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- Superb sound quality
- Compatible with the iPhone
- Wireless subwoofer
- Two video-out ports
- No AM/FM radio
- Limited remote
- Expensive
Though he acknowledges that $500 is a "ridiculous sum to spend on an iPod dock," PCMag.com's Tim Gideon is convinced that the Boston Acoustics i-DS3 Plus is well worth it. Experts agree the sound quality of the Boston Acoustics i-DS3 Plus is so good, you can easily mistake it for a small home theater system. This two-part system has a main dock and a wireless subwoofer, and it's certified to work with the Apple iPhone. Experts say the sound quality is powerful and balanced, and the system is easy to set up. Other pluses include dual video-out ports, replaceable grilles of different colors and an overall design that matches the Apple aesthetic. However, some reviewers wish for a few more features, like an AM/FM radio, to justify the high cost. Others wish to have more control over audio equalization. Still, reviewers recommend the Boston Acoustics i-DS3 Plus despite these shortfalls. If your budget can't support a pricey iPod speaker, the iPhone-ready Logitech Rechargeable Speaker S715i (*Est. $150) also gets good reviews. It's smaller and portable, so you won't get the same sound quality, but it's also less expensive.
ILounge.com, PCMag.com and CNET provide the most comprehensive reviews of the Boston Acoustics i-DS3 Plus. These sources test and rate the speakers and provide a great deal of balanced analysis. About.com also has a testing-based review of the i-DS3 Plus, but it offers fewer details. There aren't many user reviews of the Boston Acoustics i-DS3 Plus.
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1. iLounge.com
The Boston Acoustics i-DS3 Plus earns a recommendation from Jeremy Horwitz at iLounge.com. Horwitz says the audio performance is equivalent to even pricier speakers, and he claims it's "one of the most powerful little iPod systems we've tested over the years." However, he would like more control over audio equalization.
Review: Boston Acoustics i-DS3 Plus, Jeremy Horwitz, May 19, 2009
PCMag.com gives its Editors' Choice award to the Boston Acoustics i-DS3 Plus. Reviewer Tim Gideon says the audio performance is fantastic and worth the i-DS3 Plus's price tag. His biggest complaint is the remote, which lacks some of the functionality found on other speaker remotes.
Review: Boston Acoustics i-DS3 Plus iPod Speaker System, Tim Gideon, July 7, 2009
3. CNET
Jeff Bakalar at CNET is impressed with the audio performance of the Boston Acoustics i-DS3 Plus, but he downgrades its overall rating because he thinks it should offer more features to justify its price tag.
Review: Boston Acoustics i-DS3 Plus iPod Speaker System (white), Jeff Bakalar, Aug. 24, 2009
The editors of iPodRepublic.com haven't had a chance to thoroughly test the Boston Acoustics i-DS3 Plus, but their initial impressions are positive. This review focuses mainly on features, but editors note that this iPod dock is expensive.
Review: Boston Acoustics I-DS3 Plus Ipod Sound System -- Quality Comes at a Price, Editors of iPodRepublic.com, July 15, 2009
5. About.com
Gary Altunian, About.com's guide to stereos, says the i-DS3 Plus has smooth, powerful sound and easy setup. Few drawbacks are noted in this brief review. (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)
Review: Boston Acoustics iDS3 Plus Powered Speakers with iPod/iPhone Dock & Subwoofer, Gary Altunian
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