Product Description
The iPod nano dock enables quick connectivity to a desktop computer like all iPod Docks even without an easily accessible USB 2.0 port. Just place the iPod nano in the dock, without needing to reach being the computer to plug it in, and it's ready to synchronize with iTunes and charge its battery at the same time. Plug a stereo mini cable to its line-out port and enjoy clean, direct connection to any stereo, home audio system or powered speakers.
Customer Reviews:
Good Product, I like this, Its very useful........2007-05-13
Good Product, I like this, Its very useful.
Essential Accessory.......2007-03-18
The ipod nano looked sad on the desk until I got the dock, and now it is displayed proudly, like the beautiful piece of industrial design that it is.
Buyer be aware........2007-02-20
This dock comes with NO cords so you have to purchase yet another accessory for it to be of any practical use.
BOO Apple for following in the footsteps of Microsoft!
Works Great.......2007-02-20
I got this dock for my first generation Ipod Nano. It is a simple device but makes charging and loading media onto my Ipod much easier. I haven't had any problems or troubles with it.
It was free after rebate.......2007-02-19
Though I did have to pay sales tax because I live in Washington, but it's been rather cool. I've been using my iPod Gen 3 dock with my iPod Nano, but it's not really a good fit. This one is tinier and fits well.
I do have 1 complaint and that is the fact they need to make this heavier so when I try to pull my Nano out of the dock, I don't have to hod the dock down.
Amazon.com Product Description
A perfect sonic and stylistic match for flat-panel and shallow-case TVs, the Polk Audio SurroundBar is designed to offer elegant, high-resolution, single-source surround sound. It comes with everything you need to mount it above, below, or even on your television, and it works with any surround sound receiver. It's an ideal listening system for anyone seeking rich, enveloping surround sound without the space commitment or hookup hassles of a multispeaker system.
The SurroundBar is designed to complete your high-definition TV experience and is a perfect match for flat-panel TVs. |
SDA technology projects sound to both sides and behind you. |
Polk Audio's patented SDA Surround technology means there's no need to install rear speakers. SDA Surround technology is founded on extensive research into the way human ears process sound and perceive directionality of sound. Unlike speakers or surround algorithms that merely simulate surround effects, the SurroundBar reproduces discrete, multichannel surround sound using a patented combination of signal processing and acoustical geometry called Acoustic Wave Front Reconstruction (AWFR). Since the SurroundBar works directly upon your ears and requires no special room characteristics, it can deliver room-filling surround sound nearly anywhere.
As with conventional 5.1-channel systems, you'll hear the best surround effects when you're centered directly in front of the SurroundBar. However--unlike conventional 5.1 systems--the SurroundBar delivers surround sound regardless of how close or how far away you sit.
While it's technically a single speaker, the SurroundBar contains seven active drive units, three tweeters, and inputs for all five primary surround channels: front left/center/right and rear left/right. Multiple drive units spaced roughly the same distance apart as your ears allow the speaker to keep you from discerning the actual sound sources. Instead, it will seem as though sound is coming from all around and behind you.
Mount the SurroundBar below your flat-panel TV, or use the included cradle for a shelf or set-top placement. |
The SurroundBar's circuitry maintains proper isolation of all amplifier channels and will function correctly with any amplifier or receiver capable of driving a 4 ohm load (that is, capable of powering 4-ohm speakers). Many receivers are rated for maximum power into 8 ohms but function perfectly well--functioning with about half their rated power--into 4 ohms, too. Wiring a stand-alone powered subwoofer in line with the speaker (a procedure illustrated in the product manual) will heighten the sense of realism and visceral power of the SurroundBar.
For even more spacious sound, you can use the SurroundBar with your existing surround speakers, too. In such an arrangement you can wire the surround outputs from your receiver to your separate surround speakers instead of to the SurroundBar's rear-speaker terminals, using the SurroundBar for the front left, center, and right channels only.
Simplified color-coded hookup with five channels directly from the home theater receiver. |
Better still, if you have a 6.1- or 7.1-channel receiver, use one of your surround speakers as the rear-center speaker in a 6.1 system, or both surround speakers as 2 of the 4 speakers in a 7.1 system (with the SurroundBar's 2 surround channels in filling in the sound for the other 2).
The SurroundBar must be mounted horizontally to function properly. Placement directly above or below your TV screen pointed in the same direction as the screen will give the best coordination between your surround sound and the on screen images. Wall mounting, shelf mounting, table mounting, or stand mounting all work equally well. However, walls or other large obstacles within 3 feet of the sides of the SurroundBar will reduce the effectiveness of its surround delivery. Cross-corner locations will work just fine.
The supplied 25-foot, 10-conductor cable is color-coded and clearly marked for easy hookup.
What's in the Box
SurroundBar speaker, 2-piece wall bracket, a center-channel base, mounting screws, 25-foot wire bundle, and a quick-start guide.
Product Description
The Polk Audio SurroundBar is designed to complete your HDTV experience for easy to install home-theater that's really friendly. It's the perfect match for flat-panel and shallow screen TVs. And it works with any surround sound receiver. With patented SDA Surround technology means there's no need to install rear speakers. SDA Surround creates a completely immersive experience, as if there were dozens of speakers all around you. This technology is based on fundamental research into the way our ears process sound and perceive the direction of sounds. It uses a patented combination of signal processing and acoustical geometry that complements the spacing between your ears to produce surround sound without the need for rear mounted speakers. Since the SurroundBar works directly with the hearing mechanism and requires no special room characteristics, it can deliver a room-filling surround experience in nearly any location in almost any type of room. The SurroundBar is simple to set up. A 25-foot 10-conductor cable is color-coded and clearly marked for easy hookup, even your kids can do it. Anti-diffraction grille and bezel help create open, spacious imaging. Magnetically shielded, of course, for safe placement on or near TVs. Simplified color-coded hookup with all 5 channels of information going directly from your home theater receiver to the SurroundBar. 25-foot 10-conductor cable is color-coded and clearly marked for easy hookup. No more tangled wires to string around a room. Unit Dimensions - Cabinet Size 4-7/16 H x 42-5/8 W x 5-1/8 D (11.27cm H x 108.27cm W x 13.02cm D) / About 25 pounds Polk 5-Year Limited Warranty Includes 2 piece wall bracket, center channel base, 25' wire bundle, and the Quick Start Guide
Customer Reviews:
Partial surround sound.......2007-11-27
This speaker replaces the left, center, right, left surround and right surround speakers... not the typical 5.1 config which would be L|R|C and two rear surrounds. The polk setup sheet instructs you to wire the L & R surrounds to the LS and RS not the rear surrounds on your receiver (if you have a 7.1 ready receiver). You definitely need the sub woofer. If you want true surround add two more rear speakers for true 7.1 or 5.1, depending on your receiver and the capabilities of the media your watching. (There aren't many 7.1 audio tracks I'm told yet.) I'm curious if anyone has wired the L&R surrounds to the left rear and right rear surrounds jacks and if this has any impact?
Nice Speaker.......2007-09-27
It's hard for me to tell the surround effects. With a good sub it makes great sound. Much cheaper than other similar designs. Easy to mount. Drilled through the wall to hide the wires.
I was skeptical.......2007-08-29
Single-source surround was the best I could do for my room configuration, but I was hesitant to believe that it would provide a convincing effect. Though the rear channel simulation is fudged and somewhat unconvincing, I have definitely heard sounds directly to my left and right while using the SurroundBar. The SurroundBar is far better than 2 front channels of similar price. Couple that with the clean and compact design and you've got a winner of a speaker. It doesn't have much in the way of bass, but Polk recommends a subwoofer, and it's definitely a worthwhile addition.
Love it! Does the job.......2007-08-21
After a year this thing is still surprising me. I have had it in two very different rooms and both times it worked great. One was a 2 story open living room and the other was a finished family room in the basement. The open room may have been a bit better but it still works great in this one.
Great at what it does and good looking as well........2007-07-15
I got this speaker for my bedroom because I don't want to run surround speaker wire all over the place. It works very well for me and with a small powered sub woofer it has plenty of bump for my PS3 games and HD DVD's It's great front and center and side effect is decent. To my ear it doesn't quite get that rear center so I miss the zing across the back of my head. Overall I'm happy with it's performance and I really like the look but I think it's overpriced for what you get even at Amazon
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