The first potable iPod speakers we are going to present are the ones from iMainGo. This unit allows you to have simple and easy access to your iPod’s control when the player is in the device and it can play your favorite music for about 30 hours.
The system has high quality stereo speakers and is small and you can carry it in just one hand. This system looks very nice and the built-in speakers are protected from damages by a plastic caging. On the backside you will see a nice and clear window where you can put your iPod and where you can access it. These portable iPod speakers are made from a durable fabric that doesn’t scratch like the ones from plastic do. The fabric feels soft at the touch, but it is also rigid.
If you unzip the unit you will see two halves: one that protects the speakers and the amplifier and one that protects your iPod.
The unit works with 4 AAA batteries, but as we said above you can listen to your favorite music for 30 hours. These speakers from iMainGo have 3 options: alarm, off and music. Two of the options are pretty obvious, but the third one (the alarm) is not. This option allows you to set the time when you want to get up on your iPod and then the unit will wake you up with its sound.
You don’t need to open the unit to control your iPod, you can do that through the clear plastic window.
The motto of this unit is “Small system. Huge sound†and the manufacturer doesn’t lie about it. The music is great even at 100% full volume, the sound has no distortions and it is very clear. The bass level is very good and you don’t have to go all the way to 100% full volume if you are by yourself in a small room or at the office, you can try 25% or 50%, because at the 100% the sound could suffer and the bass could starts to distort the music depending on the song you play.
This unit brings you high quality music at a very nice price of $69.95.
If you want something cheap when it comes to portable iPod speakers, you can try the next one – Cygnett GrooveTune Portable Speaker. You can find it on amazon.com at a price of only $19.99. It has a compact size and it is very easy to carry. This speaker works also with other MP3 players, beside iPod. The Cygnett GrooveTune Portable Speaker has a nice design and you can take it anywhere with you, because it is very small. The sound quality is good, do not expect to be great but for $19.99 is worth trying.
The next portable iPod speaker is from Altec – the Altec Lansing inMotion iM9 Portable iPod Speaker Dock with Backpack. This speaker can be a good choice for your door room or any other room. The iM9 speaker is very compact, and it design makes it very easy to carry. This unit has the MaxxBass technology integrated in it which offers high quality sound and high volume. As the name says it, this unit has also a dock if you want to charge your iPod and in the same time listen to high quality music. The unit can be run with batteries or you can charge it into the wall. The unit is shock-resistant because it has a rugged carry bag that offers you the possibility to carry it in a safe way.
The unit is able to link your iPod to your TV if you want to view the photos or your videos on a bigger screen. You can also plug in a second device, for example a DVD or a CD player thanks to its input jack.
The dock connection is retractable and the unit runs with 4 C batteries which are not included. The unit comes with one year warranty and you can find it on shoptronics.com in a special offer with only $79.99.
ILuv Portable Amplified Stereo Speaker Case is a product by JWIN and you can find it on amazon.com at price of $14.99. The unit runs with 2 AA batteries which are not included and it compatible with iPhone, iPod and many other MP3 players. The built-in speakers are very powerful and provide high quality sound. You can find it in many colors, for example: pink, blue or black.
Altec Lansing iM -237 Orbit Ultraportable Speaker for MP3 players works with iPod touch, iPod nano, iPod classic, iPod mini and all MP3 players. This is an ideal unit if you want to share the music from your MP3 player with others and it even works with your laptop or notebook. It is very small and lightweight and you can easily carry it in your pocket or your bag. The iM -237 Orbit Ultraportable Speaker provides 360 degree high quality sound. The sound is distortion-free and it is very clear.
The speaker comes with 2.5 mm adapter and a 3.5 mm connection, so it works even works your iPhone or any other audio devices. The batteries life time is 24 hours and it runs with 3 AAA batteries which are not included. You can find it on amazon.com at a price of $39.95.