( 28 reviews )
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Posted: Aug 15 2009
* Out of the box, with no firmware upgrade, seems to fully support iPod Touch 2G * I've always had problems with radio reception; this was no cure-all * Sound is not Bose, but considering the price I am satisfied
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Posted: Aug 9 2009
I'm searching for a new ipod alarm clock radio, and saw the great reviews for the Polk Isonic here on Amazon. The product looks pretty sweet too. I *almost* bought it immediately, because of the rave reviews and a deeply discounted price. But I decided to go to Best Buy to listen to the Isonic and compare to other stereos. I must say that I'm glad I didn't buy it. I was disappointed in the sound. It is quite good, but not as good as others in the $400-$500 price range. Specifically, the sound from the Chestnut Hill George was far superior- it has crisper, clearer highs, and tighter bass, while the Polk isonic had a little tinny-ness in the highs and muddier bass. Don't get me wrong, the Isonic does sound good, and its 4-speaker design gives good room-filling sound, but for $500 I expect better. If you're an audiophile, get something else (possibly the Chestnut Hill - it sounds a lot better). But if sound isn't your utmost concern, the Polk Isonic offers moderately good sound and really nice looking design.
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Posted: Aug 7 2009
I received mine the other day, it's pretty much as advertised. Very good deep sound, I was just going to get a new Bose with the ipod dock. I'm glad I didn't, this is $200 cheaper and has HD Radio and the HD Radio is wonderful. Only 2 flaws I can see, AM radio is weak, but hey, (there is nothing but right wing nuts on AM anyway), and they should have included a battery backup.
