Typical price: £150
What is it: iPod dock speaker system
What we think: Despite one or two problems with bass-heavy tracks, it's probably the finest system in its price range
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Reviewed on: 11 March 2008
Tags: Tannoy, Tannoy i30, metal, sound quality, speakers
We like:
Terrific sound quality with mellow and light rock tracks; stunning build; fantastic price; wall-mountable; video output
We don't like:
Doesn't like bass-heavy tracks at high volume; remote is unresponsive; no physical volume controls
CNET UK judgement:
A superb iPod sound system with generally terrific sound quality. Despite issues with songs that feature extremely heavy bass, it's almost certainly one of the finest iPod setups you'll find on the market today
Full review:
Tannoy's WWII-era PA systems are so famous that many people aren't aware it's a brand name, but the British company has been making high-end speakers for many years. As with other top-notch audio makers, it's bringing its knowhow to the masses with an iPod dock. The new i30 has an RRP of £229 but can be found online for between £100 and £200, potentially making it very good value indeed. Continue Reading...
Tannoy i30 History
4 Mar 2008 in Crave
Hands-on with the Tannoy i30: Loud and proud
We'll get straight to the point -- Tannoy's i30 iPod speaker system is probably our favourite system of its type, and we're not afraid to tell you why: it sounds fantastic
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