VAF Octavio1i iPod Sound System for Apple iPod |  | Brand: VAF
Category: CE
List Price: $499.99
Buy New: $430.54
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Rating:  4 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 28
Dimensions (in): 26.5 x 14.3 x 8.4
MPN: OCTAVIO1i
Model: OCTAVIO1i
UPC: 879622000022
EAN: 0879622000022
ASIN: B000VXD1J8
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Robust sound system designed for rich audio playback directly from any fifth-generation iPod | | • | Integrated dock charges iPod as you play music | | • | Features additional inputs for connecting a TV, DVD player, game console, or virtually any other device with audio output | | • | Simple-to-use single knob switches between all sources and adjusts volume | | • | Comes with full-featured remote control and three skins (black, silver, and pink) |
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Product Description
Made for iPod or Zune, VAF Research Octavio 1i are designed to play music and videos directly from an iPod or Zune MP3 player while charging it at the same time. Connect any brand of MP3 player through the rear inputs or use an iPod or Zune player in the inbuilt cradle. Video output from the iPod or Zune cradle can also connect to a TV so that videos and pictures may be viewed on a big screen.Connect them to your TV, DVD player, game console or other home entertainment source and enjoy a simple unified High-End home entertainment experience. Octavio 1i has category-leading power and performance with one hundred real watts of inbuilt digital power amplifiers, advanced signal processing and response correction ensure nothing but pure and powerful music or movie sound.One single knob switches between all sources and adjusts the volume. A fully featured remote control is also provided.
Amazon.com Product Description
Designed to play music directly from any fifth-generation iPod while charging it at the same time, the VAF Octavio1i iPod Sound System has been touted by Rolling Stone magazine as having "the ultimate in high-fidelity performance with the best bass in the world." 
The Octavio is designed to play music and videos directly from an iPod while also charging it. View larger. View Top. | 
The Octavio has a video output for viewing pictures and videos on a big screen. View larger. | A versatile speaker system for virtually anything with an audio line-out port, the Octavio1i features a convenient iPod cradle on the top of the unit that can simultaneously dock and charge the iPod. Additional inputs on the rear of the Octavio1i can connect to a TV, DVD player, game console, or virtually any other home entertainment source to deliver a unified, high-end home audio entertainment solution. The video output jack, also on the rear of the Octavio1i, provides a way to view on a big screen any videos and pictures stored on an iPod, while enjoying the Octavio1i's robust audio experience. Simple to use, the Octavio1i switches between all sources and adjusts volume by using a single knob. For added convenience, a fully featured remote control is also provided with the unit, and when not in use, the remote can be docked on the Octavio1i right behind the iPod unit. The Octavio1i features a built-in amplifier with 100 powerful watts of audio prowess. Ready to rock your world right out of the box, the Octavio1i's amplifier powers a huge 8-inch bass diaphragm and two 5.25-inch linear travel woofers with high damping synthetic rubber roll surrounds, low stray magnetic fields, powerful magnetic motors, and high-power voice coils. Two fluid damped, fabric dome tweeters with linear neodymium magnetic motors and high-power voice coils are thrown in for added balance and clarity. The unit also features digital equalization for natural accurate sound response from less than 40 Hz to more than 20,000 Hz. The Octavio1i's exterior is constructed from first-grade MDF and uniquely clad in a beautiful leather-style finish that damps unwanted cabinet resonance. With three different skins to match your mood and home decor (black, silver, and pink), the Octavio1i measures 23.6 by 10.2 by 4.3 inches. What's in the Box
Sound system, three patented acoustic skins (black, white, and pink), user's guide, power supply, and remote control.
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| Customer Reviews:
 superb audio August 10, 2008
I was looking for a speaker system that could be used in conjunction with an ipod, but also hooked up to a TV and additional sources, and which didn't require satellite speakers/wiring to overcomplicate a relatively compact living area. I came across reviews on a few different products (B+W Zeppelin; Altec Lansing; IHome etc) but was impressed with the support for the VAF (often rated against competing products), so took the plunge, and am extremely happy with the stunning quality of sound at all volumes. Whilst I don't think you get the same spatial dimension that you do with multiple speakers in a room, the audio quality is nontheless superlative... Would certainly recommend without hesitation... (small gripe: would have liked a white sock instead of the pink or silver ones...)
 WARNING- not compatible with new iPhone 3G or any newer iPods July 28, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Although this stereo system is probably one of the best out there from a sound quality perspective, it has one major flaw: it uses an older charging method for its iPod dock - one that Apple had told product developers three years ago to stop using (for those who are interested, it is the switch from the Firewire pin which is 12v to another pin in the dock for USB which is 5v).
What this means is it will not charge the new iPhone 3G, and most likely will not charge any future iPod models. I contacted the company, and they stated upgrades are not possible - for a $500 premium product, that strikes me as rather poor.
So, I will use an external dock and run a connecting line to one of the other inputs and have to deal with an non-integrated solution from here on out.
Other critiques? The remote isn't as nice as the Apple one and the Apple one won't work with it anyway.
So, if you have no plans of buying an iPhone 3G or another iPod ever, then this might be an great buy. For everyone else, move along and buy something else.
Truly Amazing March 20, 2008
These speakers are worth every cent. My ipod music wih 320kbps mp3s sound like cd quality, as the other reviewer said any acoustic music is like the musician is in the room with you.
Highly recommended
Amazing things DO come in small packages. November 27, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
First off, my taste in music runs the gamut from Classical to Club. These speakers live up to the job. In clasical music, you can HEAR the fingers moving up and down the frets! You can crank it up - I mean CRANK it up for Club music and rock the house.
I can't believe I had a large component system with "twice the wattage" - this baby puts it to shame. Plus, you can hook it up to any component! All in one convenience. Plus, in a stroke of genius, it has a data port so the firmware is upgradeable if needed! The amp is built in - why hasn't this been done so perfectly before. The price point is enticing.
I had the pleaseure of speaking to the Octavio creator, Phill V. The Octavio is a product of passion and excellent engineering. Too bad more products aren't born this way.
It is so perfectly engineered that you never hear the tweeters clip or the bass bottom out. The Octavio from VAF Research is the perfect system for rooms that are 40x60 or smaller, would be my suggestion.
I have an open floorplan house and needless to say, the place is groovin' with this baby. Its styling is sexy, the sound is incredible. I am a former big club DJ, and all I can say is VAF all the way!
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