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KEF PicoForte 1 Black iPod Docking Speaker System
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KEF PicoForte 1 Black

iPod Docking Speaker System

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KEF PicoForte 1 Black Speaker System
Simply dock and play to fill the room with vibrant sound that will revolutionize the way you experience your iPod. The iPod charges as it plays, so you enjoy music without interruption.
  • Compatible with all MP3 players
  • Convenient and very simple to set-up
  • Credit card style remote fully controls an iPod
  • Photo and video output also available for your TV (where supported by the iPod)
  • Output connection for an optional subwoofer
Manufacturer's Description
The New KEF Picoforte(TM) 1 Digital Component Audio System including the KEF 1001 speakers delivers big sound from the smallest package. KEF have crammed everything that they have learned in the 45 innovative years of award winning high-end loudspeaker design into the new KEF Picoforte(TM) 1 iPod docking station. The result is a compact component audio system with a no compromise sound output for the way we live today. Simply dock and play to fill the room with vibrant, detailed sound that will revolutionize the way you experience your iPod. The iPod charges as it plays, so you enjoy music without interruption. Its sleek, slender design fits almost any room's décor. And the included remote lets you control the iPod system from across the room.

Compatible with the following models of iPods:
  • 1st Generation: 5, 10, 20 GB
  • 2nd Generation: 10, 20 GB
  • 3rd Generation: 10, 15, 20, 30, 40 GB
  • 4th Generation: 20, 40 GB
  • 4th Generation Color: 20, 30, 40, 60 GB
  • 5th Generation: 30, 60, 80 GB
  • 6th Generation: 80, 160 GB
  • Mini 1st Generation: 4, 6 GB
  • Nano 1st Generation: 1, 2, 4 GB
  • Nano 2nd Generation: 2, 4, 8 GB
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    Avg. Customer Rating:
    (based on 50 reviews)

    Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

    Pros:
    Durable (15), Fast charge (5), Easy to set up (7), Easy setup (20), Fits well (3), Great sound (8), Sleek (7), Stylish (20), Lightweight (6), Great interface (3)
    Cons:
    Weak bass (6)
    Best Uses:
    Daily usage (12), Home (29), Home use (4), Office (17)
    Describe Yourself:
    Audiophile (28), Avid listener (9), Traveler (7), Gear head (13)
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    KEF PicoForte 1 Review
    By ASCJR Verified Buyer from New Orleans, LA on 2/8/2010
    Pros:
    Great Sound
    Cons:
    Weak Bass
    Best Uses:
    Home
    Describe Yourself:
    Audiophile
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Product is well designed and very well built. Quality is better than I expected. Sound quality is excellent - for a very small speaker system. Excellent separation and imaging. Don't expect it to rattle the walls. Well suited for use in an office, bedroom, etc. I use this in my office; I'm considering purchasing another for use in bedroom.

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    Needs a subwoofer!
    By Thumper Verified Buyer from Pittsburgh, PA on 1/18/2010
    Pros:
    Easy To Transport
    Cons:
    Weak Bass
    Best Uses:
    Home
    Describe Yourself:
    Audiophile
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    This was a christmas present for my wife. I'll echo what many of the other reviews have expressed: these speakers need serious break-in! Out of the box, they are harsh, tinny, almost metallic-sounding. They have broken in nicely, however, over 100+ hours since I bought them. I had a spare 8" powered sub sitting around, so I hooked it up to the sub-out. The sub really adds needed depth and weight to the sound.All-in-all, I'm happy with this unit at the clearance price. I wouldn't have been happy had I spent $400.

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    Totally Awesome
    By CK Verified Buyer from West Orange, NJ on 1/18/2010
    Pros:
    Great Interface, Stylish
    Best Uses:
    Home
    Describe Yourself:
    Enjoy Good Sound
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Purchased one of these several months ago for a home office. Loved it so much that had to get one for the office as well. How can you go wrong. The sound is incredible the appearance and finish on the product is excellent. This is not a [$] product, it is worth so much more. You will not go wrong with this purchase.

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    Best iPod system for the cash
    By PLW Verified Buyer from Chicago on 1/7/2010
    Pros:
    Stylish
    Cons:
    Needs a sub
    Best Uses:
    Home
    Describe Yourself:
    Audiophile
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    For OneCall's current price, this is by far the best iPod docking station on the market. I was able to add a small 6.5" sub under my desk at work and it sounds very rich. Also bought a second Kef unit for my son for christmas and paired it with a nice Sony 10" sub that has variable crossover allowing you to more closely blend the sound between the Kef speakers and the sub. No, this doesn't match the quality of my separates by any means, but if I had spent $200+ on a better sub, it definitely rivals a small receiver and monitors for at least double the price. It's that good for a smallish room. Only two cons - as others have written, you need a sub. The Kef's are too thin without them. Plus, it won't charge the newer iPods/iPhones, but if you pick up a Scosche Passport adapter for about $25 you solve that problem.

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    she calls the speakers eggs
    By KEF speaker owner Verified Buyer from new york on 1/5/2010
    Pros:
    Great Sound, Stylish
    Cons:
    Weak Bass
    Best Uses:
    Home
    Describe Yourself:
    Audiophile
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    my wife loves it!! interfaces perfectly with her ipod nano. sound quality is great so she doesnt even mind the anemic bass. well recommended at onecalls low price.

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     General Features
     Color Black
     Frequency Response 80Hz-30KHz
     Remote Control Included
     Inputs / Outputs
     Composite Video (1) Rear Output
     Line In (1) 3.5mm Stereo
     iPod Dock Connector (1) Top Input
     Preamplifier Outputs (1) Subwoofer
     S-Video (1) Rear Output
    Detailed Specifications:
    Speakers
  • Model picoforte(TM)1
  • Design Closed box
  • Drive Unit Array 75mm (3.0in.) Uni-Q, 15mm (0.6in.) aluminium HF
  • Frequency Response* 80Hz - 30kHz
  • Sensitivity (2.83V/1m) 86dB
  • Maximum Output (SPL @ 1m) 95dB
  • Weight 1kg (2.2lbs)
  • Dimensions (H x W x D) 165 x 110 x 78 mm (6.5 x 4.4 x 3.0 in.)
  • Finish High Gloss Black

    General
  • Supported iPod models iPod video 30GB, 80GB. iPod Nano 1GB to 8GB. All iPods with color display 20GB to 60GB. All iPods 10GB to 40GB. iPod mini 4GB, 6GB. iPod with click wheel 20GB, 40GB.
  • Inputs iPod or stereo audio input through a 3.5mm jack plug from a MP3 player or computer
  • Video Output S-video or Composite
  • Language Supported English | French | German | Italian | Portuguese | Spanish | Traditional Chinese | Simplified Chinese | Korean | Japanese | And other uni-code based languages
  • Peak Audio Output 2 x 35W digital amplifiers
  • Subwoofer Output Line level output for optional subwoofer
  • Cabinet Material Die-cast zinc
  • Control Through infra-red remote
  • Weight 0.75kg (1.65lbs)
  • Dimensions (H x W x D) 29 x 101 x 85 mm (per unit) (1.1 x 4.0 x 3.3 in.)
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