Did I just buy this & it won't work with an Iphone 5 or an Ipad 2?

I don't normally approve of speaker docks, I'm a receiver and speakers kinda guy. However my roommate had one of these and they get surprisingly loud for the size. Also they all seem to come standard with the 3.5mm jack in the back so with a $2 audio cord they'll plug into anything with a headphone jack. Really convenient for a bedroom or kitchen, but certainly not going to replace you're entertainment center.

Darn it, I bought it a month ago from Woot for $15 more!

Sorry if it's in the info and i missed it, but does this charge your ipod while docked?

Sony RDPX500IP Premium Speaker Dock - COMPARING PRICES

On Woot Today = $105.99 + $5 shipping
**Woot Price is over $140 lower than next best (found) price for an available unit

ebay = $285.00 + $17.95 shipping
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sony-RDPX500IP-Premium-Speaker-Dock-30-pin-iPod-iPhone-iPad-NEW-/281026315588#vi-content

Amazon (Adorama) = $258.21 + unspecifid shipping
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-RDPX500iP-Dock-iPod-iPhone/dp/B005NGOPSY

B&H = $298.00 + ships free
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/816877-REG/Sony_RDPX500IP_Ultra_Premium_Speaker_Dock_for.html

In addition to above, buy.com advertises at $129.00 but are sold out with none available I ignore advertised prices for comparison pricing) when there is no product available[/i]
http://www.buy.com/prod/sony-rdpx500ip-2-0-speaker-system-60-w-rms-black-100-hz-10-khz-ipod/224341220.html?listingId=-1

NOTE:
The above dealers and prices were found using a random 'Google' search and is a 'good faith' effort to find and compare average prices for comparisons on the web. Your own specific search may find differing and/or lower prices.

Loki22 wrote:Sorry if it's in the info and i missed it, but does this charge your ipod while docked?

Yup:

"The RDP-X500IP flexible dock enables power supply, battery charging"

Review and Demo

PCMAG.com Review
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2395448,00.asp

You Tube Video (Demo)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utUbfMjWJPk

I bought one of these about a month ago for about 135 and it took about one week till I got it. When I plugged this baby in 😃😃😃it made my day !!!!!!!
Not only is the music loud it has a really nice bass to it and on top of that it charges my phone !!!!!!
I really do recommend this too all the people that like to listen to music it has a fresh crisp sound that will make your ears pop ..... I promise and for the price Go For It !!!!?

charliecarroll wrote:Sony RDPX500IP Premium Speaker Dock - COMPARING PRICES

On Woot Today = $105.99 + $5 shipping
**Woot Price is over $140 lower than next best (found) price for an available unit

ebay = $285.00 + $17.95 shipping
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sony-RDPX500IP-Premium-Speaker-Dock-30-pin-iPod-iPhone-iPad-NEW-/281026315588#vi-content

Amazon (Adorama) = $258.21 + unspecifid shipping
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-RDPX500iP-Dock-iPod-iPhone/dp/B005NGOPSY

B&H = $298.00 + ships free
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/816877-REG/Sony_RDPX500IP_Ultra_Premium_Speaker_Dock_for.html

In addition to above, buy.com advertises at $129.00 but are sold out with none available I ignore advertised prices for comparison pricing) when there is no product available[/i]
http://www.buy.com/prod/sony-rdpx500ip-2-0-speaker-system-60-w-rms-black-100-hz-10-khz-ipod/224341220.html?listingId=-1

NOTE:
The above dealers and prices were found using a random 'Google' search and is a 'good faith' effort to find and compare average prices for comparisons on the web. Your own specific search may find differing and/or lower prices.

Appreciate the price comparisons, but you gotta lose that disclaimer at the bottom or change it to something like: "These are the best damn prices anywhere on the interweb and I challenge you to find anything better!!!"

other than that, good job on the info!

this is a stupid question, but i bought an ipod 160 gb 4 months ago. I don't know what generation it is...how do i find out. it is not a video ipod

These ads always talk about how loud the speakers can get, but I want something for my office at work, mostly jazz, so I need decent bass and highs at very low volumes.

Any feedback from current owners? Thanks!

If only it had bluetooth...

ggrote wrote:These ads always talk about how loud the speakers can get, but I want something for my office at work, mostly jazz, so I need decent bass and highs at very low volumes.

Any feedback from current owners? Thanks!

I bought one of these last time. Overall I thought it was just ok. If you have an ipod touch and download the app it helps greatly because it gives you an eq that you can adjust otherwise you are just stuck as to how it is set with just treble /bass adj. The bass is great on it and it does do a very good job of stereo separation for these types of units. It will also go loud but for me it lacked highs and was very mid heavy. I also bought the Onkyo unit that has been on here and it was much better IMO. For the price you are not getting ripped off as it is well built but there are better alternatives if you're sonicly picky. For most however it will do just not for me.

like this:

http://www.amazon.com/Altec-Lansing-M650-30-Pin-Speaker/dp/B004TS2AP2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1354378825&sr=8-1&keywords=octive+650

I have one and it is pretty sweet too...and it has a subwoofer.

too bad you missed out this...maybe it will roll around again?

http://pop.woot.com/offers/audyssey-audio-dock-air-with-airplay-1

hope I've helped.

recently bot sony headsets on woot for wiffy to use in the yard
will these work wireless headset to give her both sound at speaker and through headset
danke

suebob4001 wrote:recently bot sony headsets on woot for wiffy to use in the yard
will these work wireless headset to give her both sound at speaker and through headset
danke

no it is not a wifi device it is a dock

jondit wrote:this is a stupid question, but i bought an ipod 160 gb 4 months ago. I don't know what generation it is...how do i find out. it is not a video ipod

It will work no prob...but an ipod touch or iphone works a bit better because you can download an app that lets have an eq for the speaker.

nemethmic wrote:I bought one of these last time. Overall I thought it was just ok. If you have an ipod touch and download the app it helps greatly because it gives you an eq that you can adjust otherwise you are just stuck as to how it is set. The bass is great on it and it does do a very good job of stereo separation for these types of units. It will also go loud but for me it lacked highs and was very mid heavy. I also bought the Onkyo unit that has been on here and it was much better IMO. For the price you are not getting ripped off as it is well built but there are better alternatives if you're sonicly picky. For most however it will do just not for me.

like this:

http://www.amazon.com/Altec-Lansing-M650-30-Pin-Speaker/dp/B004TS2AP2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1354378825&sr=8-1&keywords=octive+650

I have one and it is pretty sweet too...and it has a subwoofer.

too bad you missed out this...maybe it will roll around again?

http://pop.woot.com/offers/audyssey-audio-dock-air-with-airplay-1

hope I've helped.

Thanks! Hope u get a Dreidel for that!

nemethmic wrote:no it is not a wifi device it is a dock

do not need wi fi just a hook up for transmitter to head phones
transmitter appears to have headset jack and speaker type hook up
http://pop.woot.com/offers/sony-wireless-stereo-headphones#fullsize-4

will this work with iPad3? Specs only show iPad and iPad2..? I think the 3 has same docking connector, but I'm not positive.

suebob4001 wrote:do not need wi fi just a hook up for transmitter to head phones
transmitter appears to have headset jack and speaker type hook up
http://pop.woot.com/offers/sony-wireless-stereo-headphones#fullsize-4

aaaahhhh now i c thxc

suebob4001 wrote:do not need wi fi just a hook up for transmitter to head phones
transmitter appears to have headset jack and speaker type hook up
http://pop.woot.com/offers/sony-wireless-stereo-headphones#fullsize-4

only an input jack no output jack

glubash wrote:Appreciate the price comparisons, but you gotta lose that disclaimer at the bottom or change it to something like: "These are the best damn prices anywhere on the interweb and I challenge you to find anything better!!!"

other than that, good job on the info!

Thanks,

However, I know better than to do the challenge thing. That would be the best way to have a huge pile of dung thrown right back at me with all the prices and sites that would be found. lol

but you may be right and the disclaimer may need some work.

eeferber wrote:will this work with iPad3? Specs only show iPad and iPad2..? I think the 3 has same docking connector, but I'm not positive.

FYI - found other info that confirms the iPad2/iPad3 have the same data/charging port.

ThunderThighs wrote:It has the 30-pin connector so an iPad 2 is no problem. The iPhone 5 will require an adapter.

I just got off the phone with Sony. None of their products are currently compatible with the iPhone 5; however, they will have adapters/software available in the early part of next year - at most you'd pay $20 for an adapter. At least this is what I was told tonight.

Before buying my first one of these I read the comments here and at Amazon. As a classically trained musician, I'm rather finicky when it comes to audio equipment. Having said that, I've been nothing but amazed at the sound from this. Heck...I bought a second one during the Woot-off! The issues some people have had with it migrating on them may have more to do with high volume - I've not had any issues like this whatsoever. I've been very happy with it and the sound.

ThunderThighs wrote:It has the 30-pin connector so an iPad 2 is no problem. The iPhone 5 will require an adapter.

Turns out this is not quite true. My mom got an iPad 2 in November; I bought her this for Christmas. The iPad 2 has the smaller, 8-pin connector and needs an adapter to work with this. Any recommendations?

edit : Wow, an adapter is 30 extra dollars. That sucks.