| Reviews : Harman Kardon ISUB2000 isub Subwoofer (Mac Only) |
Technical Details
- Subwoofer for iMac computers
- Stereo-quality sound for music, movies, and games
- 20 watts power
- Bass response down to 44 Hz
- USB digital interface (with Mac OS 9.0.4)
Product Description
Created for USB-equipped iMac computers, Harman Kardon's iSub subwoofer provides stereo quality sound for music, movies, and gaming. This 20-watt powered system includes a 6-inch woofer, delivering low-frequency bass response down to 44 Hz. With an easy, plug-and-play USB digital interface, the subwoofer comes with its own power supply and is optimized to work with Harman Kardon built-in speakers. Place the iSub under your desk for optimal performance. The iSub comes with a one-year warranty.
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Customer Reviews
By Brian Baehler (the Midwest)
I've had an iSub for a number of years, but it's worthless now. It didn't break, it's just not compatible with my current Mac. I replaced my aging iMac DV with a new Intel iMac. Unfortunately Apple dropped support for the iSub with Mac OS 10.5, turning my iSub into a useless paperweight. If you have a Pre-Intel Mac and want to improve your audio without a new pair of speakers this would probably work for you. Just remember it'll be worthless when you decide to get a shiny new Mac.
By K. Trout (Rochester, NY)
I've owned the isub since 2001, and it was great, until I upgraded to Tiger on my ppc G4. The isub worked, but caused a stuttering in audio at random times, for random durations. Then, this month, I upgraded to an intel imac with Leopard. Sorry to say...Apple has left the isub behind. It isn't compatible with Leopard, and had problems with Tiger. I never owned Jaguar or Panther, so I can't comment on compatibility there.
By Tyler Durden (Massachusetts)
I have owned and greatly appreciated the sound quality of the HK iSub for about a year now. However, I recently purchased M-Audio StudioPro 4 speakers from the apple website. After plugging them into my iMac through the speaker jack on the side, I enjoyed the pleasant mixing of the speakers and the iSub. After some time, I decided to see what would happen if the iSub were to be disconnected from the computer...
The low-frequency mini subs of the StudioPro 4 speakers seemed to kick in as soon as the iSub was unplugged. This lead me to the conclusion that the iSub, being connected via USB, cuts off or redirects the lower-frequency sound from the external speakers.
Is there any way the iSub and the mini subs of the external speakers could work simultaneously? Having more speakers playing the lower frequencies would be very favorable and as of now i am leaving the iSub disconnected.
By Robert Hanson (Springfield, Missouri United States)
No complaints about the sound or looks here. Both are of course amazing. My one problem with the iSub however is it's USB interface. Because of this, certain things do not work as expected. Pluging in headphones will not mute the subwoofer, and neither will pressing the mute button on the keyboard. To turn off the iSub I have to unplug it, or go specifically mute it in the system preferences. This is extremely annoying to me, as I often hit the mute button to answer phone calls, and plug in headphones so I can continue listening to music when my roommates are studying or going to bed.
The problem is listed in apples support webpage as this:
Symptom : You connect headphones to your computer, but the iSub speaker's volume does not mute as you may expect.
Solution : The iSub is a subwoofer-type speaker designed to be used in conjunction with a pair of speakers. Your computer does not distinguish between analog headphones and analog speakers when you connect either to the computer's analog sound output port. Therefore it is the correct behavior for the iSub not to be muted. The iSub is muted if you connect USB headphones. Alternatively, disconnect the iSub when you do not wish to hear it.
I own the PowerMac Dual 867 running 10.2.4. My iSub is working alongside the apple pro speakers. If this problem may annoy you as well I would suggest looking at the JBL Creature Speakers.
By (brooklyn, NY USA)
Harman Kardon is selling this item for 25% less on its own website! buy it there!
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