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iPod Hi-Fi

A1121 · 2006–2007 · speaker

Specifications

Cpu: None: passive analog amplifier and dock, all digital audio decoding happens on the connected iPod
Battery: Six D-cell batteries for up to 15 hours playback, or AC power; no internal rechargeable cell
Drivers: Two 80mm wide-range drivers (sealed enclosures) plus one 130mm dual voice-coil woofer (ported enclosure), frequency response 53 Hz to 16 kHz
Connectivity: Universal 30-pin iPod dock, analog line-in jack for non-dock sources
Release Price: $349

Variants

Colors

Whiteonly color, 2006

Upgrade paths

battery

Six standard D-cell batteries · Battery compartment is user accessible without tools; a favorite of collectors who want portable use away from AC power.

~$15 for a set of D cells

EASY

other

Internal amplifier and drivers are a popular gutting target · Discontinued after a year and a half of weak sales at its high price, but its solid custom-engineered drivers and amp made it a favorite donor chassis for DIY speaker and amp modders.

HARD