Logic 3 i-Station8 (white)

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Jasmine France

on 07/24/2006

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The good: A brightly lit LCD at the top edge of the i-Station8 displays song titles; stylish design; centrally placed subwoofer offers thumping low-end; includes ports on the back for composite video, S-Video, line-in, and iPod syncing.

The bad: The remote's edges are sharp, making it uncomfortable to hold and use; certain parts have a cheap, plasticky feel, and the iPod doesn't fit securely in its dock (even with the proper dock adapter); the speakers need to be aligned directly at your head to achieve optimal sound.

The bottom line: The Logic 3 i-Station8 isn't for everyone, such as the sensitive-palmed and audiophiles among us, but iPod owners seeking an interesting-looking portable speaker system with plenty of features and decent bass should consider it.

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CNET editors' rating: 3.0 stars Good
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Reviewed by:
Jasmine France
Reviewed on: 07/24/2006
Updated on: 03/11/2008

Editors' Note: The rating on this review has been lowered from 6.7 to 6.0 due to changes in the competitive marketplace.

Logic 3 has made its fair share of accessories for the iPod and even dabbled in some for the PSP, and from the looks of things, ergonomic design isn't the company's strong point. The i-Station8 speaker system for the iPod looks promising at first blush--it has a stylish yet over-the-top design and a wealth of features--but use the remote control for just a few moments, and you'll soon be searching for a pair of padded gloves.

The i-Station8, which is available in either white or black finishes to match your preferred iPod, has an impressive tower design that is dominated by eight tweeters and a subwoofer. It measures 8 by 9 by 2.5 inches, giving it the profile of a mini flat-screen TV. The square, centrally placed subwoofer is flanked on either side by four, 1-inch tweeters (their silver coloring contrasts nicely against the black version). Above the subwoofer is the brightly lit, single-line LCD that serves to display the title of the song currently in rotation. Below is the flip-down iPod "stage" for which Logic 3 provides five dock adapters, four for each of the docking iPods, and one that protects the port in the event that you're using the line-in feature instead. Unfortunately, even with the proper adapter in place, our 5G iPod didn't sit completely securely in the dock--it wobbled back and forth easily when touched. Also, the little stage in which the iPod sits has a cheap plasticky feel, like it could easily snap off if you're not careful.