Altec Lansing inMotion iM7 Portable Audio System for iPod (White)
by Altec Lansing Technologies
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Customer Review: Finally......iPod speakers that don't suck!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have bought 2 different brands of iPod speakers, both of which I returned to the store. I couldn't believe how horrible the sound was and I paid over $100 for each one. (one was a Memorex, one was Apple brand)
I was finally ready to shell out the big bucks and get the Bose. I read a customer review (here on Amazon) and the guy said try the 'Altec Lansing inMotion iM7.' he said it sounds amazing, just as good as the Bose (and much cheaper) with a few more desirable features that the Bose seemed to be lacking. So I took his word for it. I'm so glad I did.
Don't waste your money on trying anything else. You WILL be disappointed.
The sound on the Altec Lansing inMotion iM7 is UNBELIEVABLE.
It's hard to believe such clear (and loud) sound can come out of such a small 'boombox.' And from what i've seen, it's one of the only ones that you can actually control the Bass and Treble. The bass really is great.
The remote is the tiniest, dinkiest thing I have ever seen. I'm worried whether or not it will hold up. It seems very fragile. I'm going to search online for a second remote, just to have a back up handy. The other iPod speakers also seem to have similar remotes. The 2 that I returned came with remotes that were just as dinky. That would be my ONLY complaint, though. But the remote does seem to work just fine.
One more thing, be sure to shop around for prices. I've seen it online for as much as $264 and for as little as $159. Amazon, ofcourse. I actually bought a refurbished on Amazon for $98!! Which still comes with a 1 year factory warranty. What a STEAL!!
Going to go listen to my Altec Lansing inMotion iM7 !!!
Customer Review: Throw the Bose away
Summary: 5 Stars
This thing literally rocks. I bought the Bose from the Bose store, but for 300+tax, I did not feel the sound was worth it. Was reading the Bose reviews on amazon(God bless the guy who mentioned the IM7 on the Bose review page), and saw the IM7 mentioned. Looked at the reviews, for the price(140 then) it was a no brainer, and got it a couple of days back. I had both the Bose and the Im7 sitting next to each other, playing the same songs. I could not believe how good the Im7 was. It beat the Bose HANDS DOWN in every aspect (except size of course). I am surprised none of the stores carry this. My wife, before I ordered this, wanted to keep the Bose(markting does work, name brands). I ordered this, and she is in love with the sound.
I read reviews on everything before I buy something. A very skeptical person. I dont know why I bought the Bose, even when I thought it was not worth 340 bucks with tax. Saved 200 bucks AND got a system FAR FAR better than the Bose. Get it even for 200 bucks. Its worth it.
Turned up the Bass and treble to full (Yes, it has the bass and treble controls!! as opposed to the Bose..nada), and there was NO distortion. A few other extras(can connect another audio source in addition to the Ipod and can watch video on TV with the S-video ouput, both not available on the Bose. This is a steal.
And I dont agree with people who say its ugly. Its not as slick as the Bose, but its pretty OK. I like it.
A couple of minor annoyances.
1. I hate the loading mechanism. Its a little flimsy, but I can live with that.
2. Remote works in specific angles. Can live with that too.
Customer Review: VERY high quality sound!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I work in the music business and know good sound when I hear it. This unit is GREAT! It's not all about deep bass or crisp highs, its about everything between 20Hz and 20kHz! For a portable stereo with small speakers, this thing ROCKS! There's no gaping hole at the crossover point and no ridiculous bass or treble boost. However, if you want more bass, this'll give it to you long after similar sized boxes are distorting like crazy!
The only drawback to the iM7 is you have to be careful with the iPod door. I've read that other people have had theirs break on them and I can see why. It's not exactly fragile, but not sturdy either. Mine hasn't broken, but that's because I knew of the problem before buying. Even if it does break in the future, I won't mind too much because my ears have a higher priority and I LOVE how the iM7 sounds!!!
Sound is a very subjective thing. Get 10 different people, let them hear one set of speakers, and you'll get 10 different opinions. It's because we all like different things and have different levels of hearing damage. Some people like lot's of bass, some like lot's of treble or midrange. It also depends on what kind of music you listen to most. The best thing to do is close your eyes and listen for yourself. If you don't know what good sound is, ask a friend who seems to know more about it. Don't ask a salesman because he/she just want's you to buy something.
If you're in the market for small, portable speakers for your iPod, DEFINITELY give Altec Lansing's products a listen to!!!
Customer Review: Sweet sound, nice box, easy setup
Summary: 5 Stars
After much thought, I sent for the iM7 (it was on sale!) even though I hadn't been able to get a test listen in any store. I have been not only relieved but very pleased when I finally listened! I'm not a high-end audiophile, but I do listen to classical and unplugged music as well as trance, rock, jazz, and blues. Bach and Miles Davis both sound sweet and full. The bass is plenty solid, and the highs are clear and not tinny. The sound is noise-free and big for a small box.
I schlepped the box to work on the subway, so it's not over-heavy. Set up took a whole 2 minutes. The directions are all in pictures and quite clear. There's also a user manual in a dozen languages, plugs for all sorts of foreign power supplies, cord for external sound source, and the remote. I have an iPod Photo, so I didn't need the cradle adjusters. Pause your iPod, poke it into the cradle, push the cradle closed gently (it has a soft push-to-open latch), plug in the back, and go.
If you have problems with getting the battery in the remote, lay it on a table surface and use a nail file to gently pry it open with one hand while pinching the bits on the edge with the other.
There are aux, headphone, composite, and s-video receptors on the back next to the power-in receptor, and compact hand-hold. The unit is sturdy and well-made, too.
Overall, I really love this sound-dock. I already can't live without my iPod, and this is a great investment for it.
Customer Review: Better Than The Bose!
Summary: 5 Stars
We own the Bose player but wanted smaller or portable players for other locations in our home. We tried and returned two players (Coby CS - MP93 for $46.99 and another Altec Lansing in the $50.00 price range.) Both were very tinny and had no options to control the sound quality. We took a chance on this one and we are completely blown away! Our big concern, considering the price, was it as good as the Bose. Well, it is so much better that we are considering selling our Bose and buying another one of these models. The moment we played our first song our jaws dropped and we were immediately up and dancing cuz the sound just was so good you couldn't help but want to dance to it!
The base is robust and the high range sound it crisp and not tinny at all. The remote lets you control both of these qualities where the others, including the Bose, do not. It's a bit larger and heavier than all the others but given the fullness of sound and the capable volume you would expect it to be much larger, like an amp!! The remote is small and must be directed to the top of the player so if you're sitting anywhere below the top of the unit you may not hit the right spot to make it work. But this is so minor I wouldn't even label it a problem or drawback, but more a reflection of how lazy and comfortable we've all gotten at being able to control everything around us with out needing to even lift our arms higher! We highly recommend this product. Go for it and ENJOY!