Klipsch iGroove SXT iPod Speaker

Klipsch describe their iGroove SXT iPod Speaker system as their, ”most compact and affordable iPod speaker,” ever. Not far wrong – it’s small and cheap.

Around $150 for what could almost be considered HiFi is quite a deal. Full specifications include:

Frequency response 60 Hz - 20 kHz
Crossover frequency 6 kHz
Maximum acoustic output 90 dB SPL @ 1m
Tweeter 3/4 inch tweeter
High frequency horn MicroTractrix™ Horn
Midrange 2.5″ woofer
Amplifier Class D
Enclosure material ABS plastic enclosure/dock and remote
Enclosure type Tuned port
Inputs 30-pin iPod docking connector, 3.5mm mini Auxiliary input
Dimensions 4.75” x 12” x 4.625”
Weight 4.0 lbs
Features IR remote, iPod ® docking station with charger
Finishes Black with silver accent and black cloth grill

It’s a well designed piece of kit and Marshal Rosenthal over at E-Gear certainly liked it. He quite rightly points out that people who have grown up listening to music through crappy earphones will be impressed with the sound quality possible from an iPod after listening to this. Me? I grew up during the age of the genuine HiFi and am not so easily impressed. As usual, I fail to see how something with speakers this close together can be considered to be “stereo,” but I’ll reserve judgment until I’ve had a listen. Money-wise, it looks a good deal and Amazon have still got stocks.