A great AirPlay speaker at a great price. If you don’t mind that it needs to be plugged in at all times, you’ll find that it’s simple to configure, generates good (loud!) audio, takes up little space, and looks nice, too.
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Conclusion: We're mixed
If you're using Apple's AirPlay to stream music through your home, the iW2 will give you decent sound at an affordable price, and packs in a number of handy features, including a USB port, an iOS docking connector, and an Ethernet port in case you'd prefer a wired connection over Wi-Fi. The key thing it's missing is a battery, which makes it less flexible than some other AirPlay speakers, including the older iW1. While the Audyssey Audio Dock Air also lacks a battery, and costs more, its sound quality is significantly better. If you can live without the battery, and are satisfied with its sound quality, the iW2 is a reasonable option for its price.
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If you want decent sound in your office or kitchen, they speakers sound okay and will be plenty loud enough.
Read the full review →iW2 currently offers the best overall combination of features we’ve seen in a $200 AirPlay speaker.
Read the full review →The iW2 is ultimately remarkable for how unremarkable it is. It's not a sterling example of sound or design, but neither is it terrible. It simply serves its purpose.
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