iHome iP9SR Clock Radio iPod Portable Speaker

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Technical Details

iP9SR iPod portable speaker has Wake to iPhone/iPod, playlists, AM/FM Radio or Buzzer. Plays and charges iPhone and docking iPod models.

The iP9SR iPod portable speaker has Bass, Treble, 3D and Balance controls with Reson8 ported cabinet stereo speakers and AutoSet clock adjusts to time zone.

Customer review:

The iP9SR iPod portable speaker sound is slightly improved over my older IH5 and IH6 radios — which is to say excellent for the money — and so far I haven’t heard the slightest GSM buzz. The iP9’s 3D effect is richer than the Sony ICF-C1iPMK2’s “Mega Xpand” feature. The overall sound of the iP9 is slightly warmer than that of the Sony but otherwise comparable. The Eq option is a big plus.

The one advantage the Sony has is that it supports an iPhone from the back via and adustable block. That somewhat negates the need for a dock insert. This is a nice convenience for people with an iPhone shell that is small enough to fit in a universal dock as you may not have to remove the shell to dock the iPhone securely.

The dual alarms work in a similar manner to the Sony. The 2-5-7 day setting is a plus. I have not used the snooze feature though it is supposed to be configurable. Our dogs do not allow us to snooze, in case you were wondering.

At night, one big advantage for the iHome iP9SR Clock Radio iPod Portable Speaker is that the dimmer allows you to turn off the backlighting entirely. As anyone with a Sony will tell you, their dimmest setting is way too bright. The iHome’s numbers are also a little larger.

In summary, the iHome iP9 is a solid performer with an excellent attention to detail that puts it ahead of the Sony ICF-C1iPMK2, despite its more iPhone shell-friendly design.