GenevaSound S stuffs 'hifi' and 'pretentious' into smaller $299 box

We loved the original Geneva Sound System XL, if for nothing other than the sheer audacity of it, though we hear it made some pretty good noise to boot. But if you don't have $1,999 to drop on an iPod dock, the new GenevaSound S brings things into the realm of possibility with a street-style $299 pricetag. Of course, with only two speakers under the hood and not as much room (or power) to stretch those bass-ey legs, we'll have to see just if the dock can measure up to its hyperbole when we get a chance to take a listen. At least that sexy, hidden touch-sensitive control panel certainly isn't hurting anything.

GenevaSound S press shots

[artist Posted Dec 16th 2009 11:45PM]

one more apple leeching boombox

whoopty-doo...

[YpoCaramel Posted Dec 16th 2009 11:58PM]

No slot loading CD or FM radio either. Sad. GenevaSounds were practically a decent hi-fi in a box.... now it's another iPod dock.

[PaulH Posted Dec 17th 2009 12:31AM]

I'm starting to think I should go into business offering aftermarket mods to all the various ipod docking amp/speaker systems so that they will work with any audio source while being aesthetically pleasing; i.e., no ugly ipod-dock-hole. =)

[PaulH Posted Dec 17th 2009 12:32AM]

I'm starting to think I should go into business offering aftermarket mods to all the various ipod docking amp/speaker systems so that they will work with any audio source while being aesthetically pleasing; i.e., no ugly ipod-dock-hole. =)

[PaulH Posted Dec 17th 2009 12:34AM]

Sorry for the duplicate post. I hate it when that happens.

[fm Posted Dec 17th 2009 1:14AM]

Wow, snarkiness for a product line you've never even heard. Great reporting Paul. Unlike you I've heard the majority of Geneva's product line under controlled circumstances, and it sounds quite good. Much bigger than the size of the box would have you think. And what's wrong with a product being attractive (if not everyone's taste)? And no, I don't work for them.

[mbushnell Posted Dec 17th 2009 7:48AM]

What ever happened to the Apple HiFi?