Apple iPod Hi-Fi

sound, price, design, usability, size

92% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apple styling, Works with every iPod, Produces decent bass

Sound quality, Price, Size and weight, Dock-insert removal

If the iPod Hi-Fi wasn’t marketed as producing audiophile-quality sound, then perhaps we’d be inclined to be a little more lenient. At this price, we can't recommend this system to anyone.

Excellent sound quality. Can run on alkaline batteries or AC power. Optical and analog audio inputs.

Menu button on remote doesn't activate the iPod's menu system. No video pass-through. Not available in all black ; Watch the Apple iPod Hi-Fi Video Review

It's no surprise that the new champ among iPod speakers/docks comes from none other than Apple. It's versatile and loud enough for almost any listening needs, though it lacks video output.

Judged not only by its maker’s high standards, but also by its leading rivals' efforts, this system is neither Apple nor hi-fi.

Unique sturdy construction ; Powerful bass reproduction ; On-board power supply ; Simple design

High price ; Precarious iPod positioning ; Not that portable ; Did we mention price

Bottom line In the end we'd say that if price is your top consideration, the InMotion iM7 is your best buy. If design rates highly on your list of priorities, Apple's sleek and simple lines may just sway you toward the iPod Hi-Fi. For pure sound...

Upside: Most buyers won’t care about the iPod Hi-Fi’s lack of extended high frequencies or true deep bass. With compressed recordings via an iPod, it sounds decent as long as it isn’t turned up too loud. Its compact form and portability make it ideal...

Purpose built for iPod, smooth integration, good sound overall, battery or mains powered

Sound separation limited, treble lacks detail, heavy, no video out, no USB port

Overall, the Hi-Fi provides good sound with some clever features that set it apart. It's an attractive option for people looking for good, room-filling sound in a compact package, though some will prefer the better sound separation and flexibility...

Overall, the Apple iPod Hi-Fi provides good sound with some clever features that set it apart. It's an attractive option for people looking for good, room-filling sound in a compact package, though some will prefer the better sound separation and...

Good iPod syncing, Album art is displayed, Plenty of oomph

Too bulky, Bass far too strong

This isn't the partner to Apple's iconic iPod that we were anticipating