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Manufacturer: Klipsch Group, Inc. Part number: 1007267
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- Klipsch's entry-level iGroove SXT iPod speaker system may be short on features, but it delivers a big, muscular sound considering its compact size.
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CNET editors' review
Klipsch iGroove SXT price range: $149.00 - $178.99
- Reviewed by: Steve Guttenberg
- Edited by: David Carnoy
- Reviewed on: 03/06/2008
The good: Compact iPod speaker; attractive design; good sound; relatively affordable; S-Video output for older video-enabled iPods.
The bad: No radio, clock, or alarm; video output not compatible with iPhone and current generation of video iPods; remote has limited functionality.
The bottom line: Klipsch's entry-level iGroove SXT iPod speaker system may be short on features, but it delivers a big, muscular sound considering its compact size.
As of early 2008, Klipsch offers two single-chassis iPod speaker systems: the RoomGroove, which offers compatibility with the company's wireless "KlipschCast" feature, and the iGroove SXT, its no-frills entry-level model. That said, the relatively affordable iGroove SXT doesn't look or feel cut-rate. As soon as we put our iPod into the dock and the music started playing, we appreciated the little system's relatively full sound and keep-it-simple approach.
The top edge of the front panel has just three buttons: volume up, volume down, and power. The rest of the front is covered with a nonremovable black cloth grille, and the iPod dock is centered on the lower edge. It's a rather handsome design. The iGroove SXT measures a compact 4.75 inches tall by 12 inches wide by 4.6 inches deep and weighs a mere 4 pounds, but the plastic cabinet feels sturdy and solid. Like virtually all iPod speakers, the iGroove SXT recharges nearly any iPod with the standard 30-pin connection when the player is docked, and it comes with a set of tray adapters so players of varying sizes will fit snugly. The iGroove SXT requires AC power, so it's not truly portable, but it's small enough to be moved easily from room to room.
Klipsch is known for its "horn" loaded stereo and home theater speakers, and it's applied that technology to the iGroove SXT's 0.75-inch tweeter to increase its efficiency, dynamic range, and minimize floor and tabletop reflections that would adversely affect its sound. Klipsch is the only iPod speaker manufacturer we know of to incorporate horn tweeters. The iGroove SXT also has a pair of 2.5-inch woofers (the sides of the cabinet have slotted ports to enhance bass response). As for the stereo system's power rating, it isn't specified, other than to say it's a Class D (digital) amplifier.
Around the back of the unit you'll find an S-Video output for displaying your iPod videos on a TV and an auxiliary (line-in) input to hook up other audio devices--anything with a headphone or line-out jack will work. However, we should point out that the video output is only compatible with the earlier generation of video iPods--not the iPhone, iPod Touch, iPod Classic, or video-enabled Nanos.
The iGroove SXT comes with a credit-card-style remote that controls just volume, play/pause, and track skip forward/back. Accessing menu functions is a hands-on iPod operation, so don't expect to navigate the player's menu system from your easy chair.
Considering its small size, we didn't expect the iGroove SXT to rock our world, but the R.E.M. Live CD put out so much bass we could feel it vibrating the table in our listening room. Michael Stipe's vocals were clear, and the drums sounded powerful. The iGroove SXT sounded best when we sat 2 to 4 feet away; as we moved farther away, the sound was less impressive. Stereo separation is barely noticeable at any distance, but that's true of most iPod speakers. The iGroove SXT can play fairly loud without obvious distress.
To finish up our testing, we compared the iGroove SXT with the Logitech Pure-Fi Elite. The Logitech is larger, with larger woofers and tweeters, and has a built-in AM/FM tuner and digital clock. No surprise: The Logitech sounded bigger, with deeper, tighter bass and superior treble detail. Even so, we appreciated the iGroove SXT's richer/warmer tonal balance, and for some buyers the Klipsch's more compact size will be an asset. Street prices are about the same for both iPod speakers.
User reviews
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Klipsch to the rescue......
by rowdyjazzman on April 10, 2009
Pros: Very portable, sounds fantastic, handsome design and works with my 6G iPod Classic, and last but not least, the price.
Cons: No FM radio, EQ or pretty much any frills except for volume and on/off.( I just use the internal iPod EQ and it sounds great.)
Summary: After scouring the internet and the usual retail suspects I am glad I went with my gut and the Cnet information.
The main thing I was looking for was a ...Summary: After scouring the internet and the usual retail suspects I am glad I went with my gut and the Cnet information.
The main thing I was looking for was a compact device that could be played loud without distorting ( at a reasonable price).
And the iGroove can do that all day long.
I love this machine.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Not compatible with 6G iPod Classic
by gary85739 on March 7, 2008
Pros: good for 5G and below iPods
Cons: no good for 6G iPod Classic
Summary: waiting for 6G compatibility
Summary: waiting for 6G compatibility
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Love The sound
by scline30 on November 23, 2009
Pros: I love this thing. I bought it for work to listen to my i-pod and the sound is wonderful.
Cons: A radio would have been nice, but since I already have one at work, not really necessary.
Summary: Very easy to use, three main buttons. Looks nice and of course the fantastic sound. Got it on sale so it was a great deal. Nice that it works with ...
Summary: Very easy to use, three main buttons. Looks nice and of course the fantastic sound. Got it on sale so it was a great deal. Nice that it works with my i-pod and i-phone. Charges them up at the same time so that's handy. I listened to a lot of these at the store before I bought and besides Bose, this was the next best.
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Best ipod speaker ever
by windows_rules on June 8, 2009
Pros: Easy to use
Cons: Any time you push one of the top buttons the remote does not work anymore and you need to put in new batteries
Summary: Very good ipod speaker the remote could be better
Summary: Very good ipod speaker the remote could be better
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This sucks !
by limirl on May 6, 2009
Pros: I liked the size and style but that was about it.
Cons: Poor sound quality
Summary: The sound was awful, sounded like someone was singing inside a closet, the clarity was just not up to par. I would not recommend this to anyone. Ended up returning ...
Summary: The sound was awful, sounded like someone was singing inside a closet, the clarity was just not up to par. I would not recommend this to anyone. Ended up returning this after 3 days and will look for something else.
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just can't get excited about it...
by cagedb on January 28, 2009
Pros: decent bass for 2.5" drivers, adequate sound at volume for small office, competitive price, attractive, easy set up and use.
Cons: distortion at moderate volumes, single source sound (mono), unbalanced (weighted toward low frequencies), poor remote operation, and the unit failed completely within one week.
Summary: I had higher expectations for this product, having had good experiences with Klipsch in the past. It doesn't deliver the sound quality nor spatial aspects I was looking for, ...
Summary: I had higher expectations for this product, having had good experiences with Klipsch in the past. It doesn't deliver the sound quality nor spatial aspects I was looking for, but for the price paid ($85 delivered), is probably a decent value. Since the product failed (fortunately within the return period), I am looking to upgrade.
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Product failed completely after 2 years.
by paminsanfran on December 22, 2008
Pros: The Klipsch iGroove has decent sound and is a nice, compact unit. The new ones are competitively priced.
Cons: My iGroove failed completely after 2 years. They think it was the 30-pin and it was more $$ to fix it than to buy a new one.
Summary: My iGroove failed after 2 years. Since the product was out of warranty, Klipsch was unwilling to help fix or replace the unit. The new ones are only $150, but ...
Summary: My iGroove failed after 2 years. Since the product was out of warranty, Klipsch was unwilling to help fix or replace the unit. The new ones are only $150, but I paid $275 when I bought mine 2 years ago, so with that, I expected it to last a little longer than 2 years. After several back-and-forths with Klipsch customer support, they finally offered to sell me a replacement unit for $69. I was satisfied, thinking that we were "meeting halfway", until I received the unit, which turned out to be a B-Stock, a detail they failed to mention on the phone. Klipsch then proceded to argue with me about whether or not they had informed me it was a B-Stock (thanks for assuming I'm lying, Klipsch) and offered absolutely nothing to make up for the mis-understanding. With the failure of my first iGroove, I was not satisfied with a B-stock unit, which comes with no history or information on it's past life. Based on my initial experience, I had lost confidence in the brand and had I known I was being offered a B-Stock, I would have instead chosen to spend the $69 towards a different brand altogether. I understand that the original, failed device was outside warranty, but I am disappointed that their mentality is: tough luck, rather than: let's work with you to try and regain your confidence in our brand again, even if that means stretching our policies a little. I am also disappointed that the customer service MANAGER, chose to argue with me over the minute details of my experience, rather than help find a mutually beneficial solution. I think what I was asking for was reasonable. Apparently not.
Bad move Klipsch: I was about to buy a Home Theater unit and Klipsch is now out of the running. For $75 extra dollars, you lost a lifetime of business. -
Klipsch, same as it never wss
by GeSchmidtt on March 7, 2008
Pros: Does it matter
Cons: Probably not
Summary: There was a time when Klipsch was at a premium product trusted and adored by audiophiles. Now you get some cheap asian import with the Klipsch brand on it to ...
Summary: There was a time when Klipsch was at a premium product trusted and adored by audiophiles. Now you get some cheap asian import with the Klipsch brand on it to play lossy audio recorded from lossy recordings, through a player that has about $5.00 worth of marginally engineered electronics. Oh well.
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Full-sized sound, compact system.
by pfc2k1 on January 17, 2008
Pros: Kilpsch quality and clear sound reproduction without any audible distortion
Cons: Light on features
Summary: I wanted to pick-up a mid-priced dock/speaker system for my iPod and I have always wanted to try to Klipsch speakers based on their reputation. When I saw the ...
Summary: I wanted to pick-up a mid-priced dock/speaker system for my iPod and I have always wanted to try to Klipsch speakers based on their reputation. When I saw the iGroove SXT at Best Buy - I figured for the price ($149.99), Klipsch would be the brand to go with. I'm glad I did.
The iGroove SXT is small, but don't let itâ??s size fool you. Once you connect your iPod and press "play", you will be amazed at how good this small system sounds. The mids, highs and lows are all balanced nicely. Bass is much deeper than I expected, too. It won't blow you away but the bass is deep enough to be heard (and felt at higher volumes).
The sound reproduction is crystal clear with no noticeable distortion at higher sound levels and zero noise between songs. If you want something that sounds great and is reasonably priced, this is definitely one to consider.
The iGroove SXT has the same basic features as it's competitors (playback controls, skipping forwards/backwards through tracks in the selected playlist, volume, power, etc.) and it offers a video-out for 5G+ iPods if you want to connect it to a TV.
One note for Logitech Harmony users: I have yet to figure out a way to get the iGroove SXT to accept commands from my Harmony 880, even though the remote appears to recognize all of the original remote's functions.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Klipsch Group, Inc.
- Part number: 1007267
- Description: Applying the same cutting-edge research and technology that drives professional theater speakers, this high-style, high-performance system uncovers all the power, detail and emotion of your digital music library. Taking advantage of refined industrial design, high-end materials and innovative technology, the iGroove SXT delivers classic Klipsch sound like never before. A true two-way system, the iGroove SXT achieves accurate, detailed sound by way of dual 2.5-inch woofers in a ported enclosure, premium crossovers and dual 3/4-inch MicroTractrix Horn-loaded tweeters. Klipsch is the only company in the iPod speaker category to utilize horn technology, a design that delivers lifelike sound as well as produces more output using less energy. The iGroove SXT accepts and charges any iPod with a 30-pin connector. Universal well inserts are included to securely dock assorted iPod models. The shuffle and other audio devices connect via a rear auxiliary input, while an S-video output lets you view videos on external monitors. Available in a sleek black finish that fits comfortably into any office or living environment, the system comes with an IR remote and is ready to perform as soon as you plug it in and dock an iPod.
General
- Product Type Speaker system with digital player dock
- Width 12 in
- Depth 4.6 in
- Height 4.8 in
- Weight 4.1 lbs
- Enclosure Color Black, Silver
- Enclosure Material ABS plastic
Speaker System
- System Components 2 speakers
- Speaker Type 2-way - Active
- Response Bandwidth 65 - 20000 Hz
- Output Level (SPL) 90 dB
- Crossover Frequency 6000Hz
- Audio Amplifier Integrated
- Connectivity Technology Wired
Speaker System Details
- Speakers Included 2 x Right/left channel speaker - 2-way - 65 - 20000 Hz - Wired
- Driver Details Right/left channel speaker : 1 x Tweeter driver - 3/4 in - MicroTractrix Horn, Right/left channel speaker : 1 x Woofer driver - 2.5 in
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ), 1 x IPod docking, 1 x S-Video output
Miscellaneous
- MP3 Player Compatibility iPod, iPod mini, iPod nano
- Included Accessories Docking station insert
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
- AV Furniture None
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
Battery
- Type None
Manufacturer info
- Klipsch Group, Inc.
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- Website: http://www.klipsch.com/
- Address:
3502 Woodview Trace, Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN 46268 - Phone: 317-860-8100
- Fax: 317-860-9170
