Clear iPod case pulls double duty with rotating speakers

iPod cases with built-in speakers have amazingly been around the block a time or two before. We're guessing the reason shelves aren't flooded with 'em today has quite a bit to do with the presumably lackluster sound quality / output potential. Nevertheless, those hoping to find just a case for their precious new iPod classic need look no further, as the rotating speakers case for iPod is here to make your dreams come true. Reportedly, the $60.72 enclosure works just fine with 80/160GB iPod classic models as well as 30/60/80GB 5G iPods, but considering that each of the stereo drivers pumps out under 1-watt per, you should probably plan on tossing this bad boy over your right shoulder like we did back in 1985 in order to hear anything.

[Via popgadget]

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 17th 2008 9:47PM]

I know you can't tell how it'll sound by looking at it, but that thing just looks like it's gonna sound crappy.

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 17th 2008 9:50PM]

I'm not impressed at all with the Ipod's bass response but yes, you're right, those add-on speakers look like cheap Chinese crap. If those were Sony drivers in there I'd be slightly interested.

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 17th 2008 11:08PM]

Even sony's drivers generally suck. At least I've never heard a pair I would consider worth listening too...

[Jorvay Posted Mar 17th 2008 11:38PM]

Just what I always wanted: to have to listen to your shitty music through some tinny little plastic speakers!
here's a wild idea: buy nice headphones and actually enjoy your music the way it was meant to sound...without tormenting everyone else with your emo pop crap.

[Jorvay Posted Mar 17th 2008 11:40PM]

(not you specifically, cubing. "You" as in anyone who would use something like this.)

[Tiptup300 Posted Mar 17th 2008 9:49PM]

I love hearing about each new ipod accessory. Thanks engadget!

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 18th 2008 1:03PM]

This would NEVER have made the site if it were for the Zune, or any non-Apple product.

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 17th 2008 9:52PM]

LOL.

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 17th 2008 11:21PM]

like we did back in 1985

Yeah right you were 5. I did it but I'm 10 years older than you and yes it was COOL AS F*CK! hell in the 90's I had the same Ghetto Blaster that Wil Smith had on Fresh Prince of Bel Air. Remember that kick ass box. Dual high speed tape decks, Fm Radio. Took 6 D cell batteries ( they make them anymore??) Ahh those were the days when a wifi was a high five when saying good bye...

I want to win your next contest...... 4 years guys, 4 long years... . . . ...

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 18th 2008 2:18AM]

LOL: Back to the era of the transistor radio of the 60s


The more things change....

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 18th 2008 3:43AM]

wow...speekers.... its a wonderfull age we live in .....full of wonder