- Portable speaker/display system designed for all “dockable” iPods**
- Crystal-clear, 7-inch widescreen LCD display with 480 x 234 resolution
- Pair of aluminum cone neodymium drivers and Class D digital amp
- Built-in iPod docking station; 3.5 mm auxiliary input for other devices
- Measures 8.7 x 1.7 x 6.5 inches (W x H x D); 1-year warranty
Product Description
Sonic Impact V-55 is a completely portable and rechargable LCD 7″ LCD and Speaker system all in one with remote. This device allows a safe carrying case to bring and watch their i-Pod anywhere you want.Amazon.com Product Description
Completely portable and rechargeable, the Video 55 speaker/display system from Sonic Impact gives you the power to decide where, when, and how you watch and listen to your iPod. The Video 55 is distinguished by a carefully engineered hard case that holds a crystal-clear, 7-inch widescreen LCD display on the inside with a 480 x 234 resolution, letting you watch extended-length videos with friends or just enjoy TV shows on a larger, laptop-like screen. The hard case also doubles as a speaker cabinet for the pair of 1.25-inch aluminum cone neodymium drivers, which team with the Class D digital amp and advanced Maxxbass technology to deliver an enhanced bass response, minimal distortion, and an overall frequency range of 100 Hz to 20 kHz. The resulting audio sounds terrific whether you’re listening to the latest OutKast album or watching a big-budget music video.
Users will also dig the Video 55’s contemporary yet timeless design, which offers a perfect fit for just about any home or office decor. The Video 55 is also uncommonly rugged, making it an ideal companion for such outdoor activities as camping trips or backyard barbecues. And thanks to the efficient three-phase rechargeable battery, the Video 55 delivers a remarkable four hours of battery life. Other details include a convenient battery charge display light, which lets you easily keep track of the remaining power; a built-in docking station that works with any iPod with a 30-pin dock connector; an auxiliary input for older iPods, MP3 players, and other audio devices with 3.5 mm headphone jacks; such charging options as an AC adapter and a car charger; dual headphone jacks for long plane trips; and an infrared remote control.
The all-black Video 55 measures 8.7 by 1.7 by 6.5 inches (W x H x D), weighs 2.4 pounds, and is backed by a one-year warranty.
** Due to a recent change in Apple iTunes software, the 3rd-generation iPod nano and the 6th-generation iPod classic no longer will broadcast a video signal to the Video 55 when docked in the docking connector. With Apple’s software change, the only way to view video on any existing video player, including the Video 55, is to purchase Apple’s iPod Composite Video Cable, available at Apple retail stores and Apple online.
What’s in the Box
Video 55 system, AC adapter, car charger, video cable, carrying bag, remote control, iPod insert adapters, cleaning cloth, quick setup guide, user’s manual.
Sonic Impact V-55 Portable Speaker System with LCD Screen and Remote for iPod
5 Comments to 'Sonic Impact V-55 Portable Speaker System with LCD Screen and Remote for iPod'
December 29, 2009
I bought one of these yesterday. It is the new version that has a 4:3 selection. That works just fine. BUT the bigger issue is that this box will not play ANY 16:9 standard Apple formatted file properly. You cannot download an iTunes wide screen video (wide screen TV, for example) and fill the screen. The unit really wants a 4:3 anamorphic file which is not an Apple standard. So whether you hack a movie with Handbrake or download one from iTUnes, if it is widescreen it will not play properly. Every widescreen movie will be smashed with black bars above and below.
This is to be expected for movies with a 2.35 aspect ratio. But for movies with a 1.85 aspect ratio, they should fill this screen. They will not. I am returning my unit since Sonic is apparently not going to warrant this engineering flaw under their 1 year warranty.
Rating: 1 / 5
December 29, 2009
I bought a refurb from another vendor for forty bucks. I’d read about the aspect-ration problems , and had taken heart in reports that the problem had been fixed. Perhaps it has, but not, alas, for my unit. The output’s incorrect for 16:9 videos. Turn fullscreen (widescreen) on in your iPod, and it letterboxes the output, flattening the picture terribly. Turn fullscreen off, and the image fills the screen, but it’s STILL squished vertically, and cut off at the side, too, I think.
Do I want to rerip my videos to work with this idiotic machine? I doubt it. I’ll either put up with it, send the unit back whence it came, or, most likely, toss it in the trash.
Rating: 1 / 5
December 29, 2009
So far this product is horrible. I ordered two and two have gone back for not working. There is sound but no video, one had a clipped wire. Just received the first replacement and guess what, it also doesn’t work. I have now had two pay to ship two back, plus the third will go back. This item is not work anything and has cost me a great deal in return shipping along with two very disappointed 10 year olds.
Rating: 1 / 5
December 29, 2009
The speakers sound great, but the Ipod connector is difficult to use – seems like it will break easily. Once the I-pod is down in position to use the video screen, it is difficult to get it back out. The Video screen did not work. Sending unit back for refund.
Rating: 2 / 5
December 29, 2009
Hello:
My name is Frank Harris, I have purchased 3 Sonic Impact Video 55’s. I purchased 1 for myself and 2 for a friend, who gave one to his friend. We’re all more than satisfied. It’s a very good product.
Rating: 5 / 5
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