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Griffin Evolve


(3.5 out of 5)

MSRP: $299


A wireless iPod speaker system that delivers good range and decent audio quality.

Review date: Feb 4, 2008

Griffin is cashing in on the wireless craze with its latest iPod speaker, the Evolve. This speaker/dock system lets you place the two battery-powered wireless speakers anywhere, and control your iPod’s playback with the included remote. Although the Evolve is meant for small rooms like a den or dorm, it also makes an interesting multiroom audio solution.  Griffin Evolve Design The Evolve consists of a 15.7 x 5.1-inch (width/depth) base station with a universal iPod dock, two short antennas, and power and volume controls in the middle. On either side of the dock are charging stations for the two self-powered 5.1-inch cube speakers. The glossy black plastic trimmed in gray and metallic silver gives the whole system a classy look. Each speaker has rubber pads on the bottom to prevent slipping, and rubberized grip handles on the back for easy carrying.

ProsCons
  • Attractive design
  • Wireless self-powered speakers can be placed anywhere
  • RF remote doesn’t require line of sight to base station
  • Sound quality not as good as Wi-Fi–based or wired models
  • No 3.5-mm line input (RCA only)

Read Full Review @ LaptopMag.com by Mike Kobrin