AppAdvice Gift-Guides: iOS Audio
December 10, 2011
Our Gift-Guide series continues today as we look at audio products for iOS. Enjoy!
The Powered Rotation iPad Stereo Dock by Hammacher Schlemmer, $100
This is the docking station that rotates an iPad between portrait and landscape view from a remote control. The dock secures an iPad on three sides; its motorized rotating arm orients an iPad for optimal viewing from the included remote for watching videos. Two 5-watt, full-range speakers located on either side of the dock provide rich, clean sound. A free app turns an iPad into an alarm clock when docked, allowing you to wake to local FM stations (streamed through the Internet). The dock's video-out port enables viewing on a television (requires component cable), and its audio-in port lets an external MP3 player use the speakers.
SoundDock Portable digital music system by Bose, $350
Engineered for portability, the SoundDock delivers up to eight hours of music before a necessary charge. Compatible with most iPhone and iPod models.
Studio Beats by Dr. Dre by Monster, $349
You can’t go wrong with these premium over-ear headphones. With precision-engineered, advanced speaker design, powered amplification, and powered noise cancellation, you hear music the way today’s top artists and producers want you to hear. Available in multiple colors including some fantastic special editions.
iP4 Portable FM Sterio Boombox for iPhone/iPod by iHome, $200
Go back in time to the 1980s with this classic stereo boombox, updated for use with your iPhone/iPod touch. The iP4 features SRS TruBass digital signal processing technology and 5 band EQ coupled with 4" carbon composite woofers and 1" ferro fluid cooled tweeters for sound that has to be heard to be appreciated. FM radio and aux line-in jack. Operates on 6 D batteries or included AC adaptor. Available in Black and Red.
2011 Icon 2 Red by SkullCandy, $30 You know you've made it when someone calls you an icon. It means you stand for something. It means you're darn near irreplaceable. It means that when somebody looks at you, they know you're the Best In Class, the Cat's Meow, you're Sick, you're Dope. Were getting off track. The Icon2 from Skullcandy is all of that... plus it is completely GRIMY. JAMBOX by Jambone, $200 Available in Red Dot, Black Diamond, Blue Wave, and Grey Hex, the Jambox offers terrific sound in a small package. Zipbuds Tangle-Resistant Earphones G2 by Zipbuds, $40 These earphones will cause heads to turn because of their unique design. Available in seven styles including black/black, blue/black, and purple/black. The iPhone Video Projector by Hammacher Schlemmer, $150 This is the device that projects videos from an iPhone. The LED-illuminated projection system provides 557 x 234 resolution with its 4:3 native aspect ratio, projecting videos on a screen or wall up to 110" diagonally from as close as 20" up to 18' away. Playing audio through an integrated sound system, its two 3-watt titanium drivers integrate with the on-board dual 7-watt amplifiers to produce crisp, robust sound. It can also display videos at 16:9 aspect ratio--the same used by high definition televisions. The 15-watt LED has a 30,000-hour lifespan and provides a brilliant 800 lumens for clear, bright pictures and videos. Heartbeats by Lady Gaga High Performance In-Ear Headphones by Beats by Dr. Dre by Monster, $149 These high-performance headphones are equipped with Control Talk Universal so you can take calls from any smartphone and conduct your business in style! Available in Black and White. Lady Gaga not your favorite artist? Sean "Diddy" Combs and Lebron James also have versions. RocNation Aviator by SkullCandy, $150 Available in BlackChrome, Brown/Gold, and White, these over-ear headphones include a mic and in-line volume. -- Coming Monday: AppAdvice Gift-Guide: Photography On 11/30: Appcessories; on 12/2: iPhone Cases; on 12/4: For Kids; 12/6: iPad Cases; 12/8: Unique Gifts