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Jun 3, 2024 5:18 PM

Apple HomePod Smart Speaker (2nd Gen, Midnight)

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Verizon has Apple HomePod Smart Speaker (2nd Gen, Midnight) on sale for $174.99. Shipping is free.

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  • This price is $25 less than our Frontpage Deal from April.
  • The all-new HomePod delivers groundbreaking, premium sound, from clear, detailed highs to deep, rich bass. Advanced computational audio pushes acoustics further. Spatial Audio provides even more immersive sound. Works seamlessly with all your Apple devices.Connect and control your smart home, privately and securely.
  • Limited time offer. While supplies last.

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Verizon has Apple HomePod Smart Speaker (2nd Gen, Midnight) on sale for $174.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member WittyHome400 for sharing this deal.

Editor's Notes

Written by qwikwit | Staff
  • This price is $25 less than our Frontpage Deal from April.
  • The all-new HomePod delivers groundbreaking, premium sound, from clear, detailed highs to deep, rich bass. Advanced computational audio pushes acoustics further. Spatial Audio provides even more immersive sound. Works seamlessly with all your Apple devices.Connect and control your smart home, privately and securely.
  • Limited time offer. While supplies last.

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PurpleNest2305
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I have never encountered a Gen 1 in the wild, so I have no comparison to the sound of our Gen 2. That being said, considering the praise for the sound quality of both, I was initially disappointed at how little low end the Gen 2 HomePod had. Great clarity and quality, but thin, tinny sound--for the most part. I had purchased a refurb from Apple at the time, after troubleshooting with support they swapped it out on the guess that something was wrong with it. The replacement sounded about the same, maybe ever so slightly better.

After a few weeks of living with it I happened to stumble across the culprit while playing classical: Apple Music ATMOS. I had played an older classical piece that was non-ATMOS, and it had depth and satisfying bass. I then happened to play the Star Wars: A New Hope theme song for my boys, and it sounded awful--weak, thin. Compared the two, saw the older track was not ATMOS. Turned off ATMOS in the Home app settings, and the Star Wars theme sounded great, proper body and depth to the song. Maybe this isn't an issue with stereo pair HomePods, I only have one so I can't test that. I would say it is worth turning off ATMOS in the Home app if you run a single HomePod Gen 2 to see if it makes a difference:

Home app > three-dot circle in the upper right > Home Settings. Under the People section, tap your Apple account name. Under Connected Media, tap Apple Music. Toggle off Dolby ATMOS.
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vcualum
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Just bought two of these. Pairing these to an Apple TV unit sounds really nice.
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dearcory
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I have one too… I'm just saying you won't find a new gen 1 to buy anywhere.
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Jun 3, 2024 5:26 PM
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dearcoryJun 3, 2024 5:26 PM
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Just told myself the other day I was going to hold out for it to drop to $199 to get one for my home office and now this! Thanks for sharing!
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Jun 3, 2024 5:31 PM
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jmoxon22Jun 3, 2024 5:31 PM
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I'm logged in, and it shows $299 for me?

Oh, it's "Midnight" color only.
Jun 3, 2024 5:32 PM
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sandalsocksJun 3, 2024 5:32 PM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank

The price is only for the Midnight color.
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Jun 3, 2024 5:33 PM
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dearcoryJun 3, 2024 5:33 PM
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Quote from mikebpi View quoted comment :
Looks like this is 2nd gen?
First gens are LONG gone unless they are used ones
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Jun 3, 2024 5:39 PM
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dearcoryJun 3, 2024 5:39 PM
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Quote from Tripp1269 View quoted comment :
I have 4 first gens that are still working!
I have one too… I'm just saying you won't find a new gen 1 to buy anywhere.

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Jun 3, 2024 5:39 PM
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vcualumJun 3, 2024 5:39 PM
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Just bought two of these. Pairing these to an Apple TV unit sounds really nice.
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Jun 3, 2024 5:41 PM
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Tripp1269Jun 3, 2024 5:41 PM
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Quote from vcualum View quoted comment :
Just bought two of these. Pairing these to an Apple TV unit sounds really nice.
Bought two as well ... Awesome deal OP
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Jun 3, 2024 5:45 PM
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RaphielhJun 3, 2024 5:45 PM
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Thanks so much! Purchased!
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Jun 3, 2024 5:46 PM
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ccorry21Jun 3, 2024 5:46 PM
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Dang that's a crazy deal! Picking one up for my refurbished OG that is still running on borrowed time 🔥
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Jun 3, 2024 5:47 PM
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robsantosJun 3, 2024 5:47 PM
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GREAT deal - this'll be front page if it doesn't sell out beforehand.
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Jun 3, 2024 5:47 PM
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pgp688Jun 3, 2024 5:47 PM
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No longer kicking myself for missing the Costco clearance, thanks OP.
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NimsivJun 3, 2024 5:48 PM
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Still holding for $150 💪🏾
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Thanks! Got another one!

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