iLive ICR6806DT Digital Clock Radio with iPod Docking Station (White)

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iLive ICR6806DT Digital Clock Station (White)
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  2. Publisher: iLive

Product Review

Works with iPod(R) nano, iPod(R) mini & iPod(R) shuffle;Docking platform ;Input jack for audio players;Digital AM/FM stereo radio;LCD display with blue backlight;Digital clock with dual alarms allows user to wake up to tunes from iPod(R), radio or buzzer;Built-in charging circuit for iPod(R) mini & nano;Includes full-feature remote that controls iPod(R) functions SUBCATEGORY2: IPOD ACCESSORIES.

Amazon.com Product Review

Ideal for dorm rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens, the iLive ICR6806DT digital clock radio packs a solid array of features into an affordable package. The primary selling point of the radio is its built-in iPod docking station, which not only amplifies the iPod 3G and 4G, iPod video, iPod photo, iPod mini, iPod nano, and iPod shuffle, but also charges the unit while you listen. Users will also dig the included remote control, which lets folks operate all of the aforementioned iPods (except the iPod shuffle) from a distance. Even better, the radio's dual alarms let you wake up to either the AM/FM tuner, a buzzer, or the iPod itself. It's the perfect system for people who like to rise to their own eclectic soundtrack or who need a good bedroom stereo that doesn't break the bank.

The radio owes its smooth audio performance to its pair of stereo speakers, which are acoustically calibrated for the best possible performance. In addition, the ICR6806DT accommodates both older iPods and other audio devices--such as MP3 players, personal game systems, and personal CD players--through its auxiliary line input. Add in a video output for playing videos and slideshows on a connected TV and you have a great clock radio for the modern media landscape. Other details include a sleek white housing, four preset equalizer settings, an adjustable sleep timer, and an easy-to-read backlit LCD display.

The clock radio, which runs on AC power (the battery backup requires two AAA batteries), measures 13 by 6.5 by 4.7 inches (W x H x D) and is backed by a 90-day warranty.

What's in the Box
ICR6806DT clock radio, remote control, dock inserts for iPod nano and iPod mini, auxiliary line-in cord, user's manual.

Product Features

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Customer Reviews

Average Customer Review
2.4 out of 5 stars (32 customer reviews)

33 of 34 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars The worst sound quality I've ever heard in my life, September 29, 2006
Eugene Nesterenko "eenest" (San Jose, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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Unfortunately I can't give this device less then one star.

My point - even $40 is way too much for this piece of junk that only can be used as a paperweight with some basic radio and electronic clock functions.

Yes, it looks really not that bad and clock/alarm functions are OK and I don't care that the clock display is somewhat too light in the night.

But the main problem of this "audio" system (the quotes are on purpose) is HOW IT SOUNDS!

The sound quality is not just bad - it's TERRIBLE!!! Period.

Since I have some background in electronics I clearly see that the analog amplifier of this device was designed by someone who has very little idea about sound at all. May be by some guy who spent most of his professional career disgning cheap $1 radios.

Horrible sound distortions (my guess - around 15%-20% at least), the noise level just kills your ears (my guess - the signal/noise ratio is not better then 30-32 dB),...Read more


20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars Are you looking at this because you didn't like the (i)Home - read on, September 5, 2006
Alan Phelan "Limericker" (Newark, DE USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: iLive ICR6806DT Digital Clock Radio with iPod Docking Station (White) (Electronics)
Well my family purchased an (i)home since we wanted to hear either the radio or our IPOD music in the morning. The two drawbacks with the (i)Home is (a) It's like shining a torch in your room at night and (2) when the radio/ipod goes off in the morning, the volume progresses from a low 0 to 20 (out of 30) in about 10 secs and blows the ears off you. I really ask myself who designs these things - they must be deaf.

Well the reason why I elaborate on this is because this iLive has an equally disturbing blue light that shines in your room and secondly, it too blows the ears off you in the morniing. We're not a quiet family and we like our music loud but let's take the morning in perspective. We returned the iLive to Amazon and now we're looking for No. 3. We have been referred to the Jensen Clock radio/IPOD.

Postives it has a remote control and its sound is very good (when you are actually willing to listen to it a high level!)


18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars buzzing system/nightlight, September 8, 2006
E. Ozdag - See all my reviews
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If you're looking for a good iPod speaker system, keep looking. The sound quality is noticably terrible even for this price, and I am not that picky. There is constant buzzing in the background..gets louder as you crank it up. Especially noticable between songs. The music sounds very 'boxy' and muted. My laptop does a better job definitely.

Whats worse is the alarm clock. You can wake to the iPod which would be great if the loudness of the alarm wouldn't wake up the whole house! You can't adjust the volume of the alarm beforehand and it gets SUPER loud. I tried leaving the iPod volume and the system's volume very low..nope still too loud. And the buzzer alarm sounds like a foghorn "dooot" it's horrible. The radio transmission is just as low quality, there is always buzzing and my other radio doesn't do that in the very same room.

There is a remote, but it's poorly designed. Still it's slim and cute, just one more problem. It doesn't read the remote until you're...Read more

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