Sharp DKA1 i-Elegance Music System for iPod (White)
Sharp DKA1 i-Elegance Music System with Alarm Clock for iPod (White)
Manufacturer: Sharp
The Sharp i-Elegance line of docking systems turns your personal iPod® device into a stereo jukebox for all your friends and family to enjoy. The DK-A1 i-Elegance is a full range speaker system with side firing subwoofers that illuminate, AM/FM digital tuner and alarm clock function with snooze.
Amazon.com Product Description:
The Sharp i-Elegance line of docking speaker systems turns your personal iPod into a stereo jukebox for all your friends and family to enjoy. Compatible with every iPod that incorporates a 30-pin dock connector, the system plays and charges your iPod simultaneously, making it easy to enjoy your favorite tunes whether lounging on the patio or cooking in the kitchen. The i-Elegance is equipped with a pair of front-firing, full-range speakers and two side-firing subwoofers, which combine to produce crisp, crystal-clear highs and mids and a deep, powerful bass performance. Adding to the audio versatility is a six-step electronic equalizer that customizes the sound based on the music genre, along with an E-sound mode that improves the quality of compressed digital sound. The latter feature is great for digital music formats, as it reverses the deterioration that results from compression technologies by enhancing the sound frequency spectrum and increasing the sound pressure.
The i-Elegance also includes a digital AM/FM tuner that picks up all your favorite stations, with 32 station presets for quick and efficient tuning. The built-in alarm, meanwhile, lets you wake to your favorite iPod selections or a buzzing alarm (other alarm options include a sleep timer and a programmed shutoff mode). And users will love the system's compact remote control, which lets them control all the functions of the i-Elegance from across the room. Additional details include an RCA video output jack for connecting the system to a TV or monitor, an auxiliary input for connecting an MP3 player or personal CD player, and an easy-to-read fluorescent display.
The i-Elegance system measures 15.75 by 5.75 by 9.88 inches (W x H x D), weighs 9.5 pounds, and is backed by a one-year warranty.
What's in the Box
i-Elegance music system, remote control, user's manual.
- White iPod audio system with built-in docking station and AM/FM tuner
- Pair of front-firing, full-range speakers and matching side-firing subwoofers
- 6-step electronic equalizer with flat, rock, classics, pop, vocal, and jazz modes
- 32 station presets; built-in alarm wakes to iPod or buzzer; includes remote
- Measures 15.75 x 5.75 x 9.88 inches (W x H x D); 1-year warranty
Color: White
Model: DKA1
Poor Service
Sharp DKA1 i-Elegance Music System for iPod (White) (Purchased on 12/05/2007)
This product was great but it was a bait and switch. We ordered the product and printed the invoice for a total of .97 from elitdeals. I do have a hard copy of that invoice. Then when the item was invoiced it was from another source and the invoice was for 9.97 from 6thavenue. I got on the phone and spent over 2 hours getting the runaround and what the final answer was that the one we purchased was out of stock so Amazon went to another vendor and his cost more. All Amazon would say was it is up to the vendor and the first vendor did not even get the order and the second one said he got the order for the 9.97. Great bait and switch. This really should be reported to the Better Business Bureau but for the 63.00 it is not worth it, my time is more valuable than that. I have already spent a total of more than three house trying to solve the problem with no success. I am sure that is why you did it. You knew it was Christmas time and time was of the essence to get the product and the customer would just finally give in and take what you gave us and pay for it. That is what we did but very unsatisfied with the service and deceitfulness.
Sharp DKA1 i-Elegance Music System for iPod
I listened to a lot of docking stations before settling on this one. I started with the one I thought would have no peers - the big "B" brand speaker. As I moved along in my search, the Sharp DKA1 had the bass sound that came closest to the big brand name docking station. Most other copycat brands sounded tinny. In addition to the DKA1 having rich, deep tones to complement the highs and mid-range sound, it has a built-in clock and an AM/FM radio with 40 presets. And the price for all of this is much less than the big brand item. It's the most bang-for-the-buck of any docking station available today based on my comparison with nearly 20 competitive products.
Good bang for the buck
The Sharp DK-A1 is a solid choice if looking for a way to play your I-pod externally. The positives include: very good sound. My sister has the Bose sound system for her I-pod which costs over twice as much from what I paid, but does not sound any better. The Sharp casts very deep, full sound, with lots of base for such a small unit. The E-sound button magnifies the bass nicely, but will become distorted, if the sound is too loud with it on. The illuminated blue lights are a nice touch and look great at night. The general design is nicely laid out. The negatives are: Limited range with the remote. I can only use the remote if I am within 6 ft of the console. In addition I am unable to change the play lists from the remote. It will only control the sound level and allow you to change the songs from the same play lists. I would have liked if this system had a handle to carry it from room to room and had a built in antenna, rather than the external wires which are a nuance to disconnect and reconnect when moving the system. The display panel in the front of the unit only says I-pod when the I-pod is in use, rather than display the artist and song playing. You need to look at the display of the I-pod to get this information which isn't nearly as visible as the display on the unit. Also, the AM radio only gets adequate reception. In general, I do recommend the Sharp DK-A1 as it does deliver very good sound at an affordable price but wish it had better thought out features.
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