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ipod external speakers
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Join Date: Jan 2003
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OK, I already did a search, and some of the posts are months old. Has anyone ever actually tried the expensive ($149) Altec speaker/system for an ipod?
www.http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPL...lqb/1.3.0.5.10
That should be the link, but I'm not sure...
Anyway, one of the posts said they're great -- for a $75 set, which is half what this thing costs. And the JBLs look nice, too. My husband would like external speakers for his ipod (firewire, not the dock -- I think that's 2nd
generation), so I'm looking around. If those Altecs are great, I'd probably get that, but boy, are they expensive.
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Join Date: Dec 1999
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I haven't heard them. However, I am impressed with the sound of my Apple Pro Speakers, so I'm opting for the Griffin iFire so that I can play my tunes through them at the office. I'm only out 35 bucks that way, unless I buy another set of speakers, then I'm out 80 bucks.
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Dumb question -- what's the Griffin ifire? I looked on the apple store but couldn't find it.
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never mind -- googled it and found it. I'm just looking for external speakers, not to hook to a computer, just to wherever. Thanks for the suggestion, though.
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Join Date: Dec 1999
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The iFire doesn't nessesarily hook the speakers to a computer. Its sole purpose is to allow the Apple Pro Speakers to be connected to a device other than a PowerMac or iMac, like an iPod, where the FireWire port can be used for power. Oh, its also an amplifier.
From Griffin's Site:
The iFire connects to any computer with FireWire and a mini jack audio output. It then provides power and audio to the Apple Pro Speakers. Now these great sounding beautiful speakers aren't just for iMacs anymore.
(Last edited by GORDYmac; Dec 19, 2003 at 10:56 AM.
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altec speakers are GREAT. now don't except the deep rich low bass tones, but the sound quality is crisp and clear. mids and highs are excellent. a bit pricey, but i think theyre worth it if you want a portable setup.
the speakers fold down into a flat unit and also comes with a nice carryingbag. the apple stores in the bay area (california) have been sold out for weeks but it looks like theyre finally in stock right now.
i managed to finally buy one today and i love it.
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anyone know if the iFire supplies power via Firewire, or if it has its own power source?
If it doesn't add another plug to my collection, i will get it.
I am sick of missing the mid-range on my Creatures.
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FYI,
The creative travelsound speakers, at about 1/2 the cost of the AL's, also sound quite good (save the deep base tones).
I use mine all the time. They will fill a small room with decent sound and are very small.
HTH
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