Best HT System with built-in iPod dock: What is considered the best quality HT system with a built-in iPod dock out there?
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Panasonic SC-PT770 1000W 5DVD 5.1 Channel Home Theater System with Built-in iPod dock and front-to-rear-Wireless Rear Speakers...just look at the reviews...set it to a volume of about 30 and forget ever going to the movies again..your personal movie theater in your 15X15...I would also purchase an optical cord, an HDMI cord for each device you will be using (xbox 360, cable tv box, blu ray player, Panasonic Sc-PT770 DVD player/surround sound system, and one for this device: HDMI Mulit Switch, allows you to hook up 5 devices in part labeled "IN" on the HDMI device and one HDMI cord placed into the "OUT" of the HDMI multi Switch which the other end will go into your HDMI NUMBER ONE on your tv; therefore, all of your devices will be viewed throuhg HDMI NUMBER ONE on your HDTV..THE multi HDMI switch is called Cmple - 5 Port Smart HDMI Switch 5x1 V1.3 for Full 1080P)..please 5 stars is appreciated thanks..hope you enjoy the AWESOME surround sound system..beast of a SUB..rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrRRRRr woofer.
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Actually MUCH better. Audio on an iPod is compressed sound, but most audio from a home system is not. Plus, your home audio system has a much better amplifier, meaning less distortion in sound. So not only can you crank the volume louder, it will sound much better at both low and high volume than with an iPod. So yes, great headphones are even better with a home system. Hope this helps!
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The units with an iPod dock are not Bluetooth enabled. Separate Bluetooth Dock Adapters are easily purchased through Amazon to enable bluetooth ability. Our new systems are completely wireless and come Bluetooth enabled, but do no have an iPod dock. All of our units can also be used with a line-in cable. Thank you for your question
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I have the latest generation I-Pod nano. They provide uncompromised excellent sound and have a comfortable fit for my needs. The best out of whatever is out there (or at least whatever Best Buy has , as I sampled all that they have). Monitors work great with my I-Pod. One thing I noticed, though, that battery life decreases by about 20%. Difference being it takes more juice to power the Monitors as opposed to ear buds.
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fannie lou, sounds like you got a lemon. I'd return if it was me. And regardless would return it since you already have docking systems. The charging issue is a known one, if you have older docking systems, it may likely not work. New docking systems will most likely work. That does suck. My attitude is that the Nano 4th gen is great for first time ipod users like myself (who will buy new docking stations anyway), not so good for existing users.
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Thanks for your interest in our products. The dockBoss5 is perfectly compatible with the HTC one, and any other device capable of playing audio via a 3.5mm headphone port and capable of charging via USB power. Any compatibility issues would be between the dockBoss5 and the specific iPod system you are connecting to. Please feel free to contact our service team to check compatibility before ordering.
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I would get an iPod classic, put all of your music on it and then get an iPod dock by Klipsch or Bose
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I was debating between the Pioneer 919 and Onkyo 607 too. Ater owning an Onkyo for 25 years (and still going strong) I thought i'd end up with the Onkyo, but I ended up purchasing the Pioneer 919 due to the following:- I can connect my iPod touch without having to purchase a $100 dock as with most other receivers- slightly higher power, slightly lower THD- great price ($349 at Newegg about a week ago)I haven't hooked it up yet (need to wait until xmas). Also bought a pair of Polk Monitor 70s for only $170 each, also at Newegg.
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Below is my review, I would go with an unopened gen4! ============================================= Last year for Christmas, my wife gave me a gen4 Nano that I absolutly love. This year, I decided to return the favor and get her an ipod for Christmas. I gave it to her early so she could enjoy our Christmas cd's on it. I have to say that while my wife does like it, there are obvious issues with gen5. Fist off, the outputs on the base of the unit have been reversed so the gen5 requires it's own mount to use it on any docking station! Why csn't Apple stick with one body style for the nano. So now all the included adaptors in home theater systems are obsolete once again; makes no sense what-so-ever. The gen5 has a built in speaker that is completly useless! Sound is emitted out of the base of the unit. At best it sounds like and old time transistor radio, only without the volume! The video recoder is very awkward to use with little relivence to listing to your favorite tunes. The genius is still with us, another useless feature if you have an eclectic musical taste. The playlist feature works alot better and is much more fun. The unit works ok and we did not find any defects with it. We did not have any of the click-wheel issues that other reviwers have commented on. For me the bottom line is that Apple has takin a good thing and cluttered it with a bunch of new features. The Ipod classic would of been a much better platform for this stuff with it's 160gb's of storage. All of these features that have been added to gen5 take up precious storage space for your rockin tunes or arias, whatever the case my be.
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Buy the composite av cable, it has the dock connector, for less than $4.00, you'll be glad you did, it works with later model ipods, and works great.
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Yes and it is an amazing iPod dock! Great clarity and power! I ordered it for my daughters wedding so I could amplify iPod or iPhone playlist outside! It really is a high audiophile unit! Hope this helps!
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I found this dock had pretty poor audio quality. I'd recommend a higher end dock since they last a while anyways (if they have aux or usb connections) and spending more would make sense in the long term and give higher audio quality.
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I ended up returning this dock and purchased an Altec Lansing that I am much happier with. I was using an iPhone 3GS at the time and I would think any iPod Touch should work. It might come with an adapter but you shouldn't need to download anything.
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that totally sucks!but thanks because I was literally about to order this dock, and I guess I can't now. You save me some headaches....Any recommendations? I have an Onkyo TX-SR608 and would love to be able to play my ipod through it....
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Hmmm... I might say "Overkill," but I firmly believe Maxim 37: There is no 'overkill'; there is only 'open fire' and 'time to reload.' The system is a very nice surround sound system (not THX-level but very nice for the price point) and your iPod would sound fantastic, but it may be more than you need. Then again, if you don't already have a surround system, this should fit the bill nicely for both uses!
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I'm in the market for a good portable unit for my fourth generation iPod Touch. I found these reviews/comparisons very helpful, except that I still haven't seen an answer to the compatibility question.J. Hansen
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This package DOES NOT include ipod dock. Other models do, but you get THX quality instead of ipod. If you want, you can shop ebay for ipod dock for less $.