Logitech Announces iPod Home Stereo System

Logitech has announced the AudioStation, a high-performance stereo system for the iPod. This stereo system features digital AM/FM tuner and is 16-inches long, 4 1/4-inches deep and 7 1/4-inches tall. It sports a bi-amplified acoustic design, has matching satellites with two drivers each, 1-inch high-definition, soft-dome tweeters and 4-inch high-power, long-throw woofers. The one-piece system has a black finish and removable cloth grille covers. The system is devoid of buttons or knobs; the controls on the front panel are touch sensitive - giving the speakers a seamless, smooth appearance. When powered on, small LEDs illuminate the touch-sensitive controls with a soft white glow. Above the control panel, the Logitech AudioStation speaker system has a large LCD that can show information such as radio station channels, the time, or an audio spectrum analyzer. The LCD also can display track information using Radio Data System (RDS) for FM stations that support RDS. The speaker system comes with a remote that includes the same controls as those on the control panel, as well as a menu button, a sleep timer, and a switch to turn the system’s 3D stereo mode on or off - which widens the stereo sound stage, making the speakers sound farther apart than they actually are. When the iPod is connected using the Universal Dock connector, the AudioStation speaker system can simultaneously play music from the iPod and recharge its batteries. The AudioStation also features a 3.5 mm input that connects to other MP3 players and other audio devices. The Logitech AudioStation high-performance stereo system for iPod will be available in the U.S. and Europe in October for a suggested retail price of $299.99.