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JBL On Stage Micro Portable iPod Speaker and Docking Station (Red) | List Price: $99.95
Discount Price: $49.99
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Brand: JBL
Binding: Electronics
Features: - Incorporates the Apple Ipod universal dock adapter so it wil dock with most Ipods.
- The controls are easy to access in order to control your IPOD®.
- It creates excellent sound utilizing Class D amplifiiers. This also gives you extended battery life.
- There is just one connector between your IPOD® and your computer. Every time you dock your IPOD® you will be synchronizing your IPOD®.
- You can run on either batteries or AC.
Everyone loves a fire engine--and this one is multidimensional. [Posted on 2008-06-05]
[Note: The identical model is still listed elsewhere on Amazon at full price. Possibly the confusion stems from the manufacturer, since the item appears twice on the same page of JBL's website. The descriptions and specs mirror each other to a T.]
I'm surprised this sharp little system hasn't sold out, since Amazon is currently selling the identical model in black at twice the price. Black or red, this little unit lives up to the JBL reputation for great sound--bright, present, utterly natural and (small) room-filling. True, it doesn't output to a stereo system, but if that's aim pick up an ordinary Apple dock (for about the same price but without the nifty portable stereo system).
Returning to audio quality, after some comparisons, I determined that the JBL Micro sounds almost as good as a portable Tivoli cube (which has a noteworthy edge in low frequencies but at a steep price). I would take lightly a previous reviewer's claim that the sound is "deep," but unlike the bass-dominated, doctored sound of some high-end small speakers, the JBL is so natural and pleasing over long stretches you may come to prefer it over a bass- heavy system. Though not much wider than a CD, the red circle scores extra points for sound dispersion, openness, and "true" bass. Whereas other inexpensive small units simply cut out bass frequencies, this little deceiver can actually do quite well by, say, an acoustic bass while providing sizzling ride cymbals along with warm mid-range. But don't require too much of it: the bass is the first instrument to distort when the speaker is operated at full gain or the selected file recorded too "hot." Also, it rewards patience: any distortion from these tiny drivers lessened over time.
Though a remote might seem pointless with a 2" iPod screen, certain functions like on/off, mute, and volume are nice to have in hand when the speaker is 10-15 feet away. If you plan to use it with batteries, the 4 AAAs are tricky to install (tightest I've seen): it took several tries. The unit itself has an "on" light and a mere two, conveniently located, controls: softer and louder. Discretely tucked away in back is a power button and four jacks: audio in (for another MP3 player); USB 2.0 mini (for synching with your computer); DC in (for using with the included AC adapter); and audio out (presumably for operating a small, high efficiency external speaker).
Overall, a good value and nifty combination of useful features. One cautionary: this thing is packed well enough to remain in mint condition for a millennium or two in a landfill or at the bottom of the Chicago River. When you decide to free it from it's hard-shell case, be sure to wait for a slow moment and to have the right tool. A scissors, or even a razor blade made for the purpose, probably won't get the job done. Once opened, don't be discouraged by all of the accessories--AC adapter, 6 iPod adapters, a cable, a remote switch, a zip bag, and a thick instruction manual. Just plug it in, slip the iPod over the dock, and listen to its Siren song.
Amazing Price Point for This Level of Quality [Posted on 2008-06-12]
I bought the Micro in fire red on Amazon. The unit was on sale for 49.99 and I had a 25 dollar coupon so I got the Micro for $25. At this price point, you can't beat it. I'm using the Micro for my work office where I'm not going to be cranking up party music. The clarity, separation and general build quality are evident. I'm getting no distortion at higher volumes. While not as rich in bass as my JBL Radial, the Micro doesn't pretend to be a a big speaker unit. It gives you precisely what you want for close ear-range. Another nice bonus is the included cable so you can hook up the Micro speaker to a non iPod device, such as a Kaito 1103 radio. The Micro On Stage is highly recommended.
Tiny speakers = tiny sounds [Posted on 2008-06-25]
Please do not expect big sounds to come out of these two (1") speakers. I got this as a gift from a friend, so I am not defending a purchase here. The clarity of the sound with this JBL micro, the design, and portability is the only reason I gave it a 2-star rating, but what good is all that if I can't enjoy the music the way I want to.
At best this micro is suitable only for office use.
why?????? [Posted on 2008-06-25]
i just recieve them and im really, really sad...
the volume really sucks and you have to turn off the equalizer of your ipod if not the sound is terrible... distorsion is the correct word.
the price should be of 25 no kiddin
i feel sorry for the guys who spend 100 bucks for this ...
dont lose your time and money.
Not the same color as the 3rd gen (RED) Nano [Posted on 2008-07-03]
I bought this as a gift for someone with a 3rd generation Nano. Unfortunately the On Stage Micro I received from Amazon was the old red color of the 2nd Generation Nano. I wouldn't be supprised if that's why it sells for half the price of the other colors.
Its not a big deal if you're not using it with a 3nd gen red iPod Nano, but it just looked like a knock-off since the reds didn't match.
The packaging only had pictures of the 2nd gen Nano on it.
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