Tag archive: iPod dock

While House of Marley is mostly known for its line of headphones (they released 52 styles last year) and its laid-back vibe, the brand is entering the home and portable audio market with a new roster of wooden speaker docks; three new designs were showcased at CES Unveiled and we got a quick first look.  For the company's top-of-the-line home audio solution, House of Marley introduces the One Foundation ($600) AirPlay system that will… Read More

We in the tech press are constantly bombarded by emails telling us about new products that are about to launch. (Poor us, we know…) This is especially true in December, as the annual Consumer Electronics Show, which takes place during the second week of January, edges ever closer. So it's easy to overlook a lot of the pitches and press releases. But this morning, something came through our inbox that is so awesomely audacious, we… Read More

Apple-loving brand iHome is known mostly for its bedside iPhone/iPod docks, but the company also generally keeps things looking sleek and simple. With that in mind, it's a bit of a surprise to see the new 80s-inspired, iP4 Portable FM Stereo Boombox (we think will run about $200), which looks like a modern concrete sculpture of the retro stereo that used to be carried around on shoulders. The hefty (7.5 lb) boombox replica has a dark… Read More

For this new series, we aim to bring you interviews from designers of products that caught our eye as being impressive, innovative, or just really cool. We spotted the Tembo Trunks design and were instantly curious as to how the designers came up with this idea and what the process was like. Designed by Mike and Scott Norrie, Tembo Trunks are a modern take on traditional “horn acoustics,” using special, non-electric, silicone… Read More

For those who have any sort of iDevice, most likely an iPhone, bedside docking stations and speaker systems have become the norm for charging said iDevice and playing tunes in your bedroom. We have nothing against iPhone speaker docks, in fact there are several that we're fans of, but having the dock integrated into your bedside table? Now we're intrigued. The Parsons Audio End Table ($399) from West Elm does just that. This slick,… Read More

Today Altec Lansing announced the release of a new iPhone and iPod dock that's designed to give users high-quality sound and the ultimate in portability. The new iMT630 ($150) is designed to be a fully-functional iPhone or iPod dock for the home, but to also provide great portability when necessary. The dock has a sleek, modern design and runs on a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that can give up to seven hours of portable playtime. Dual… Read More

Most iPod docks are black or white, shiny, and modern, but the high-tech look isn't for everyone. For those who shun modern clean lines, but love antiques and tasteful kitsch, a vintage radio might suit your iPod a little better than that dock that looks like a small spaceship. The craftsmen and antique-radio-connoisseurs over at 3Ryan come to the rescue with an astounding collection of unique vintage radios that can be customized into… Read More

With Coachella getting underway today, it's officially the season for throngs of music fans to crowd onto fields and concert grounds for weekends of bands, booze, and camping. Music festivals are one of spring and summer's great joys, as long as you go with the right attitude and the necessary gear. Aside from your basic shorts, t-shirt, and tent, we've rounded up some of our favorite essentials that will help you get through… Read More

Speaker docks are nothing new, and the options for what to use to charge and play music from your iPhone or iPod are practically limitless, but the trend usually seems to be big size or small sound, take your pick. If you want something beyond your generic iPod dock to play some tunes and give you more freedom of input, the Vita Audio R4i Music System (about $975) is a step up from any other desktop or bedside setup we've seen in both… Read More

Yet another in a long line of products being refinished and redesigned with wood in mind, Vers Audio has created a compact iPod and iPhone dock meant for use on your nightstand, in your kitchen, or anywhere you need a charging station and some tunes. The Vers 1.5R dock ($200-$220) features a vintage-inspired look with a handcrafted wood body housing a 15-watt speaker, a simple LCD display on the front, and a single large volume knob. The wood… Read More

When Boston-based designer Hern Kim came up with the idea for the Waldok, his goal was to make listening to your iPod or iPhone at home easier and more flexible. Even if you have a sweet iPod speaker dock, the chances that your music will reach every room without disturbing the neighbors are slim to none. As a solution to this problem, Kim designed the Waldok ($59), a speaker dock that plugs directly into your wall outlet, making it easy to… Read More

Ipod docks are about as ubiquitous these days as corner Starbucks shops, but that doesn't mean there aren't a few unique versions out there. If you prefer something a little more funky than your typical shiny iPod dock, take note of the Thodio iBox (about $490 and up). This portable speaker solution and iPod dock provides a unique look and several customizable features to help you create your ideal high-end small speaker system. The… Read More

English designer, writer, restauranteur, and retailer Sir Terrence Conran can now add home audio connoisseur to his list of other occupations with the new formation of Conran Audio. The company is releasing its first product this month, the above Bluetooth-enabled iPod dock. While functioning as a traditional iPod dock, the device also has the ability to stream music wirelessly from the user's iPod, iPad, or laptop, as well as from other… Read More