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Tivoli Audio iPAL Radio
Yes, there are bigger iPod players. We make some of them. But if you need something that sounds terrific, is easily moved around, and was designed to work with your iPod, nothing does it like the iPAL radio.
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26 out of 26(100%)customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for iPAL Radio
Review 1 for iPAL Radio
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foboos
Location: Webb City, MO
Age: 55-65
Gender: Male
Reviewer's Preferred Style of Music: Jazz
foboos
My companion
Date:September 29, 2010
This has been my daily companion for several years, from room to room in the house, garage, work, camping, travel and even at the hospital. I listen to local AM/FM, stream Internet radio on it from my computer and play music/podcasts from my iPod.
The battery is long-lasting and when it does need to be replaced, Tivoli has it reasonably priced.
I recently dropped mine on the tile floor and lost control of the volume. To my delight, Tivoli repaired it quickly at a reasonable rate.
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Review 2 for iPAL Radio
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Audio Quality:
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Terry
Location: Novi, MI
Age: 35-44
Gender: Male
Reviewer's Preferred Style of Music: News/Talk Radio
Terry
Great little radio. . .
Date:March 4, 2010
We were looking for a radio with a small footprint with the ability to run off of batteries for our master bath. Although the iPal is a bit on the pricey side, the quality and performance are exceptional. It does exactly what we seeking: high quality radio reception with great sound. You won't be disappointed.
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Review 3 for iPAL Radio
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josephine
Location: McMinnville, OR
Age: 35-44
Gender: Female
josephine
What a PAL!
Date:October 22, 2009
We love it! The PAL is solid and dependable yet stylish and comfortable. After several years of regular use it is still sounding great - wonderful sound from such a simple, compact device. The cordless, rechargeable option is the best as it becomes really convenient and handy. Tuning is sharp, sound is great, accessory connection is a breeze -- we are ready to build our Tivoli Audio Family...
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Review 4 for iPAL Radio
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Audio Quality:
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heartfeltsf
Location: San Francisco
Age: 55-65
Gender: Female
Reviewer's Preferred Style of Music: News/Talk Radio
heartfeltsf
this is the best gift
Date:October 22, 2009
I bought this as a gift for myself a few years ago and i use it all the time. I move it from room to room with my ipod and it has great sound for its size. This company has amazing customer service too!
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Review 5 for iPAL Radio
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tshub
Location: Lubbock, TX
Age: 55-65
Gender: Male
Reviewer's Preferred Style of Music: Classical
tshub
Awesome after years and years!
Date:October 22, 2009
I purchased my iPal soon after they were introduced and have had it for (probably) over four years. I have never had a bit of trouble with the unit and its sound performance is as exceptional today as the day I received it. The controls are simple to operate and the quality and reliability of the iPal are unsurpassed. I cannot recommend an audio unit more highly than this!
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Review 6 for iPAL Radio
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bludogk9
Location: Vancouver,Wa
Age: 45-54
Gender: Male
Reviewer's Preferred Style of Music: Jazz
bludogk9
Good things DO come in small packages!
Date:October 22, 2009
I've had my Pal, which preceded the iPal for over 5 years and it still works and sounds as good as the day I bought it. Great sound from a small radio. It started out in the bedroom but was replaced by a Model 2 it then went to the bathroom but has found it's home sitting on my deck overlooking the park I live accross from for the last 3 years and it has weathered the Pacific NW weather very well. It's a very hardy unit. I plug my iPod into it and the sound still brings a smile to my face. An excellent product and I love the old school tuning dial style and spare design. Hope it last forever.
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Review 7 for iPAL Radio
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Audio Quality:
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IngListener
Location: Boston
Age: 35-44
Gender: Female
Reviewer's Preferred Style of Music: News/Talk Radio
IngListener
iPal Rocks!
Date:October 22, 2009
We got an iPal two years ago after visiting family in Norway that had one. LIttle did we realize how much we would use it and fall in love with it! We love the portability of iPal. It is small and light, so we move it around the house to listen to music where we have no other audio product. The tuning is phenomenal for a little radio, with great sensitivity. The speaker is great for such a little package. We listen to the radio, but we also hook up our ipod to the iPal and listen to music and podcasts. The battery has a long life and is easy to recharge. All around, I give it a resounding five stars. We're hoping to save up for another one for upstairs!
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Review 8 for iPAL Radio
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johnr
Location: Detroit
Age: 45-54
Gender: Male
Reviewer's Preferred Style of Music: Rock
johnr
Really? Something this small sounds that good?
Date:October 22, 2009
I love the iPal radio. It's simple design and portability is great for indoor/outdoor use. It also has a BIG sound. I had a huge stereo system and wanted my space back so I purchased one of these (I now have three). I don't miss my old (old school!) system one bit! And the battery life is excellent. If you want a great all around radio, this is it. This radio was supposed to be discontinued a couple years ago but it's still here for a reason! It's great!
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Review 9 for iPAL Radio
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Audio Quality:
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ardano
Location: washington dc
Age: 45-54
Gender: Male
Reviewer's Preferred Style of Music: Classical
ardano
more am
Date:October 22, 2009
The FM reception is quite good since the unit has an external antenna. Sometimes though it seems like even FM reception is impacted by the cords from the power adaptor and head phones.
But AM can be spotty because there is no antenna for AM. What might be helpful is to add external antenna capabilities.
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Review 10 for iPAL Radio
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Audio Quality:
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Andrew
Location: Farmington, MO
Age: 45-54
Gender: Male
Reviewer's Preferred Style of Music: Jazz
Andrew
What a great little radio
Date:October 22, 2009
Wow! That's a beautiful radio. So elegant and simple, but it sounds great. It's the perfect compantion to my ipod
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Review 11 for iPAL Radio
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Audio Quality:
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Griz
Location: Dallas
Age: 55-65
Gender: Male
Reviewer's Preferred Style of Music: Rock
Griz
Great sound wherever you go
Date:October 19, 2009
I own two and take the PAL wherever I go. They are great outside and very durable. Its easy to use and great if you want to plug in your iPhone for podcasts or music.
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Review 12 for iPAL Radio
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Audio Quality:
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kdizzle
kdizzle
This is an awesome unit!
Date:October 16, 2009
Sound is great, battery life is decent and the looks are pretty good too. Its a tad bit clunky to carry around though. Would be nice if it came with some sort of case.
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Review 13 for iPAL Radio
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Audio Quality:
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LongIslander
Location: New York, NY
Age: 55-65
Gender: Male
Reviewer's Preferred Style of Music: Classical
LongIslander
Excellent outdoor radio.
Date:October 15, 2009
I have the original PAL, not the iPAL. They are, I believe, essentially the same except for the iPod connection.
When I bought my PAL, I compared it with a Songbook. Both were at the same location in the store. The sound of the two was comparable; however, the difference between the tuners was dramatic. At their location, with the antennas extended fully, the PAL pulled in many more stations cleanly than the Songbook. It wasn't even close. Analog won out handily, so I bought the PAL. I've never been disappointed with its tuner performance, not only because of its sensitivity, but also because it locks onto stations so well, making it extremely easy to tune. And while I know this is only a matter of personal taste, I prefer the shape of the PAL to that of the Songbook.
Soundwise, my 5-star rating takes into account the size of the radio and its speaker. While it doesn't quite sound as good as the Model 1, the sound is, for its size, truly remarkable, from the lows up to the highs. And it plays loudly enough that I can use it with no problem in my backyard with a fair number of guests talking.
If the radio has one fault, it's the battery charging system. At one point Tivoli changed/upgraded the battery and it is the newer one I have; however, sometimes when I charge the unit, the green light, which is supposed to stop blinking when the battery is fully charged, does not stop regardless of how long the unit remains plugged in. I have no explanation for this; I simply now know that if it doesn't stop blinking after about 3 hours, I can assume there is a full charge.
This radio was a bargain when it first came out; now, it's still a great radio, but at its current price, not so much of a bargain as before.
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Review 14 for iPAL Radio
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Audio Quality:
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Chemo
Location: Providence, RI
Age: 45-54
Gender: Male
Reviewer's Preferred Style of Music: News/Talk Radio
Chemo
My favorite radio
Date:October 14, 2009
I've owned my iPal for over a year and a half. It gets used everyday all around the house. The sound quality is superb and the radio tuner locks on to signals like no other radio I've ever owned. It's rare these days to find a product that has the iPal's combination of simplicity and quality.
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Review 15 for iPAL Radio
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Audio Quality:
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hambone
Location: Southern California
Age: 25-34
Gender: Male
Reviewer's Preferred Style of Music: Jazz
hambone
Big Sound, Little Package.
Date:October 14, 2009
This little system is awesome. It has great sound whether indoors our outside. I have brought my iPAL to the beach numerous times, my friends love it.
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Review 16 for iPAL Radio
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Audio Quality:
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ndurantz
Location: Kansas City
Age: 35-44
Gender: Male
Reviewer's Preferred Style of Music: Rock
ndurantz
Best little mono radio I have heard
Date:October 14, 2009
Sound is warm and rich. Radio signals crystal clear.
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Review 17 for iPAL Radio
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Audio Quality:
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eisenstudios
Location: Rockland County, NY
Age: 35-44
Gender: Male
Reviewer's Preferred Style of Music: Classical
eisenstudios
great great radio!
Date:October 13, 2009
We have purchased 5 of these radios and use them every day now for about 4 years without incident - oops, broke one antenna. Rechargeable batteries could be more robust but we did get almost 3 years out of the unit that is in the kitchen and which gets the most use. They are a delight to use and wonderful on the ears!
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Review 18 for iPAL Radio
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Audio Quality:
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Schuler
Location: Chicago, IL
Age: 35-44
Gender: Male
Reviewer's Preferred Style of Music: Rock
Schuler
Best small radio ever
Date:October 13, 2009
Got this for a birthday gift 5-6 years ago and have went all over the country with me. Best sound bathroom , and portable (with the songbook a close second). Love it and recommend to all
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Review 19 for iPAL Radio
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Audio Quality:
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antjam
antjam
Incredible
Date:October 13, 2009
I don't even have to talk about the sound or reception because that's just a given with Tivoli. This baby is absolutely amazing. I bought it years ago and it is still as the day I got it. The battery life is awesome - I just can't say enough. I HIGHLY recommend this product.
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Review 20 for iPAL Radio
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Audio Quality:
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Deva
Location: Mystic, CT
Age: 55-65
Gender: Female
Reviewer's Preferred Style of Music: Jazz
Deva
Great sound, small package
Date:October 13, 2009
When the power fails, I can rely on great long-lasting radio from this rechargeable. When I want bigger and truer sound on-the-go than I can get with other portable iPod players, this is my choice. I wish it had a built-in iPod dock that could charge as well as play, but none of the alternatives that offer that option delivers such good sound.
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