Logitech Launches AudioStation for iPod

Logitech has launched its premium Logitech AudioStation high-performance speaker system for the iPod. This stereo system promises to deliver a full range of smooth, balanced audio, from floor-thumping bass to the precision high frequencies that bring music to life. Also it comes with the digital AM/FM tuner.

The Logitech AudioStation speaker system features matching satellites with two drivers each. This includes a 1-inch, high-definition, soft-dome tweeters, and 4-inch, high-power, long-throw woofers.

The AudioStation has a black finish and removable cloth grille covers. There are no buttons or knobs on the system - the controls on the front panel are all touch sensitive. When powered on, small LEDs illuminate the touch-sensitive controls with a soft white glow.

"With the AudioStation, we are redefining the premium iPod speaker category," said Moninder Jain, Director, India & South East Asia, Logitech. "Nothing else delivers this level of full, balanced acoustic performance, the cutting-edge design, and the unanticipated extras - like digital AM/FM radio and touch-sensitive controls. It's a sophisticated and complete stereo system for any room in the house."

Above the control panel, the Logitech AudioStation speaker system has a large LCD that can show information such as radio station channels, the time, or an audio spectrum analyzer. The LCD also can display track information using Radio Data System (RDS) for FM stations that support RDS.

For complete control, the AudioStation speakers system comes with an advanced remote that includes the same controls as those on the control panel, as well as a menu button, a sleep timer, and a switch to turn the system's 3D stereo mode on or off - which widens the stereo sound stage, making the speakers sound farther apart than they actually are. Using the menu button, people can adjust bass and treble levels independently, change the display brightness, and choose whether or not the iPod backlight stays on while plugged into the AudioStation system.

When the iPod is connected using the Universal Dock connector, the AudioStation speaker system can simultaneously play music from the iPod and recharge its batteries. The AudioStation also features a 3.5 mm input that connects to other MP3 players and other audio devices. The Logitech AudioStation Speaker is priced at Rs. 20,995.