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Technical Details
- Active speakers and docking station for iPod, will play and charge iPhone
- Compatible with all iPod models, including nano, video , classic and touch
- Compatible with other audio devices via 3.5mm line in jack
- Mains and battery powered via external AC adaptor or 4 x AA batteries(not supplied)
- Compact - only 23cm long x 12cm high x 9 cm deep
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Manufacturer's Description
The best selling Intempo IDS-01 now comes as a portable dock giving you the freedom to play your tunes anywhere and anytime. The Intempo IDS-01 is great for home use, in the office or a mini party in the park. Wave bye-bye to low iPod/iPhone battery , the IDS-01 will charge your iPod/iPhone whilst in use , ensuring you have non stop tunes. The powerful clear 12 watts stereo speakers give a rich room-filling sound utilising the purpose built Super Bass Design to enhance your audio experience. For those who don't have an iPod , never fear , the IDS-01 will also play your shuffle, MP3 or other audio devive through the integrated line in jack. The IDS-01 has simple controls , making it easy to use straight from the box.
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167 of 169 people found the following review helpful
I was looking for a speaker system for my ipod mini for an upcoming holiday, and I bought this item on the strength of the reviews I read here. I was not dissapointed either!! - it's quite remarkable how much power this unit can generate. The clarity is very, very good, and although the bass end is obviously not the beefiest (compared to a proper hifi unit) it does deliver a good punch, and the bass is still very evident, and retains very good solidity.
The volume controls are very easy to use, and I can't quite understand any complaints about them - you simply tap on them repeatedly to incrementally change the level up or down. The unit is solid, and a little heavier than i anticipated, but that can only helps the bass end I think, and there are no rattles when playing at high volumes, and let me tell you, this can really kick it out, but realistically, you'd probably only use it at half to 3/4 volume for a more than adequate volume for most uses.
Sound quality is retained at lower volumes also. The stereo image is adequate - the speakers are only 6" apart afterall!
I have noticed the same hiss that someone else mentioned (either on this or the white version), but have also noticed this is only when the screen on my mini dims! - I set it to not go off, and there is no hiss at all! - a quirk to be sure, but not enough for me to send it back, since it scores highly in all other aspects.
If you want a true hi-fi sound, then spend a few hundred on a hi-fi with big speakers and a quality amplifier, but if you want portability and power for your ipod, I think you'd be hard pressed to find a solution with comparable quality as cheap, and in fact, I have heard less quality from some hi-fi units to be honest.
Because of that small niggle on the hiss/screen dim, I would have given this item 4.5 stars, but given the value for money and overall high quality of the unit, it gets 5 from me!
Now - I wonder how many of these I could justify throughout the house.... ;)
The volume controls are very easy to use, and I can't quite understand any complaints about them - you simply tap on them repeatedly to incrementally change the level up or down. The unit is solid, and a little heavier than i anticipated, but that can only helps the bass end I think, and there are no rattles when playing at high volumes, and let me tell you, this can really kick it out, but realistically, you'd probably only use it at half to 3/4 volume for a more than adequate volume for most uses.
Sound quality is retained at lower volumes also. The stereo image is adequate - the speakers are only 6" apart afterall!
I have noticed the same hiss that someone else mentioned (either on this or the white version), but have also noticed this is only when the screen on my mini dims! - I set it to not go off, and there is no hiss at all! - a quirk to be sure, but not enough for me to send it back, since it scores highly in all other aspects.
If you want a true hi-fi sound, then spend a few hundred on a hi-fi with big speakers and a quality amplifier, but if you want portability and power for your ipod, I think you'd be hard pressed to find a solution with comparable quality as cheap, and in fact, I have heard less quality from some hi-fi units to be honest.
Because of that small niggle on the hiss/screen dim, I would have given this item 4.5 stars, but given the value for money and overall high quality of the unit, it gets 5 from me!
Now - I wonder how many of these I could justify throughout the house.... ;)
29 of 29 people found the following review helpful
I wanted this as a simple speaker system to use when travelling so I don't have to rely on headphones all the time. I hoped it would be loud enough to fill a small room but beyond that I had quite low expectations of sound quality etc. However, it has really surprised me. It goes loud enough to fill a large room with no problem and the sound quality is excellent for its size. It is not too 'tinny' and is very pleasant to listen to. It works brilliantly with both my mini ipod and my ipod photo. It is not as small as some folding speakers but the sound quality and volume is far superior to the folding speakers I owned previously.
82 of 84 people found the following review helpful
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I bought these so we could all listen to my iPod on holiday. The speakers are powerful enough to fill a large room with clear and crisp sound and as an added bonus the iPod is recharged at the same time. The mains power supply is the heaviest part of the kit while the speakers are compact,stylish and well built. Highly recommended.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Not impressed!
The item arrived in a rather used looking box and was the wrong colour although this wouldn't wouldn't have been so bad if the item worked properly. Read more
Published 15 days ago by Jess78
This is a don't buy for a couple of reasons
I know this is a cheap unit, but you still expect it to work satisfactorily. My issue is that when it is plugged into mains power and turned on, there is a strange high pitched... Read more
Published 24 days ago by R. Golledge
Very good for what it is
The speaker system is quite adequate for what it does. Many of these docking systems are primarily designed to be used with an Apple product. Read more
Published 26 days ago by Phil
total rubbish
this item is very poor quality. when it actually stays connected the volume is so low that it is hardly worth the bother
Published 1 month ago by mrs. p
Speakers In tempo ids-01b
These speakers do not work,have not returned them because I had destroyed the box! They are shoddily made n look cheap
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Published 1 month ago by MONMO
Great product!
Great speakers and really good customer service :) they are nice and clear and compact, I use them for my iPhone in my bedroom and the sound is so clear and a good volume! Read more
Published 1 month ago by CarrieA
:(
buy cheap buy twice, although this item has not broken yet I can see it happening in the foreseeable future. also produces a whistling noise
Published 1 month ago by mh
Intempo IDS-01B Compact 2.0 Speaker for iPod and MP3
I was really pleased with the sound quality considering the low price of this product. It's compact, light and great for listening to music and all those podcasts of missed... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Meg
excellent ipod speakers
this speaker is excellent even at full volume the sound is not distorted,when my son decided he wanted this speaker i didn't hold out much hope of it being anywhere near as good as... Read more
Published 2 months ago by sue from sheffield
LOVE IT
I really love it because it never rattles, you can use a case on your iPod when you use it and the sound quality is just FAB! Read more
Published 2 months ago by TomG
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