ThunderThighs wrote:Feedback? Anyone? Hello?

I bought one about a month ago. It has an awesome sound and good bass compare to my old iHome alarm clock radio I have used for years.

When docked will this unit charge an iphone/ipod? If so, will in charge in stand by mode?

Does this device have it's own power cell? I only want an iPod player if it has an internal power source. It is so hard to find any good ones and when I do they cost an arm and a leg. Using batteries is out of the question.

Amazon price is $120+. Apparently it does not support the use of batteries, but rather has a outboard AC adapter brick. Reviews are all over the place, but are generally good.

http://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-SBX-300-iOnly-Music-System/dp/B005RF2ULA

I got one of these last time too..

very well built and solid can see right away that it is a quality product.

Sound: very, very good. Don't expect to be blown away by the bass but that doesn't mean it isn't adequate. This sounds better than the SONY dock they had on here awhile ago...way better...good highs and mids with decent separation.

Good value for the price if you ask me and I am picky about audio.

Also bought one last time. Very happy with it. Solid build. Good sound. Easy to use. Very good option at reasonable price.

But does it charge the iProduct while docked?

barrytown wrote:But does it charge the iProduct while docked?

yes it does.

Does it matter what generation of iPad/iPod you have? Never mind. I just saw it was a 30 pin dock

Bought one of these last time, and love it. Sounds is really good, yes it charges your ipod/iphone/ipad while they are plugged in. And it's for the last gen iOS plug (not the new iPhone 5). Works fine with my wife's older iPod as well.

not a fan of power bricks, but the cord is pretty long so we just rolled it up and it sits behind the unit un-noticeably.

gschandy wrote:I bought one about a month ago. It has an awesome sound and good bass compare to my old iHome alarm clock radio I have used for years.

Onkyo makes good stuff - been using their things for 25+ years.

Comparing this to anything iHome says nothing from a sound quality perspective. But lots of good comments here ('hear'? ;-)) about its sound.

In the specs I wonder, why is the frequency range listed in the amp section rather than with the speakers. That specified range is much more helpful than simply "full range". Do the speakers not perform at the range specified in the amp section?

Does anyone know what version of iOS is supported by the app you install to your device? I ask b/c I have a 1st Generation iPod Touch... tops out at iOS 3.x

Guys, I know very little about Apple products so please bear with me. I'd like to buy this as a gift so I have a few questions:

1) The recipient has a 4th Generation Touch. Is this compatible?

2) She wants to use her Touch as a high end clock near her bed. Can this thing somehow help her do that with the proper app? I realize that there is no clock or alarm functionality with this thing, but can it be used for that? For example, if she had an alarm clock app, will the alarm go through these speakers? Or the Touch's built in speakers? Can she go to sleep listening to music with this thing, i.e. have it shut down by itself after the sleep period is over?

Thanks!

Here's another stupid question from a non-audiophile non-engineer.

The output is claimed to be 40 watts total yet the dock only consumes 18 watts. How is that possible? Does it have something to do with AC/DC conversion? Or is audio output wattage different from electrical consumption wattage? Or is this thing some kind of portal to free energy?

sausageballs wrote:Does anyone know what version of iOS is supported by the app you install to your device? I ask b/c I have a 1st Generation iPod Touch... tops out at iOS 3.x

I got one of these a month or so ago and have a 1G ipod touch. I can check when I get home today.

I know I've used it to charge the ipod, but I can't remember if I've actually played music with it. :-)

HI: I bought my daughter a Samsung Galaxy 5.0 MP3 player...Was wondering if it is compatible with this sound dock?

I have a 32g Ipod Touch and I would want to use this as an alarm clock...will it work?

"Auxiliary input allows you to connect virtually any other device like a CD player, non-docking MP3 player, cassette deck or turntable"


What's a cassette deck?

:P

sdc100 wrote:Here's another stupid question from a non-audiophile non-engineer.

The output is claimed to be 40 watts total yet the dock only consumes 18 watts. How is that possible? Does it have something to do with AC/DC conversion? Or is audio output wattage different from electrical consumption wattage? Or is this thing some kind of portal to free energy?

Yes- with the way amplifiers work, it converts high voltage, high amperage into low voltage low amperage but higher wattage. Hence a "1000w" home theater system uses only, say, 250w- it amplifies the signals. Also, as long as your iPod is not the newest one, it will work with this dock. So basically: No iPhone 5, no new model ipods. Only the "old" stuff. So yes, your 4th gen will work.

On the alarm clock function- I have no idea. I believe it would, as it should play all sounds through the dock, so an alarm would play as well. So you should be good to go.

mngreeneyelady wrote:HI: I bought my daughter a Samsung Galaxy 5.0 MP3 player...Was wondering if it is compatible with this sound dock?

She can use it with her Galaxy or any device with a standard head[hone output -- but it would be a total waste of this product. It's specifically made to interface with Ipods and iPones. The interface not only charges the device, but it also allows you to control it via remote control, i.e. FF or REW the songs. If you simply plug your Galaxy into the audio port, then you're basically just paying for a set of premium speakers. You'll probably be able to adjust the volume, but not much else. For example, you won
t be able to turn it on/off or navigate through your song list. And you won't be able to charge the Galazy. In fact, this won't be a dock at all since your can['t mount your Galaxy on it.

A better option for your daughter is to get a set of good speakers (which should be cheaper than this), or get something that is specifically built for the Samsung Galaxy.

For example, here are two devices that [promises Android compatibility:

http://www.amazon.com/SONR-Speaker-Android-Smartphones-Players/dp/B0088O7C7Y/ref=sr_1_fed0_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1353444719&sr=8-3&keywords=samsung+speaker+dock

http://www.amazon.com/Philips-AS140-37-Fidelio-Docking/dp/B005HY4UG4/ref=pd_sim_e_1

chslr1243 wrote:Yes- with the way amplifiers work, it converts high voltage, high amperage into low voltage low amperage but higher wattage. Hence a "1000w" home theater system uses only, say, 250w- it amplifies the signals. Also, as long as your iPod is not the newest one, it will work with this dock. So basically: No iPhone 5, no new model ipods. Only the "old" stuff. So yes, your 4th gen will work.

On the alarm clock function- I have no idea. I believe it would, as it should play all sounds through the dock, so an alarm would play as well. So you should be good to go.

Many thanks for the detailed reply to all my questions. You just made Woot a sale, so make sure you ask for commission!

so my daughter's Ipod that she got last Xmas won't work with this ....or is hers considered an old Ipod?

lemmr wrote:so my daughter's Ipod that she got last Xmas won't work with this ....or is hers considered an old Ipod?

nah..30 pin you're good it will work

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Can someone help me...I just wanted my item ON TIME!!!

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Tyler, you missed my point…I PAID EXTRA FOR IT TO BE HERE ALREADY!!!
IT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE 2 DAY SHIPPING, RIGHT?

I WANT A REFUND OF SOME SORT CAUSE IT SHUD'V BEEN HERE BY NOW!

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On Nov 20, 2012, at 2:31 PM, Support wrote:

Hi,

Your order has shipped and can be tracked here: http://www.fedex.com

I'd recommend contacting FedEx to verify if they can hold the package for you if you are unable to receive it at the original shipping address provided.

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