Monitor Audio I-DECK

sound, usability, size, price, design

90% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

design, price

100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Exceptional audio quality ; Bargain price tag ; Integrated DAC ; Automatic positional configuration

No AirPlay or wireless streaming ; No battery, powered from the mains

Beautiful design ; Universal dock is easy to use ; Incredibly detailed sound

Slightly below par build ; Sound lacks oomph

The first is the sprung dock and rubber back plate combination; when you dock your device the spring gently pushes it against the stalk behind, which has a nice deep and soft rubber finish to keep your device safe. This not only makes for a secure hold...

Elegant design ; open, detailed sound ; balanced delivery ; capable of filling large rooms

Lacks iPad support ; No USB connection

Low on frills but high on quality; at this price it's a sonic star

Interesting-looking ; open, detailed sound ; tight, solid bass performance ; now even better value

Lean feature count ; remote response can be hit and miss

A quality speaker dock full of style and, most importantly, substance

Great sounds ; Good looks ; Automatic Position Correction

Slightly high price ; Unresponsive buttons ; Might get over-looked

An exciting addition to the overcrowded iPod dock market the Monitor Audio i-deck 100 is a premium device that lives up to its high-end pricing. Offering sound quality comparable to the cream of the iPod dock crop the curvaceous device ticks all the...

Distortion is low even at maximum volume. Striking slanted design. Easy to set up and use.

Parts of the treble range sound distant. No tone controls.

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Quality Sound ; Excellent Build Quality ; Stylish Looks ; Simple Operation

No External Tone Controls ; Small But Not Portable ; Your children and spouse will want one for their rooms

Here’s the bottom line; i-deck is a small, easy-to-use, iPod-compatible stereo system that takes sound quality very seriously. We know of nothing at the i-deck’s modest $349 price that can equal this system’s suave, sophisticated sound (by comparison,...