iHome iW1

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 81 reviews of iHome iW1. The average rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Views about the size and price are generally positive. The design and usability are also mentioned favorably. Some have doubts about the reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the iHome iW1 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 47 user reviews of iHome iW1 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the size and price. The design and usability are also appreciated, whereas there are some critical reviews about the reliability.

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64% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Jan, 2025

Expert review by (engadget.com)

iHome iW1 AirPlay wireless audio system finally available now, again, sort of

Remember back to September 26th when iHome's iW1 AirPlay speaker was supposed to be available? Curiously, the company's website continually listed the $300...

Oct, 2011

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iHome iW1 AirPlay wireless audio system review

iHome's Airplay-enabled iW1 packs a balanced blend of features and sound quality -- just don't expect a totally seamless experience.

Oct, 2011

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Expert review by : Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)

iHome iW1

It's a shame the portable and Apple AirPlay-equipped iHome iW1 speaker distorts at high volumes, but it's not necessarily a deal-breaker if you don't listen to music with deep bass.

Portable. Strong overall audio performance. Integrates Apple’s AirPlay wireless streaming. Also comes with cable for iPhone/iPad/iPod charging and direct playback. Capacitive touch volume controls allow for quick volume changes.

Distorts at high volumes on deep bass. Slighlty overpriced. Battery charging dock is awkwardly designed.

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Oct, 2011

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Expert review by : Michael Brown (maximumpc.com)

iHome iW1 Wireless Speaker Review

iHome manufactures dozens of Apple-oriented audio devices, ranging from headphones to speaker docks. The AirPlay-capable iW1 wireless speaker is by far the company's most advanced product, but its $300 price tag pits it against some tough competition,...

Ties you to iTunes; AirPlay inferior to Sonos network; lacks hard-wired Ethernet

Sep, 2011

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Expert review by : Lex Friedman (techadvisor.co.uk)

iHome iW1 AirPlay review

iHome's iW1 AirPlay wireless audio system looks sharper than it sounds, but despite a few design oddities and audio quality that's disappointing given the system's price, the iW1 may deserve your consideration.

The iHome iW1 AirPlay is a trade-off. If you value transportability, and you're OK giving up the audio quality of the better-sounding AirPlay systems out there, the iW1 is unique in being the first battery-powered AirPlay system on the market. However,...

Jan, 2012

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Expert review by : Danny Gorog (macworld.com.au)

iHome iW1

First announced in January 2011, iHome's iW1 was one of the first ‘budget' AirPlay compatible stereos on the market.

Best looking unit in this test; convenient docking station allows for easy portability

Confusing controls; confusing setup; no Wi-Fi direct

Sound quality from the iW1 was better than average. Bass and treble response were both good – and easily as good as the Sonos S3, which is about the same size.

Feb, 2013

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Consumer review (rakuten.com)

great

this product offers so many neat and cool features it is amazing on how such a cheap product can be so useful and helpful every day of your life. the color of the product and the strength of the product is fantastic too. i really love it and i do thing...

Apr, 2012

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