Altec Lansing iM-237 Orbit Ultraportable Speaker for MP3 Players (Silver)
by Altec Lansing Technologies
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Customer Review: A review from a joe
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this external speaker for my smartphone. My car stereo recently burned out, so I've been using my phone as a mp3 player and pandora. I found out however that on highways it would be difficult to hear over the typical sounds you would deal with. I'm happy to say that this speaker is WAY better then my phones speaker. Heres a easy overview.
Pros:
-Ease of Use. Basicly plug and play.
-Quality of sound (very clear but also nice bass)
-Loud (louder then a laptop)
-Durable (you can tell how well put together it is just by holding it)
-Ultra Portable
-Battery Life (use it daily and still on stock batteries 2 months later)
-LED Indicator adds nice touch
-Cord Wraps into bottom of speaker
-Travel Case is a nice throw in
Cons:
-No Volume Control
The volume control is mute point for most devices, as my laptop, smartphone, psp, and mp3 player all have volume controls on the devices. So that part is more so me being picky. As the sentence above indicates, you can use this thing with just about anything. At $25.00, it may not be the cheapest on amazon, but, you get what you pay for. If your considering it, buy it. You wont regret it!
Customer Review: Buy two for stereo
Summary: 5 Stars
First let me say up front I love this speaker, or should I say I love these speakers. Altec sells this as a single radiating speaker and in that configuration it is great. Deep bass for a mini and good sound field. I've paired this up with my sanza fuze, my itouch, my Numark PT-01 turntable, and all my various portable CD players. I collect portable speakers as a hobby so I know what works. This speaker is truly a cut above the rest. While the sound is great, and if I want to travel light I bring one along with me but my favorite configuration is to use two. I run two thru a left/right mini Y split and let me tell you the sound will suggest your home system. Placement is important; they need to be about 2-4 feet away to hit the golden spot. I love playing Dark Side of the Moon or Electric Ladyland to really push their capabilities. My best comparison is to a really nice cone tweeter but it also has the bass below it to create a full sound. When you crank it you can actually see the cone displacement so you know it is moving some air. Single or paired this is one great speaker. The topper is the price so nice you can afford two and cabling and not break the bank. You really can't go wrong. Enjoy.Customer Review: Perfect little speaker, doesn't get any better for this style of product.
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased this speaker as kind of spur of the moment kind of buy because I wanted a decent quality portable speaker. That is EXACTLY what I received. My friends and I all agree that this thing puts out an amazing amount of sound for its size and it is all crystal clear. The bass is there as well as the treble. I listen to primarily techno music and that tends to cover the entire spectrum of sounds fairly well. Treble is clear and on key. Bass is clear as well, but certainly don't expect to "feel" it, that's not the point of this kind of speaker anyway. As far as loudness the speaker pumps! If you turn it up, you should have no problem hearing it at every corner of your house. Its supremely simple to use and very portable, it comes with carry case and carabiner for goodness sake! Ha
Anyway, if you want a very clear, very portable and very loud little speaker to go with you somewhere where you don't have a full fledge stereo at hand this is perfect.
Only con I have with it is that it uses AAA batteries. They do last for a very long time granted, I've been using this thing almost constantly for over a week now and the stock batteries still run perfect. But I was expecting USB rechargable.
Customer Review: Right in line with my expectations
Summary: 5 Stars
I previously purchased a different portable speaker for my ipod and it wasn't even as loud as my ipod. Needless to say, I had to search again and if you've been looking, you know that there isn't a wide variety of truly portable speakers to choose from, especially if you want something that ships with Prime (I refuse to pay for shipping from Amazon since I pay for Prime).
I was looking for something small enough to fit in my purse so I can take it to my classroom and back home when I know I'll be working late and want to listen to some music to make the time fly by. This definitely fits the bill.
I was pleasantly surprised by the sound quality and volume this thing can put out. It should go without saying that the sound isn't amazing but I am more than happy with it given the size and price. Obviously you won't be getting Bose or better with this thing but if that's what you are after, add some zeros to the price and have fun. The case is very nice.
Overall, I'm very pleased with this speaker. If you are looking for something in this price range that is small enough to throw in a bag but can still put out a pretty good volume and sound, this is what you should buy.
Customer Review: Great value in a portable speaker!
Summary: 5 Stars
Although I own the much more expensive AL iM600, the little 237 is fast becoming my favorite hook-up device to laptops and Ipods. This mono marvel sounds fantastic given the size and minimum power requirements. It's got a richness to it that makes it ideal for music and voice recordings (which I use it for). As I type this out on my laptop, I'm listening to Dr. William Craig via streaming video and his voice is filling the room as though he were standing right next to me. That's why I think it's the best value you can find in a super-small portable speaker.
PROs: Looks very classy - silver, grey and black. Slick push-button ON switch rather than a cheap slide-switch. LED ON indicator. Built-in 1/8" connector. Terrific sound, given the size. Plenty of volume. Nice protective case prevents scratches. Pretty long battery life.
CONs: Lightweight connector cable (not sure how long it will hold up). No way to connect a second speaker for stereo sound. Wish it took AA batteries rather than the more expensive AAA type. Longer cable would be nice.
Bottom Line: I don't see how you could find a better sounding speaker in a package this small and nice looking. Terrific buy.