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Apple HomePod Wireless Speaker
Apple HomePod
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IK Multimedia iLoud Wireless Speaker
IK Multimedia iLoud
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Libratone Zipp Wireless Speaker
Libratone Zipp
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
86
3.7 out of 5
31 user ratings
5 stars
12 %
4 stars
77 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
6 %
1 stars
0 %
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20 editorial reviews
I have already posted the launch announcement and my first impressions, so it is time to close things out. And I really thought that the best way to do it was to highlight the fiveRead more
IK Multimedia has just released its latest product, aimed at musicians and music lovers alike: the iLoud portable speaker. The company claims it is “studio quality” and equips it with a guitar/microphone input. Hmm, “studio quality”—I’ve heard that one before, but I decided to check it out. Is it actually something I would have used in my own recording studio? IK Multimedia is known for creating guitar and bass apps for the Apple iOS world and the company has incorporated that know-how into the iLoud.Read more
Musicians have long turned to IK Multimedia for tech gadgets and audio gear to make their lives better. Their latest product, the iLoud Micro MonitorsRead more
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46
4.0 out of 5
22 user ratings
5 stars
22 %
4 stars
72 %
3 stars
4 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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User rating
133
3.4 out of 5
133 user ratings
5 stars
26 %
4 stars
19 %
3 stars
25 %
2 stars
21 %
1 stars
6 %
43
4.2 out of 5
43 user ratings
5 stars
27 %
4 stars
60 %
3 stars
11 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
42
4.3 out of 5
42 user ratings
5 stars
40 %
4 stars
47 %
3 stars
9 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %

Sound

Low frequency40.0 Hz60.0 Hz60.0 Hz
High frequency20.0 kHz20.0 kHz20.0 kHz
Supported formats
  • .aac
  • AIFF
  • FLAC
  • HE-AAC
  • MP3
  • WAV
N/A
N/A
Channels
N/A
2.02.1
RMS
N/A
40.0 W
N/A
Peak power
N/A
40.0 W60.0 W
Number of drivers
N/A
43

Design

Colour of product
  • Grey
  • White
Black
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Graphite,Grey
  • Green
  • Grey
  • Purple
  • Red
  • Silver,White
  • White
  • Yellow

Dimensions

Height6.77 in6.3 in10.28 in
Width5.59 in9.84 in4.8 in
Depth5.59 in2.36 in4.8 in
Weight88.18 oz46.91 oz52.91 oz

Connectivity

USBnonoyes
Bluetoothyesyesyes
Bluetooth codecAACSBCaptX
Bluetooth version5.0
N/A
4.0
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesnono
AirPlayyes
N/A
yes
AUX in
N/A
yesyes
Source of connection
N/A
  • iOS App
  • Android App
  • Windows Phone App
  • Mac App
  • PC App
  • iOS App
  • Android App
  • Windows Phone App
  • Mac App
  • PC App
  • Integrated in Speaker
Aptx Support
N/A
nono
Bluetooth profile
N/A
A2DPAPT-X
Wired inputs
N/A
3.5mm
3.5mm
Analogue 3.5mm input (Aux)
N/A
11
Headphone Port
N/A
yesyes
USB version
N/A
N/A
2.0
Other connectors
N/A
N/A
  • Ethernet
  • Headphone output
DLNA
N/A
N/A
yes
NFC
N/A
N/A
yes

Features

Docking station for mobile/Tabletnonono
Radio receivernonoyes
Smart speaker (virtual assistant)yesnono
Streaming standards
  • AirPlay
  • AirPlay 2
N/A
  • AirPlay
  • Spotify Connect
Built-in microphoneyes
N/A
yes
USB input port
N/A
N/A
yes
Power bank
N/A
N/A
yes
Water resistant
N/A
N/A
no

Power

Battery operatednoyesyes
Electric (not USB)yesyesyes
Battery type
N/A
Li-polymerLi-Ion
Playback time
N/A
8.0 h10.0 h
Battery life (max)
N/A
10.0 h8.0 h
USB powered
N/A
N/A
yes

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