The more ubiquitous iPods and iPhones become, the more ubiquitous iPod docks should become, too, that way you’ll never be too far away from a full charge. And you won’t have to hassle with USB cables to connect your iPod to your computer.

iHome’s new iH70SRC computer speakers have two channels (meaning there’s no subwoofer), feature a built-in dock, and come with a remote control for adjusting the volume and your iPod from a distance.

While the speakers have a USB connection, it’s strictly for the dock: audio is still sent to the speakers the traditional analog way, with a regular audio cable.

One amusing “feature” of these speakers is noted in all-caps in the manual: “IF YOU PLAY YOUR iPOD AND A COMPUTER AUDIO SOURCE AT THE SAME TIME YOU WILL HEAR BOTH.” This opens up interesting DJ opportunities, although do your roommates a favor and test your mixing skills when you’re all alone.

The biggest sticking point for the iH70SRC speakers, apart from the bland name, is the price: $149.99 direct from iHome. For a two-channel speaker system that only puts out 15 watts per channel, this is getting into dangerously pricey territory, even with the built-in dock.

You can forgo the remote control and pick up the iH69B for $99.99 (currently available for pre-order), but those only pump out 5W per channel. At least iHome is offering a free set of earbuds ($19.99 normally) with any purchase over $99.