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JBL Spyro
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Among all the portable iPod JBL speaker(s) out there in the market, the JBL Spyro sounds and looks like no other personal system with a powerful, compact 2.1-channel. JBL Spyro is designed and engineered to produce rich sound from your iPod with its delicate and beautiful satellite subwoofers.
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There are optional subwoofer covers that let you express yourself.
To control the volume, just touch it once and it will increase or decrease it so as to mute or unmute it. Best of all about the Spyro is that it remembers your previous settings every time the system is powered on. I’ll recommend the JBL Spyro because of its incredible sound, clarity and beautifully crafted design.
Pros:
- Superb sound quality
- Attractive design
- Connects via a stereo mini jack
- Easy to use touch controls
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JBL On Tour
JBL On Tour is smaller and portable. It connects to your iPod via a standard 1/8in mini-plug cable which means that you can use it with any iPod, from the shuffle to the video. The most unique feature of the On Tour is the sliding cover. When closed, it protects the speakers and controls.
To use the iPod JBL speaker On Tour, you simply slide the cover out of the way and it remains attached and acts as a stand, angling the speakers slightly towards you. To turn it off, you press both the up/down buttons at the same time. By simply closing the case, the system also turns off or when an audio signal is no longer detected – handy for saving battery juice.
The iPod JBL speaker On Tour is a great travel system and it’s good value in the portable speaker market and if you fancy portability rather than bass, you’ll definitely want to consider it. JBL On Tour, is compatible with most iPods and iPod mini.
Pros:
- Smaller for easy portability
- runs on 4 AAA batteries or with an AC adapter
Cons:
- Doesn’t charge iPod
- Does not include a remote control
- Does not sync with iPod
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JBL On Time
You can also set the snooze function for whatever interval you’d like and there’s a flexible sleep timer, although it abruptly cuts off, rather than growing gradually quieter. If your only desire is something like a small stereo, with the added benefit of a clock and alarm with superior sound, then the JBL On Time is definitely a good choice for you.
Pros:
- Charges iPod
- Syncs with iPod
Cons:
- Does not include battery
- No added remote control
JBL On Stage
JBL On Stage is a compact, high-performance sound system. It provides clean and powerful sound. With just a touch increases or decreases the volume. A touch on both pads mutes or unmutes the system. JBL On Stage also remembers your last volume setting even after the system shuts down. It has OnePoint iPod connectors that provides the connection to your computer.
The iPod JBL speaker On Stage provides astonishing bass, clear and accurate sound. it has four aluminum-domed transducers that are driven by powerful neodymium magnets. This design provides a full, rich-frequency response from the lowest bass to the highest highs.
iPod JBL speaker On Stage is also compatible with most versions of the iPod, including the iPod nano.
Pros:
- Synchronises iPod
- Charges iPod
Cons:
- Does not dock iPod shuffle
JBL Radial
Connected to a television, users can view videos or photos using the JBL Radial and their docked iPod. The Radial also includes an RF smart remote that gives you full iPod control, allowing you to change tracks, browse through libraries, adjust settings, and scroll through extras.
The wireless RF remote control provides the freedom to enjoy your music from across the room or in another room, or outside, from up to 20 feet. It’s capable of powering small parties and the RF remote means you won’t have to push anyone out of the way to change songs. Compatible with most docking versions of the iPod, including nano and 5G versions.
Pros:
- Syncs directly and charges your iPod
- Charges iPod without a computer connection
- Superb sound quality
- Attractive design
- Comes with an RF remote
Cons:
- No composite video output
- No power button on the remote
- Power button is inconveniently located on back of unit
- No volume indicator
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