Harman Kardon ISUB2000 isub Subwoofer (Mac Only) by Harman Kardon
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Digital camera reviews of Harman Kardon ISUB2000 isub Subwoofer (Mac Only)
Digital camera Review: A little pricy, but it delivers
Summary: 4 Stars
Sure, it's a little pricey, but what Apple product isnt'? Of course we all agree it looks great, and the green light is a nice effect. It packs quite a punch, especially if you boot into OS9 and set the bass up a little. In OSX, there is no software adjustments availible, but it is set to a decent volume at default.
I am using the iSub with the New iMac and Apple Pro Speakers, they put out a good amount of punch, and the Pro Speakers don't distort as much as they did without the sub.
Only downside is no knob to adjust the bass and no OSX software support (although it plays fine in OSX) Oh, and quit complaining about using a USB port, you have 1 (after mouse) on your keyboard, and two/three on the back.
Digital camera Review: Be careful where you buy the iSub
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought the iSub directly from Amazon about a month ago and I am well pleased with its performance as well as the service from Amazon. The addition of lower frequency sound, along with my Apple Pro speakers, makes listening a vastly richer experience and that brings up a real problem: the vendor who is presently selling the iSub on Amazon, JandR, has come up with a richer price that bears no relationship with reality, charging a c-note. The manufacturer's own web site shows a list price of $$$for the iSub. I realize that Amazon can't always provide a deep discount on all merchandise, but the JandR pricing is a rip-off. http://www.harman-multimedia.com/shop_list.html?cart=HK1_1040673842218740&id1=1Digital camera Review: Beware of the price you pay
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a great-sounding woofer and too attractive to leave on the floor. The sound coming from it completes the sound spectrum from the Apple Pro speakers you should already have had.However, be aware of the price. If you go to either the Apple web site or the Harman Kardon web site you will find the list price. For some strange reason JandR wishes to charge substantially more....
Digital camera Review: Good sound, but doesn't mute properly
Summary: 4 Stars
No complaints about the sound or looks here. Both are of course amazing. My one problem with the iSub however is it's USB interface. Because of this, certain things do not work as expected. Pluging in headphones will not mute the subwoofer, and neither will pressing the mute button on the keyboard. To turn off the iSub I have to unplug it, or go specifically mute it in the system preferences. This is extremely annoying to me, as I often hit the mute button to answer phone calls, and plug in headphones so I can continue listening to music when my roommates are studying or going to bed.The problem is listed in apples support webpage as this:
Symptom : You connect headphones to your computer, but the iSub speaker's volume does not mute as you may expect.
Solution : The iSub is a subwoofer-type speaker designed to be used in conjunction with a pair of speakers. Your computer does not distinguish between analog headphones and analog speakers when you connect either to the computer's analog sound output port. Therefore it is the correct behavior for the iSub not to be muted. The iSub is muted if you connect USB headphones. Alternatively, disconnect the iSub when you do not wish to hear it.
I own the PowerMac Dual 867 running 10.2.4. My iSub is working alongside the apple pro speakers. If this problem may annoy you as well I would suggest looking at the JBL Creature Speakers.
Digital camera Review: Good, while it lasted
Summary: 2 Stars
I've had an iSub for a number of years, but it's worthless now. It didn't break, it's just not compatible with my current Mac. I replaced my aging iMac DV with a new Intel iMac. Unfortunately Apple dropped support for the iSub with Mac OS 10.5, turning my iSub into a useless paperweight. If you have a Pre-Intel Mac and want to improve your audio without a new pair of speakers this would probably work for you. Just remember it'll be worthless when you decide to get a shiny new Mac.