static w/ iPod touch: Anyone out there having problems w/ alot of static when docking the iPod Touch 2nd Gen.?
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same problem... at low volumes with ipod touch 2nd gen. it has a terribly obnoxious static... nothing i do seems to correct the problem. using line in, it sounds great, but that kind of defeats the purpose of the system.
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iHome iH9 Alarm Clock Speaker System with Dock for iPod (Black)Just another data point, I agree that the FM quality is very poor, and I'm having the same problem reported by others with static and noise when using an iPod Touch 2G. It works fine with the iPod Nano 1G. I'm waiting to hear from customer service.
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I've unplugged it from time to time (really just to move it) and haven't had to reset it up. Since I've written the review, I have seen some AirPlay disconnects (even with setting a static IP address). I know that setting a static IP is the way to go, but again have had a couple interruptions of music.
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Since I only have an iPhone I can't answer your question about he iPod docking.
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Yes. I found if there is static it's because you are to far away or I'm using my iPhone or iPad while it's charging. When I unplug or move them away static is gone. Took awhile to figure all the out. Was getting ready yo rerun them. Glad I didnt, I really love them.
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I tried three docks and each one of them had a static noise that was very annoying in certain songs. Now, I don't understand when you say that ipod, connected to the aux, doesn't make any static noise? My sansa player or a laptop doesn't produce any static noise in my earphones or other speakers but it does on this dock. So, it must be the AUX port on this dock that is not functioning properly.
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I was wondering if this would work with the IPod shuffle 2nd Generation as far as the docking and charging is concerned..anyone know for sure?
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Sounds like a connection problem if it works some times and not others. I only have a iPod CLASSIC and have never had any problems. Maybe a visit to the Apple Store. Sorry not much help. Regards,Barry
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Hi Traci, The Otterbox Defender case can NOT be docked on most portable sound docks because of the thickness at the bottom of the case where the connector is. The sounddock I tried my Ipod Touch on was the Bose Sounddock. I was told by the tech at Bose that it was an Apple issue and the only way to play/charge the Ipod on the dock was to buy a case that the bottom was completely open instead of individual openings for the lightning connector. These types of cases are thinner. i bought one of these cases at Walmart, and they work! However, now my Otterbox Defender case is useless, unless I wanted to remove it every time I wanted to play it on the sounddock. Sorry for the lengthy explanation . Hope this helped.
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Thanks for your suggestions, Bubba. I did try to charge it from my computer as well without success. I've had the iPod for a little over a year and probably didn't use it enough. The functionality of a GPS would have increased its usefulness to me immensely, but adding the cost of a battery replacement to this cradle makes this a rather expensive move. To be sure, I'll follow your tip and try a different cable, but I'm not overly optimistic at this point.Edit: The USB cable *was* the culprit. Got a new one today and just ordered my GPS cradle...
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ok, so allow me to edit my comments. it does charge the ipod touch 2g but for whatever reason you have to turn the unit on and off every time you connect it. slightly annoying, not a deal breaker. just remember to TURN DOWN the volume before you hit play. The default volume at first power on is obscenely high. i don't get buzz of any kind but my unit is not an iphone. also, the remote under regular (read : everyday) use eats through a battery in about 6 weeks. Luckily, the CR2025 battery that it takes can be found for under 50c a piece on the internet (google it). Overall, I think this is an ideal dock for an office as it does reasonably well with really low volumes which most docks don't do and it's an extremely small footprint.
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I have the same system and have no problems playing my ipod through all the speakers. There must be something wrong in your settings for that port? I guess I never changed anything when I hooked up my ipod.
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I know this is a common concern but I just got this speaker and it CAN charge an ipod touch 2nd generation...if you have the time to deal with it. I tried playing around with it and figured out that if you have the speaker turned on (with the ipod turned on (or in sleep mode) and inserted on the dock) and unplug and replug the speaker, it begins charging each time. The speaker MUST be turned on when you unplug it or else it doesn't work. The ipod doesn't have to be on the dock when its unplugged but it has to be on the dock once you plug it in for this to work. This is the only way I can get it to charge 100% of the time. Tedious but it works. Let me know if this helps. Good luck everyone!
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I have used my Logitech wireless speaker adapter for over a year now, and have never experienced any static at all. I connect both my iPod Touch and my iPad to the adapter, connected to my 20-year old stereo receiver (with speakers), and have never had any trouble with it. At least in this setting, it works beautifully, and I love it. (I have not tried it with a laptop bluetooth connection.)
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Hi Jamie my 14yo daughter used the defender and I tried the ballistic case. But she never told me about that problem and she's on it all the time. I asked her today about it and she said it never happened to her phone. We did leave on her original screen saver and then put it the case. That maybe stopped the static. ..sorry I couldn't be more help
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Is this docking station compatible with the Apple Ipod 3 rd genaration Nano? If so has another one had issues use the 3 rd generation ipods with the docking station?
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Sometimes there is a fuse inside. Was the speaker clipping too much? That could cause to blow. If using the ipod feature on high volumes or the usb, it can become dislodged