Kicker IK500 Powered iPod Speaker System (08IK500)

Pros: Bookshelf size, HiFi sound, bass hits like Gary Sheffield, simple menu system, perfect remote.

Cons: It's expensive, but worth it for the quality and volume of sound you get.

Kicker IK500 iPod Speaker System Weight: 9.2 lbs Dimensions: 8.5" x 19.2" x 8.4" Ports: One 1/8" AUX input, stereo RCA output MSRP: $349.00I don't need to mention to shoppers that currently the ...

Pros: Very dynamic, very responsive, incredibly easy to use, works with pretty much all iPods...
Cons: A little expensive, but worth the money...

Both my husband and I have our own iPods. His is an older, classic white one with 20GB capacity while mine is a sleek black fifth generation Video iPod with 60GB of space. A few years back, I was gifted what was at that time a cutting edge accessory. ...

Pros: Incredible sound, easy set up, loud volume, versatile, saves space
Cons: None from this user. I love this speaker system.

I'm not an audiophile, but I was raised by one and live with another. Both my father and my significant other love to play with their equalizers and speakers, but if I had only myself to think about, I would gladly get rid of all of the equipment to go ...

Pros: sound quality, the way the iPod sits in the dock, ease of use
Cons: could have a radio tuner

I rsquo;ve had my Bose SoundDock Docking Station< a> for my iPod a few years now. It sits nicely on a shelf in the living room and had basically replaced having an entire stereo system. Along comes the Kicker ...

Pros: Outstanding volume range, minimal music distortion, crisp, precise, excellent bass and treble, easy to use
Cons: Weaker midrange sound and midrange vocals, physically bound to proximity of electrical sockets

::: STYLE ::: The Kicker IK500 packs a lot of power in a compact form. It's not so big as to harass those wanting to move it around, yet it's not so small to appear meek or inconspicuous. I take particular appreciation in it's ...

Pros: Easy to use, great sound even on higher volumes
Cons: Not the best looking player on the market

When I was growing up, it seemed that anyone who was into music had a nice stereo system in their living room or dining room. There were usually four speakers situated in the room, providing an even balance of sound. There were vinyl records packed ...

Pros: Digital Sound Processing, Treble, Bass controls, plays full range!
Cons: It looks unique; my friend's all love the way it looks/sounds.

The Awesome iKICK, iK500 from KICKER reminds me of High School with a system in my Celica, except this system is in my living room, bathroom and garage! If you want full range sound, loud volumes, thunderous bass in your Dorm, basement, garage, den or ...

Pros: Quality sound from your iPod!
Cons: No battery option

It seems that everyone has iPods now. When I was a kid, it was the Sony Walkman which played Cassettes! Back in that day, if you wanted your sound to boom, you just took your cassette out of your Sony Walkman and popped it into a boom box or your home ...

Pros: Tight and accurate bass response, clear highs, simple to use and control
Cons: Cannot use on batteries, mid-range frequencies are unnatural sounding (such as vocals)

After getting an iPod Touch for my birthday, I was looking around for accessories for it.  Owning an iPod is like having a door open to many ...

Pros: Powerful, clear sound, range from high treble to low bass, controls iPods and iPhones.
Cons: Large footprint, pricey, no radio tuner.

I have been intrigued by possible getting a set of iPod speakers for years, but the uniformly poor output has always stopped me from getting some. The Kicker iK500 powered speakers are less a work-around for the iPod than a stereo needing nothing more ...

Pros: Unbeatable sound, usable indoor and outdoor, easy-to-use remote control, versatility
Cons: Price-tag, no radio tuner, awkward to manually use iPod

This past weekend I received the Kicker iK500 from SCC | Grossman and with perfect timing- we planned on celebrating my fiance's 30th birthday and now we had a way to play music outside. Before we've always had to open the windows and play our ...

Pros: Powerful, very good sound quality, easy to use
Cons: none of any consequence

I’ve been enthusiastic about popular music since the late fifties and I grew up listening to the Carter Family, Roy Orbison, Carl Perkins, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Ray Charles, Patsy Cline, Brenda Lee, and Sam Cooke. I don’t have an iPod - I ...

Pros: Big sound (quality and volume), easy to use, connectivity
Cons: not toddler proof, design a bit different from iPod, a bit pricey

Up until now, my iPod Nano was only allowed to sound through the headphones and occasionally a FM transmitter to the car's stereo. The Kicker iKick iK500 changed that and the our rooms are now filled with music coming from a tiny mp3 player. Kicker is ...

Pros: Powerful sound for your iPod
Cons: A little heavy, bulky, tinny, and pricey

The other day a package came to my door. I had been expecting it. It was from SCC Grossman, a public relations firm, and I knew it contained an amplifier for my Apple Photo 30GB iPod. Upon opening the package I determined it was the iKicker from ...

Pros: The ability to really pump the music from your iPod, Good sound, Easy to use
Cons: No clock/radio function, Design is an acquired taste, price for some

I like to listen to music but at home, I often find myself without it. It's not for a lack of trying, but I don't generally carry my iPod as I'm doing chores around the house and the music collection on my computer can't really be carried around. The ...