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Best portable iPod speakers
Pros: excellent sound, compact size, no streaming lag, simple to use
Cons: lossless Kleer streaming dongles cost extra, large power brick, composite video output
Arcam
rCube
N/A
Portable
iPhone, 3rd-gen iPod Touch, 6th-gen iPod Classic, 5th-gen iPod Nano
NA
NA
NA
NA
Lithium-ion
NA
NA
N/A
90dB (CCIR, 45W)
NA
110-120V or 220-240V
Yes
Aux-in, USB (for updates)
Composite/component HD video
7.9
7.9
7.9
11
Power adapter, remote control with battery
2 years
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Ultraportable iPod speakers
Pros: lightweight, excellent sound quality, rechargeable battery, dual-voltage capability, works with iPhone certified
Cons: may have to remove case to dock, carrying case is thin, volume decreases when run on battery
Logitech
984-000134
097855067012
Portable
iPhone and iPods with dock connector (older iPods via 3.5 mm auxiliary input)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Rechargeable nickel-metal hydride
8 hours
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Battery or AC power
Infrared
3.5 mm auxiliary
N/A
15.2
2.4
5.2
1.5
Universal power supply, soft travel case, IR remote control, user manual
2 years
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Budget iPod speakers
Pros: great value, compact, lightweight, good sound quality for its size, long battery life
Cons: no remote, few onboard controls, doesn't remember volume settings
Altec Lansing
iMT320
021986801719
Portable
iPhone and iPods with dock connector (older iPods via 3.5 mm auxiliary input)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
4 AA batteries
24 hours
N/A
N/A
N/A
Onboard controls
Battery or AC power
N/A
3.5 mm auxiliary
N/A
9.5
1.8
4.7
N/A
Power adapter
1 year limited
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Wireless bookshelf iPod speakers
Pros: distinctive design, excellent sound, built-in AirPlay capability
Cons: some find setup challenging, limited remote functionality, high price, no FM radio, composite video output only
Bowers & Wilkins (formerly B&W)
FP30570
014346311997
Wireless bookshelf
iPhone, iPod Touch, iPod Classic, iPod Nano
N/A
-6dB (36Hz to 42kHz)
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
30-pin iPod/iPhone dock, USB for syncing and updates
Composite video
25.2
8.2
6.8
13.5
Remote control, power adapter
2 years
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iPod/iPhone clock radio
Pros: dual music alarms, gradual wake/sleep features, dimmable backlit display, apps add extra features, compatible with iPod cases
Cons: audio quality isn't the best
not avail.
iHome
iA91
N/A
Clock radio
iPod Nano, iPod (video) 4th and 5th gen; iPod Classic; iPod Touch; iPhone
AM/FM
NA
Reson8
12
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Bass, treble, 3D, balance
100V-240V
Yes
Aux-in
NA
10.44
5.4
3.07
NA
Remote control, power adapter
1 year