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- Excellent sound quality
- Works with iPhone-certified
- Uses AC power or batteries
- Two auxiliary in ports
- Design may not appeal to everyone
- Expensive
- Hefty for a portable speaker
Reviewers say the Altec Lansing Mix iMT800 is one of the best-sounding portable iPod speakers on the market. Not all users are fans of the retro boom box design -- one reviewer calls it "aesthetically depressing" -- but nearly all experts agree that the Altec Lansing Mix has stellar sound quality. The Mix boom box has a 5.25-inch subwoofer, so it offers much better bass response than most portable iPod speakers. Sound doesn't distort at high volumes, and the speakers are loud enough for parties or large rooms. The Altec Lansing Mix iMT800 is compatible with iPods and is Works with iPhone-certified, so you won't hear any buzz or interference (and you can still receive calls and texts while music is playing). The speaker is technically portable -- it sports integrated handles and can be powered by eight D-size batteries or electrical power -- but, like the boom boxes of yesteryear, it's large and heavy (10 pounds without batteries). There are certainly lighter portable iPod speakers available, but reviewers say they can't touch the Altec Lansing Mix when it comes to sound quality. If you want something lighter and more portable, reviewers recommend the Logitech Rechargeable Speaker S715i (*Est. $150).
Several professional reviewers test the Altec Lansing Mix iMT800, including iLounge.com, CNET and PCMag.com. Each review is incredibly detailed, but iLounge.com manages to pack the most information into its photo-illustrated review. ILounge.com is also the most critical of the Mix's design. CultOfMac.com has a brief, less detailed review. There are also a good amount of user reviews at Amazon.com.
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1. iLounge.com
Jeremy Horwitz is more critical than most of the Altec Lansing's boom box design. He describes the design as "aesthetically depressing" and "groan-inspiring," but acknowledges that the sound quality is impressive -- "one of the most powerful and sonically impressive we've tested," he says. Overall, the Mix earns his recommendation.
Review: Altec Lansing iMT800 Mix Digital Boombox for iPhone and iPod, Jeremy Horwitz, Sept. 15, 2009
PCMag.com gives its Editors' Choice award to the Altec Lansing Mix iMT800. While Tim Gideon would like to see video output and a better remote, he says the Mix is an excellent iPod speaker and well worth its price.
Review: Altec Lansing Mix iMT800, Tim Gideon, Sept. 14, 2009
3. CNET
Acknowledging that the Altec Lansing Mix's design won't impress everyone, David Carnoy calls it "one of the best iPod speaker options out there." Carnoy likes the audio quality and notes powerful bass and smooth sound overall. However, the system does lack an AM radio and video output.
Review: Altec Lansing Mix iMT800, David Carnoy, Sept. 18, 2009
The Altec Lansing Mix earns an Editors' Choice award from DigitalTrends.com. Caleb Denison says the Mix is "one of the best iPod speaker docks available and, at under $250, it's a bargain, too."
Review: Altec Lansing MIX iMT800 Review, Caleb Denison, June 28, 2010
Leander Kahney calls the Altec Lansing Mix a "ghettoblaster for the iPhone age." He appreciates the 30-hour battery playback and thinks the sound quality is excellent, although he notes a little distortion at maximum volume.
Review: Review: Altec Lansing's Mix Boombox for the iPhone (Verdict: It Rocks), Leander Kahney, Sept. 9, 2009
6. Gadling.com
Scott Carmichael at Gadling.com is blown away by the Mix's sound quality, especially by its "absolutely mind blowing volume." He's also one reviewer who loves the retro design.
Review: Gadling Gear Review - Altec Lansing iMT800 MIX - the Boombox Is Back!, Scott Carmichael, Sept. 21, 2009
TechRadar.com editors give the Altec Lansing Mix a 4-star rating (out of 5). While Ian Osborne isn't convinced about the Mix's design, he says audio quality is good and loud, although it is a little "bass heavy."
Review: Altec Lansing MIX iMT800 Review, Ian Osborne, Sept. 3, 2010
8. Amazon.com
The Altec Lansing Mix boom box earns a combined 4.5-star rating from more than 100 reviewers at Amazon.com. Most users agree that sound quality is excellent and many claim it's one of the best portable iPod speakers they've heard. A few complain that the bass is overpowering.
Review: Altec Lansing inMotion MIX iMT800 Portable Digital Boom Box for iPhone and iPod, Contributors to Amazon.com
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