At the media event February 28th, Apple unveiled an iPod stereo for home use, offering crystal clear sound and a built-in universal iPod dock. The new iPod Hi-Fi measures 17" x 6.6" x 6.9" and includes the Apple Remote.
While normally running on A/C power, the box is alternately powered by D-cell batteries, and features integrated handles to make moving the speakers easy.
The iPod Hi-Fi is priced at US $349 and is available immediately from the Apple Store.
World-class acoustic design Large soundstage Precise imaging and separation Wide frequency range Room-filling power without distortion Seamless iPod integration Apple Remote AC and DC modes Analog/digital input Compact footprint
Steve Jobs also announced that leather iPod cases for the 5G and nano iPod models would be available mid-March, for $99 each. The new cases offer no screen or control access.
Sunday February 1, 2026 10:08 am PST by Joe Rossignol
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Thursday January 29, 2026 10:07 am PST by Joe Rossignol
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Sunday February 1, 2026 5:42 am PST by Joe Rossignol
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"I'm told the new models — code-named J714 and J716 — are slated for the macOS 26.3 software cycle, which runs from...
it uses 2 80mm (3.15in)"full range" drivers and a 130mm (5.12in)woofer. It doesn't have a tweeter, so chances of getting clear trebble are not good.
"Frequency response: 53Hz to 16kHz" For a system of this size the bass extension is pretty good, but anything half way decent should have treble response out to 20kHz. Standard woofer-cone type speakers really aren't designed for high frequencies, and the larger the cone, the worse at trebble reproduction it is bound to be.
MP3s will generally roll-off around 16Khz - 18Khz so it's not horrible for compressed music playback.
