Testseek.com have collected 20 expert reviews of the iHome iW1 Airplay Wireless Audio System and the average rating is 73%. Scroll down and see all reviews for iHome iW1 Airplay Wireless Audio System.
December 2011
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The rechargeable battery is great. At 50% volume level the battery lasts a little under 10 hours, and at full capacity it lasts four hours, which is still more than enough time for most uses, Portability is another key feature of the iW1. Not having to
The biggest flaw of the iHome iW1 is the interface implementations. iHome has admirably tried to follow Apple's lead and create a portable speaker system that oozes minimalism, but they miss the mark in a couple areas. The button system in the back is a b
The iHome iW1 has some flaws that need polishing, but for the most part it's a great AirPlay system. Its portability and easy recharging set it apart from competitors, and if you like taking your speakers to the park, parties, or even just around your hou...
Abstract: iHome's $300 iW1 AirPlay wireless audio system looks sharper than it sounds, but despite a few design oddities and audio quality that’s disappointing given the system's price, the iW1 may deserve your consideration. The iW1's body is mostly black, with...
Abstract: iHome’s new iW1 speaker will change your life and the way you listen to music. Soon all speakers will be this versatile. For now, purchasers need relatively deep pockets and a modest grasp of technology to set up and use iW1 to its maximum capabilitie...
Abstract: iHome first demoed its iW1 for us back in January in preproduction form, and it was the most impressive implementation of Apple’s AirPlay wireless content streaming technology we’d seen to date. It’s taken the iW1 a big chunk of the year to finally m...
Big sound. Rechargeable battery. Works with AirPlay. Can charge your iPhone.
Touch capacitive plastic top is a smudge factory. USB input doesn’t charge iPads. Bass is a bit flat.
The iW1 is a good mid-priced AirPlay option. The remote, app, and rechargeable battery make it ultra-convenient to use in a wide variety of situations—and it’s got great sound to boot. Product iHome iW1 Speaker Dock Company iHome Contact iHomeAudi...
Abstract: Video Review: The iHome IW1 Airplay dock allows anyone to stream music from their iPhone, iPod or iTunes with high performance audio wherever they go. Kevin Pereira and Jessica Chobot review the $300 device for its officially Gadget Pr0n rating....
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Published: 2011-10-03, Author: Joe , review by: engadget.com
Clean looks, but packed with featuresBongiovi DPS enhances audio Rechargeable battery makes it semi-portable
Computer setup had us gritting our teethScattered control layoutAirPlay is occasionally buggy
iHome's Airplay-enabled iW1 packs a balanced blend of features and sound quality -- just don't expect a totally seamless experience....
Abstract: A brief primer on AirPlay: as a replacement for AirTunes, the wireless audio streaming technology Apple developed for its AirPort Express routers and first-generation Apple TVs, AirPlay uses Wi-Fi to send lossless audio, video, and photos from iOS dev...
