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Tuesday, June 1, 2010

ABI Reviews Kicker ZKick ZK350

Posted by David Tucker in "Zune News" @ 11:08 PM

http://www.anythingbutipod.com/arch...dock-review.php

"I have used nearly every Zune dock on the market and so far this one is my personal favorite since it combines great sound with portability. The ZK500 certainly does hit harder and louder, but for an 1100 square foot apartment, the ZK350 is way more than enough. I might lean more towards the ZK500 if I were using it outside or didn’t have neighbors to upset. Either way the ZK350 is a great option in the ZKick series of Zune docks."

AnythingButIpod has reviewed the latest iteration of the Kicker series of Zune speaker docks, the ZK350. And as you can see from the quote above, they really like it! I think a portable speaker dock like this would be great for things like outdoor parties, tail gates, and maybe even some car-side camping.

For me the price tag is a little steep for something I wouldn’t get much use out of but if you think a speaker dock would be handy to have around, check out the full review!


Thursday, October 29, 2009

Kicker's Two New Speaker Docks

Posted by David Tucker in "Zune News" @ 11:57 AM

http://astore.amazon.com/zunethough...tail/B002RWJHFI

"While browsing Amazon I noticed a new Kicker Dock I had not seen before. I jumped over to Kicker’s website to get the full details. It looks like Kicker has two new speaker systems designed to be compatible with the Zune HD. Depending on what you are looking for, both look like great alternatives to the ZK500; which is also compatible with the Zune HD."

Wow, these looks pretty amazing! Neville at Inside the Circle spotted a couple new Zune speaker docks coming from Kicker. You have two options. There's the ZK350 which is basically a portable boom box and the ZK150 which is a radio alarm clock. The ZK150 is especially intriguing because there is a dearth of good radio alarm docks for the Zune. Both of these docks are compatible with all Zune models which is a smart move Kicker's part!

They're a bit pricey as the ZK350 will be retailing at $199.95 and the ZK150 will be $179.95. The alarm dock is especially expensive for an alarm clock. But then again a good alarm clock could be pretty important to people (I know it is for me!). Style-wise I think these are also much nicer looking than the ZK500 that's been out for a while.

Jason already reviewed the ZK500 a couple months back and while these are obviously different you can at least get a feel for what Kicker makes. The ZK350 isn't available in Amazon yet but the ZK150 can be pre-ordered here.


Monday, September 7, 2009

The Kicker ZK500: Thumping, Great-Quality Sound

Posted by Jason Dunn in "Zune Accessories" @ 07:00 AM

Product Category: Speaker dock
Manufacturer: Kicker
Where to Buy: Zune.net Store or Amazon.com [Affiliate]
Price: $114.99 USD (Zune.net sale price) or $176.99 (Amazon)
System Requirements: Compatible with Zune 30, Zune 4/8/16, Zune 80/120, and technically the Zune HD.
Specifications: Kicker has them all.

Pros:

  • Excellent sound - crisp highs, solid bass response;
  • Has auxiliary audio input so can act as computer speakers;
  • Works with all Zune models, including the Zune HD (the remote doesn't work with it however).

Cons:

  • Remote control is a bit strange, and there's no place to store it;
  • No battery-powered option, which is important for some people;
  • Darth Vader-inspired design may not be for everyone.

Summary: I've had a Kicker ZK-500 for quite a while now, but never quite got around to reviewing it - it's a character flaw of mine that I'll sometimes start working on a review but not finish it - but seeing as Microsoft is selling the Kicker ZK-500 from their online store right now for a mere $114.99 USD, I knew that I had to share my thoughts quickly before the sale ends. This is one great-sounding speaker dock! Read more...


Friday, April 11, 2008

Zunerama ZK500 Review

Posted by David Tucker in "Zune News" @ 08:22 AM

http://www.zunerama.com/zune-access...icker-zk500.php

“Available in May 2008, Kicker touts this system as the "loudest and most innovative stereo system available for your Zune". After a day of poking, prodding, and playing the ZK500, we can attest to its ability to rock the house - and that combined with its impressive feature set earns it our "Recommended by Zunerama" rating.”

Harvey over at Zunerama was very impressed by the ZK500 speaker dock. After reading through the review and watching the video I can certainly understand why. I’ve thought of getting a dock for my Zune since I don’t plan on setting up a full stereo everywhere I am in my house and this one definitely looks like it can push out the sound! Even through the YouTube video you can tell that it delivers very strong performance.

The styling of the speaker is a different story. Harvey likes it but I think it looks about as loud as the music it delivers. While I wouldn’t mind sticking this in my garage to use while I wash the car it just doesn’t look like anything I’d like to have sitting on a shelf. The $350 price tag is a bit steep for me too but from the sounds of it, if you’re an audiophile, this is a good choice.

(Ha, I came to put this up and saw Jason just got his in. Go check out Harvey’s review as an appetizer for his!)

Tags: speaker, kicker, zk500

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