Design:

This speaker may look small, but it doesn’t put out small sound.  Measuring 2.4 x 7.2 x 2.4 inches, it’s easy to hook up to your iPod, iPad, iPhone wirelessly through Bluetooth and listen to your favorite music wherever you are.  Black in design, it goes with anything and makes a great speaker for personal use such as on your desk or nightstand or on the kitchen counter while you cook dinner.

Features:

The iHome iDM12BC is compatible iPad, iPhone and iPod models.  You can charge your device while it plays as well with a usb cord.  If you need a wall plug you can use an adapter to make the usb into a wall plug for charging.  Bluetooth wireless capability makes getting connected and having hands free music a breeze.  For traveling, the iHome iDM12C comes with a magnetic cover that keeps the speaker and stand together.  Has a rechargeable battery also so you don’t have to worry about losing any music time.

Performance:

Despite its size, the sound that the iHome iDM12BC has great quality sound that will fill your room or office with the music you love with no hissing or popping that can happen with less quality speakers.  There are some issues with the high end music such as alternative rock that can sound very piercing which makes it hard to listen to, but for jazz, blues, and lower end tones, it seems to do really well.  It’s definitely worth trying all kinds of music because it could be just one or two specific songs and not the whole genre of alternative music.

This isn’t the speaker to use for a major party because it just isn’t loud enough to be heard over a lot of background noise, but for personal or more intimate settings it works really well.

The Good:

Convenient size with a magnetic cover that keeps speaker and stand together for easy travel; Charges and docks your iPad, iPhone and iPod while you play it; Bluetooth wireless makes it a great hands free device.  For the quality of sound and ease of use, the price is excellent also.

The Bad:

Sometimes the high end sound is a bit shrill and can be “too” high, so the higher toned music doesn’t always sound great.  The volume at its highest isn’t very loud, but there are iPad apps that you can download that will boost the volume.    The iHome doesn’t provide the adapter for the charging plug, which is a nuisance if you don’t have access to a computer with a usb port.  The foot on the back of the device that holds it upright is a bit weak and could be much stronger.

The Bottom Line:  

The iHome iDM12BC is an inexpensive way to add some great sound to your iPad, iPhone or iPod.  Sleek, portable design that is Bluetooth wireless capable which means you can listen to your favorite music anywhere.   Works in the car, at the beach, in the office, at your desk and anywhere else you want to listen to music.

This device is awesome for anyone who travels and would like to have music in their hotel room where radios aren’t always available.  In addition to playing great sounding music, the iHome iDM12BC also charges your iPad, iPod, or iPhone while you’re playing music if you have access to an usb port or have the adapter to make it into a wall charger.

For this kind of price, you would expect to get a lot less quality but that’s not what you will have with this device.  You’ll get great tone and sound without breaking your wallet.

Design:

The Logitech speaker stand for iPad is measures approximately 10.6 x 4.6 x 8.7 inches and weighs almost nothing, not even one pound.  It has the speakers built in to the unit’s base so there are not additional pieces to carry around, making this easy to move from room to room.   The control buttons are easily seen and accessible, right on the base in front of the device.  There is also a 3.5mm input for audio so you can easily plug in other audio devices, such as an mp3 player, etc.

Features:

One of the best features of the Logitech Speaker Stand for iPad is the ability to watch and use at virtually any angle from flat, to fully upright.  This makes it great for watching in bed, in the kitchen while you’re cooking or even while sitting at your desk.   The light weight of it is also especially appealing, as it is easy to carry around to wherever you are in your home or office.  The iPad charging dock is an additional feature that works even when the speaker stand is turned off, making it very easy to charge your iPad without even really having to think about it.

Another good feature of this device is the ease in which you can attach and remove the iPad from the stand.  No struggling necessary, just slip it in to the stand and secure it and you don’t have to worry about it falling out.  This stand can be modified to fit iPad 1 as well so it’s great for both iPad 1 AND iPad 2 owners.

The ability to move around the screen to all the angles you can with this stand significantly reduces any glare you may have on your iPad making it much more enjoyable to watch.

Performance:

The ease of use, the design and the easy to locate control buttons and charging dock and aux input make this Logitech Speaker Stand something to really enjoy having.  The design is simple, and compliments that iPad well.  It looks good anywhere, and can be put on a desk for multitasking while you’re on your computer, or have it play music or movies while you’re cooking dinner in the kitchen.

It does have to be plugged in, but this is a small price to pay for having this kind of stability and angle control over the iPad.  That one feature doesn’t detract from the value or enjoyment of this stand in any way.

The Good:

Light weight, can be used at virtually any angle, easy to use and holds the iPad 2 securely so no worries about it falling out of the stand. It also charges the iPad even when the stand isn’t turned on.

The Bad:

The speakers in the base don’t offer much improvement in the audio, so they could have had much more quality in this area.  Most people, who purchase this stand, do so for watching movies and listening to music, so having good audio IS important.    It would also be great if this could operate on battery power at the discretion of the user and not just by plugging in.  This would make it even more portable.

The Bottom Line:

The Logitech Speaker Stand for iPad is a good purchase to make if you’re looking for a stand to make your iPad a great place to watch movies or listen to music while you’re in bed or in the kitchen cooking or even at your desk while you’re doing other things.  If you need something with audio that overpowers a lot of noise, then this may not be what you’re looking for, but for viewing in your room or even in the kitchen, this is more than sufficient.   The price isn’t ridiculously expensive for what you get in benefits, and it makes the iPad 2 a great hands free device for when you don’t want to sit there and hold it.

Design:

This unusual and eye catching speaker measuring 6 x 1.6 x 2.8 inches, and is very lightweight making it extremely portable. It is constructed out of stainless steel and has a molded rubber casing that makes it as durable as it is efficient.

Features:

This amazing little powerhouse connects to any Bluetooth device, such as tablets, computers, mobile phones and more.  In addition to the wonderful wireless convenience, you can conduct phone calls using the built in microphone, whether it’s conference calls or single person to person calls.  Your calls will be crisp and clear.  Has a terrific way to keep your Jawbone Jambox updated, with the MyTalk portal which has apps, all kinds of new features and updates.

The speaker has an internal rechargeable battery that gives you up to 10 hours of play time, making the most of its powerful speaker system.  This little speaker packs a whopping 85 decibels, making it great for listening to music in ever larger, noisier rooms with no problem.

Listen to music, make phone calls from your car easily and keep your hands on the wheel where they belong with the excellent wireless capability.

Performance:

The performance of Jawbone Jambox is unbelievable and when you see how small it is and how it easily fits anywhere, you will be blown away by the sound and volume that comes pumping out of it.   You are unlikely to find a speaker of comparable size that comes anywhere near the quality of what the Jawbone Jambox gives you.

If you turn the volume up to max levels, you may experience some distortion, especially on the lower bass sounds, but this can be remedied by just lowering the volume a bit.  This speaker is great for what it is designed for.  If you want superior, high quality sound at any volume level, you will more than likely need to get more of a stereo speaker set rather than this one for the smaller blue tooth devices.

The Good:  

There’s almost too many “goods”  to list, but the incredible sound quality,  the convenient size and attractive color choices are just three of the goods that this amazing speaker offers.  Doubling as a speaker phone, completely wireless, and always staying updated with the MyTalk account and automatic updating, those who invest in this are investing in quality they won’t be disappointed in.

The Bad:

One of the only things that can be said about this device that is negative is the price, which many think is way too high.  Granted it’s a very small device, but the only thing small IS the size.  There are sales that go on that you can get this speaker for lower than retail price, so keep your eyes open.

The Bottom Line: 

It’s just really hard to go wrong with the Jawbone Jambox.  Not only is the size convenient to carry around in your purse, backpack or even coat pocket,   the sound is unbelievable.  You will have no problem hearing your music, videos, games or anything else you do on your Bluetooth devices.  Completely wireless makes this hands free dream something to enjoy having around.

The colors it is available in are bright and attractive and gives you a bit of choice. The design is unique and stylish and the updates that come with it automatically keep it always new and up to date on the latest things going on for the Jambox via MyTalk.  This is what you expect when you spend money on a speaker for your Bluetooth devices.

Design:

Measuring 5.3 x 10.8 x 5.8 inches, this loudspeaker dock for iPods, iPhones, and iPads, gives you something to be excited about.  The JBL On Beat Speaker is attractive, compact and has a unique weave design that looks great anywhere.

Features:

This dock rotates and works with iPhones, iPods and iPads, letting you have your device either in landscape or portrait modes which give you great versatility for watching videos or typing on it, or just listening to music.  It also has a composite video output which allows you to connect it to any regular TV for viewing on a big screen as well.

The dock comes with a remote control that works your iPod or iPad from as much as 15 feet away which truly gives meaning to the words hands free.  It has easy to use controls, including a mute button, that are not hard to work, and an AC power cord that charges your devices when they are on the docking station.

For the dock to be as small as it is, you will be happily surprised at the quality of sound you will hear when playing your music.  You definitely won’t lose any quality because of the size.  It’s not called a loudspeaker for nothing, and you won’t have to strain to hear the music you want to listen to.

This makes it great for gatherings, parties, private, intimate dinners and any other function you want music for.

Performance:  

You will not be disappointed in the overall performance of the JBL On Beat Loudspeaker dock.  Excellent quality sound with plenty of volume when needed, and able to go anywhere you want it to;  A wonderful thing to have when you travel a lot and would love to have hands free music or videos right there in your hotel room.

The frustration comes in when you try to use this device with the iPad.  It is really more designed for the iPhone and iPod.  When you try and attach the iPad to it, it just feels very unsteady and doesn’t hold.  It has an additional arm included for the regular iPad, but you will need to call in to the company to get one for the iPad 2.

The Good:

High quality performance and sound, a good price that is not overly expensive for the quality and sound you get, portable and easy to use as well as attractive in design.  Plenty of cords for the correct connections you might need for doing different things with it.  It also goes into a standby mode after a certain amount of time of nonuse which saves power.

The Bad:

This device doesn’t work well with the iPad 2.  It can’t be held in the landscape mode, which is the best for watching movies, but if you have an iPod or iPhone instead, you will be fine.   The remote control can be temperamental, and doesn’t work at all angles.  You have to point it directly at the front of the device, which can be annoying.

The Bottom Line: 

For iPhone and iPod users, this is a great loudspeaker dock that will please the user.  For iPad and iPad 2 users, more than likely something else would be more appealing since this device doesn’t work well with the iPads.   It’s not excessively expensive, and you will be pleased with the sound you get from the speaker.

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Design:

The design of this amazing device is only one of the many great things about it.  It has a sleek, technological design to it that looks great in any room in your home.  It has attractive accent lighting, the remote control and magnetic backing.  It measures 11.8 x 6 x 5.9 inches and weighs about 7 pounds, but this is not a device you need to carry around with you.  Thanks to the Bluetooth wireless capability, you can stream whatever you want from your smartphone to the sound platform from anywhere in the room.

Features: 

The features of the Soundfreaq SFQ-1 Sound Platform Bluetooth Wireless Audio System are numerous and will please whoever buys one for their home or office.  One of the most incredible features of this system is the fact that it is compatible with any smart device you have no matter what manufacturer, and streams audio wirelessly from any of them.

There are four different ways available to play your music:  using the dock, Bluetooth, the Aux in, and the built in FM radio.  The sounds streams from up to 33 feet away, making it great for multi-room use.  It’s very easy to use, and doesn’t require a lot of complicated instructions.   It also charges any iPod and iPhone devices from the platform as well.

Performance: 

The sound quality and acoustics of the Soundfreaq SFQ-1 Sound Platform is terrific and was designed to enhance the sound of any music genre, no matter what the volume.  Users will be surprised at the quality and level of sound this small device puts out.

The Good:

The long list of features, the ease of use and sleek design that fits any household are just the beginning of the positives of this platform. Add in the terrific quality of sound,  and the fact that it can be used with any smart device and you have a system that would be a pleasure to own and use.  Since this is a wireless device, you can wireless stream music from the sound platform and still use your device to text, email and surf, so it doesn’t tie up your phone.

The Soundfreaq SFQ-1 Sound Platform is compatible with virtually any type of smart device and Bluetooth device. The list is large and that makes this even more popular since you can have any kind of device and have it work the same great way.

The Bad:

The phones cannot be docked if they are in any kind of a case. Skins are fine, but cases add bulk and this makes it to where they don’t fit properly in the docking station.  To some, the cost of $180 seems high, but for what you get, and the variety of devices you can use this with, it’s more than worth the money.

The Bottom Line:

The Soundfreaq SFQ-1 Sound Platform is worth the money, and gives you the capability to stream fantastic sounding audio from virtually any device you have wirelessly.  The design is awesome, and looks fantastic in any style of décor.  It’s highly unlikely anyone would be disappointed with everything that this platform has to offer.

Design:

The Philips Fidelio Docking Speaker is perfect for anyone who has an iPod, iPhone or iPad. It has a slender, sleek design that fits easily into any briefcase, suitcase, or even a backpack, which makes it a joy to carry. Its sturdy aluminum finish is sharp and looks great with your device.  It also has a convenient carrying case.  It measures approximately 10.2 x 7.7 x 3.7 inches and weighs only about 2 pounds so it’s not too heavy to move around easily anywhere you want it.

Features:

Some of the great features of the Philips Fidelio Docking Speaker are the 10 hour rechargeable battery it comes with, the easy connection to have any electrical device plugged into it, a digital bass boost that makes the music sound great at any level, anywhere.  You will be able to hear all the low, mid and high sounds of any music and you will not be disappointed. You can also enjoy excellent gaming sound effects via your blue tooth and a handy shielding technology that blocks any kind of interference from other mobile devices.

Another excellent feature is the free Fidelio app for anyone who owns the iPod touch, the iPod or iPhone. They get this for free and it unlocks additional features for your docking station such as having access to 7000 or more free internet radio stations, weather conditions, alarms you can set to wake you up to music, weather or photos.  This feature makes having this docking station even more enjoyable to have since it gives you so much more capabilities.

Performance: 

One of the amazing things about the Philips Fidelio Docking Speaker is the amazing sound it offers.  With its unique bass boosting capability, you will be able to feel the music at any volume level and it gives true superior sound that you will be able to enjoy anywhere.  Since many docking stations and speaker stands don’t have much higher quality sound than not using anything extra at all, this is a major performance benefit that music lovers will really appreciate.

The Good:

Sleek design, easy and lightweight to carry, excellent sound capability and extra features for iPod and iPhone owners, and 10 hours of playback time on a rechargeable battery.  All these are terrific features and positives about the Philips Fidelio Docking Speaker.

The Bad: 

The cost could be prohibitive to some who don’t have that much to spend, but if you’re looking for something reliable that will give you some great sound, this is worth the money.  The app is good for some and others don’t like it, so it’s not a “bad” as much as it is a personal preference.

The Bottom Line:

The Philips Fidelio Docking Speaker is a good investment for anyone who is an avid listener of music and wants an easy, portable, docking station that will enhance the sounds of their music.  The design, the ease of use and the additional capabilities the Fidelio app gives are worth the cost.  For anyone who is a music lover, it’s definitely a way to go.