Jean-Michel Jarre designed iPod speakers hit France

There's certainly no shortage of eye-catching iPod docks / speaker systems to choose from, but this new so-called AeroSystem is the only one to get Jean-Michel Jarre's stamp of approval, and that's enough to get at least a few folks to take notice (though we'll personally stick with our Joy Division Zune). In addition to being a conversation starter, the speaker unit also look to be capable enough audio-wise, with it packing two 20W RMS speakers and a 45W RMS subwoofer into its retro-inspired enclosure, plus a USB port and a 3.5mm jack to complement the requisite iPod dock connector. As far as these things go, it's also not too ridiculously expensive, with it running €450 (or close to $580), though you'll likely spend a bit more than that if you hope to get one of these out of France.

[Via Gadget Lab]

[ethana2 Posted Oct 22nd 2008 8:45PM]

I hope you learned something today.

[(Unverified) Posted Oct 22nd 2008 8:05PM]

Jan-Michel Jarre? Its good to see him still getting work. Fingers crossed for an "Air Wolf" reboot! Oh wait...

[yoshizen Posted Oct 23rd 2008 7:34AM]

Does French still need to rely on the name of Jan-Michel Jarre ? Isn't any other musician or big artist there ?
-----In fact I liked his grand performance, then it was the time when I was young. Oh, dear------

[Morgon Posted Oct 22nd 2008 10:41PM]

There's always Daft Punk. :)

[(Unverified) Posted Oct 22nd 2008 10:28PM]

Looks pretty silly with the ipod sitting on top IMO

[(Unverified) Posted Oct 22nd 2008 9:42PM]

I think it looks cool and if it sounds nice then it seems like a decent price. Why do people always have to hate on everything?

[gorerubicon Posted Oct 22nd 2008 9:55PM]

I dont see a white flag so im sold

[(Unverified) Posted Oct 23rd 2008 12:25AM]

Reminds me of Sony's Soutina.
http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-9953734-1.html

[Callanish Posted Oct 23rd 2008 1:00AM]

Oxygene and Equinox were the first electronic albums I ever listened to and they still stand the test of time; now what Jean Michel Jarre has to do with ipod speakers, I haven't the foggiest.

[Flix C Posted Oct 23rd 2008 3:28AM]

OMG ! so in the USA you can actually sell something by putting J.M. Jarre's name on it .
L M A O like you say on this side of the atlantic !

If only you innocent americans knew how much this guy bloooows and how much nobody has ever liked this guy in his own country.
Funny thing btw : how comes the only french music you guys listen to is crap like that ?
(exept from Daft Punk, Air and Phoenix)

[TMC Posted Oct 23rd 2008 10:00AM]

Yup, they hated him enough to cut off a large part of downtown Paris, just so he could have a concert, with an audience of only 2.5 million. Ooh all the hate :(

[nutzareus Posted Oct 23rd 2008 3:54AM]

All this ugly thing needs is a swift wag of the tail from a golden retriever.

[(Unverified) Posted Oct 29th 2008 6:04AM]

Very good!

[TMC Posted Oct 23rd 2008 9:39AM]

I didn't know he could design. He proved me wrong! Very nice design :)

[(Unverified) Posted Oct 23rd 2008 7:19PM]

Am I the only one who thinks that most owners of an iPhone or iPhone may have an existing stereo system already? This is high end and I would think high end audiophiles already have the speakers and amps covered? Maybe this is for the bathroom or garage?

[(Unverified) Posted Oct 23rd 2008 11:36AM]

this looks exactly like the sharper image dock that i bought for $199 (minus the USB/headphone input)

[(Unverified) Posted Oct 23rd 2008 2:07PM]

....huhm, let's make that 200W and 450W sub for this AeroSystem ok? a few extra Watts that certainly makes a difference my dear listeners ;-) One set to order right away if you ask me!!!!

TC - spacemusic.nl

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 8th 2009 5:38PM]

MyFab has just announced they will never produce nor deliver the aerosystem iPod speakers. They will of course reimburse but kept my 449 EUR for more than 2 months ! No commercial gesture ! Just an excellent publicity for them and JM Jarre ! I'm pissed off !