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Old 28 October 2010, 03:46 PM
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Default IPod Docks... Anyone got a decent one?

Hi Guys,
I have just finished renovating a room into a dining room and quite fancy a nice simple Ipod dock on the side unit somewhere, but something a little bit tasty.

Anyone have any experience of them?
Old 28 October 2010, 03:50 PM
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B&W Zeppelin - one of the best (and probably most expensive) you can buy.

http://www.bowers-wilkins.co.uk/display.aspx?infid=4360

I have an Onkyo mini system for the bedroom that came with a dock. That's pretty cool too.
Old 28 October 2010, 03:52 PM
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I have an ipod touch and the B&W Zeppelin in our largeish kitchen, originally wanted something with DAB but you can download apps for the radio station of your choice.

http://www.bowers-wilkins.co.uk/display.aspx?infid=2466

It's gorgeous, and sound fills the room easily. Price is a little high, but I had just renovated our kitchen so it came out of that budget.
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I have a Klipsch one as they came very very highly recommended

Klipsch iGroove SXT is the model I have. Nice and plain and simple looking which is perfect as its for my bedroom

What about of those fatman docks? Simple enough but looks a bit special if its out on display? http://www.fat-man.co.uk/
Old 28 October 2010, 04:00 PM
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http://www.froogle.richersounds.com/...100i/teac-aurb

This is the best i've heard running, plus it you can still use those old fashioned CD's with it too!
Old 28 October 2010, 04:19 PM
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Another vote for the Zeppelin

Didn't actually end up buying one in the end as I changed my entire system instead but this was the one that was top of my list after testing a few.
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Same here with the Zeppelin , bought my mrs one for christmas last year , and she got me a bose one lol , surprise !! looking at each other with FFS expressions

Tried them both and the Bose went back.

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Something else to consider adding your kit

http://www.arcam.co.uk/products,solo...ocks,rDock.htm

I have one and it's great
Old 28 October 2010, 06:15 PM
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TL Audio stuff is good (Fat man) as is the Bose Sound dock (if on a budget)
Old 28 October 2010, 08:25 PM
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I have the Zeppelin too, the only gripe i have with it is that at times you get the "not supported by Apple" message and no tunes
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I have one of these



http://www.slashgear.com/pure-i-10-ipod-dock-1516216/

It takes a line-out signal from the ipod which I have plugged in to Amp and speakers. Better than a crappy all in one unit in my opinion. The amp I have is a T-amp like this



Really small and cheap, but great piece of kit (google it to see reviews).

As always, custom set up all the way

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Ive got this:

http://www.robertsradio.co.uk/Produc...D_43/index.htm

Its been updated now with the MP53,but it suits me fine.Has DAB,FM and CD-excllent sound too.
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I use my Airport Express a lot, but wouldn't mind something for the bedroom, would have to have DAB.
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Thanks for the input everyone, auditioned a few today and it looks like the zeppelin is going to win... going to try a couple more tomorrow, but i think I am convinced!

Thanks Again. Appreciate all your input.
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Zeppelin - superb
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i got a harmon kardon o and play a couple of years ago and its amazing crisp sound solid built and loud as f$$k well worth a look
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Arcam rCube

Not as attractive as the Zeppelin, but supposed to sound better

Old 31 October 2010, 09:57 AM
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I saw the R Cube at Audio T yesterday and for sure its incredible, but it simply couldn't sit where I want it to so its a non starter sadly.
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http://www.reghardware.com/2010/10/2...de_ipod_docks/
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this is the one that i got myself a little while ago. amazing sound!! but not that cheap but better than i thought being BOSE!! lol

http://www.bose.co.uk/GB/en/home-and...-music-system/

Adam

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Zeppelin it is, got it home and love it, thanks for all your help!
Old 07 November 2010, 09:43 PM
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I was looking at these yesterday, indeed it sounds really nice but its monstrosity !
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I was in a similar position a couple of months back, I went through about 5 ipod docks, all in the price range of £100-£200 before sending them back and buying a stereo with an ipod dock.

I prefer the much deeper sound from a Hi-Fi stereo system. These docks are good for the bedroom and little rooms but if you want to have a ''house party'' sound, get yourself a decent hi-fi. You need the speakers separated at a distance to fill a room, and you just dont get that from a small compact speaker dock.

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All sorted and setup now, thanks for your help everyone. Sounds outstanding for the money and suits the room really well. very pleased.

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