Bayan 7 iPod and iPhone Speaker Dock Review

I heard about Bayan Audio’s line of iPhone speaker docks some time ago, mentioned in the same breath as Bowers & Wilkins and Bang & Olufsen- well known as quality speaker manufacturers. When the Bayan 7 was released and I had a chance to provide a review of the same, I jumped at the opportunity. The Bayan 7 is the top-of-the-line option from the firm, offering quality at a considerable price – $450 is a lot for a speaker dock, almost as much as a new iPhone. In order to be worth that high price point, these speakers would have to exhibit flawless audio quality, good usability and a novel and beautiful design. Read on to find out if the Bayan 7 meets my admittedly high standards.
Features

Huge 120 watt power performance. Loud enough for any room, any party or just you.
5 way 2.1 channel stereo speaker configuration finely tuned for depth, detailed balance and live sense of presence.
12 mm acoustic speaker casing manufactured from wood for strength and acoustic values.
8 inch sub for pure bass – deep, defined and loud.
Charge and play at the same time or switch between an Apple device and another.
Connect your iPad, tablet or smartphone via the media port to increase your choice of music sources.