anywhere. The aluminum housing is durable and lightweight. The custom designed Micro speakers, 4 ohms each give crystal clear sound. All Apple iPod models are supported. This includes iPod Video 30G, iPod Video 60G, iPod Nano, iPod Photo, iPod Mini and iPod Shuffle.

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There is weird and then there is niche. Speakal iPig Amethyst, curiously named is niche. It is a speaker for kids. There have been some entrants in this niche and the latest is Speakal, a tiny company, that has delivered a pig shaped speaker system called iPig. Among animal shaped speakers, this one sound the best. It comes in yellow, pink and white and reminds you of your childhood piggy bank.

The eyes are chrome ringed speakers and ears look like they are from another planet. There is a nice remote control that comes with it as well as an auxiliary audio cable, three dock adapters, and power supply. The nose features black infrared sensors and in the mouth there is a glowing power light. The other parts of the body feature different parts of the speaker system.

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