The iPod Hi-Fi is a high-end speaker system for iPods designed by Apple Computer and introduced in a special event on February 28, 2006.[1]
Description[]
The speaker's sound is generated by two 80mm custom-designed drivers and one 130mm woofer. The iPod Hi-Fi uses the 30-pin dock connector, TOSLINK optical connector, or headphone jack for audio input. Ten universal dock adapters are included for various iPod models that were available at the time.[2]
Market reception[]
The iPod Hi-Fi was criticized for its high US$349 price and was discontinued on September 5, 2007.[2]
Usage with modern devices[]
Newer Apple devices may be connected (and charged) through a Lightning to 30-pin Adapter, though an extension cable may be necessary as the newer devices would not fit or be able to stand within the old 30-pin dock.[3]
Devices with only a USB-C port can be daisy chained through a USB-C to 3.5 mm Headphone Jack Adapter from Apple, or a third-party USB-C to Lightning audio adapter (to a 30-pin adapter). Devices that support Bluetooth can be paired through a third-party 30-pin Bluetooth audio receiver. However, these options only support audio functions and not charging.[4][5][6]
References[]
- ↑ iPod hi-fi Introduction, All about Steve Jobs. 2006-02-28.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Block, Ryan (2007-09-06). Apple Hi-Fi, RIP: 2006 - 2007. Engadget.
- ↑ Apple's Lightning to 30-Pin Adapter Torn Apart, Reveals Several Chips and Copious Glue by Eric Slivka, MacRumors. 2012-10-11.
- ↑ Anker USB-C to Lightning Audio Adapter by Anker, Amazon. 2019-04-24.
- ↑ Questions & Answers for USB-C to 3.5-mm Headphone Jack Adapter, Apple Inc. Accessed 2020-12-06.
- ↑ 30 Pin Bluetooth Adapter Audio Receiver for iPhone iPod Bose Sounddock and Other 30 Pin Dock Speakers by ZIOCOM, Amazon. 2018-01-04.
See also[]
External links[]
- iPod Hi-Fi at Apple (archived 2006-03-02)
- iPod Hi-Fi - Technical Specifications (archived 2006-03-02)
- Apple iPod Hi-Fi at Minimally Minimal (2014-03-16)
- IPod Hi-Fi at Wikipedia
