Elecom SoundBlock iPod Speaker System [Small, Color Coordinated iPod Speaker Greeted by the Sound of One Hand Clapping]

Could there possibly be room in the market for yet another cute little iPod speaker gadget? The ever-inventive Japanese engineers at Elecom seem to think so. Their latest product launch, the SoundBlock, is just another little speaker that you plug into the bottom of your iPod for probably less-than-impressive sound. When I first saw this thing, I thought that it was a straight LEGO rip-off. Or maybe they’re inspired by PEZ. Either way, they don’t really seem all that interesting. The 0.04

iPig Ipod Docking Station MP3 MP4 PS3 Wii XBOX 360 2 1 Stereo Speaker and Sound system

iPig Ipod Docking Station MP3 MP4 PS3 Wii XBOX 360 2 1 Stereo Speaker and Sound system

Quality, performance, compatibility, style,& pricing; you no longer have to spare one for the other. The New IPIG is an Ipod docking station compatible wth I Pods, MP3, MP4, PSP, XBOX, PC, and most of the othr audio & gaming devices. The IPIG has 5 speakers with 23 + Watts of output. Geared with a 4″ sub, bas reflex system, 2 tweeters, 2-1.5″ mid ranges, sound stabiliation system, a super sound amplification & much more. The Humanized Touch Control feature allows you to control the volume with style. I has a special chip that only reacts to human touch, not to mention the ease & conveience from using the multifunctional remote control with which you can browse through your iPOD, control the output, control the base and treble of your iPIG. The iPig comes in 3 different fashionable shiny colors-white, yellow & pink to match the different tastes & decorative styles in your room, office, house etc… The new iPIG is the perfect gift for all occasions.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Superb little speaker
The only drawback is the cutesy appearance which makes this unit look more like a toy than a serious compact sized all in one IPOD dock.

Having had 4 Harmon Kardon Go+Play and being very familier with the HK sound, I consider this a baby Harmon Kardon Go+Play. It doesn’t have the same maximum volume but it does get respectably loud with true 24 watts and audio extension down to 60 hz. VERY clear, present and strong. A super unit that’s only about 6.3 inches in diameter, making for the best sounding small all in one unit I have ever heard.

Incidentally, I travel with the highly regarded larger Boomtube unit reviewed on Amazon here:

http://www.amazon.com/Virgin-VS2100-Boomtube-Portable-Speaker/dp/B000ARIT5G/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1225204410&sr=8-3

The IPIG walls ALL OVER the Boomtube. No comparison- much better frequency response, more presence, clarity, deeper bass, and louder. The only drawback is that this is too small to give stereo separation. This is going to be my new travel music unit. I tested it with wireless microphone and it works great also as an amplification system good enough for speaking to 100 people.

Buy/More Info

The USB U-Shape i-Speaker

This small little speaker reminds me of an Acme magnet that if larger would be used to somehow attempt to catch and kill the infamous Road Runner .  There really is no point to the shape of the speaker, I’m not even sure they’re attempting to get it to look like anything in particular.  That does seem a bit on the odd side, but at least it still plays your music well enough and out loud. The speaker has a built-in Lithium Ion battery that can be recharged by plugging it into your USB port.  I