Klipsch iGroove SXT iPod Sound System (Black) by Klipsch
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Digital camera reviews of Klipsch iGroove SXT iPod Sound System (Black)
Digital camera Review: Does not charge the Ipod Touch 2g or New Nano 4g!!
Summary: 3 Stars
I purchased this unit because of the great reviews that it has. I did like the sound, my issue was that when I docked my Ipod Touch 2g there was an immediate message on the ipod that said charging is not compatible with this accessory. I immediately went to the Amazon site and reread the listing. Keep in mind that I researched this and other comparable systems for about a week before I purchased. The Amazon site stated that it was compatible with the ipod touch 2g and that it charges all ipods. This is simply not true. I did a google search and found a review from a man on Amazon in the UK and he confirmed the error message that I was getting and he also stated that it is not compatible with the new Nano 4g. Amazon needs to change the description to reflect this. I purchased this through Amazon from [...] which I will say was very friendly and easy to deal with in the return process!Digital camera Review: Don't compare to the Bose soundDock
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm very picky when it comes to the quality of sound. I have previously tested a Bose SoundDock and it's a wonderful overpriced machine, great sound and no distortions on high volume. The Klipsch cannot compete with the SoundDock because it's on a different league. This is a smaller unit with great sound on the low and high frequencies even at high volumes, but don't cross the line, it will start to distort a little if the volume is way to high. It's great for a bedroom but you can still place it on the living-room, but don't expect it to perform at a teenage party. For the great bass, the small size, the remote and the price, I'll give it a 9.5, I'm pleased with the product but not impressed.Digital camera Review: Don't let the size fool you
Summary: 5 Stars
I was a little surprised when I opened the box to this sound system. It's no bigger that a loaf of bread. But after plugging my wife's ipod nano in and hearing the booming sound, I was very pleased. This little system packs a real punch. The bass output is incredible. It comes with adapters to fit the different ipod connectors and has an S-video output to view your ipod videos on a TV. I bought this because of the positive reviews and I can now agree with them. You will not be disappointed with this sound system.Digital camera Review: Easy Rider
Summary: 5 Stars
This has been well reviewed. It is great for travel. Compact and light weight. AC powered.
I have been looking for a high quality travel audio system for 5 years. Have tried at least 8 different units and sent 4 back. This is better than anything packable except maybe the Bose models for iPod wich I compaired side by side by side and found little difference except this was half the price. Very good bass.
For travel I removed the heavy metal bottom plate and replaced it with rubber feet. Works great.
Digital camera Review: Excellent
Summary: 5 Stars
I use my iGroove at work, and I must say that I am totally satisfied with this purchase; the sound is fabulous for such a small unit. I have owned stereo "boombox" CD players twice the size that don't sound as good as the iGroove. I know that for many users of the newer iPods the lack of the dock charging feature is a major drawback, but these newer 'pods WILL still play when connected through the iGroove's Auxillary 1/8" jack located in the back of the unit (having an Aux jack was one of my speaker deal breakers as I also frequently play music from my cell phone).
For me, the first and last word on "portable" speakers is the sound, and I'd like to think that I did some fairly exhaustive research on which unit (Bose, JBL, Altec, Creative, etc.) would get the best bang for my buck. By the way, please know that I use the term "portable" loosely as the this Klipsch unit is not actually classified as such, but it can be- more on that in a bit. I settled on the SXT unit after seeing and listening to many of the current speaker offerings on display at Best Buy and a couple of other retailers. I must admit that the Bose Sounddock Portable is a very sexy unit in nearly every way, but unfortunately Bose continues to price point their products out of the range of most of the market- and who wants to tote around $400 worth of speaker investment to possibly break, lose, or have stolen? Having said that, and assuming that you like the Bose "sound"- because Bose speakers very definitely have a specific sound from their speakers to their headphones- the Bose unit is divine; by all means pick one up if you have the means. The JBL speakers (specifically the "OnTour" models) sounded OK, but had weird quirks about design and were also fairly expensive, pound-for-pound. Most of the Altec models felt sort of flimsy, and sounded even more so, especially in comparison to the Klipsch and Bose units.
Finally, though this Klipsch unit retails in the $165 - $175 range, you can easily find it all over the internet for half that or slightly more. Even at full retail price, it is still the top choice when compared to the sound and functionality of the similarly priced units (Altec and JBL)- but when you can get it for $80 - $100? No contest.
Again, pound for pound this Klipsch iGroove SXT is not only the best value, but truly one of the two best models available for sound quality and functionality. The tone is even handed, and the bass is present and clear- you can actually feel the low notes!
Here are the improvements that I would like to see Klipsch make to future models / updates of the iGroove:
- Update the software / docking station to charge the newest iPods.
- Upgrade the remote to fully-functional iPod menu controls.
- Within the confines of maintaining the excellent sound output of the unit, improve its portability. This means make the unit slightly thinner (it's about 1/2 - 3/4" too deep from front to back for backpack travel) and make the unit lighter, if possible.
Cheers, and happy speaker hunting.