Kicker zKICK ZK500 Digital Stereo Speaker Dock For Zune Review

Ed Steele June 23, 2008 Comments Off

Kicker zKICK ZK500 Digital Stereo Speaker Dock For Zune Review

What’s In The Box

  • Kicker zKICK ZK500 Digital Stereo System

  • Dock Adapters to fit Zune 30GB, 80GB, 4GB and 8GB
  • 1/8″Stereo Aux Input Cable
  • Instruction Manual
  • Remote Control

Kicker zKICK ZK500 Digital Stereo Speaker Dock For Zune Review

Specifications

  • Speaker Design: 2- Way
  • Woofer Size, in (mm): 5 (127)
  • Tweeter Size, in (mm): 3/4 (20)
  • Tweeter Design: Silk Dome
  • Passive Radiator Size, in (mm): 6 x6 (152 x 152)
  • RMS Power, Watts @ 1% Total Harmonic Distortion: 2 x 20
  • Effective Frequency Range, Hz: 50-20k

Video Review

Pros:

  • Rotary control is super easy to use.
  • Auxiliary input accepts audio from any audio source.
  • Seriously clear treble and impressive bass in a small package.
  • Charges Zune player while docked.
  • RCA Composite outputs for audio & video output to TV. (4GB/8GB Zune excluded)
  • Multiple dock adapters to fit any Zune.
  • Looks like something you would see in The Batcave.

Cons:

  • AC power only – no batteries.
  • Rear transport handle is a little too short for a good grip.

Conclusion

The Kicker zKICK ZK500 for Zune uses 5″ Full-Range Drivers, 3/4″ Silk Dome Tweeters and an innovative 6″ square passive subwoofer to deliver the best sound we’ve ever heard from our special edition Halo3 Zune. Setup and connection to a television is a breeze, and with an auxiliary input jack you can connect just about any other audio device to the ZK500. Highly recommended!
Price is $249 as of this review – Check current price on Amazon


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