Apple iPod Hi-Fi Speakers

 

Users have always adapted their iPods for use with more than just headphones, and while third-party iPod accessory manufactuers like Bose caught on quickly, it took Apple a while to get with the program.  Meet the new iPod Hi-Fi, Apple's answer to the Bose SoundDock.  The iPod Hi-Fi is designed to deliver top-rate sound in your home on on the go, a boombox for the 21st Century.  Features include wall or D Cell battery power, a built-in iPod Dock (compatible with all Dock Connector iPods), a wireless Apple Remote, a 3.5mm input jack for other audio sources and more.

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Logitech mm50 Portable iPod Speakers

Compatible with all Dock Connector iPods, the Logitech mm50 weighs less than two pounds, offers strong audio performance, and an included Infrared remote control.  An onboard rechargeable Li-Ion battery keeps you rockin' for up to 10 hours per charge, or if you connect the mm50 to a power outlet with the included AC adapter, the speaker system also charges your iPod.  Includes carrying case and adapters for iPod nano and iPod mini. Available in black and white.  

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Creative TravelSound 200 Speakers

Compact, lightweight, yet affordable, Creative TravelSound 200 is the perfect portable palm-sized speaker with built-in high precision Titanium micro drivers to deliver crystal clear audio playback. Suitable for listening to music CDs, MP3 songs or even watching movies on your notebook. Portable option with 4x "AA" batteries or optional universal power supply adapter (sold separately). Comes with an Audio Normalizer switch, which reduces excessive loud songs to average volume level - this problem is common when ripping MP3 music. The Wide Stereo Effect feature enhances your audio listening experience by expanding the sound stage.

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Macally PodWave Speakers

The Macally PodWave is designed to let you share your sounds anytime, anywhere. These tiny, portable, battery-operated stereo speakers produce exceptional sound whenever and wherever you please. At a scant 2.8 ounces, the PodWave lets you enjoy your iPod music without headsets or large wired external speakers. The PodWave plugs into the headphone jack of any iPod or iPod Mini-- in fact, it's compatible with any MP3 player with a 3.5mm headphone jack. The speakers are powered by a single AA battery that fits inside the unit's sleek cylindrical housing. Macally rates battery life at eight hours under continuous use. A handy on/off switch conserves juice when you aren't listening.

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Bose SoundDock w/ Remote

(Shown with Standard iPod)

The Bose SoundDock quickly transforms your iPod into a room-filling big stereo sound experience.  Just drop the iPod into the SoundDock's cradle and you're good to go.  The SoundDock charges your iPod while its included wireless remote allows you to control what you listen to and how. 

The SoundDock system is designed to play your favorite tracks with crisp clarityallowing you to discover subtleties in your music that used to simmer beneath the surface. A host of proprietary technologies adds vitality and realism to your tracks. With Bose proprietary acoustic design, you enjoy a full, rich sound thats greater than youd expect from a system this small. The system is easy to operate. Just plug it in, pop in your iPod and play. Your iPod works as long as it has a dock connector on the bottom. There are no extra wires or adapters. The included remote allows you to control your music at the push of a button. And a stylish, sophisticated look means it can be the center of attention or blend in wherever you place it.

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JBL OnStage

Listeners love the iPod for a variety of reasons, including its high-quality sound, clever design, and user-friendly functions. Harman Multimedia pays tribute to this efficiency with its JBL On Stage docking speaker system, which broadcasts your favorite iPod music while offering many of the same creative benefits as the iPod itself. The device employs four Odyssey Neodymium drivers to deliver a full spectrum of audio--from profound bass notes to crisp high frequencies--along with computer-optimized equalization that seamlessly blends the tones for clarity. The device makes a natural companion to most versions of the iPod. The JBL On Stage is compatible with all versions of the iPod, except the iPod Photo. It also connects to other portable audio devices, such as MP3 players, CD players, and laptops, via its stereo mini-jack connection., with a sleek, inventive housing that cradles the iPod body while adding a modern touch to your décor. The device is also compact--measuring 7 inches in diameter and 2 inches tall--meaning you can take it virtually anywhere. Merely stuff it in a backpack, suitcase, or car compartment, and enjoy its full-bodied audio while on the road.

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Altec Lansing inMotion

With its compact design, ultra-low battery power consumption, powerful class-D amplifier, patented MaxxBass technology, and built-in iPod dock, inMotion gives you performance you'd never have thought possible from a portable audio system. inMotion features four full-range, custom-designed neodymium micro drivers (two per speaker) for clear audio output. Using principles borrowed from the professional audio world, inMotion also delivers incredible, natural-sounding bass at frequencies far below those normally possible from small speakers.

No bigger than a trade paperback book, inMotion turns your iPod into a platform for convenient, headphone-free listening any time, any place. Its sound quality rivals that of systems many times its size. Sleek in design like the iPod itself, the inMotion system matches the iPod color scheme and features a built-in docking bay located between its speakers.  Supports iPod mini with use of inMotion iPod mini adapter.