Klipsch Gallery G-17

Klipsch Gallery G-17

I've been reviewing multifunction single-speaker iPod systems for a while now and have seen their evolution take shape over the years. The one trend they all seem to follow is hooking into a specific iPod functionality and boasting it as a highlight feature--whether it's the ability to display track information, play video off the device, or allow for wireless control. Now with the prevalence of iPads, Air Play technology has caused manufacturers to shift their focus. Only one other Air Play device has graced my review desk, the JBL On Air Wireless, which by all accounts was an oddly designed, yet great-sounding device. Unfortunately for the JBL, it lost major points in my opinion because of its $350 MSRP, though I'm now seeing it online for as cheap as $230. Sure, the JBL flashed a bevy of features, but when all was said and done, it was a tough sell primarily in regards to its price. With the Klipsch Gallery G-17 Air, we're introduced to another Air Play-focused single-speaker system with some impressive functionality. The G-17 not only wirelessly streams audio from an iPad, but can also play nicely with any computer running iTunes, or an iPod Touch or iPhone.