Intempo RDI iPod speaker
People who use iPods are obviously comfortable using technology. My guess is that iPod users are actually those in our society who enjoy using technology and embrace it.
That’s why it amazes me how few iPod speakers have DAB radios built in to them.
So right from the start the Intempo RDI gets a thumbs up from me as it is one of those few.
The Intempo RDI’s built-in DAB radio means that when you get bored of your itunes you can enjoy the great selection of digital radio stations that are available.
Secondly it looks good. A nice gloss black finish and a smart black cloth finish covering the drivers gives it an elegant look that I think most people would be very happy to have in their homes.
Talking of the drivers. There’s quite a bit of kit on the RDI - a 15w woofer, 2 mid-range driver and 2 tweeters. All of this kit helps the Intempo iPod speaker generate 30 watts of sound.
30 watts of power is not bad. It’s a bit on the puny side perhaps to be a living room speaker, but it’s more than adequate as a great kitchen or bedroom iPod speaker system.
And when it makes this sound, it’s not bad at all. Slightly strong at the top end, but if you’re mostly listening to music with vocals then it means the Intempo RDI makes a good job of it.
Some other speakers in this price range have few features, if any. But the Intempo RDI comes with a handy remote control that lets you access your iPod’s features, an alarm clock and a retractable iPod dock that retracts nicely inside the iPod speaker so that you’re left with ultra sleek lines.
Verdict – The Intempo RDI is a good iPod speaker system. It’s glossy finish looks great, the sound is good and the DAB radio is a big plus. If you’re not bothered about features, you just want good sound, then you might want to look at the Klipsch iGroove SXT, but if you want DAB, good looks and handy features then the Intempo RDI is a good bet.
Price: £129.99 at Amazon
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