Klipsch iGroove SXT Speaker System for iPhone and iPod (Black) Review

Here's the quick. The Klipsch is quite good but not quite great. I performed my own side-by-side comparison of the Klipsch iGroove SXT ($149) to the Bose SoundDock Portable ($359).

Bose
* Richer, deeper more robust sound. Truly is impressive.
* Touch volume buttons easier to push (vs. Klipsch mechanical buttons take a little force).
* Cord transformer part of the plug plus the cord can smartly be partially hidden in the transformer to let out only the amount of cord you want (vs. Klipsch transformer in the middle of the cord that clutters the countertop). Advantage Bose.
* Achieves louder volume (though Klipsch is pretty good too).
* Heavier unit, presumably a reflection of larger speaker magnets. (Both units have essentially the same countertop footprint but the Bose is taller.)

Klipsch
* Very good sound, but just not as impressive as the Bose.
* Exchangable docking port for various MP3 players (though the one-size-fits-all on the Bose works fine for my iPhone).
* Accepts the iPhone without a warning. (Annoyance of the Bose: it displays a warning message that it's not compatible with the iPhone even though it actually is.)
* Price.

Bottom Line:
If you have $149 to spend, buy the Klipsch and you'll be happy. If you have $359 to spend, buy the Bose and you'll be very happy.

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Product Description:
While many iPod speakers fall into the dime-a-dozen category, the iGroove SXT iPod Speaker System, with iPhone certification, definitely does not. In fact, this sleek, pint-sized powerhouse fits perfectly into any room, while making your playlists larger than life.


Sleek style and performance prowess.Click to enlarge.
Re-tuned bass ports remove "port noise."
Shielded from cell phone interference to prevent unwanted noise.
The original iGroove SXT, introduced in 2007, turned a lot of heads with its sleek style and performance prowess. This latest version takes that success to a whole new level, without costing a penny more. It sounds better than ever and accommodates all of the new iPod and iPhone models, even the iPhone 3G S.
Technology
The iGroove SXT remains a true stereo sound system that employs dual long-throw 2.5-inch woofers in a ported enclosure and dual 3/4-inch horn-loaded tweeters. Klipsch is the only company in the iPod speaker category to utilize horn technology, a design that delivers lifelike sound as well as produces more output using less energy. The result? Huge stereo sound from a pint-sized package.
And unlike before, the iGroove SXT is now bi-amplified, which means each driver is individually amplified, a feature that virtually eliminates distortion and significantly improves sonic performance. Klipsch also re-tuned the bass ports on the sides of the system to remove any "port noise."
In addition, the amplifier is shielded from cell phone interference, so you can forget about unwanted noise when you've got an iPhone docked.
iPod/iPhone Compatibility
The iGroove SXT charges any iPod with a 30-pin connector, while the shuffle and other digital devices connect via a rear auxiliary input. Klipsch added a 1000mA rapid charge circuit to the system, so you can quickly recharge your iPod, iPod touch or iPhone.
For video-enabled iPods and iPhones, an S-video output lets you watch videos on external monitors.
Finally, need an alarm clock? Combine your iPod's alarm clock feature with the iGroove SXT.
What's in the Box
iGroove SXT, IR Remote, Power Adapter, Power Cord

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