
- Comparatively high level stability of the subwoofer
- Acceptable sound in this price range
- Efficient standby operation
- versatile connection options
- Above-average processing quality
- Very sensitive, reflective surface
CHARLiE 2.0: 2.0 Desktop Music System
The CHARLiE 2.0 is an active (powered) two-speaker setup with a wireless dock for iPod/iPhone.
The CHARLiE 2.0 system comes complete with the RothDock, meaning that thanks to the wireless receiver built into the base of the CHARLiE speaker, there is a wire-free connection between your docked iPhone and iPod and the speakers – they can be 10 meters apart. In addition, with the USB input and the auxiliary input, these systems will work with anything you like, specifically computers, laptops, etc., where your music is likely to be stored.
The runaway success of online music services, such as iTunes and Spotify, means more and more music is ‘trapped’ on flash drives and hard drives. This all makes fine sense until you listen to tunes via the speaker systems generally found built into the sleek, but increasingly compact Macs, PCs, and laptops.
The resulting audio from these built-in speakers tends to come laden with excessive treble, search in vain for convincing midrange, and are utter strangers to the valley town known as vocals. Enter stage left CHARLiE 2.0.
There is nothing more disheartening than having your favorite artist sound like they are singing behind the band – let the CHARLiE 2.0 bring them to the front of the stage as originally intended.
The RothDock is also officially both a ‘Made for iPod’ and ‘Works with iPhone’ certified product, so there is no need to adjust your iPhone's settings to ‘airplane mode’. Turn it up.