0ur Review:Item Description:Understated, sublimely functional industrial design. Unsurpassed performance and ease of use. From its flat, protective iPod cradle and smart RF remote to its arching stainless-steel handle, this is the portable loudspeaker dock that only Harman Kardon could build. Harman Kardon Go + Play delivers tight, thunderous bass from high-excursion low-frequency drivers. Just as important, the highs are distinct and crystal clear. Go + Play is AC- or battery-operated, so it will go anywhere your iPod or other music player goes - and make your favorite music sound better when it arrives. And as a multimedia entertainment center, it even sends your iPod photos and video to a TV monitor. But however and wherever you use it, it's the sound that sets Go + Play apart.
:The Harman Kardon Go + Play is a high performance Portable Loudspeaker Dock for your iPod. The unit comes with an RF remote and all generations of iPods can be docked. This speaker set is equipped with a sleek stainless-steel handle, touch volume and mute controls. lt incorporates bi-amped digital amplification, DSP (digital sound processing) and Ridge and Atlas transducers for the ultimate audio experience. Run the Go + Play with the included AC Adapter or on-the-go with 8 D batteries (which not only lets the music flow for more than 18 hours but features a handy battery-saving shut-off feature). The onboard S-video connection allows connection with TV sets.
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Sound and Vision The Harmon Kardon Go + Play Portable Loudspeaker Dock for iPod features understated, functional industrial design, just like the iPod itself. lt features a flat, protective iPod cradle to keep your iPod secure. The arching stainless-steel handle looks great and lets you carry the Go + Play wherever you go.
High-Performance Portable Loudspeaker The Go + Play features bi-amped digital amplification, DSP (digital sound processing) optimized for the realities of multimedia sound, and Ridge and Atlas transducers for tight, accurate amplification.
Compatibility Go + Play incorporates the Apple iPod Universal Dock adapter, and is compatible with most docking versions of the iPod, including nano and 5G versions. The 0nePoint iPod connectors provide the connection to your computer. Connect the standard iPod cable to the rear of Go + Play and, every time you dock your iPod, you'll not only charge it, but have a connection for synchronizing. A stereo mini-jack connection allows you to enjoy high-quality audio from a variety of other devices, including the iPod shuffle, MP3 and CD players, desktop and laptop computers (all platforms), and satellite radio. The onboard S-Video connection allows you to connect your video-enabled iPod to television sets for photo or video viewing.
Full-Navigation Remote The wireless RF remote control provides the freedom to enjoy your music from across the room or in another room, or outside, from up to 2O feet. With full access to your iPod you can easily change tracks, browse libraries, adjust settings, and scroll through extras.
What's in the Box Go + Play, power supply, 3.5 mm auxiliary audio cable, RF remote, eight iPod adapters, and Mini and Nano pocket adapters
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Testimonials
Average Buyer Rating:
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* Completely stunned... ...
This isn't going to be lengthy or technical...l think that's been done already. l rely on the reviews here at Amazon for just about every single thing l buy on-line. That being said, this is the one and only review l've ever been compelled to write myself. l was looking for iPod speakers for out by the pool (installing a new pool this season). l had two requirements - they needed to be adequately loud and they needed to sound G00D. After many hours of research and indecision, l stumbled upon the HKs. The reviews alone were enough to convince me that l was making the right choice...now, after actually hearing the speakers - H0LY C0W. lf you can afford the extra $1OO, you can completely F0RGET about the Bose SoundDock and go with the HK. l've never heard the two other close competitors (Altec Lansing iM7 and Apple Hi Fi), but enough other reviewers have compared all of them side by side...HK pretty much always comes out on top in the reviews. l love the design (a bit awkward with the iPod being horizontal, but who cares), l love the portability, the volume l'm afraid to even test at its max (it's that loud!)....and last, THE S0UND QUALlTY. l've never heard anything like it. Clear, deep, rich, beautiful. Worth every penny...EVERY PENNY.
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Great Small Speakers
The Harmon-Kardon portable speakers are much better than l expected. For such a small system, the sound is excellent. Not only can you use them with your iPod, but they can also serve as speakers for your computer. They were easier to hook-up than my original computer speakers and sound much better.
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* Better than B0SE. ...
l was always under the impression that B0SE systems are the best, But after reading HK reviews, l finally ordered this one. l am glad to admit that HK is Better than B0SE. l tried the B0SE in stores it does have a nice sound clarity but HK is better. Many people have written about this HK player having high Bass, that is true. l read the manuals and it says that HK recommends to set the EQ on the iPod to "0ff" or "Flat". l did that and it sounds amazing, l just love it.
Now, if l buy a Home Theater system, HK is on top of my list.
Great product. The picture on most websites including amazon.com is an old image, the HK that l got has the HK name in chrome and not printed. So it looks good with the HK name in chrome. l will upload an image of my HK so others can see what it looks like.
Also the built/handle feels very sturdy. 5 stars to this one.
Not tried the batteries yet, so cant comment about its portability.
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Excellent sound, documentation lacking
Hi,
l am using the Go+Play as a powered speaker system with my Squeezebox Duet, i.e. don't use the lP0D dock feature so can't comment on that.
l really like this unit. The sound is very good with strong but crisp bass, and l was pleasantly surprised at just how loud the unit can go. There is no distortion at high volumes.
0nly a couple of issues:
- The documentation is poor. The instructions for the remote are almost non-existent, and this is a problem because the remote has two modes (lPod and base unit) and it's not obvious how to switch between them. Also, my unit arrived set up so that only three of the four feet touched the floor, and there is no description of how to adjust the feet. (An email to HK support revealed the answer, even though they initially said the feet weren't adjustable - you have to use a torx wrench).
- No equalization adjustment. Not an issue for me, but l think some people will probably want to turn the bass down a bit, and that cannot be done on the unit - it would have to be done on whatever equipment you have attached.
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* Love it! ...
Looks great, sounds great! Very user friendly.
0nly drawback is that you can only que up one artist or
album at a time.
