iKICK 500 Kicker

Details:

• powered speaker system for docking iPods
• for iPod classic, iPod nano, video iPod, iPod photo, and iPod mini
• charges iPod while docked
• 40 watts total power (20 watts x 2)
• frequency response: 50-20,000 Hz
• two speakers with 5" woofers and 3/4" tweeters
• back-firing 6" square passive radiator to enhance bass
• blue backlit LCD
• minijack auxiliary input
• RCA stereo output
• remote control
• AC power cable
• weight: 9.2 lbs.
• 19-1/4"W x 8-7/16"H x 8-1/2"D
• warranty: 1 year

Overview: The Kicker iK500 is a digital stereo audio system designed specifically for use with the Apple iPod. It has a standard iPod dock connector in the front, and a variety of dock adapters to fit virtually any "dockable" iPod model. Older "non-dockable" iPods and other music sources can be connected to the system through a 3.5mm minijack auxiliary input.  The "iKICK" plays your iPod music files over high-quality stereo speakers, driven by a powerful stereo amplifier with digital signal processing.

Speaker System: The iK500 is equipped with two 2-way speakers and a square passive radiator. It features dual 5" full-range Kicker drivers, and 3/4" silk dome tweeters. On the back of the unit is a 6" square passive radiator to add a punchy low frequency response.

Amplifier: The 2-way speakers are driven by a powerful 20 watts per channel stereo amplifier. Digital signal processing allows you to adjust the audio to suit your tastes. You can independently adjust the bass and treble from -9 to +9, using the front panel's sole rotary control or the supplied remote control.

Remote Control: The iK500 includes a credit card-sized wireless remote control (3-3/4" L x 2" W x 5/16" H) for control of your iPod as well as the music system. The 10-button remote lets you adjust the system's volume up and down, as well as mute, power, menu, bass and treble. iPod controls include Play/pause, Skip Forward/Backward, Fast Forward/Rewind, menu, up/down navigation within the menu, and make selections inside the iPod menu.

On-board Control: The iK500 features a single rotary knob, which turns to control volume and adjust menu parameters, presses to cycle through the menu selections, and turns on/off when pressed and held. Just above the rotary control is an LCD display to indicate volume, bass and treble values, and aux input status. Note: When the iK500 is powered on or off with the rotary knob or remote control, the iPod is also turned on or off.

Auxiliary Input: The unit is equipped with a 3.5mm minijack auxiliary input on the rear panel, allowing you to plug in a second source device. You must activate the aux input through the rotary control in order to listen to the auxiliary unit. While the aux input is activated, iPod control and audio are disabled.

Line Output: A pair of RCA jacks are provided on the back panel to allow you to connect your iK500 to another powered speaker system or home stereo system.

iPod Dock Adapters: Eight dock adapters are included for a good fit for older iPod models. (Dock adapters have been supplied with the iPods since the 5th Generation full-size and 3rd Generation nano.) The adapters work for the following iPod models:

• iPod Photo, Color U2 iPod (20GB, 30GB)
• 4th Generation iPod (20GB)
• 4th Generation iPod (40GB)
• 3rd Generation iPod (10GB, 15GB, 20GB)
• 3rd Generation iPod (30 GB, 40GB)
• iPod Photo (40GB, 60GB)
• iPod Mini (4GB, 6GB)
• 1st and 2nd Generation iPod Nano (2GB, 4GB, 8GB)

Charging The iPod: The iK500 will charge a docked iPod's battery, as long as the unit is plugged into an AC power outlet. In Standby mode, the iK500 will be powered down, but the iPod will continue to charge.

Note: The 3rd generation iPods (the first iPods with the dock connector, released July 2002) are compatible with the iK500, but will not charge while docked or respond to remote control playback functions.