There are options galore when it comes to creating a stereo system around your iPod. Such a system would typically consists of an iPod dock, speakers, amplifier and remote control. In such an arrangement you could succeed to get both great sound and mediocre sound. The highest quality of sound comes with the Klipsch iFi and Jamo’s i300, both setting you back by $400.

If you had to put together your own system for the same price, could you get it to sound better – that was the question on my mind. There were two advantages I could see of such a move. Separate speakers often make for better sound. Separate components also leave the possibility of upgrading. For great sound in such a system, you need a cradle connecting to a iPod dock connector port for good sound quality.

There were many options as far as the dock was concerned. Basic models costed just about $5 and designer audiophile models cost ove $2000. Apples Universal Dock costing $49 is a good option. it comes with the infrared Apple Remote and the USB power adapter. Xitels Hi-Fi Link for iPod as well as Griffin Technology’s Airdock are good options as well.

As far as amplifiers go, Class T amplifiers are great – specifically Sonic Impacts $79 amp. If you want a combo dock and class T amp, choose Scandyna’s $219 Dock – fantastic sound! Now lets go through some speakers. Boston Acoustic’s soundware is a great option as are Paradigm’s Atom v.5 and PSB’s Alpha B1.

Putting together a system around your iPod can be an interesting project and worthwhile, delivering the sound you want. Just do your research right.