JBL On Stage Micro Portable iPod Speaker and Docking Station (Red) by JBL
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Digital camera reviews of JBL On Stage Micro Portable iPod Speaker and Docking Station (Red)
Digital camera Review: Rockin' dock station
Summary: 5 Stars
Perfect size, great sound. I wanted something that would look okay if I left it out but still have a great sound quality.Digital camera Review: This is a great iPod player/docking station!
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought my JBL On Stage Micro Portable iPod Speaker & Docking Station, in red, for $49.99. I am extremely pleased with everything about this player. Great sound, operates on AC or DC, and even has a remote!! The fun shape & red color are just additional reasons to like this player. If it wasn't already so portable, I'd buy one for every room!Digital camera Review: Tiny speakers = tiny sounds
Summary: 2 Stars
Please do not expect big sounds to come out of these two (1") speakers. I got this as a gift from a friend, so I am not defending a purchase here. The clarity of the sound with this JBL micro, the design, and portability is the only reason I gave it a 2-star rating, but what good is all that if I can't enjoy the music the way I want to.
At best this micro is suitable only for office use.
Digital camera Review: Very slightly twitchy, but sounds great.
Summary: 4 Stars
I like the JBL on stage micro. It sounds remarkably good for such a tiny little hockey puck. The carrying case is actually usefull, which is unusual, the remote is surprisingly handy, and yes it does recharge your ipod. Below are the things that I found slightly twitchy about the unit.
1. When using the remote to fast forward in a video, select songs, whatever, the ipod would sometimes jump to a whole different menu I'm pretty sure I wasn't trying for. Now, this could quite easily be operator error, but it has happened enough times that it makes me wonder. It's easy to go back to where I wanted to be, but it seems a little odd.
2. The unit only charges your ipod when plugged into the wall, not while running off of it's own 4 AAA batteries. I don't remember the ads detailing that.
3. It has a surprising amount of bass, especially for such a small speaker set, but it takes a little getting used to because it sounds a bit distorted. I found that turning off the EQ on my Ipod helped a lot.
The good:
1. As I said, amazing volume and quality of sound. The bass might sound just a bit odd, but you won't notice it after you're used to it.
2. Nice to have it run off of it's own internal batteries when you aren't around plugs.
3. The remote, although it may confuse the ipod once in a while, is very handy. I watch and listen to videos while on the treadmill and have the unit perched nearby. Its GREAT being able to go through the menu's, pick songs and videos, fast forward and back up, etc. Surprising amount of control over your ipod.
4. The carrying case is compartmented to keep cords, charger and unit seperated. It's padded, has a good zipper and is actually thought out.
In all, I would definitely recommend this product. It's flaws are so slight that they are more eccentricities than flaws. It definitely frees you from earbuds while you are doing things but want to listen to something.
Digital camera Review: good little unit
Summary: 4 Stars
The sound is a little light or tinny. But for the size that is to be expected. I use it in my office area and it is adequate for that. I wouldn't buy at full price, but at $50 I found it sufficient. If you want a deep full sound, try another speaker system. I like the carrying case that comes with it.