Edifier breathes new life into stylish iPod/iPhone docks

Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Sunday, 19 December 2010 15:58

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Speaker systems for iPhones and iPods have been a hugely popular accessory, and while there are plenty of sub $100 cheapies, the more expensive variety are usually something special, with Edifier's 'Breathe' designed to take your breath away.

Feel like making a statement when it comes to your iPhone or iPod Touch and its accompanying speaker dock?

Then take a look at Edifier's new self-proclaimed and edified masterpiece, 'Breathe', which not only works with iPods and iPhones, but any MP3 player through an auxiliary 3.5mm port, although naturally if you want the 'complete effect' only a true iDevice will do the job.

Breathlessly labelling its creation 'exotic', Breathe has a downward facing subwoofer, which Edifier says 'exemplifies its audio aptitude', while coming with an 'active 5-speaker system' that is 'guaranteed to fill any room with deep, clear, quality sound that listeners will truly appreciate', and thus perfect 'for the home or office environment'.

Naturally, despite the Breathe's seductive orb-like design, you don't want to have to traipse across the room just to do menial things like change the volume, so an 'orb' wireless remote is included for the ultimate convenience that remote controls were designed to deliver, and 'on-deck control pads' on the Breathe itself let you take control manually whenever you want to.

As you'd expect, Edifier have received Apple certification for the Breathe, gaining the 'Made for iPod / iPhone' moniker, and for the price, you'd certainly want it to be so.

A shortlist of the included features are as follows:

- Apple certified 'Made for iPod / iPhone'
- Downward angle subwoofer for enhanced bass performance
- Separate mid-range and tweeter for both stereo channels
- On-deck control pads and wireless 'orb' remote featuring iPod navigation / playback controls
- Full active 5-speaker system
- Digital amplifier with EuP compliant green power management
- Total power output 48 watts

After all that, what's the price - and what does it look like?

Well, quality costs, so breathe in - and don't be surprised at the Breathe's AUD $499.95 price tag. Now breathe out again.

As for the looks which Edifier has spent much edification on? Here 'tis below, what do you think?