What a cool product of the year. This is what Video Review has to say about this innovative product that has brought a revolution in the world of music. Expect high fidelity from portable devise that has wireless audio streaming too. Even if having a large gathering of friends of listening to music in solitude, Arcam rCube iPod performs with amazing ease and delivers great clarity, even at minimal volume.
What it is:
As for the product specifications, Arcam rCube iPod is compatible with iPhone 4, iPhone 3 GS, iPod Touch (third generation), iPod classic (sixth generation) and iPod nano (fifth generation).
The feeling of owing a Arcam rCube iPod is great and it comes in glossy white and black colors.Woofer channels, tweeter channels and harmonic distortion ensures continuous power output. The power consumption is 90 W at the maximum and dimensions are 200* 200* 200 mm. The Arcam rCube iPod speaker docks weight 5 Kg and main lead and remote control with CR 2025 battery are supplied along to ensure smooth music flow helping you relax after a hectic day at work.
When it comes to using the Arcam rCube iPod speaker dock, it is extremely easy to use and carry. You can carry it to the room, you intend to be in and let the music play, as simple as that! You can use it at any place and time, while working, relaxing at home or having a field day with friends at park.
Due to presence of a powerful battery, the need of having a mess of wires is entirely avoided and it can be charged like a mobile phone. Music from iPhone or iPod can be played using the Arcam rCube iPod speaker dock. The rWand dongle helps you stream music wirelessly and you can connect via iPhone, iPod or iPad.
In case the music is on a personal computer or Mac, just plug the rWave USB dongle and the music is wirelessly transferred to Arcam rCube iPod speaker dock.
Key Features
Cube to cube streaming:
Music can be wirelessly steamed from one rCube to another rCube connecting the whole house and ensuring that the pulsating beat of the music rocks the whole house simultaneously.
Simple carry case:
The dock connector connects to the iPod or iPhone through a simple flap on the top and the presence of a sturdy handle ensures that carrying the Arcam rCube iPod speaker dock is a child’s play.
Charging point:
While connected, the the dock connector charges the iPod or the iPhone. The remote control that comes along is also a great help as it helps control rCube iPod speaker dock and the connected iPod.
Long battery life:
The heavy duty lithium ion battery ensures that music is delivered up to 8 hours at a stretch before you charge the battery again.
Effortless multiple streaming:
Upto four Arcam rCube iPod speaker dock can be simultaneously connected via iPhone/ iPad/iPod or PC/ MAC computer using rWand and rWave respectively.
Video connectivity:
The rCube’s composite or component video outputs help in providing video playback from iPod and iPhones which might be compatible. A dedicated accessory cable is however required for the same.
What’s innovative
The innovation of Arcam rCube iPod speaker dock lies in its creation itself. An integral iPod dock having KLEER technology works wonders. The ambience of the sound system is breathtaking and for a system having a size of less than a football, this is remarkable in itself. Great battery life at such volume is another innovation that can’t be thought about. Up to eight hours of continuous music play at moderate levels make the Arcam rCube iPod speaker dock a truly remarkable innovation, that every music lover will surely desire.
Price and availability
You can have the Arcam rCube iPod speaker dock home delivered through multiple websites that are into the business of music and selling of electronic products. In fact, one can check the details at www. arcam.co.uk , where the Arcam rCube iPod speaker dock is available for a price of $799.
The up side
Cube to cube streaming, simple carry case, extremely good battery life , effortless multiple streaming and simple video connecting system are some of the benefits of the Arcam rCube iPod speaker dock that make this product a worthy buy.
The down side
The price seems to be bit on the higher side and add to that the extra $50, one needs to pay for using the USB adapter.
The bottom line
If one can ignore the price tag, which could have been $100 less, the Arcam rCube iPod speaker dock is indeed an innovation that is sure to bring smiles on the faces of those who are into music. Go for it!
