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iHome IH9 Alarm Clock for iPod (Black) | 
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| Brand: iHome
Rating:  34 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 9
Dimensions (in): 11.9 x 10.1 x 4.9
MPN: IH9B6
Model: IH9B6
UPC: 047532890587
EAN: 0047532890587
ASIN: B000Z9UY2K
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| Features:
| • | Wake or sleep to iPod, AM/FM Radio or buzzer - iPod alarm backup - if iPod is the selected wake to source and iPod is not docked, the buzzer alarm will sound | | • | Universal dock with inserts to fit docking iPod models / Charges iPod while docked | | • | High-fidelity stereo drivers in specially designed Reson8 speaker chambers deliver astounding clarity, depth, and power | | • | Patch cord included to play other MP3 or CD players through radio's auxiliary input | | • | Gradual Wake and Gradual Sleep modes gently increases/decreases Alarm/Sleep volume |
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Product Description
Extend your relationship with your iPod. iHome is the leading manufacturer of clock radios with built-in iPod docks. iHome's iH9R Dual Alarm Clock Stereo Radio for your iPod has a built-in dock for your iPod so it can play through the radio's stereo speaker system. Listen to tunes any time, or fall asleep and rise to wakefulness with them too. There's also a digitally-tuned AM/FM radio. Adjustable controls let you customize the sound. Several alarm modes help make life easier too. If you don't have an iPod, you can listen to MP3 players of other brands through the auxiliary input port. Control your radio and iPod menus using the convenient remote control. With the iH9R, your dockable iPod can now play a more prominent role as a music provider at home. Enjoy your iPod at all times. Programmable sleep timer with 120, 90, 60, 30 or 15 minute scheduled shutdown Adjustable separate sleep volume lets you set a comfortable sleep volume without affecting wake to or regular listening levels 7-5-2 Alarm settings (everyday, weekdays, weekends) Programmable snooze feature with intervals from 1 to 60 minutes Full function remote control controls unit and iPod menu functions Dual alarm with AM/FM presets - Preset buttons to save 4 favorite AM, 4 FM1 and 4 FM2 radio stations Bass, Treble, 3D and balance controls so you can adjust for best sound Extra-large, backlit custom LCD Display with dimmer DST switch for quick daylight-savings time adjustment 6-Watts total audio output Made for iPod - iPod is not included (must be a dockable iPod) - Universal dock with inserts to fit docking iPod models Power AC power adaptor (included) for radio; Battery - 2 ?AA? (included) for remote control
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| Customer Reviews: Read 5 more reviews...
Great clock radio for your iPod, but don't get it if you have an iPhone July 16, 2008
Monique Yvonne (Menlo Park, CA United States)
I bought one of these for my son, who has an iPod Nano. It looks and sounds great! You can wake up to an alarm, the radio, or your iPod. If you choose to wake to your iPod, you can create a special iHome playlist if you like. My son loves it!
However, I also purchased one of these for my husband, who has an iPhone. Big Mistake. I based my purchase decision on info I found on the iHome website which states, "The iHome iH9 is compatible with all the latest iPod models, and includes inserts for the 3rd generation Nano, iPod Touch and iPhone." But when I received his box in the mail, a big "red flag" went up when I saw that the outside of the box doesn't mention the iPhone at all. Before opening it, I researched online some more and found that you must dock the iPhone in "airplane mode", meaning that you'll miss every call. That's simply unacceptable, so I returned the iH9 (with no reimbursement of my shipping costs because I didn't buy it direct from Amazon) and bought the IP99 direct from iHome for a lot more money.
The upshot? This is a very good clock radio for your iPod, but don't get it for your iPhone.
 My husband loves his new iHome IH9!! July 15, 2008
Deborah Nixon (Tampa, FL USA)
I gave this to my husband for fathers day to replace a less expensive one that never worked properly. He LOVES it! After reading the instructions, he was able to create an iHome playlist that he can select to play either preselected or random tunes for wakeup. We both love the way it gently fades out for sleep and fades in for wakeup. Its a wonderful and a great value for the money.
I shopped alot of products before buying this and am extremely happy with this choice. My husband says its a fantastic gift....
LOVE it! July 12, 2008
Emily Smith (Miami, Florida, USA)
I have to admit that I was hesitant in buying an iHome because I've read so many negative reviews. The main thing I wanted was the brightness control on the LCD screen. That was the biggest thing for me. When I saw the the iHome 9 had it (and I think the iHome 8 does as well..) I decided to go for it.
I will admit, however, that the lowest brightness setting basically completely shuts off the backlighting of the LCD screen, and while that is perfect for sleeping, you can't see the time very well on the clock during the night. In fact, you can't see it at all in the dark. For me, however, it's better like that than really bright. The next brightest setting is still too bright for me. What I've been doing is putting it on the lowest setting at night, and then making it brighter when I wake up so that I can see it during the day. It's not hard to adjust the brightness setting, all you have to do is literally hit the dimmer button a few times and that's it.
Other than that, I LOVE this product. I bought it because of the alarm clock. I wanted to be able to wake up to my iPod. It was very easy to set up and it's very easy to use. Everything works beautifully! I woke up this morning on time to my iPod! There are two alarms, and as it says above, you can wake to the buzzer, the radio, the ipod, or a specific ipod playlist that you create yourself. It also comes with a remote control. It's very easy to move the iHome around so I've been using it in different rooms when I'm doing something and want a little background music from my iPod. It's great! It also of course charges your ipod while it is docked.
I love the sleek design of it too. I think it's a very attractive alarm clock.
Basically, I love this product, and I don't find the brightness of the LCD screen to be a problem, especially when you put it on the lowest setting which is basically no backlighting at all. The price of the item is a little steep, but I think it was worth it. I'm very pleased with my purchase and I love the iHome!
 Great iPod sound, poor FM sound July 4, 2008
Frank Catalano
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I purchased the IH9 after seeing a good magazine review. When hooked up to an iPod, it sounds spectacular. The sound is on par with any higher-end table radio or bookshelf stereo I've heard, such as the Bose.
However, the FM tuner leaves something to be desired. No matter which station I chose, no matter how strong or weak the signal, the audio was distorted. I adjusted the equalizer settings (the equalizer is a nice touch) as well as the 3D simulation and it didn't help. There was always some distortion, even at low volume levels, whether it was music or NPR.
It's clearly not a problem with the speakers because of the excellent iPod audio quality. I suspect an inexpensive FM tuner, or just a bad batch of FM tuners that wound up in my IH9.
I don't plan to keep the IH9, as much as I like it otherwise, because I listen to FM radio in a clock radio more than I'm likely to listen to my iPod Nano, and distorted sound is distracting. But if you're solely or primarily an iPod listener -- or don't care too much about FM radio quality -- this is a nicely designed and sounding unit.
useful, quality and great design June 27, 2008
agathe (France)
This station is so great! First, I had some problem to make it work, it was because you need it to be plugged on the power, not on the batteries
And then, everything went very easy, the remote has every function possible, and every stuff to congigurate is very intuitive.
The ipod can wake you up, for one day, just the week, or just the week-end.
The quality is not so bad, not high definition, but this is not the goal of the product, and the sound can actually be very loud, and still good (there is a mini mini woofer)
I still haven't play enough with the radio to review it, but it was working good!
I definitely recommand it!! Very good quality for a good price!
(note:I have an ipod nano 8Go third generation but there are a lot of ipod working with it)
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