Kicker IK501

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Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 27 reviews of Kicker IK501. The average rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Comments about the size and price are overall positive. The design and usability also get good reviews.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 6 user reviews of Kicker IK501 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Opinions about the size and price are generally positive.

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Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Dan Shannon (techwarelabs.com)

Kicker iK501 - iPod Docking Station

, at CES 2011. Today we have gotten one in our hands to take a closer look at. Will their home audio be as crisp, clear, and loud as their car audio counterparts? Join us as we take a look

Still portable and still loud, the iK501 still features the outrageous, square-shaped reflex subwoofer on the back of the unit, along with a pair of five-inch woofers and silk-dome tweeters. It?s all juiced by a powerful internal amplifier with digital...

Mar, 2011

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Expert review by (iphonespeakerreviews.com)

One Dock, One Knob, One Power Cord and Five Speakers

The Kicker iK501 is a kickass speaker system that blows many other iPhone speakers out of the water. It's top benefits are it's sound quality, loudness and simple, sturdy design.

Strong, powerful sound ; Durable, heavy construction ; Easy to use features

No battery option

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Outstanding all-around sound

I used to work retail and sell an assortment of sound docks. I've listened to everything out there for hours at a time (excluding Dre's Beats dock, wasn't released yet). The Kicker dock is every bit as good as the high-priced Bose dock. Maybe even a...

Deep punchy bass ; LOUD ; Built like a tank ; Current pricepoint

I guess larger mid-range speakers might help? But honestly, I'm perfectly happy the way it is ; No bluetooth? (Sound quality/volume would suffer through that anyway)

Feb, 2013

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

IK501 is the best!

by far one of the best "tools" in my house.

great sound, aux input for other MP3 players. it also has rca outs for hooking up and external sub ;) (major plus in my book) ; i tried every ipod dock that best buy carried in the store except the 400 dollar bose which ill never buy their product...

the remote is limited in range to around 20 ft, kicker needs to make an ik601 with 6in drivers for even more sound

Sep, 2012

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Consumer review (productreview.com.au)

One Of The Better Docking Stations

Ah, the Kicker iK501. This system really did earn it's name, because it's got some kick. A mammoth of a dock, it delivers clear, bass loaded sound throughout your entire home (and even outside of it, i ran a private test on max volume). It really is a...

Great sound, Great Bass,

Heavy, Ugly, Can Distort at max volume.

Jan, 2013

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Consumer review (productreview.com.au)

The perfect dock if you want bass stereo quality sound.

We were going to buy the BOSE docking station but when we were recommended this by a friend from the States we sought it out. We bought it at Myer, but JB HiFi stock it now too. It fills the house with extremely clear and bassy sound. It has exceeded...

Great sound.

Jan, 2012

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Consumer review (iphonespeakerreviews.com)

One Dock, One Knob, One Power Cord and Five Speakers

The Kicker iK501 is a kickass speaker system that blows many other iPhone speakers out of the water. It's top benefits are it's sound quality, loudness and simple, sturdy design.

Strong, powerful sound ; Durable, heavy construction ; Easy to use features

No battery option

Do you want loud, ground-shaking sound from a cool looking stereo-boombox? Then this system is for you. This system is not meant for those who want medium, light sound.

Sep, 2011

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Consumer review (abt.com)

Love this stereo system!

This stereo is a great purchase for anyone. It makes all types of music sound great!

Great Sound

Doesn't run on batteries

May, 2011

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Consumer review (rakuten.com)

Looking for something with great sound and volume?

This speaker dock is awesome. All functions from the remote work with my iPod Touch and iPhone 4. The sound quality and volume that this pumps out is awesome; I've only gone about half way up on the volume and it fills the house. I don't use the dock...

Feb, 2011

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