Vestalife Firefly iPod and iPhone speaker dock review

Vestalife Firefly iPod and iPhone speaker dock

Posted by: Daniel Tangen on January 12, 2010

Product:
Vestalife Firefly speaker dock
Editor rating:
3.5/5
Price from:
£55 - see prices

Summary
An award winning speaker dock with a unique design, and a surprisingly well balanced sound has turned the Vestalife Firefly into a top seller.

The Vestalife Firefly is already an award winning iPod/iPhone speaker dock snapping up the Innovation Award at CES 2010, proving once again that they understand how to create speaker docks that complement the design and coolness of the iPod and iPhone itself.

Vestalife Firefly iPod/iPhone speaker dock

The Vestalife Firefly iPod speaker dock takes the concepts we have seen before with the Ladybug models, taking design inspiration from bugs and creating interesting looking speaker docks that proving a hit with both experts and the public. The latest models, including the Vestalife Firefly is also slightly bigger then earlier models, measuring 6.25″ in diameter that increases to 10″ when wings are open, meaning there is more room for an even better and more powerful sound from what is sure to be a topseller.

There is also options in terms of color finish for the Vestalife Firefly, available in metallic red, black, and silver, but the feature that makes it stand out is still the bug inspired speaker wings that fold out. When the wings are opened up it reveals the iPod/iPhone dock itself, while in the back of the Firefly you find a subwoofer, and it also features a digital amplifier and touch controls.

Compatible with the iPod Classic, iPod Touch, and all 3 generation of the iPhone so far, the Vestalife Firefly covers the majority of the iPod/iPhone market, and the unit can also be used as a portable iPod speaker as it can operate on both AC power as well as on batteries (four AA batteries).

Price information

The Vestalife Firefly is available from amongst other the following UK retailers:

Amazon UK – 54.42
House of Fraser – £59.99

Overview

The Vestalife Firefly speaker dock is the big brother of the Ladybug II, both in terms of design and sound, making the slightly higher price worth it. The Firefly is still to be considered a budget speaker dock.

You can also check out our overview of some of the best iPod speaker docks and sound systems here.

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About Daniel Tangen

Founder and editor of iPodRepublic and generally a techgeek with background in digital marketing. Contributes regularly to the site as well as writes about market trends, the digital economy, and of course gadgets.

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