Mint Studio Wireless PC/Mac Speaker with iPod/iPhone Dock (Black)
From Mint Digital Signature
Color: Black Brand: Mint Model: Mint STD-UBA2 Dimensions: 4.30" h x 7.00" w x 11.40" l, 6.00 pounds
Wirelessly play your computer's audio; play and charge your iPod or iPhone; and enjoy crisp, immersive, room-filling sound with the Mint Studio. Combining the Mint Studio speaker system with its iPod/iPhone dock, the Mint USB Wireless Audio Transmitter for PC or Mac, and a handy remote control, the Mint Studio marries great sound with great value. Since it also boasts an audio mini-jack input for other audio sources, you can amplify pretty much anything that has a 1/8-inch mini-audio plug. Easily amplify your digital life with the Mint Studio. Easily amplify your digital life with the Mint Studio. Mint Studio USB Wireless Audio Transmitter Features Automatic Plug and Play--Plug the Mint USB Audio Transmitter into your PC's USB port, and your PC will automatically detect it and set the Mint USB as a default sound device. On Mac, just set up the sound preference. Unlimited Media Players--No limit on media players. Once the Mint USB Audio Transmitter is set up as your PC's default audio device, any audio from your computer will be streamed wirelessly to Mint Studio speaker system regardless of the type of players, such as iTunes, Windows Media Players, or various internet browsers for online music, including IE, firefox, Safari and Chrome. Uncompressed Wireless Streaming--Mint USB Audio Transmitter streams digital music as it is originally recorded. There is no compression for wireless streaming. It supports up to 32 PCM words at 96 kHz sampling rate. Wireless Operation Range--100 feet line of sight. Wireless range may vary depending on interference from obstructive objects. Multiple-Room Support--Mint Studio's Audio Transmitter streams audio wirelessly to up to three different Mint wireless receivers simultaneously within 100 feet line of sight. You can install up to three Mint Studio speakers in three different rooms in your house. Use the included remote to access all of Mint Studio's functions, along with the iPod's menu. Click to enlarge. USB Audio Transmitter for wireless, uncompressed sound from your PC. Click to enlarge. Mint Studio Speaker System Features Wireless Audio Receiving--With the built-in wireless audio receiver, Mint Studio speaker system receives uncompressed wireless audio contents from PC/Mac through the Mint USB Wireless Audio Transmitter. iPhone/iPod Dock---Mint Studio speaker system has a built-in dock for iPhones and iPods, and it charges the device while its docked. Auxiliary (Line-In) Port--1/8-inch mini stereo input jack to connect iPod shuffle, CD players, and MP3 players. Sophisticated Acoustics--Two 3-inch Hi-Fi full-range speakers, 15-Watt Texas Instrument class D amplifier, two high-output bass ports, and balanced EQ design generate ample party sound without distortion and pleasant everyday casual listening. Mint Studio Remote Control Features Use the included remote to access all of Mint Studio's functions, along with the iPod's song and menu controls. Adjust volume, playback, and input modes for full control over your listening experience. What's in the Box Mint Studio Speaker System, Mint USB Wireless Audio Transmitter, Mint Remote Control, AC adapter, adapter power cord, user guide, warranty card
Wireless is the future of Audio!! I have to admit I bought this on whim. I expected it to sound alot like those FM Transmitters you buy for an iPod. boy was I wrong!! This little box sounds like a symphony!!! They say the range is 100 feet but it goes well beyond that. Set up was as simple as plugging in a usb dongle and hitting power! It also has a dock for my iPhone/iPod that charges while I listen! I cannot believe how amazing this little speaker really is. Also, you don't realize how tied down you are by cables until you go wireless. Yesterday I was in the backyard building a dog house (don't ask) and I had my mint playing some "Stones" right next to me! All being run from my iItunes on my laptop in the house 50 feet away!! I recomend this for anyone who like listening to anything! I couldn't find any significant drawbacks so far. this little puppy is a must for everyone with a laptop computer! WOW. Just, wow. The Mint is one of the best things I've ever purchased. I went into Best Buy to get some run of the mill 2.1 speakers for my laptop, but bought this instead on a whim (seems to be a pattern) as an open box buy for $37.99 because it was the floor model and had some scratches and dings. It was unplugged and couldn't even be tested in the store, but it came with all the stuff except the box, so I figured, what the heck? Bottom line: OMG. It's just so awesome. Sound: The sound is marvelous, crystal clear, as though my computer were hooked up via wires to a conventional high-end speaker system. The bass is deep (especially considering there's no separate subwoofer), the mids are clear, the treble sounds great. It has a built in EQ setting that you can turn on or off and I recommend you use it as it sets the levels perfectly. Panning effects come thru as intended, as well. I watched a dvd on my computer and had the sound coming out of this thing and there was even an impressive simulated surround effect, though the system isn't necessarily intended for that, I think. It's loud enough, too, with no real distortion, even at the highest volume level. I went outside and I could still hear it in my backyard. It was muffled of course, since I was outside, but I could still hear it well enough to make out the lyrics to the song I had playing. Streaming: Streaming is perfect, absolutely no delay. To test the wireless capability, I went into another room and shut the door and there was no effect on the streaming whatsoever. iPhone/iPod and Remote Control: I stuck my iPhone 3G into the integrated iPod dock and of course, it warned me that this accessory was not made to work with iPhone, but no matter. It not only worked (i.e., played songs from iTunes and Pandora), it also charged the phone, and the remote totally works with iTunes. You can't go between playlists, but once you're in a playlist, you can forward to the next song, go back to the previous song, pause/play -- all via the remote. The remote also worked fine from my kitchen, about 20 feet away (direct line of sight) from the unit. Setup: I was especially impressed by the simplicity of setup. The Mint is compact and all in one, but comes with a handy, easy to use remote and a flash-drive sized USB transmitter. So, all I did was plug it in, turn it on, stick the USB thingy into a port on my computer, and that was it! All of the sound from my computer now played out of the Mint. Seriously, it was exactly that easy. Summary: After experiencing the Mint in action, I think whoever priced this open box buy must've been on crack. Even with the superficial scratches and dings, I got it for a steal. But whatevs! It's mine now!!! I totally, totally recommend this product. DON'T LOOK ANYMORE! Trust me! Don't look anymore! I spent almost a month trying to find the best wireless speaker for my laptop, and this is it. Here is a list of some of my mistakes. First: Audio Unlimited was the first wireless speaker to grab my attention. But I found it was a 900MHz solution, which is pretty outdated :( and the review was not impressive. Second: I found the Bose SoundLink system which looked great and seemed to meet all my expectations. But it had a $549.95 price tag... Also the reviews seemed to say that you can only browse online wirelessly or listen to your speakers wirelessly...never at the same time!! I need my Pandora!!! Off to another solution... So I searched for the similar speaker with the better price. I found the Mint Studio Speaker from their Mint Wireless Audio website. It's almost identical to Bose but comes at a fraction of the price!. It sounded too good to be true... So obviously I suspected the quality of the Mint speaker. But after long hours of reading reviews on Gizmodo, cNet, engadget, and here on Amazon, I finally decided to give it a try. Conclusion: Wow! All my research paid off. This truly is an amazing little speaker! No more constrictive headphones... or whispering laptop speakers. The only real drawback I can find is that it collects fingerprints on the black plastic casing. (nothing a Handi-wipe won't fix) Now I listen to everything through my Mint. iTunes, Netflix, iPod, Hulu, Youtube...and of course, Pandora! They all sound great now. Finally, I got what I wanted but didn't have to take out a 2nd mortgage to buy it! I highly recommend this product to anyone who loves listening to music or watching movies from their laptop.
