iHome iH9 iPod Alarm Clock

4.7
Editor Rating

5.0
User Rating

Features

Price (MSRP):	$99.99
Manufacturer:	iHome
Model:	iH9 iPod Alarm Clock
Weight:	99.99 lbs
Features:	AM Radio • FM Radio • Digital Clock • Play and Charge
Works With:
Remote:	Remote Control Included
Colors Available:	Black • White
System Type:	Home iPod Alarm Clocks

Power Options

Power Source:	Power Cord • Battery Backup
Batteries:	Two AA Batteries

Alarm Features

Alarm Features:	Dual Alarms • Display Dimmer Control • Automatic Time Set • Buzzer Alarm
Alarm System:	Builtin Alarm Functions

Input / Output Features

Inputs:	Auxillary In for MP3/CD players
Outputs:	Auxillary Out

iHome iH9 iPod Alarm Clock Description:

Meet the new iH9, an updated and improved successor to our award-winning iH8 clock radio for iPod. The iH9 contains several new features that our customers have requested, including a remote that controls both the unit and iPod menu functions, AM/FM presets, EQ controls for bass, treble, balance, even 3D sound for an enhanced audio experience. We have also updated the design to make the cabinet even sleeker and more user-friendly. We have also enhanced the alarm settings to complement your lifestyle so you can wake to your own custom iPod playlist at different times on different days with our new 7-5-2 feature and programmable snooze settings. Of course, you'll still enjoy phenomenal sound around the clock with our Reson8 stereo speaker chambers. The new iH9… treat yourself and your music right.

Wake or sleep to iPod, AM/FM Radio or buzzer
Universal dock with inserts to fit docking iPod models
Charges iPod while docked
High-fidelity stereo drivers in specially designed Reson8® speaker chambers deliver astounding clarity, depth, and power
Patch cord included to play MP3/CDs
Gradual Wake and Gradual Sleep increase/decrease Alarm/Sleep volume so as not to startle the user
Full function remote control controls unit and iPod menu functions
Dual alarm with AM/FM presets
Bass, Treble, 3D and balance controls for best sound
Speaker jack lets you add separate speaker(s)
Extra-large, backlit custom LCD Display with dimmer
7-5-2 Alarm settings (everyday, weekdays, weekends)
Programmable snooze feature with intervals from 1 to 60 minutes
DST switch for quick daylight-savings time adjustment
Backlit buttons

Editor Review

iHome iH9 iPod Alarm Clock: 4.7 out of 5
Excellent Alarm Clock

Overall rating:		4.7
Value (Price vs. Performance):		5.0
Sound Quality:		4.0
Style and Design:		5.0

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30 of 32 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Steven Johnson
Reviewed on December 02, 2007

Review

The iH9 is another great alarm clock from iHome. iHome is becoming the gold standard in iPod Alarm clocks under $100. They get it all right. The sound is great, each alarm can wake you to your iPod, a buzzer or the radio (which gets good reception). The clock is easy to adjust and a full function remote is supplied. The time is automatically set, battery backup for the alarm functions, the display is easy to read, and the backlight setting has many levels to make
everyone happy.

The set up and use of the clock is very intuitive. We did not need to refer to the directions once when setting it up.

Sound
The sound is excellent for a system of its size and price. If the clock is setting next to your bed, on your desk, or even in the kitchen, the sound is crisp and clear. The bass is what you might expect from a below $100 unit but most people will not notice a difference. The volume increments are very small, allowing you to find the exact volume that you want.

Display
The display on the iH9 is excellent with nice big numbers, that make it easy to tell what the sound input is(iPod, AM, FM, Line In) and which alarm is set. The display is white numbers on a black background The display also has a dimmer which can be set bright enough to be easily read in the daytime and dim enough to not emit any light at night. The buttons on top of the unit are backlit as well and the brightness corresponds with the display dimmer setting.

Alarm Functions
One great alarm feature is the 7-5-2 alarm settings. This feature allows you to set an alarm for 7 days a week, 5 days a week (the weekdays) or 2 days a week (the weekends). This is one of our favorite features because you no longer have those early Saturday morning wakeups because you forgot to turn off the alarm Friday night.

The length of the snooze can now be set between 1 and 29 minutes. Everyone has their own way they like to wake up and the iH9 is customizable to that. A gradual wake is also available.

Dual alarms can be any alarm type you want. In previous versions of this clock Alarm 1 was the iPod or buzzer and Alarm 2 was the radio. With the iH9 Alarm 1 and Alarm 2 can each give you every type of wake up that the system offers

The alarm has a battery backup feature and the batteries are included, 2AA batteries to be exact

Remote
The remote is well designed and arranged. iH9 remote give you full access to your iPod which is an improvement from the iH8 remote. The remote has a good range. It has the little bubble buttons so you know when you have pressed down.

Radio Functions
The radio function sound good and are easy to use. The large spinning dials make it very easy to change stations and adjust the volume. There are 6 AM and 6FM presets and they are very easy to program. Just hold the preset
button and then the station is set. Both the AM and FM frequency get good reception.

Additional Features
Daylight Savings Time is now easy to set. There is a flip switch on the back of the unit that allows you to adjust for daylight savings time.

The power supply has iHome engraved into it. In a world where every device has its own power adapter, it is nice to know that this one goes with your iHome iPod Alarm Clock

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User Reviews

Average user rating from: 1 user(s)

Overall rating:		5.0
Value (Price vs. Performance):		5.0 (1)
Sound Quality:		5.0 (1)
Style and Design:		5.0 (1)

Just got mine and its great!

Overall rating:		5.0
Value (Price vs. Performance):		5.0
Sound Quality:		5.0
Style and Design:		5.0

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26 of 31 people found the following review helpful

Reviewed by Jennifer82
December 05, 2007
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This alarm clock is great. It was easy to set up. I like the big dials on top to set the alarm no more holding little buttons. The display is easy to read and can easily be dimmed at night to not give off to much light. The FM radio works pretty well. Have not tried the AM. I am glad I made the purchase, this one had all the features I was looking for.