IFA 2006: Harman Kardon launch Go and Play iPod speaker

Tough looking speaker announced

3 September 2006 13:37 GMT / By Stuart Miles

Harman Kardon has announced the launch of a new portable iPod speaker system at IFA 2006 in Berlin, Germany.

Called the Harman Kardon Go + Play, the portable iPod "sound station" has been designed to allow the iPod to lie flat, keeping it safe and secure.

The Harman Kardon Go + Play features a stainless-steel handle, touch volume and mute controls, and an RF remote. The remote controls volume, track selection and iPod menu controls at a range of up to 30 feet, even through walls.

Combining bi-amped digital amplification, DSP (digital sound processing) and Ridge and Atlas transducers, the device is powered by eight D cell batteries for up to 18 hours of continuous playback. Alternatively users can opt to use the AC power adapter included in the box.

Play provides an S-video connection, allowing users to connect to a TV or monitor to watch video from an iPod.

Offered only in black, the Harman Kardon Go + Play has a suggested retail price of €349 and will be available at major retailers starting in November.

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just bought one i like it alot just a bit dissapointed that in this day and age that your engineers have not put rechargeable batt pack inside like the bose Posted by john dyer, newzealand
The sound is extraordinary for a boombox. It hits kicks and other lows with about as much clarity as powered DJ speakers. It's possible that some of the mid to high range frequencies get somewhat lost in the bass, but it's very much worth having quality low-end frequencies. You get what you pay for; I got it on sale for $250.00, making it far outperform anything in that price range. Posted by Bob, USA