Sierra Sound iN STUDIO 5.0

crispy highs ; powerful and loud ; deep bass response ; they come in Ferrari red

off-axis, highs diminish ; can be a bit boomy in some setups ; remote is very cluttered ; auto-on feature slow to react to signal

If you love you some bass, these are speakers for you. They can fill a room with toasty warm tones, and will play very loud. The highs are very crispy, especially if you are at ear level with the tweeters. The iN Studio 5.0 speakers from Sierra Sound...

We now take a moment to return to a gripe you have heard from me before, and that is my soapbox about crappy, plastic, tiny remote controls that are so prevalent today, especially with iPod speaker systems. I am convinced that there is some little...

Loud without distortion ; many input options, including built-in iPod dock ; remote control ; S-Video output ; power outlet on back convenient for connecting AirPort Express

Lower-mid frequencies a little pronounced

Great sound, Built-in iPod dock, Auto power on/ off feature, Additional 2 AUX inputs, Great sound, Built-in iPod dock, Auto power on/ off feature, Additional 2 AUX inputs

Unusual 1/4" cable is used to connect Left and Right speakers, Pricey, Unusual 1/4" cable is used to connect Left and Right speakers, Pricey

A high-fidelity component stereo system with an integrated iPod dock, as well as the ability to connect and power an AirPort Express. Clean, functional design available in high-gloss white, black, or red colors. Extremely easy set up and great...

Lack of bass and treble controls restricts sound signature to a company-set default, which while impressively balanced and detailed doesn't fully replicate the low-end performance of competing alternatives. Certain functional oddities, such as...

Given its price and some of its small design and feature kinks, our overall impression of iN Studio 5.0 is still a very positive one, thanks to its strong audio performance. Though we would have preferred to see its remote include bass and treble...