Phonofonics II Dock Pumps Out 55db Without External Power

How much are you willing to pay for a stylish iPod speaker system? If US$875 is in your bank account, you can spring for the Phonofonics II, from Toronto based Science and Sons that will be made available in a limited edition of 200.
Using passive amplification it transforms any personal music player + earbuds into a sculptural audio console. It purportedly “exploits the virtues of horn acoustics to boost the audio output of standard earphones to up to 55 decibles, which is roughly the maximum volume of laptop speakers.”