Homemade iPod Hi-Fi mini

Simon Clement writes "Decided to add to the Apple product line with the iPod Hi-Fi mini. Here's the web page detailing its features, and there's also a link to a Flickr set showing how to build your own."

Re:Is it only me...

[JazzCrazed]

It's on the right side of the page...he used a Sonic Impact digital amplifier, which uses a Tripath TA2024 chip (you can buy the chip in a DIY kit [diyaudio.com], as well).

Hi-Fi?

[TPJ-Basin]

I'm not 'in the know' on the quality of his speakers, but the Sonic Impact amp alone makes this a hi-fi rig. If you haven't tried one yet, you're really missing out. I have one attached to a pair of Ascend Acoustics HTM 200s [ascendacoustics.com]. Others in the audio world have used that $20 amp to drive speakers in the $10,000 range with surperior results.

Re:Some would call it vanity

[TeknoHog]

Your wallet may cry in anger once at the time of purchase, but with crappy speakers your ears will cry forever.

iPod Speaker Reviews

[Mynister]

I have been setting up a new site reviewing all of the different iPod Speaker Systems [ipodspeakerreviews.com]. We have been looking at iPod Alarm clocks, iPod Boom boxes, and portable iPod Speaker systems. All reviews and input are welcome!

It is possible that this comment will get moded down but I am only letting people know about the site so that we can increase awareness and reach that critical mass so that the site becomes a useful resource for people. All useful and big sites started out as small sites. All comments are welcome and if you have used any of the speaker system please post your experiences and thoughts.

http://ipodspeakerreviews.com/ [ipodspeakerreviews.com]

Meh

[Zerth]

You want a real speaker system for your iPod?

Build this portable ipod speaker [parts-express.com]

Not including MDF for the enclosure and some of the misc electronics(who doesn't have a pile of spare LEDs), it cost about $200 to build.

It's only a bit heavier than a boombox, lasts ~4 hours on full volume(deafening) with the specced battery, over 8 hours at a normal volume, and can charge your ipod(or anything else with a cigarette lighter charger). Unsuprisingly, it also uses a Sonic Impact t-amp, they kick ass for their size/cost.