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No. This month we’re exploding the GHT 2.1 Home Entertainment iPod speaker dock that boasts the sturdiest body and biggest bass of any iPod-compatible speaker dock we’ve tested thus far.

At a half a metre long and weighing in at a huge 7kg, this is one beast of an iPod dock. After it was gutted, we had to eventually give up trying to dismatle the 20mm thick body when we realised that nothing short of a circular saw was going to penetrate this speaker’s hull.Packed within this piano varnished, magnetically shielded shell are two powerful cone speakers and one of the deepest subwoofers we’ve heard. The bass tones really vibrate out of the body giving a clear but deep sound. Simple, top-mounted controls consist of volume controls, bass boost (like you’d need it) and standby switches all of which are located right by the adjustable mounting dock that is capable of supporting any past or present model of iPod (except shuffles). Auxillary ports allow the option of connecting up to your existing home theatre or stereo setup. The GHT 2.1 Home Entertainment iPod dock is a stylish-looking piece of audio equipment that pumps good quality audio through a robustly made body (and puts the flimsier iPod docks to shame).

Christopher Zammit

GHT 2.1 Home Entertainment iPod speaker dockAt a half a metre long and weighing in at a huge 7kg, this is one beast of an iPod dock. After At a half a metre long and weighing in at a huge 7kg, this is one beast of an iPod dock. After it was gutted, we had to eventually give up trying to dismatle the 20mm thick body when we realised that nothing short of a circular saw was going to penetrate this speaker’s hull.Packed within this piano varnished, magnetically shielded shell are two powerful cone speakers and one of the deepest subwoofers we’ve heard. The bass tones really vibrate out of the body giving a clear but deep sound. Simple, top-mounted controls consist of

Christopher Zammit

The GHT 2.1 subwoofer dock is

compatible with all makes of iPod past

and present. (Except for those pesky

shuffles.)

The main board is built for strength with all

connections firmly glued in place to

avoid them vibrating loose.

With the speakers at the

front and the main board in the rear, the

centre of this beast is occupied by the transformer and

a whole lot of empty space.

PC-style cooling vents

help keep the main board’s temperature

down in this well-sealed case.

FEATURES:• Wireless remote control• Dynamic bass boost• 3D surround sound mode• Active subwoofer• AUX IN for a variety of audio and MP3 devices

SPECIFICATIONS:• Frequency response:

50Hz-18kHz• Drive units: 5.5in + 2 x 3in• Impedance: Sub 8. Sat 4• Noise level: > 95dB• Power Source: AC 240V• Magnetically shielded• Size: 500mm (L) x 335mm (W) x 245mm (H)• Net weight: 7kg 01

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. . .or you can use the video-out port to watch your

iPod videos straight on your

television.

For added functionality,

there are audio-in ports on the rear so you can use it

as a standard subwoofer. . .

1 Left speaker.2 Centrally located main subwoofer.3 High-powered speaker magnets for a subtler

sound range and extra volume. 4 Close up of the high-strength

speaker cones. 5 Right speaker.

6 Thick, magnetically sealed body that gives strength while adding boost to the bass.

7 Docking mount connections8 Adjustable iPod docking

mount with controls. 9 Power transformer.10 Main board with PC-style cooling.