JVC gets tubular with XS-SR3 iPod speaker dock

Not that we haven't seen an elongated iPod sound system before, but we've definitely yet to see one as totally bodacious as this. JVC has just slung out its XS-SR3 iPod speaker dock, which -- like B&W's Zeppelin Mini -- can hold your iPhone / iPod vertically or horizontally. JVC claims this little trick better enables users to view videos in widescreen form, while the 5-watts of power are sure to blow your skin back when cranked to 11. Other specs include a bundled remote and two audio inputs (one analog, one digital), and if you're even mildly interested, you can check it out later this month for $149.95.

JVC gets tubular with XS-SR3 iPod speaker dock

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NEW UNIQUELY-DESIGNED JVC iPOD DOCK FEATURES DOLBY VIRTUAL SURROUND

New JVC XS-SR3 personal theater holds iPods vertically or horizontally.

WAYNE, NJ, December 16, 2009 - A new JVC iPod speaker system features a unique wraparound design, Dolby Virtual Surround, and a dock that like most docks holds an iPod vertically for music listening, but also can cradle it horizontally - ideal for widescreen viewing of video.

The new JVC XS-SR3 surround dock is a sleek, glossy black speaker tube with a curved design that allows the iPod to nestle between the speakers. The iPod holder rotates for viewing video in widescreen mode and comes with four clips to hold selected iPod models. The speakers' powerful neodymium magnets ensure clean, crisp sound, while Dolby Virtual Surround creates the illusion of a wider sound field when viewing video content. Power output is five watts and the system features two audio inputs, one analog and one digital optical. A remote control is included.

In addition to its function as an iPod speaker dock, the XS-SR3 can also be used as computer speaker system.

The JVC XS-SR3 is available this month for $149.95.

[MrHym Posted Dec 16th 2009 9:20AM]

These speakers better be amazing to get me to drop $150 for them.

[GnuGeek Posted Dec 16th 2009 1:06PM]

@MrHym

God I hate all these ipod docks. Crappiest SQ and overly expensive...

[Edobe Posted Dec 16th 2009 9:34AM]

That is by far the coolest iPod speaker dock ever. By far.....Will wait for the price to drop though.

[Galley Posted Dec 16th 2009 9:49AM]

@Edobe Doesn't hold a candle to the iHome iP1.

[Pdexter Posted Dec 16th 2009 9:37AM]

Looks great and the price really isn't that bad imo. JVC have been heavily investing to all kinds of iphone/ipod accesories for some time already.

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 16th 2009 9:39AM]

is it just me or does engadget put up another new speaker/dock/whatever accessory for the iphone/itouch -.-

[blade235 Posted Dec 16th 2009 9:42AM]

Enough with the docks and apps...

Pretty please?

[Edobe Posted Dec 16th 2009 10:21AM]

@blade235
Enough with the whining and complaining...

Pretty please?

[blade235 Posted Dec 16th 2009 12:18PM]

@Edobe Adobe is spelled with an a, not an e....

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[Edobe Posted Dec 16th 2009 1:20PM]

@blade235 I am fully aware of that. What does that have to do with anything?

[blade235 Posted Dec 16th 2009 4:50PM]

@Edobe Beats me...

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[N900 Posted Dec 16th 2009 9:46AM]

Nevertheless, It's a gadget/gadget accessory. That gives it enough merit to end up here, sans favoritism; wouldn't you agree?

[streetsmart Posted Dec 16th 2009 11:52AM]

ugly thing to be in a room .....