01 February 2013

For iPod Harman Kardon Go + Play complete review

Kardon Go + Play  review usa
To specialized music system for iPod or iPhone, I'm very negatively. Not once, not twice bought portable JBL for a gift, that's like a gift, bauble, these things are close to ideal. As something more - hardly. See for yourself, manufacturers of accessories profitable to build infrastructure around the iconic devices. But why do we as consumers take part in this orgy? I would like to listen to music? Buy a microsystem. Use the home theater. Listen to the same player. Much easier to take the headphones better than to spend money on obscure stand and speakers. I speak strongly against such accessories and immediately want to mark their position. I like spending time in the stores, look at the "Zeppelin", it is such megakolonka for iPod for mad money. Probably a good buy in the office or in the living room. If absolutely no place to spend the coin. But we, the poor, should be easier. And try to discover all sorts of the right options.

What I want to say. Then it so happened that the case was completely without iPod Classic. I became much less likely to use it. And do not listen to podcasts something. Only new music there most, the load and all. It turns out that the player is used as a repository of tracks with a "five-star". That is the best. There and classic, and electronics, and pop and rock, and then there just is not. Almost eighty gigabytes carefully selected music. Insert the earphone and go. Do not forget to charge it. But life turns vice versa. Run out of the house and not the player, you forget to take your passport. Or phone. Work a lot. And all that. Then it turned out that he had taken finally to test a large sound system called Harman / Kardon Go + Play. Took the above-described mood. Like, I will try, I will write, but I know that does not like it. Well, where there is more to spend tens of thousands on some toy? No, it's not for me. He brought home a box, put, not even unpacked. The next morning, reached his hands.
Design, construction

A very important detail. As I see it, the trouble all large speakers with docks for iPod - it's not just weight. It is also a disadvantage carrying. For fun, go to any salon and try to drag the same "Zeppelin" from the counter to the counter. If the sellers are allowed, of course. I think you feel it yourself. When I took out the Go + Play out of the box, he immediately appreciated the idea. At the top is a metal carrying handle, a sort of thick tube with a special texture. And it is not only for transportation, the tips are at the same time and "legs" for the column. Two more located in the middle of the bottom. Weight when you lift the handle accessory, not really feel it. But considerable weight, almost four kilograms. Dimensions are 500h230h240 mm. I can not say that's a lot. Normally. Visually, the device sounds a bit tricky due to the form, but when you start to look for a place on the shelf, the understanding comes the hard work of designers. Note that the legs "tear off" the bottom of the surface for a couple of centimeters. This was done not only to improve the appearance, but also, apparently, to improve the acoustic performance.

The column looks very unusual and immediately attracts the eyes. People like it. Not a single guest did not miss the opportunity to approach, touch, look, turn, appreciate the sound. I think the design is not only modern minimalism, but also some retroelements. Round "intakes" speakers on both sides of the device, the buttons as riveting. The buttons are located on the top panel, the first is responsible for switching on and off, pressing the green light is activated. The volume buttons are located on opposite sides of the dock for the player. At the bottom there is a compartment for storing the player on the back - the two connectors. The first - for cable 3,5 mm, the second - for the PSU. They plugged, do not collect dust.

In fact, all that remains is to connect the speaker to the network, insert the iPod, press Play. Or, connect to Go + Play laptop. Or phone. Do not be lazy here to make a video where the sound enters the accessory is a wireless headset, you can easily rewind the beginning, the work of the unit begins with the third or fourth minute.

But the more I do not even like the ease of installation loudspeakers. The more I liked the ease of transport. This "music" center is ready to go with you to the country at any time. All thanks to a convenient carrying handle, like the M-16 rifle. Taken, thrown (sorry, gently put) into the car, drove to the right place.
Especially for different iPod adapter is included, to my shame, I did not have the patience to learn what is suitable for the Classic. So did without add-ons. Assembly, design, construction - at altitude. And to feel good and look. And the mind and the heart, as they say.
Management

As I said above, on the device are only three buttons, two responsible for volume control, plus a power button. My experience with the accessory probably would not have been as positive if it had not been included in the wonderful remote control. In form it resembles the blade, made unusually, in the style of Go + Play. Small remote lets you adjust the volume, move from track to track, stop and start playback. Range is decent, from one corner of the room to the other signal is easy to reach.

Another small detail - on the remote is a miniature light indicator to signal that has been done for some action. For a complete list of features is available console here . Special instructions for the six-button. It's amazing.
Compatibility and nutrition

After all this time you need to allocate special. Just want to say that the iPhone I did not dare to stick in the cradle. It is better to follow instructions. Declared support for iPod Touch, Classic, Nano different generations. I used the Go + Play Classic with the previous generation. I think if you decide to buy a system, it is best just for players with more memory. To get a sort of modern "boom box".

Another important point. In addition to working on the network Go + Play can play music offline. Need eight "large" batteries. Weight, of course, greatly increased. But the declared playing time - about sixteen hours. Not tested. I mean is not checked, check it at the holidays.
Sound

In one of the online stores is found here is a description: "The incoming stereo signal is processed by the digital signal processor DSP for optimal sound equalizer settings and adapts truthful Surround allows you to play deep and powerful bass thanks to the low-frequency speakers with large stroke of the diffuser, and crystal clear with crisp detail treble, with speakers on a neodymium magnet. " Led as it is, and I think that all of this does not matter. Much more important than subjective feelings. These same feelings I had the most positive. This does not some ridiculous "pukalkami" for desk table. That is to say for beauty. I liked that the Go + Play is very frank. I do not know how to say it better. It can peel full Ivanovo some romping hausets. Maybe gently, carefully play "Peter and the Wolf." Can embed the ears these same guitar. In short, the thrill of high-quality microsystems. During his time with the Go + Play, I did not turn the music on the laptop and do not listen to it on something else. Then the stars came together - accessory conveniently moved to another room, connect, great listen. Very well, I'm in awe.
Findings

The cost of the accessory is on average about thirteen thousand (so says "Yandex.Market"). If ordering from the western online auctions, you can save hundreds of dollars. Or more, but you will note that the column with packing weighs more than five kilograms (cables, power supply, box, etc.). So it makes sense to buy in Russia. Who will advise? Advise owners of iPod Classic, not knowing where to stick their pet. Advise those who roam on private rented accommodation and do not want to grow roots all sorts of monstrous system (speakers, the main unit, etc.). High-quality, beautiful, well-sounding thing, and, in my opinion, it is worth the money. I do not think the other big sound system for iPod just impressed me. After all, she will not be carrying handle. Or is such a convenient remote control. Or it will not work on batteries. Another would be to try the radio with the new Nano.

Highly recommend it.