| | |  | Monitors | Home » » » iSymphony W2 120-Watt Wireless Micro Speaker System with Built-in Universal Dock for iPod (Black) | | | | | | | Description: | | The W2 audio system from iSymphony combines a sleek and compact wall-mountable wireless main unit with wireless speakers for flexibility unrivaled by conventional audio systems. Right out of the box, W2 delivers crystal-clear CD-quality music wherever you want it, without the drawbacks of previous-generation wireless systems--no pops, squeaks, or audio drop-outs; all you hear is your music. Set it up in one room or put speakers in every room of your house; you'll never need to run a single speaker wire again.  iSymphony's W2 Audio System with Wireless Speakers combines a sleek and compact wall-mountable wireless main unit with wireless speakers for flexibility unrivaled by conventional audio systems. Click to enlarge. | The W2 allows you access to all your favorite music sources. An integrated iPod dock smoothly extends from the front of the main unit. A slot-loading CD player on top lets you play your CDs, and SD/MMC and USB slots on the side support playback of music in MP3 and WMA formats. A built-in FM tuner keeps you up-to-date with the latest hit songs and what's happening in the world.  Control your system from the speaker in a different room. |  No cables and a 100-foot range. | W2's wireless speakers fit wherever you need them and can be wall-mounted with the wireless main unit for extra style points. Thirty Watts of audio power ensures a full, rich sound to really bring out the details of your music. The W2 forms the center of the iSymphony wireless audio experience. Included in the package is the wireless main unit with iPod dock, CD player, SD/MMC/USB slots and tuner, one pair of wireless speakers, and a full-function remote control. Additional pairs of speakers are available separately and allow you to expand the system to fill your home or office. Wireless Main Unit
- Built-in universal dock for iPod
- Slot-loading CD player with CD/CD-R/RW compatibility and MP3/WMA playback
- USB, SD, and MMC slots supporting MP3 and WMA playback
- FM Stereo with digital synthesized tuner
- Full-function remote control included
- Wall mountable, compatible with VESA 75 (LCD TV) wall mount
Wireless Speakers
- Fully independent wireless speakers allow limitless placement options within 100-foot range
- 30 Watts (RMS) total output power
- Control volume and playback from the speakers
- Compact desktop or wall-mountable design
- Wall mountable, compatible with standard speaker wall mount
Additional Wireless Speakers (Available Separately)
- Expand your wireless system as you wish for true, whole-home wireless audio
- Indoor and outdoor speaker designs for ultimate flexibility
- Control your music volume and playback from the speakers using the dedicated remote control
What's in the Box
iSymphony W2, one pair of wireless speakers, remote control. | | | Features: | |
• Compatibility: iPod mini 1G; iPod nano 1G, 2G, 3G; iPod classic 4G, 5G, 5.5G, 6G; iPod touch 1G
• Expandable wireless micro music system--add as many speaker pairs as you like
• 120 Watts Peak Power/30 Watts Output Power
• Built-in universal dock for iPod
• Slot-loading CD player with CD/CD-R/RW compatibility
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 14.21 inches | | Product Width:
| 10.47 inches | | Product Height:
| 15.94 inches | | Product Weight:
| 14.3 pounds | | Package Length:
| 15.9 inches | | Package Width:
| 14.4 inches | | Package Height:
| 10.5 inches | | Package Weight:
| 16.8 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 39 reviews |
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55 of 58 found the following review helpful:
 Don't hit snooze on this one.Nov 25, 2008
By mateo52
"invisible man"
The fact I even have this media player is quite a departure for me and in all honesty if I hadn't received it for free I doubt that I would have ever given it a second look, regardless of how reviews of it might turn out in the end. At this point, it is so new I couldn't find any and even the manufacturer's site is silent on this unit.
My first thought was if it turned out to be a keeper, I could get a labeler and cover the name with an appliqué listing Denon, B&O, Yamaha, Harmon/Kardon, Sony, even Panasonic or Logitech or any other of the usual suspects, but iSymphony? Isn't that one of those mass market big box store brands - what will my friends think? As it is, ISymphony appears to be a relatively new company without an easily traceable history for product durability, customer support and warranty commitment. Reviews for other media devices they have on the market have been mixed.
Turns out I could care less. In spite of a few minor flaws, I consider this unit to be competitive and in most respects superior to comparable devices marketed by more prestigious vendors. Granted, it has a few flaws that objectively precluded the highest possible star rating since those areas may be of significance for some consumers, but based on my most frequent intended use they were not of major importance to me.
General Features
* 30 Watts RMS (15W per channel) output power
* Built-in Universal chassis Dock for iPod - Charges your iPod while docked
* Slot loading CD player with MP3/MP4, WMA, and CD/CD-R/RW playback
* Clock radio functions - wake and sleep to your iPod, CD, or favorite radio station
* 20 program memory
* USB compatible - play music from USB flash memory devices including the iPod shuffle
* SD, MMC card slots supporting music playback
* FM Stereo Tuner and 20 station memory
* Dynamic Bass Boost ( from remote control only)
* Removable dock adapters to fit all docking iPods (Touch, 5G, nano, 4G, mini, 3G)
* Equalizer with Classic, Rock, Pop and Jazz presets (remote control only)
* Front-ported wireless speakers rated up to 100 feet in range
* Auxiliary line-in to accommodate other media players and media devices
* Headphone jack
* Line out
* Detachable base on main unit and speakers for wall mounting.
* 90 day warranty for labor, 1 year for parts.
The main unit has a vertically oriented slot load for CDs, electronically operated iPod dock , LCD media function/clock display and side connections for USB, SD/MMC, auxiliary, headphones and line out. An FM antenna is attached to the rear. I do not happen to be a fan of vertically oriented CD players and one issue I encountered was a propensity for disc skips and freezes even though I tried a variety of discs including a group of brand new retail units. My typical utilization will not include a significant number of CDs however it is a detraction that should be mentioned. Nearly all functions can be controlled from a panel on the front of the unit or via the remote control. Equalizer and bass boost options are resident on the remote only. The main unit also includes a full function clock with two alarm settings.
FM sensitivity is typically a challenge for devices such as this and I did have some flutter with lower powered stations and signal separation could be improved. Naturally, adjusting the antenna and moving the unit to other locations in the house could impact reception quality. However, it is another secondary concern as picking up local over the air stations is not one of my primary objectives for the device.
Since this unit was designed specifically for iPods other MP3 players are accommodated via the auxiliary line and I have no idea about the quality of sound in those instances. For iPods reproduction is above average although at higher volume levels I did notice perceptible bass distortion regardless of use of bass boost. The unit is more than adequate for average size rooms and it will not reach volume levels to blast out the neighbors. Any iPod protective cases will probably require removal in order to fit the unit on the docking station but that seems to be a minor concern in my opinion. The media player includes 8 adapters for most iPod units and for the other OCD users among us if you still have the original that came with your iPod it will also fit the compartment.
Each wireless speaker with a detachable front cloth cover is independently powered by a humongous adapter so other electrical outlets may be blocked. Speakers are paired therefore powering down one in a set automatically powers down the other just as they may powered off from the main unit, either from the encasement or remote control. Additional paired sets up to a maximum of 10 may be purchased separately. A couple of nice features are the ability to control paired set volume from any speaker and the ability to change program tracks from controls on each speaker. While I didn't test the rated wireless range, I did place the speakers two floors from the main unit and they worked flawlessly even though a number of other devices transmitting in the 2.4 GHz range were in between. Each speaker has a multi-directional antenna (the base unit has two).
This is a well-designed and thought-out device, in spite of its' black acrylic smudge attracting face plate. Excluding the aforementioned issues with the CD player, my greatest concern has been becoming acclimated to controlling the docked iPod with the remote since the command keys do not mirror commands entered via the iPod nano 3g touch wheel so I inadvertently but consistently change media types. Another minor annoyance is the dimmer setting. When the unit is powered off brightness drops to a state where it is difficult identify the time on the LCD screen which might be an implicit benefit if the media player is used in a bedroom but it will not be much of a help if one wakes up in the middle of the night and wants to know the time.
It is far too early to make a full assessment but from what I have experienced thus far, the iSymphony label on the front is okay with me.
18 of 18 found the following review helpful:
Headed in the right directionNov 26, 2008
By slim
"57psalm"
I've never heard of "iSymphony" but if all their items are similar to this product in design, they will definitely become a player in the electronics realm soon.
Disappointments:
1) Speakers are not really "wireless" if you count the power cord that runs from the speaker to an outlet. I was hoping for battery-operated speakers that have NO cords coming out of them whatsoever. Still, they are much more portable than traditional "hard-wired" speakers.
2) Not compatible with iphones. It appears to be compatible with just about every other Apple product (including itouch which looks almost identical to iphone) but for $300 or so, I expected it to work with iphone too. Not so.
3) Remote control is infra-red (meaning you need line-of-sight). You can't be in any room of the house (without base unit) to adjust volume, turn on and off, etc.
4) Speakers are very pricey if you want extras, costing nearly half of what the whole unit costs.
5) "Adapters" for ipods and other MP3 players are somewhat cheap, and a pain to keep track of. Would have been nice to have some sort of built-in storage for these on the base unit.
Nice things about it:
A) NO problem with interference despite having several other "wireless" devices in our house (router, cordless phones, iphones, baby monitor, etc.) (I'm not including the iphone in this comment, as it interferes with just about everything unless it is in airplane mode.)
B) Sound is full, rich and clear. Very crisp, very good sound.
C) Remote is a definite plus, even if it is IR technology.
D) Nice look and style, sleek and not bulky.
E) Compatible with most digital sources of music.
20 of 21 found the following review helpful:
Great product - Great idea - Could be improved.Dec 04, 2008
By Tarun Chachra
"Tarun Chachra"
I am giving this a 4 out of 5 even though I think the product is great. I cant complain too much since I got this from Amazon Vine but I want to be honest in my review.
Included:
Base Station (CD Player, FM Radio, iPod Dock (works with iphone 3g), Aux In, and Line Out
2 Wireless Speakers as in the Picture
1 Wireless Remote control
Pros:
Wireless connectivity with decent range in a 3 story house....tested about 90' through walls and floors - flawlessly.
Awesome concept and ability to add speakers as necessary.
Clean sound - NOT Loud - but CLEAN
Speaker bases can be removed for Wall Mounting
Base Station can be wall mounted.
Ability to hide iPod dock inside of main unit....slow sliding mechanism that locks in place and is released with a button press.
Volume and power for speakers can be controlled from the speakers themselves...on the right hand side.
Cons:
AC adapter plugs in the back of the speakers pop out...even with included/attached rubber stoppers
Finish will allow for a lot of dust and finger prints.
Annoying bright blue LED's in side of the speakers.
Our usage tests:
1. iPod Classic 160gb
2. iPod Nano 16gb
3. iPhone 3g 16gb
4. With line out from a LCD TV into Line IN to improve TV sound.
Results:
1. iPod Classic = perfect clean sound - not overbearing or LOUD. Bass Boost can only be activated from REMOTE and helped for some bass response.
2. iPod Nano - same as above.
3. iPhone 3g - Works but the iphone shows that this accessory is no compatible...no big deal if you want to just hear your music. :-)
4. We used this with a 46" LCD tv which has jokes for speakers....I needed more sound and have been looking for a smart solution. Details are below...
This system is an iPod system and does a wHOLE lot more. I will give you one example. We have a 46" LCD tv which has speakers that compare to some speakers in cheap toys....garbage. How to get better sound conveniently without going into the home theater arena.... Well this product came along and so why not give it a shot.... We took the RCA output of our TV and using a rca to headphone jack cable plugged it into the Line in on this unit. Sound was working immediately...just switched the input to AUX and off we went. The TV controls the volume with variable output...so we set the iSymphony to MAX volume, boosted the BASS, and began watching TV. I must say I am impressed. The sound is GOOD...its not home theater quality and its not VERY loud for our oversized family room...but it is just enough for me to say that this is a viable option for that TV.
We first put the speakers under the TV...then moved them around the room to get the best possible sound. This would not have been possible without the wireless technology. WE tried it with CD's, iPods, etc...and I must say that they have struck on something here that has potential.
Why am I giving it 4 stars after this many good things to say about it??? Simple...I think the build quality and attention to detail could have been a little bit better. The finish, the plugs popping out, are all annoying. One other thing I noticed is that when the dock portion is hidden and the front control face plate is stowed away...the two pieces of plastic are not FLUSH....thats bad attention to detail on a product that costs $250+.
I am impressed, I will use it, but I want it to be known that it can be improved.... It will find a permanent place in our home for now.
Thanks,
7 of 7 found the following review helpful:
 IMPRESSIVEDec 07, 2008
By Candace Mike N Elmo
"candacemikenelmo"
My husband LOVES his music and his various podcasts.
It has been hard listening to them 'tho while working around the house doing construction etc.
NOT ANY MORE !!
The iSymphony is an amazing piece of equipment.
1. The docking station is a glossy black that blends well in most rooms. It is not very large..about 12 inches wide, 10 in tall and 4-5 deep. The iPod
sits nicely in the middle.This makes it easy to place.
a. has slide out iPod tray w/flip down control panel which both fold back flat
b. it is wall mountable
2. It has ultra clear sound for both music and vocals. It carries all the tones crisply making voices easy to hear and the music sounds like it was coming from a decent stereo system. It sounds just as good , perhaps better,
than using the iPod w/ your headphones.And you can can crank it up without losing quality.
It plays from multiple sources..iPod, USB stick, SD/MMC card and it has AUX-IN to use other media players(Zune etc.)
DOES NOT SAY IT WILL WORK FROM IPHONE, BUT it WORKS W/my iPhone 3G
3. Its sound travels through floors, walls, + rooms far away from where docking station is to the speakers in the room you are in, never losing the great quality sound.Includes basement and garage
(I am not a fussy listener but my husband is EXTREMELY critical of the audio in everything from TV to music to podcasts and he is
planning on buying additional speakers to expand the unit.)
4. Looks, sound quality and the range the iSymphony has makes this an entirely premium product.
5. Speakers(almost forgot) look fine and also blend in well w/ decor. Of course they work great to make the sound so pleasing.
***incorporated are all of the Ipod controls and volume controls on speaker itself...play, pause, skip, and can be set for mono or stereo *****
HOWEVER< speakers may be wireless but require a power outlet...hopefully they'll make a rechargeable pack for this sweet system.
6. Remote works only in room w/ base station but speakers take care of that issue.
This is like having a stereo anywhere around home and garage !!
Probably works just as good out on patio/yard/pool area...but it's been fall and winter in NY , so haven't been able to use there yet, but we'd feel safe in in saying, yES, its performance has been so excellent thus far from basement to attic to garage, outdoors seems like it would be a breeze
to get quality music etc. outside using iSymphony wireless system.
6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
HIt of the Party!Feb 24, 2009
By A. Norr
After a long search for a product that would suit our needs, I found this system by iSymphony. We wanted a system that we could use everywhere in our home.
Granted this is not the system that I have downstairs which includes a 15" sub woofer, Definitive speakers, and a Yamaha amplifier. Nor is it my buddies beautiful Bang Olufsen unit. But that's not what we were looking for either.
We finally got a chance to put this system to the test. We purchased an extra pair of speakers along with this main unit (total of 4 speakers).
At our last party, we had this system at max volume (level 32 on the display) and there was no distortion. This was using the newest 8GB Nano. Music played was mostly House, Techno, and Dance. We also had the Bass booster on and the internal EQ set to Rock.
I had many compliments and everyone kept asking who made this system. I was happy to say; "iSymphony!"
So if you are looking for a portable, wireless, convenient, sleek, functional system; look no further.
And I have ZERO complaints about the speakers being wired. I want MAX power out of the speakers without having to change batteries (as others have mentioned).
This system would have received 5 stars from me, since I rated this system on what it was supposed to deliver for the price. The reason it didn't not, is that the remote is really not that great and the USB port will not recognize mass storage, e.g. my cell phone (Blackberry Pearl).
Other than that; GREAT SYSTEM!!! I will be adding more speakers soon.
One helpful tip: for more bass, position speakers in a corner approx. 6" away from the wall.
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