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Product summary
The good: Charges the iPod, whether powered on or off; stylish; small footprint; dedicated volume controls; includes stereo minijack and cable for use with any audio device; acts as a dock for computer syncing; rich and bright sound for small speakers.
The bad: No battery power option--therefore, not truly portable; no remote control.
The bottom line: JBL's On Stage iPod speakers provide a great way to enjoy tunes at home by yourself or with a few friends.
Specifications: Dimensions (WxDxH): 6.9 in x 6.9 in x 2 in; Color: White See full specs
CNET editors' review
- Reviewed on: 02/03/2005
- Released on: 07/12/2004
As the name suggests, the On Stage is shaped like a small circular stage with a diameter of 7 inches and a height of 2 inches; the white plastic casing features a donut-esque hole in the center and a gray mesh screen wrapped around the outer edge. Behind the mesh, situated on the front end, are four 1-inch speakers. These flank the iPod docking station, on which there are also touch-sensitive volume controls. These override the iPod's own volume control when it's plugged in.
The On Stage comes with four plastic modular adapters that snap onto the docking station to provide seamless integration for any iPod, with the exception of the Photo and, of course, the Shuffle. However, since the speaker set includes an audio-in port and a cable, you can really hook up any audio device, though it won't look as chic as a compatible iPod. Disappointingly, there is no wireless remote option.
Rounding out the physical attributes are a DC power-in jack, a power switch, and the OnePoint iPod connector. Essentially, this is JBL's proprietary iPod dock-connection port that allows you to sync up with your computer without ever removing the player from its "stage." JBL includes a power cable, but there's no battery power option, which would make the On Stage a truly portable device. However, when the iPod is docked and the speaker set is plugged in, it will recharge the player--a definite bonus, considering its relatively paltry battery life.
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