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Onkyo DS-A2X Remote Interactive iPod Dock
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$109.00
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| Part No: | B000SQMD38 |
| Manufacturer: | Onkyo |
| MFG Part: | DSA2X |
| Customer Rating: | 3.5 / 5.0 |
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- Displays track lists and song information through on-screen display
- Recharges iPod when connected to AC adapter
- Enables iPod video playback and photo slideshows
- Auto power on, sleep timer, alarm function.
- Package contents: DS-A2X dock, remote control, AC adapter, composite cables, instruction manual.
The next-generation Remote Interactive Dock for the iPod, the DS-A2X, brings the iPod even closer to Onkyo's world. With the ability to accommodate video files alongside audio, the DS-A2X brings out the full potential of the latest iPod models, while delivering famed Onkyo sound quality. Through an on-screen display function that enables you to view music track lists, the RI Dock ensures easy navigation of your music via its dedicated remote control. The cradle-shaped DS-A2X, with its easy-matching black exterior, neatly supports the iPod and recharges it as long as the Dock remains connected to an AC power supply. It also offers a wide choice of integrated functions when connected through an Onkyo component's Remote Interactive (RI) terminal.
| | Love this product. It is compact, and sounds great. We liked it so much, we purchased an additional one for our boat. |
| Works great | 2009-10-24 | 5 / 5 |
| | Purchased the DS-A2x with an Onkyo Receiver and Sony speakers as a bookshelf system for my living room. Hooked up very easy and have had no problems. I can't use all the features because my IPod is older, but if I upgrade, I'll be all set. |
| For what it is, it's passable | 2009-08-31 | 3 / 5 |
| Depending on what you're expecting, this product is either the best thing out there or a severe disappointment. First, let me say what's right about this product.
The fact that this is a self-contained unit with an OSD and a remote for ~$100 is something that's pretty rare. Other manufacturers, like Denon and Sony, have the OSD generator in their receivers so you must have a compatible receiver to operate it via the TV.
More good news is that the dock doesn't control the volume. I consider this a plus because I'd much prefer a line-level out and allow my receiver to control the volume, some may not prefer this. Docks that control the volume invariably have poorer sound quality and given the step down you're already experiencing by using compressed audio and much better speakers, introducing more distortion is simply not a good idea.
Lastly, when using the OSD, the options for navigating the lists are good, if inelegant. You can choose larger steps to scroll through massive libraries which makes finding the artists/albums/playlists you want a lot easier. This isn't to say it couldn't be easier still, but given other dock manufacturers' ways of doing things this is one of the better ones.
Now the negatives:
The OSD is very ugly. Six colors, none great, large, blocky, pixelated text (that does scroll) displaying very basic information. If you want something pretty to look at, this isn't it. If you want to be able to control your iPod from across the room without frills, you've come to the right place.
Video access can only be done via the iPod itself and only on 5G video iPods (Apple's fault, not Onkyo's), but I've never tried this to see how it works. I've only used it for music playback. If you're looking for something that does video, you're going to have to find something that works with your iPod as what will work on 5G iPods won't work on 6Gs or Touches or iPhones and vice versa.
The remote is finicky. Sometimes there's a delay, sometimes there's not. Whether I'm dealing with the Harmony or the included remote (or my receiver's remote using the connector cable) it's twitchy. The remote sensor is very directional as well. You're going to need a very clear line of sight to the dock from your controlling position. I should also mention the remote's construction is about as cheap as you could imagine.
Lastly, my dock stopped recognizing the iPod about 15 months after I bought it. It received moderate usage, but in no way was treated poorly. Maybe it's an aberration, but take it as you will.
So to sum up, if you want a way to control and navigate your iPod's MUSIC LIBRARY from your couch and don't mind a very austere display, this isn't a bad product. It sounds great, navigation isn't a chore, and it works. If you want video, care about a slick interface, or require an RF solution (no line-of-sight for the remote) this product just isn't for you. |
| Pricey for average performance. | 2009-08-12 | 3 / 5 |
| | The unit is very easy to hook up and use if you have an Onkyo receiver. The bottom line is that a nice home stereo system exposes the compression of the mp3 and mp4 formatted music. If you want the ability to hook up your 160 gig ipod to your home system for background music, this is perfect. If you are looking for a way to jam your favorite tunes from your ipod through your home system, this is not the best method. |
| NIce option for the onkyo stereo | 2009-07-06 | 5 / 5 |
| | This extra ipod unit for the onkyo stereo is nice. By using a wireless remote, I am able to control the stereo and Ipod dock all over the house |
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