JBL On Stage Micro Portable iPod Speaker and Docking Station (Red)
by JBL
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Customer Review: Amazing Sound!
Summary: 5 Stars
Great product, nice carrying case, amazing sound for the price. I take it everywhere I go!Customer Review: Very slightly twitchy, but sounds great.
Summary: 4 Stars
I like the JBL on stage micro. It sounds remarkably good for such a tiny little hockey puck. The carrying case is actually usefull, which is unusual, the remote is surprisingly handy, and yes it does recharge your ipod. Below are the things that I found slightly twitchy about the unit.
1. When using the remote to fast forward in a video, select songs, whatever, the ipod would sometimes jump to a whole different menu I'm pretty sure I wasn't trying for. Now, this could quite easily be operator error, but it has happened enough times that it makes me wonder. It's easy to go back to where I wanted to be, but it seems a little odd.
2. The unit only charges your ipod when plugged into the wall, not while running off of it's own 4 AAA batteries. I don't remember the ads detailing that.
3. It has a surprising amount of bass, especially for such a small speaker set, but it takes a little getting used to because it sounds a bit distorted. I found that turning off the EQ on my Ipod helped a lot.
The good:
1. As I said, amazing volume and quality of sound. The bass might sound just a bit odd, but you won't notice it after you're used to it.
2. Nice to have it run off of it's own internal batteries when you aren't around plugs.
3. The remote, although it may confuse the ipod once in a while, is very handy. I watch and listen to videos while on the treadmill and have the unit perched nearby. Its GREAT being able to go through the menu's, pick songs and videos, fast forward and back up, etc. Surprising amount of control over your ipod.
4. The carrying case is compartmented to keep cords, charger and unit seperated. It's padded, has a good zipper and is actually thought out.
In all, I would definitely recommend this product. It's flaws are so slight that they are more eccentricities than flaws. It definitely frees you from earbuds while you are doing things but want to listen to something.
Customer Review: Great for fifty dollars or less
Summary: 4 Stars
Don't buy this for more then 50 dollars. It seems like it is the same as the 100 dollar models just a different color and 'on sale' for half price, however this model has 3 speakers instead of 4 like other models. The sound is decent but the EQ settings have to be just right on the ipod or it doesn't work at louder volumes. The major drawback would be the power cord fits into all the other jacks in the back of the docking station (Audio in and out I believe?) In poor lighting this can be frustrating and possibly ruin the other jacks. This would not be a good item for dance parties but perfect for taking outside while you lay in the sun or in the kitchen while cooking. It can reach decent volumes but not enough to be heard well from another room without the sound going bad. The remote works up to about 10 feet. I like this item it's perfect for what I needed, you can take it in the car, it takes 4 AAA batteries. Its just loud enough to drown out noisy neighbors or what not and small enough to carry around anywhere, it also comes with a nice little carrying case.Customer Review: Great for small space
Summary: 4 Stars
JBL On Stage Micro Portable iPod Speaker and Docking Station (Red)
We got this for our combo kitchen, dining and living room. The sound is pretty good for the smaller space.
I wouldn't try jamming to loudly because the speakers start to sound a bit tinny and almost blown out.
The remote works well from a distance and is easy to use. I love the red color!
Customer Review: good little unit
Summary: 4 Stars
The sound is a little light or tinny. But for the size that is to be expected. I use it in my office area and it is adequate for that. I wouldn't buy at full price, but at $50 I found it sufficient. If you want a deep full sound, try another speaker system. I like the carrying case that comes with it.