The TDK iWave is a great option if you want a reasonably priced iPod dock speaker system that can deliver rich and powerful sound. The TDK iWave is a 2. It uses two 5 Watt speakers and a 10W subwoofer, and these deliver great sound. The subwoofer produced rich bass, while the two 5W speakers emitted smooth treble and solid mid tones.
There was no distortion during this test and the overall sound quality of the iWave was impressive. There are also boosts for surround sound and bass X-Bass , which can only be turned on and off using the remote control. It would have been a plus to be able to access these functions on the iWave itself.
Like the one bundled with the TDK iClassic , the iWave's remote control could be improved — it felt flimsy during our tests. The iWave is specially tailored for use with an iPod. The iPhone is not officially supported by the iWave, but during our tests we were able to connect our smartphone without any problems. When your iPod is docked, the iWave will charge it automatically.
The iWave also has an alarm clock so you can wake up and snooze to your music and there is also a built-in FM tuner, so you can tune in to your favourite radio stations. The body looks sleek and has a curved design, similar to the crest of a wave.
The front panel of the speaker system is encased in stainless steel, which is a nice touch. The rest of the unit is finished in a black plastic, which matches the stainless steel well.
The dock is the centrepiece of the iWave, and there is a substantial LCD screen above it that's illuminated by a warm, blue glow. The large size of an iPhone or iPod Touch will slightly cover the LCD screen, and this takes away from the stylish design of the unit. The LCD screen adjusts its brightness according to how much light there is in your environment and it does this by using a dimmer sensor that's located on the left side of the speaker system. Touch-sensitive keys are located along the bass of the speaker system.
Another handy design feature of the iWave is the holes on the back that allow it to be wall mounted. One minor letdown of the iWave is that it's not a portable system. There are no batteries and it needs to be plugged in to a wall outlet to work. The built-in subwoofer and sleek design definitely make it a winner. Although TDK's previous encounter with us did not yield such a good review, we're hoping to get better results from their latest offering — the TDK iWave Dock.
Design When it comes to design, these guys always deliver something unique and attractive. Stylization is offered in the form of a concave, scooped out type front panel, which is covered with a shiny metallic surface. The speakers are hidden behind this, thus it is grilled throughout to let sound out. At the bottom is a black gloss finished strip with touch sensitive controls neatly arranged in a row. In the top half, centrally located is a rectangular LED screen with blue backlight, that varies in intensity when any button is pressed.
The sides too have some aesthetic highlights, like a circular metallic plate on each side panel, rimmed by a similar blue LED light, like the front screen. All these lights make the dock look futuristic, and will suit a d. Find latest and upcoming tech gadgets online on Tech2 Gadgets.
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