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Best iPod/iPhone speakers for under $100
David Carnoy
Executive editor March 28, 2011
I know, I know, a lot of you don't want to spend a whole lot on an iPod/iPhone speaker system--because you've told me. But you do want something that sounds half decent and has a nice design (you've also told me that). Which is why I've gone ahead and put together this little roundup. These compact systems may not offer the best sound in the world--after all, you shouldn't expect too much from a budget iPod speaker--but they do have some nice qualities. Better yet, a couple can even be had for less than $50.
Note: While we couldn't include our Editors' Choice Logitech S715i as part this roundup, it's worth noting that it only costs about $120. So, if you're willing to stretch a little, check out that model as well.| Product name | |||||
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| Price | $39.76 | $59.99 to $103.08 | $60.57 | $35.99 to $56.00 | $44.99 |
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| The Bottom Line | The Logitech S315i Rechargeable Speaker offers good sound quality in a compact, durable package; it's a solid choice for iPod owners who are constantly on the go. | With the iP90, iHome has slightly improved the design and audio quality of its classic iPod-iPhone clock radio for 2010. | If you're looking for a straight-forward portable speaker with a useful, understated design and solid sound, the Altec Lansing InMotion is a good choice. | The Altec Lansing Octiv Mini is an ideal option for anyone seeking an affordable, minimalist iPhone speaker for the bedroom, bathroom, or kitchen. | If you're looking for a compact, affordable speaker for your bedside table that charges two iPhone or iPods simultaneously, the Octiv Duo is well designed and offers reasonably good sound for the money. |
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| Product Type | Portable speakers with digital player dock | Info unavailable | Portable speakers with digital player dock | Speaker system with Apple dock | Speaker system with dual Apple dock |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 10.8 in x 1.9 in x 5.2 in | Info unavailable | 9.5 in x 1.8 in x 4.7 in | 5.3 in x 3.9 in x 3.8 in | 10.7 in x 5.7 in x 3.8 in |
| MP3 Player Compatibility | iPhone | Info unavailable | iPod iPhone | iPod nano (5G) iPod mini iPod with video (5G) iPod nano (3G) iPod nano iPod touch iPod nano (4G) iPod classic iPod touch (2G) iPod with color display iPod nano (aluminum) (2G) iPhone 3GS iPhone 3G iPhone | iPod nano (5G) iPhone 4 iPod with video (5G) iPod nano (3G) iPod nano iPod touch iPod nano (4G) iPod classic iPod touch (2G) iPod touch (3G) iPod nano (aluminum) (2G) iPhone 3GS iPhone 3G iPhone |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Info unavailable | Wired | Wired | Wired |
| Speaker Type | Active | Info unavailable | Active | Active | Active |
| Product Description | Logitech S315i - Portable speakers with digital player dock | Info unavailable | Altec Lansing inMotion Compact - Portable speakers with digital player dock | Altec Lansing Octiv Mini - Speaker system with Apple dock | Altec Lansing Octiv Duo - Speaker system with dual Apple dock |
| Audio Amplifier | Integrated | Info unavailable | Integrated | Integrated | Integrated |
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