iPod Hi-Fi
 Image of the iPod Hi-Fi with remote and iPod Video docked. | |
| Developer | Apple |
|---|---|
| Release date | February 28, 2006 |
| Introductory price | $349 USD |
| Discontinued | September 5, 2007 |
The iPod Hi-Fi is an all-in-one speaker system designed for use with iPods. It competed against an already populated market of other all-in-one iPod speakers (Ex: Bose’s SoundDock, Altec Lansing inMotion iM7, JBL On Time). It received mixed reviews, and was discontinued after only 18 months on the market.
Features
The iPod Hi-Fi can be powered from a standard wall outlet or six D-cell batteries. It has a built in power supply, so no power brick is required for operation. The front grille is detachable.
The iPod Hi-Fi can be controlled via the included remote. The remote controller is the same model that shipped with the original Apple Universal Dock.
There is an audio input port located next to the mains power port. It accepts both standard 3.5mm analog stereo TRS and digital optical 'Mini-TOSLINK' connections.
When inserted into the iPod Hi-Fi, compatible iPods will automatically display full screen album art.
The unit is also compatible with Apple Universal Dock dock adapters, which can be used to more securely insert iPods into the speaker.
Pictures
Image of iPod Hi-Fi with iPod Video docked.
iPod Hi-Fi with grille taken off and 5th Generation docked.
See-through schematic of the iPod Hi-Fi
Image of Steve Jobs next to the iPod Hi-Fi
Sources
Archived Apple page on iPod Hi-Fi: https://web.archive.org/web/20060302121949mp_/http://www.apple.com/ipodhifi/
iLounge's Review of iPod Hi-Fi: https://www.ilounge.com/index.php/reviews/entry/ipod-hi-fi-high-fidelity-speaker-system-for-ipod
MacWorld Review of iPod Hi-Fi: https://www.macworld.com/article/1049680/ipodhifireview.html
Apple's Official Press Release of iPod Hi-Fi: https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2006/02/28Apple-Announces-iPod-Hi-Fi/
Blog Post about the iPod Hi-Fi (has many great images, and a wealth of in-depth information): http://www.minimallyminimal.com/blog/apple-ipod-hi-fi
9-to-5 Mac Reflection back on the iPod Hi-Fi: https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/09/ipod-hi-fi-history/
Wikipedia Entry on the iPod Hi-Fi: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPod_Hi-Fi
iPod Hi-Fi User Manual: https://web.archive.org/web/20071128060835/http://manuals.info.apple.com/en/iPod_Hi-Fi_Users_Guide.pdf