iPod Docking Station

Updated: April 6th 2012

We scour the internet on a daily basis to bring you the latest news and best prices for the perfect ipod docking station for you. With a range of top brands including, Bose, Sony, Philips, JBL, Logic3, Intempo and Gear4, you’re certain to find the best deal.

Why Buy a Dock

An ipod sound system is a great way to listen to your music in the comfort of your own home. It is also ideal for keeping your ipod charged up and with lots of models to choose from, there is a station to suit every budget.

iPod Docking Station – Features and Benefits

Your ipod is an important bit of kit, sitting on the train or working out in the gym, you couldn’t go with out it. When you’re relaxing at home or having friends round, the high-quality sound is a great way to listen to your music.

Share your music

With an ipod playlist as individual as you are, these docks are the perfect way to share your tunes with your friends and family (probably your neighbours too). Most systems are easy to use and you simply plug your ipod into the station and press play, some models come with a remote controller too.

High-quality sound

With solutions from famous audio brands such as Bose and Sony, docks can offer high-quality sound, good enough to rival any cd player or other audio system on the market – you’ll be amazed at the clarity of sound output from a relatively small device.

Charge your ipod

The daily commute to work asks a lot of your ipod battery, a docking station is the perfect solution for keeping your ipod charged whilst enjoying your music at home. Remember that on most models your ipod will charge all the time it is connected and the power is switched on.

Remote control capabilities

Before you choose your system, be sure to check out our reviews and look at each product carefully to consider if the features are right for you. Some ipod docking stations for example, come with a remote controller, which allows you to play/pause your music, skip tracks and adjust the volume without ever touching your ipod.

Endless possibilities

As well as listening your ipod playlists, an iPod Dock can also be used with your TV, PS3, XBOX, laptop, PC, DVD player and anything else with an audio output. Many of the setups have separate audio input sockets so that you can use to integrate the sound system with any of the above, all you will need is an audio connection cable to run between the audio output source and the station itself.

The perfect gift

These sound systems are the perfect christmas, birthday or graduation gift. Everybody loves music and with the majority of children, teenagers and young adults owning an ipod, an ipod dock is the ultimate way for them to enjoy their favourite music through a first class sound system. With christmas fast approaching, and the ipod docking station expected to feature highly on wish-lists around the country, compare the range of products and buy yours today to avoid disappointment.

Bose dock

Bose have a range of docks, known as the SoundDock systems. They are famous for the Bose quality sound and award-winning performance. The systems are compatible with most ipods, and once plugged in, the ipod charges as it plays, letting you enjoy your tunes regardless of you ipod’s battery level. With remote controls and an auxiliary output the Bose systems are practical and deliver a mighty punch for their size.

Sony

As you’d expect from Sony, their solutions deliver superior sound and practical portability. More than just a docking station, their range is packed with extras like internet radio, wireless playback and a range of connection options. Sony’s 60 years of audio experience has been used to help make your music sound as good as possible.

Philips ipod docking stations

In the pursuit for the ultimate in sound quality, the Philips ipod docking station range deliver exciting sound with a range of volume settings and adjustments to suit every type of music. Their high quality Fidelio range allows you to dock any ipod, even when it’s in its case. Not only will it charge your ipod while you listed but it also has the capacity to sync with your PC simultaneously via a USB lead. Similarly to other solutions available the Philips range works by mains power or battery and also features AUX-in for easy connection to other devices with an audio output.

Comparisons

We’ve put in the time to bring you the latest specifications and information on a huge range of products, from power output to price and everything inbetween, helping you to find the best iPod dock for you. We want to give you as much detail as possible about all of the different types of sound systems for your iPod, that’s why we’ve introduced a new feature that allows you to compare one station against another – helping you pick the dock with the right features and benefits for you.

Portability

So what happens when you are looking for an iPod dock that you can use outside? Well in order to be able to use the setup outside, you first need to check that it is a portable dock. There are many portable iPod docks available with either a built in Li-ion battery, or it will take standard AA/AAA batteries. This video will explain some of the best features and benefits of buying a portable one over a standard mains powered one.



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