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You can tell from the pictures that this looks nice, but I couldn't find any reviews saying how it sounded. I bought it anyway, and although I'm a bit of an audio snob, I can tell you that it sounds excellent! Most iPod amp/speakers are wimpy because they're too compact. This has the heft to carry a big subwoofer, which together with good high-range speakers gives a room-filling sound with surprisingly good imaging (given that it is throwing from a single point). The bass is actually a little too strong, compared to the highs, but setting the iPod EQ to "Base Reduce" solved that.

The remote works well, and the volume knob on top is worthy of Apple in its simplicity. Since the amp and speakers are matched, you can crank it all the way up and you won't hear any distortion (or risk breaking the speaker cones!). It came with a bunch of adapters for the different size iPods, and I found the right one through trial-and-error.

All-in-all, an excellent replacement for my previous frankenstein (a small Altec Lansing system, sitting on top of a 100 pound subwoofer!).

We searched for months for a stereo system for our medium sized family room. We ran into this while at the mall and it sounded great in the store (even with ambient noise). We decided to try it with iPod touch and it sounded better at home (and fits perfectly in the corner). It became our home stereo with iPod touch (apps allows you to get radio too(WiFi needed)). This is a "best kept secret" for audiophiles!!! I never even ran into iDesign Tower during my extensive research of stereo systems. My only recommendation is an inputs to connect my TV. iDesign and iPod touch=$500... great price!

The product did sound very good but the first unit stopped working after an hour. I had to return two more units unit one worked for more than a week. The unit stopped working after about a year. After inquiring about repair, it was cheaper to throw it away and buy something else. Bottom line, nice sound and presence but the quality is poor and would not recommend.

I thoroughly enjoy the sound from this tower and the space I save with it. It is very stylish and compliments the room.

The only (minor) negative is the unit should have slots to hold several Ipods, and the remote. Other than that, I am very happy with it.

This is the second of these units that I have bought. I first heard these speakers in an airport on my way to the departure gate. I loved the sound and stopped to note the manufacturer. I later bought one unit for my son, for use with his Ipod. Finally, I couldn't stand not having my own speaker for my Ipod and bought this second unit. All of our friends remark about the wonderful sound quality. In addition, its small footprint lends it well to almost any room.