Klipsch iGroove SXT iPod Sound System (Black)
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Manufacturer: KlipschBrand: Klipsch
Edition: Electronics
Model: iGroove SXT
Color: Black
Publisher: Klipsch
Studio: Klipsch
Music Label: Klipsch
Product features:
- Compatibility: iPod nano 1G, 2G, 3G; iPod classic 4G, 5G, 5.5G, 6G; iPod touch 1G; the video output function is not compatible with the iPod nano 3G, iPod classic 6G, iPhone, or iPod touch 1G. NOTE: This device plays but does not charge iPod nano 4G, iPod touch 2G, iPhone 3G, or 120 GB iPod classic 6G.
- High-performance, two-way speaker system with built-in 30-pin iPod docking station
- Dual 2.5-inch woofers in ported enclosure and dual 0.75-inch horn-loaded tweeters
- Features 3.5-mm auxiliary input
- 1-year limited warranty
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Customer Review: iGroove SXT: a sweet spot under $200
Summary: 5 Stars
What with the constantly shifting field of makes, models, and versions, reviewing these iPod speakers can seem like a mug's game. I read dozens of reviews in the process of shopping for a speaker/dock for my wife's ceramics studio, then proceeded to a local "Big Box" electronics store to audition a few of the likely prospects. What is clear from my experience is that to be genuinely helpful, reviews need to be more specific about the reviewer's taste in music and general audio expectations, and the reader needs to grasp some basic audio realities in order to interpret reviews usefully.
My wife's listening tastes include a lot of music with high dynamic range: classical, choral, acoustic folk and jazz. This raises the bar in terms the level of equipment performance necessary to produce pleasing sound. If you have similar tastes, you may want to read many of the reviews, both professional and consumer, with a degree of skepticism. In addition, you may be better served by actually auditioning and purchasing units in stores rather than simply trying to choose a product based on reviews alone and purchasing online. Of course, Amazon's generous return policy mitigates this consideration.
In general, key price points determine sound quality. At $200, the late lamented Athena may have been a notable exception with performance rivaling Bose, but be very skeptical of claims that Unit X selling for $150 "sounds just as good as the [$300] Bose." We found this was generally a result of wishful thinking or uncritical listening. Each price point represents challenges, decisions, and inevitable compromises for audio designers. There are damn few true audio miracles.
Our goal going into the BB store was to find no-frills iPod speakers for my wife that could at least equal the performance of an original JBL OnStage which due to a design flaw was no longer working for her. The unit was to be used in her pottery studio as an alternative to her Shure earphones, and we were looking to limit the cost to around $150. We auditioned the floor models using her iPod with some demanding symphonic source material such as the Hallelujah chorus from Handel's "Messiah" and Holst's "Planets."
Many glowing reviews and the high iLounge rating led us to try out the Logitech Pure-Fi Anywhere 2s first, but we were quickly disappointed that the impressive soundstage and highly detailed midrange and highs seemed to be achieved at the expense of smooth, balanced sound. "Where's the bass?," we both asked. This was a unit that we felt would soon become tiring to listen to, analytical as opposed to musical. (In this regard, we actually preferred the sound of the much-cheaper Pure-Fi Express Plus.) Initially reluctant to go over the $150 price point, realities finally pushed us to try out the Klipsch, and we quickly decided that the slightly higher price was well justified.
For our listening tastes, we found the Klipsch to have the best balanced sound under $200, integrating detail, sound stage, clarity, and above all, harmonious musicality. To achieve this from a small box, the bass is slightly boosted, but was not what we would call boomy. Out of the store and in the pottery studio, the igroove is if anything exceeding expectations. My wife goes in to work a little early just to spend some time listening to music through it. Of course it's brand new, but this emphasizes the significant step up the Klipsch represents over her old JBL--and all the newer JBLs in the store. In her small studio, and at the moderate listening levels she prefers, the volume on the Klipsch is normally never maxed out to the point where it distorts--and it will at maxed volume on some material.
Another important consideration: The original OnStage design lacked any sort of well or support for my wife's standard sized iPod, which merely sat on top of the base connector. For lack of any remote, this meant that there was frequent clicking and twirling of the iPod wheel while docked, leading over time to a stressed iPod connection and eventual partial audio failure. Now we are very aware of this issue and shop accordingly. The Klipsch holds the iPod firmly in place when manually interacting with it--and due to limitations of nearly all the remotes we see, at least some manual interaction is still necessary.
Does the Klipsch sound as good as the Bose? No. But we were unwilling to pay for that qualitative improvement. For our listening habits, we think that the Klipsch iGroove SXT currently occupies the sweet spot among the sub-$200 iPod speakers we heard.
Description of Klipsch iGroove SXT iPod Sound System (Black)
Compatibility: iPod nano 1G, 2G, 3G; iPod classic 4G, 5G, 5.5G, 6G; iPod touch 1G; the video output function is not compatible with the iPod nano 3G, iPod classic 6G, iPhone, or iPod touch 1G. NOTE: This device plays but does not charge iPod nano 4G, iPod touch 2G, iPhone 3G, or 120 GB iPod classic 6G.Applying the same cutting-edge research and technology that drives Klipsch's professional theater speakers, this high-style, high-performance system uncovers all the power, detail, and emotion of your digital music library. Taking advantage of refined industrial design, high-end materials, and innovative technology, the iGroove SXT delivers classic Klipsch sound like never before.
 The iGroove SXT may be small, but it delivers larger-than-life performances. Click to enlarge. |
 Includes IR remote. Click to enlarge. |
 With sophisticated looks, the SXT fits comfortably into any office or living environment. Click to enlarge. |
A true two-way system, the iGroove SXT achieves accurate, detailed sound by way of dual 2.5-inch woofers in a ported enclosure, premium crossovers, and dual 3/4-inch MicroTractrix Horn-loaded tweeters. Klipsch is one of the only companies in the iPod speaker category to utilize horn technology, a design that delivers lifelike sound as well as produces more output using less energy.
And it's got the look, too. With its sleek, simple profile and black, silver-accented enclosure, the SXT fits comfortably into any office or living environment.
Charge, Play, and Watch Your iPod
The iGroove SXT accepts and charges any iPod with a 30-pin connector. Universal well inserts are included to securely dock assorted iPod models. The shuffle and other audio devices connect via a rear 3.5-mm auxiliary input, while an S-video output lets you view videos on external monitors. Enjoy your favorite clips and photos on the big screen.
Please note: The video output function of the iGroove SXT is not compatible with the 3rd generation iPod nano, the 6th generation iPod classic, the iPhone (1G, 3G), or the iPod touch (1G, 2G).
The SXT also includes an IR remote so that you can control playback of your iPod from across the room.
What's in the Box
Klipsch iGroove SXT, power supply, remote control, iPod inserts, manual
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