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June 25, 2009 2:42 PM PDT

Edifier introduces iF500 iPod/iPhone speaker to the U.S. and Canada

by David Carnoy

The five-driver iF500 speaker system will retail for $249.

(Credit: Edifier)

After hitting the European market earlier this year, Edifier's bulbous iF500 iPod/iPhone speaker system speaker is making its way across the Atlantic to both the U.S. and Canada.

Here's a look at its basic specs:

  • All-in-one audio system for iPod, iPhone, and other portable audio players
  • Five-driver speaker system incorporates vibration and resonance control technologies coupled with low-frequency porting and midrange-tuned cavities for smoother cleaner audio
  • Digital FM radio
  • Aux input for connecting other audio devices
  • Signal-to-noise rate: 85dBA
  • Power output: RMS 10W x 2 + 32W (subwoofer)
  • Bass driver unit: 5.75 inches, magnetically shielded
  • Midrange driver: 2.75 inches, magnetically shielded
  • MSRP: $249
Edifier makes some interesting-looking audio products that also sound pretty good, but they don't always make it to the U.S. We look forward to trying the iF500 out and should get a review sample soon.

Hunkered down in New York City, Executive Editor David Carnoy covers the gamut of gadgets and writes his Fully Equipped column, which carries the tag line "The electronics you lust for." He's also the author of "Knife Music," a novel. E-mail David. Follow David on Twitter.
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by Miko34 June 25, 2009 3:22 PM PDT
Alright ... what the heck is that?!?

Makes me glad I have a Zune.
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by Hacir June 25, 2009 9:36 PM PDT
It's nice to see new, fresh designs. I think this particular design is unfriendly, however, at least they're trying something different. One of the attractive design elements of the iPhone is simplicity in a small package. While the iF500 appears simple, it's shockingly large, hence I doubt it will appeal the general iPhone demographic.
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by mraif June 29, 2009 5:02 AM PDT
Man, that thing is butt-ugly!
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