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MTX Audio iThunder Portable iPod Boombox (Black) | List Price: $244.13
Discount Price: $139.99
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Brand: MTX
Binding: Electronics
Features: - Portable black iPod boombox with pair of 4-inch, ported full-range speakers
- Delivers crisp, full-bodied audio with surprisingly powerful bass
- Built-in iPod dock fits any iPod with dock connector (including nano 1G and 2G)
- Full-function remote control; runs on 8 C-size batteries or AC power
- Measures 15.5 x 7.06 x 4 inches (W x H x D); 1-year warranty
MTX Audio iThunder Boom Box [Posted on 2007-03-15]
I am very pleased with this product. It delivers good sound for the price. I did not listen and compare to the Bose or Apple speaker systems as those were entirely out of my price range. The sound quality is very good at a high volume although at the highest volume the bass will distort a bit. It has to be very very loud to distort. The simple design, back protection for the ipod, and retractable handle make it a secure portable unit.
not that great [Posted on 2007-03-21]
I bought this boom box thinking that it will sound almost like the hi-fi, just because the brand (mtx) and how god are their car speakers and subwoofers. But I'm a little disappointed, it sounds god, but when you put in high volume the speakers sounds with distortion. The bass is to strong, you must equalize your ipod to bass reducer or treble booster.
Conclusion: don't buy it if you want excellent sound quality, if you want that buy a hi-hi (I already did it) if you don't care about it and don't want to spend that kind of money I think is the best choice.
Not bad, hope it gets better with break-in. (SEE UPDATE) [Posted on 2007-04-20]
I was looking for a small portable sound system for my iPod to take on business trips. The MTX looks nice, glossy black like my iPod, and it holds the iPod securely. The sound is acceptable but a bit boomy and shouty. The bass isn't very deep but what do you expect from a box so small? Right now it actually sounds best tilted back, with the front in the air. The bass output is reduced but it isn't as flabby, and the overall balance is better. I'm hearing some pretty good midrange detail so I hope the speaker cones will break in and sound even better over time. I'd like to apply some real EQ to improve the sound -- unfortunately all you can do is use the iPod's unhelpful pre-selections. I was thinking of jerryrigging a portable system for the absolute best sound, but it would have been a mess in my suitcase and looked to the TSA like a bomb. The MTX delivers decent sound in a neat, attractive package.
UPDATE: I eventually returned this item to the store. The sound quality never improved and got very fatiguing over time -- boomy, shouty and spatially flat. I guess I shouldn't have expected miracles, the description "boombox" should have been a giveaway. For portable listening I'm now using the superb battery-powered Somic Impact T-Amp with a pair of old Optimus (Radio Shack) mini-speakers. Great sound in a compact package for about half the price of the MTX. OK, airport security had to take a closer look at it a few times, but the sound quality makes it worth it.
Fantastic!! AMAZING Price! [Posted on 2007-05-21]
Great shipping!! Love the item. Was 30% lower than other sites!!!!!!!!!!!! FANTASTIC!
Thanks~
Great product for the price [Posted on 2007-12-27]
I did some comparison of some other units and found the MTX to have the best overall sound quality and it has decent bass for a small unit. Now granted, it's no Bose SoundDock, but then I didn't spend $300 for either. I like how easily the inserts switch out as my daughter will be using it wither her Nano and me with my Classic. I managed to get a steal (less than $50) on the unit at Circuit City. It had been special ordered but then not picked up. But compared to the other units in the same list price range, I think I would have gladly paid retail.
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