Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #151 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Intempo
• Model: IDS-01b
• Released on: 2005-10-31
• Dimensions: 3.22 pounds

Manufacturer's Description
If you're in the market for a robust speaker system for your iPod, try the Intempo Digital iDS-01. This active speaker system has twin 6 Watt RMS speakers with neodymium drivers that give you excellent sound across a wide range. In addition the iDS-01 uses 3D Super Bass Design for rich, resounding bass tones. The result is an excellent hi-fi audio experience that'll do justice to your favourite tunes. To eliminate the need for cords and cables, the iDS-01 features an integrated iPod dock. It'll power and charge your dockable iPod even while it's in use, ensuring that you'll have non-stop tunes. For those who don't use an iPod, never fear! The iDS-01 has a standard 3.5mm headphone jack and cable, making it compatible with almost every type of audio device! The iDS-01 has simple controls and well marked ports, making it simple to install and use. It's also got a compact design which is ideal for both the home and for traveling. A speaker system and iPod platform in a single package - the Intempo Digital iDS-01.

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Customer Reviews

Great little product at a great price!
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.... ;)

Value for Money
Whilst looking for some speakers for my new iPod, I came across these. I wanted speakers for many uses - around the house, on holiday, in the garden - and had looked at more expensive ones. I read the other reviews and thought I would take a chance - I wasn't wasting a lot of money if they were rubbish. I needn't have worried - these speakers are great ! The sound quality is very good and the volume level is well within the ranges that I require. They also look pretty cool too !

Very dubious before purchase but ++++++++++++++
I looked at this and thought "it looks plasticy, it can't possibly perform"...I recieved it and thought "it looks plasticy and it can't possibly perform"...I used it and was pleasantly surprised. I'm no audiophile, but I can't hear a fuzz that is at a frequency only dogs can hear. For a normal person this is perfect, yes there is distortion at the louder end, but that is at the very loud end!! The small issue I have is that my stubby little fingers are a bit clumsy on the volume button, ideal if your are an expert in morse code though.
If you want something that is reasonably priced and performs well this is the unit for you. I bought it for the kids but it has replaced my stereo system!!! Buy it...you can't go wrong.