Pioneer is a legendary brand in the audio industry and more recently they have started to focus on the growing iPod/iPhone/iPad market as well, delivering some high-quality speaker docks in their newly named KODO range.
Here is an overview of some of the Pioneer/KODO iPod and iPhone speaker docks and sound systems currently in the UK market.
Pioneer Steez STZ-D10Z
Pioneer have launched a new range of boombox style speaker docks targeting the growing street dance market, including the top model STZ-D10Z boombox with all kinds of modern features to keep you dancing to the beat.
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- £350 or
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- £350 or
Pioneer VSX-2021-K 7.1-channel 3D AV receiver
Pioneer has delivered another AirPlay enabled AV receiver with the VSX-2021-K which comes with dual HDMI output, 3D ready, DLNA streaming and plenty of surround sound power for the home entertainment enthusiast.
- Editor rating:
- £780 or
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- £780 or
Pioneer X-SMC5-K
Pioneer X-SMC5-K is the big brother in the Airplay enabled slimline micro systems, feature packed with DLNA, bluetooth, and CD/DVD combo. This is a true multi functional sound system for your home.
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- £328.99 or
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- £328.99 or
Pioneer X-SMC3-K Micro System
Pioneer X-SMC3-K is one of the more affordable AirPlay micro systems in the market that also offer DLNA streaming and a host of other connection options, both wired and unwired. Find out more here.
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- £187.99 or
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- £187.99 or
Pioneer VSX-921 AV receiver
The Pioneer VSX-921 is the little brother of the VSX-1021, but has many of the same features, including AirPlay and DLNA streaming, as well as a powerful 150W output per channel and HD Audio. Find out more here.
- Editor rating:
- £434 or
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- £434 or
Pioneer VSX-1021 7.1-channel AV receiver
One of the first AirPlay enabled AV-receivers from Pioneer the VSX-1021 represents a focus on wireless technology from Pioneer for their future AV-receivers giving you the opportunity to create a true home entertainment system.
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- £530 or
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- £530 or
Pioneer XW-NAC3
Part of the Kodo range of iPod speaker docks from Pioneer, the XW-NAC3 is packed with great features, including dual docking station with Shuffle control and bluetooth connectivity for wireless streaming of music.
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- £130 or
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- £130 or
Pioneer XV-NAS5
Pioneer has used their years of experience to deliver a high quality iPod speaker system with FM radio and Alarm Clock functionality, available in some very stylish color finishes and with a focus on delivering a warm sound that is worthy of your iPod music library.
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£149.90
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