Focal's AquaTune Waterproof Speaker Cases for the iPods
Focal, a Japanese company has released new waterproof speaker enclosures, they are the AquaTune v2 and AquaTune nano 4G. These clear, polycarbonate bodies with O-ring seals will keep your iPod from drowning when submerged at to 1-meter (3.3 feet) for 30 minutes.
The AquaTune v2 a larger one is compatible with the Apple’s fourth and fifth generation iPods, first through fourth-gen iPod nanos, iPod classic, first and second-gen iPod shuffle and the iPod mini. While AquaTune nano 4G is only for iPod Nano 4G.
The flexible membrane made of silicon rubber will let user operate the clickwheel and there’s also a waterproof stereo input jack for the connection to other sources to the AquaTune v2. It has the 1.8-inch diameter speakers with output of 3W each and a frequency range of 50Hz to 20kHz. The AquaTune v2 is powered by four AA batteries and that goes for 30 hours.
The AquaTune nano 4G has two 1.3 inches speakers, outputing 1W each and have a frequency response of 200Hz to 18kHz. This small one is powered by 3x AAA batteries which goes up to 18 hours. The headphone output is covered by a waterproof cap which is included in the nano 4G case.
The AquaTune v2 and AquaTune nano 4G waterproof enclosure priced at $175 and $120 respectively.
[via iPodnn]
