The Kicker iK500, One of the Loudest iPod Docks

We're sure that pretty much any fan of automobile tuning will raise an eyebrow upon hearing the name “Kicker”; if you're in for some of the best automotive audio gear, then this name should be enough to let you know what quality sounds like. But this piece of news is about audio gear created for home use: the Kicker iK500, one of the loudest iPod docking systems around. If you’re looking for serious sonic quality with no compromises while at the same time being in search of audio gadgets capable to get the party started, you might find that the iKick500 is the best tool for you.

The Kicker iK500 builds on the time-approved, 30-year-long history of the Kicker brand and that should be enough to make us expect nothing but the best from this dock. The iK500 is loaded with the latest audio technologies available and promises a listening experience you won’t forget soon.

One of the coolest things about the Kicker iK500, sound-wise, is the fact the you can get a very serious bass from this stereo speaker array and this tends to be a rather rare feature among iPod docks. Not only that you get two front-firing stereo speakers, but you'll surely enjoy the large square Kicker-classic subwoofer passive radiator in the back. You must also take into account the dual 2” silk dome tweeters that make the iK500 a true 2-way sound machine; from a 50 Hz-deep thumping bass reproduction and up to shimmering 20 kHz HF cutoff point, you're all set for a high-class listening of your fav music.

This iPod speaker system also packs in a very serious 2 x 20W RMS punch in case you feel like making the whole room shake to the beat. When it comes to making your life easier, the iK500 is simply stunning: it comes with one large, center-loaded rotary button that allows you to easily and quickly access all the necessary functions such as volume, bass, treble, aux or standby. Finally, this nifty and powerful system comes with RCA connectors and a 3.5mm input, as well. Now, the uber-cool part is that the Kicker iK500 comes in two flavors: the iPod and the Zune one, both retailing for the same price – $250 each.

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