Boston Acoustics launches iPod speaker system

Boston Acoustics Inc., a Peabody audio system manufacturer, has unveiled a new speaker system for Apple iPods. The Horizon i-DS2 iPod Speaker System with a price tag of $179.99 can fill a room with "crisp clean stereo sound," the company said.

The system sports dual 3 1/2" full-range speakers and 60 watts of power, allowing users to dock and charge their iPods while listening to tunes.

To provide maximum bass sound, the i-DS2 offers an acoustically tuned chamber. The speaker system accommodates any model iPod and is designed with a remote to give users "across the room" access, the company said. The speaker system can also connect to TV with any video-capable iPods to show off photos and videos.

The Horizon i-DS2 comes in gloss black or gloss white with matching perforated metal grilles, but users can customize the system by selecting different colored speaker grilles.
(By Elizabeth Campbell, Globe correspondent)