Samson has introduce StudioDock, a USB studio monitor that lest you play or “stream” digital audio via USB directly to the monitors.

The monitors also provide an onboard iPod dock so you can sync, charge and play music from your iPod.

Available in 3i (3-inch woofer) and 4i (4-inch woofer) configurations, the monitors offer 2 x 15 watts and 2 x 20 watts of internal power respectively, along with a 25mm silk dome high frequency driver.

While the combination of USB monitors and an iPod dock has appeal, placing these monitors properly – at approximately eye level, could put the dock in an awkward position.

More details below:

Features:

• Integrated iPod® dock to sync, charge and play music
• USB input to stream digital audio from your computer, offering high-resolution sound
• 3.25-inch magnetically shielded, inverted cone, copolymer woofer
• 25mm silk dome high frequency driver
• Bass reflex vented cabinet design
• 30 watts (2 x 15) of internal power
• Front panel 3.5mm stereo aux input jack, headphone output jack and volume control
• Convenient rear panel RCA inputs
• Passive crossovers utilizing multi-pole design for linear response
• USB and speaker cables included
• Solid Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) construction for maximum SPL