iPods are taking over the world or at least the gadgets made for them do. Probably the most common device made for usage with an iPod is the iPod speaker. We've seen small ones, big one, weatherproof ones, shock resistant, portable and so on. With all their goods and bads, producers always made a compromise on something. Portability over sound quality, shockproof over sound quality, weather-sealing over sound quality.

Hey wait. They only make compromises on sound quality. In a world with people starting to go out more and enjoy outdoor recreation, Edifier takes the chance and makes a non portable, weathersealing-less and non-shockproof device called the iF500. It compromises everything above, but design and sound quality.

The iF500 from Edifier is a state of the art all-in-one audio system, with a slick design that will perfectly fit your hi-fi home but it will also provide the sound quality needed to integrate with your other audio products. Using a 5-driver speaker system, the chassis incorporates an unique vibration and resonance control technology, coupled with low frequency port architecture and mid-ranged tuned cavities that will meet your highest expectations. Plus, it's also distortion-free by using the Electrical Intelligent Distortion Control patented by Edifier.

Besides the dedicated iPod dock surrounded by a glossy surface provided with playback controls, the iF500 also sports an AUX input that allows any MP3 or MP3 enabled cellular phone to be connected. Total harmonic distortion plus noise barely reaches 10% for the 10W x 2 mid-hi range drivers inside and little or zero for the 32W woofer driver. You can buy the iF500 from Edifier dealers online for $299 (since it's now available in the US as well, after hitting the shelves in Europe a while back), which is not that bad a price point, considering the advanced features the audio system is able to provide.

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