Audio · The Digital Hub · 2006
iPod Hi-Fi
iPod Hi-Fi was Apple’s bold, expensive speaker box for the iPod living-room moment: clean, loud and short-lived.
iPod Hi-Fi: key facts
When was the iPod Hi-Fi released?
The iPod Hi-Fi was released in February 2006. Apple discontinued it in September 2007.
How much did the iPod Hi-Fi cost?
The iPod Hi-Fi launched at $349 in 2006 — about $555 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What are the iPod Hi-Fi’s specs?
The iPod Hi-Fi used a N/A, with None of memory. It ran Driver / firmware support.
Why does the iPod Hi-Fi matter?
Apple’s premium iPod speaker dock.
Full specifications
| CPU | N/A |
|---|---|
| Cores | — |
| Memory (RAM) | None |
| Storage | — |
| Display | None |
| GPU | N/A |
| Ports | 30-pin iPod dock, audio in |
| Weight | Varies by model |
| Dimensions | Dock speaker system |
| Operating system | Driver / firmware support |
| Released | February 2006 |
| Discontinued | September 2007 |
| Launch price | $349 |
How the iPod Hi-Fi compares to today
Launched at $349 in 2006 — about $555 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Cross-architecture speed figures are clock-only and approximate; inflation figures use US CPI.
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Last updated: 2026-06-27