Logitech Unveils Killer iPod Speaker
Logitech has just released details of its forthcoming iPod stereo speaker system, the Logitech AudioStation. Underneath the device's removable speaker grilles are two 1-inch dome tweeters and a pair of 4-inch woofers all in a single box that measures 16 by 7.25 by 4.25 inches and weighs 8 pounds. It also has an integrated AM/FM tuner—the AM capability makes it a rarity among iPod accessories. The company is lining it up to compete with the Bose SoundDock, though it could potentially give the Apple iPod Hi-Fi a run for its money. The AudioStation will be available in a black finish in October for $299.99 (direct), and there will also be a portable version called the AudioStation Express for $129.99.
On paper, the AudioStation looks to be a fairly impressive speaker/dock. It charges your iPod while it plays, and it has touch-sensitive backlit controls on the unit itself. A built-in LCD provides a clock as well as radio station info, and you can use it as an alarm clock thanks to the sleep timer and alarm functions. On the back of the speaker, there's a 3.5-mm auxiliary input for connecting any audio source, a composite video output, and an S-Video output. The included 16-button wireless remote control gives you access to all of the speaker features, as well as a 3D wide stereo button, which engages a digital signal processor that widens the perceived stereo image.
Meanwhile, the AudioStation Express is a more-portable solution for people who want to listen to their iPods in real air, offering flexible power options, a protective case, durable design, and a wireless remote. The AudioStation Express offers two 2.5-inch high-excursion drivers and a bass port to help out the bottom end, and can be powered using either an AC adapter or 6 AA batteries. A wireless remote offers volume, track-hopping, play, and pause controls, and slips into a storage slot at the back of the speaker system when not in use. The system supports any iPod with a Universal Dock connector, and offers a 3.5mm jack for older iPods and other audio sources. Metal grilles protect the speakers, and the protective case can be left on while the unit is playing music.
On paper, the AudioStation looks to be a fairly impressive speaker/dock. It charges your iPod while it plays, and it has touch-sensitive backlit controls on the unit itself. A built-in LCD provides a clock as well as radio station info, and you can use it as an alarm clock thanks to the sleep timer and alarm functions. On the back of the speaker, there's a 3.5-mm auxiliary input for connecting any audio source, a composite video output, and an S-Video output. The included 16-button wireless remote control gives you access to all of the speaker features, as well as a 3D wide stereo button, which engages a digital signal processor that widens the perceived stereo image.
Meanwhile, the AudioStation Express is a more-portable solution for people who want to listen to their iPods in real air, offering flexible power options, a protective case, durable design, and a wireless remote. The AudioStation Express offers two 2.5-inch high-excursion drivers and a bass port to help out the bottom end, and can be powered using either an AC adapter or 6 AA batteries. A wireless remote offers volume, track-hopping, play, and pause controls, and slips into a storage slot at the back of the speaker system when not in use. The system supports any iPod with a Universal Dock connector, and offers a 3.5mm jack for older iPods and other audio sources. Metal grilles protect the speakers, and the protective case can be left on while the unit is playing music.
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