Harman/Kardon Go + Play
Manufacturer: Harman Part number: HKGOPLAY5BLK
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Harman/Kardon Go + Play price range: $198.99
- Reviewed by: Donald Bell
- Reviewed on: 01/23/2009
- Released on: 02/01/2007
The good: The Harman/Kardon Go + Play iPod boombox offers full, deep sound, along with an eye-catching design, RF remote control, video output, USB output, and aux input.
The bad: The Go + Play isn't yet compatible with the iPhone or many recent models of iPods, the power adapter is bulky, the dock is awkward, there's no EQ, no radio, and the design isn't for everyone.
The bottom line: The Harman/Kardon Go + Play is one of the best-sounding portable iPod speaker systems you can buy, but its high price and lack of compatibility with recent iPod models make it a limited recommendation.
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9 stars
Perfect boombox for ipod
by mjrico on December 22, 2007
Pros: The best sound, portability, van be used with standard D batteries, good connectivity, eclectic design, very good remote
Cons: with this sound quality I just wish it had a radio
Summary: I compared many ipod docks and this is the loudest with the best sound across the board. No distortion at high volumes and you can feel it is potent. The ...
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Summary: I compared many ipod docks and this is the loudest with the best sound across the board. No distortion at high volumes and you can feel it is potent. The other docks sounded like they needed more power, not this. I bought it direct from the manufacturer as a refurbished product but the best thing is that if you found it faulty it can be returned and it came with full warranty. I got it for $188 from harmanaudio.com, at this price the "pricey" factor became sweet. Many people don't like the fact that the ipod lies facing up because you can't see the screen. I could not see the screen in any model, I had to go nearer any of the others and they did not sounded as good as this model. My 3g ipod nano fits like a glove and is very protected in its cradle. Compare the sound at Apple stores and you will see the others sound like chipmunks at high volumes. I would give it a 10 but just for the fact that it does not have radio it is getting a 9, it gets 10 for sound.
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- Manufacturer: Harman
- Part number: HKGOPLAY5BLK
- Description: Understated, sublimely functional industrial design. Unsurpassed performance and ease of use. From its flat, protective iPod cradle and smart RF remote to its arching stainless-steel handle, this is the portable loudspeaker dock that only Harman Kardon could build. Harman Kardon Go + Play delivers tight, thunderous bass from high-excursion low-frequency drivers. Just as important, the highs are distinct and crystal clear. Go + Play is AC- or battery-operated, so it will go anywhere your iPod or other music player goes - and make your favorite music sound better when it arrives. And as a multimedia entertainment center, it even sends your iPod photos and video to a TV monitor. But however and wherever you use it, it's the sound that sets Go + Play apart.
General
- Product type Audio Dock
- Dimensions (WxDxH) 9 in x 20 in x 9.5 in
- Weight 4 lbs
Features
- Speaker Type Active
- Response bandwidth 40 - 20000 Hz
- Input impedance 10 KOhm
- Signal-To-Noise ratio 85 dB
- Audio amplifier Integrated
- Connectivity technology Wired
Connections
- Connector type 1 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ),
1 x S-Video output,
1 x IPod docking
Details
- Driver details 1 x Woofer driver - Atlas,
1 x Tweeter driver - Ridge Compatibility | Accessories
- MP3 | Smartphone | Tablet compatibility iPod (4G),
iPod mini,
iPod with video (5G),
iPod (3G),
iPod nano,
iPod with color display - Included accessories Remote control
- Remote control Remote control - Radio
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