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Griffin Technology has been there for the iPod almost since the very start. Along with Belkin, it was one of two key manufacturers Apple approached in 1992 to make peripherals and add-ons for the iPod. So, the company knows the iPod market, and it show...
Easy to use, high-quality audio playback, attractive system at a price which competes with more expensive solutions...
Lacks a little mid-range sound, lack of USB port for syncing, can only be powered from the mains...
The Amplifi is a high-quality music playback system that competes well on music playback with other more expensive systems available. Combine that with the system’s pleasing design and eye-catching looks and Griffin has a winner on its hands. Budget...
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Griffins Amplifi is a mid-priced iPod speaker system with plenty of volume, is very simple to use and will tuck away on a desktop or table without taking up too much space. Inconveniently, though, the speaker is not meant for use on a shelf, because i...
Inexpensive, Remote, Strong bass...
Needs careful positioning, Feature-light, Bass can be overpowering...
Griffins Amplifi is a mid-priced iPod speaker system with plenty of volume, is very simple to use and will tuck away on a desktop or table without taking up too much space. Inconveniently, though, the speaker is not meant for use on a shelf, because i...
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expertreviews.co.uk Updated: 2011-07-31 08:42:39
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Despite its pedigree in producing iPod accessories, Griffin is a relative newcomer to the world of speaker docks, so it is keen to make an impression with the Amplifi.
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Can this speaker dock amplify?...
Sound, design...
Lose the remote and your stuffed, takes up some room on the desk...
Costing £100 online Griffins Amplifi is a solid, well-built iPod speaker system that is both simple to use and better still produces a good sound...
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When it comes to a lot of the iPod speaker docks out there, you are offered sound quality that isnt much better than a set of el cheapo PC speakers...
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v3.co.uk Updated: 2011-07-31 08:42:31
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As iPods have got smaller, their accessories seem to have got bigger. The Griffin Amplifi is a prime example. Its an iPod dock and charger which is a touch pricey at £100, but users get a lot of bulk for their money. Portability is poor as the unit is...
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maclife.com Updated: 2011-07-31 08:42:52
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Remember to put your iPhone in Airplane Mode when using it with an iPod speaker like the Amplifi. It’s getting harder and harder to find a simple iPod speaker: one that doesn’t have a clock, a radio receiver, a CD player, or a space-age desi...
Compact design. Excellent sound.
No USB port for iPod syncs. No video out. No bass or treble controls.
Sometimes you just want an iPod speaker that simply works. The Amplifi is such a speaker. Not only does it work, it satisfies...
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For the last twenty years, I have been a career musician. It hasnt always been pretty, but it has been pretty fun. Part of my job is to acquire and figure out a lot of different types of musical gear. Ive read my share of manuals, mastered many a men...
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Griffin did a great job on the Amplifi, and the bass isn’t so overwrought that your neighbors will call you out for disturbing the peace. I’m most impressed with the overall clarity and integrity of the sound even at top volume — which serious rocke...
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Griffin Technologies has long been one of the biggest iPod-accessory vendors, but the Amplifi, released earlier this year, was the companys first foray into speakers. (Im purposely ignoring Griffins iPod-shuffle-specific TuneBox from a couple years...
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New speaker makers—even when they’re established vendors of other types of accessories—now instantly raise our suspicions. It’s far too easy these days for a Western company to slap its name on a system already on sale in Taiwan or...
An all-in-one speaker system that rivals the audio performance and simplicity of Bose’s twice-as-expensive SoundDock, sometimes adding additional bass beyond the SoundDock’s capabilities. Includes Infrared remote control, easy-to-use powe...
Styling and sound signature skew towards bass-loving men, versus the more gender-neutral, slightly smoother SoundDock, and vocals tend to stand out a little, which some users may or may not like. Very limited rear ports, omitting video-out and data fun...
New speaker makers—even when they’re established vendors of other types of accessories—now instantly raise our suspicions. It’s far too easy these days for a Western company to slap its name on a system already on sale in Ta...
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