Ipod speaker recommendations please!

[dotVIBE]

Hiya,

I require some proper speakers for an ipod. What do you guys recommend? Am looking in the R1500 to R3000 range. Apparently the BOSE Sounddock is really good, but I hear the Altec Lansings' are just as good, and significantly cheaper.

Lastly, can you recommend a good place to buy? Internet store or Cape Town area pref.

Thanks!


EDIT: oh, and bwana ( i know you can't resist the mac forum ) do you think this might be better asked under general hardware ?

 

[Roo!]

From reviews that I've read, the AL offering actually produces better quality sound than the Bose (please note that I have not actually heard the two next to each other, just read the reviews). Just pop into an IC for a comparison.

I have the Logitech MM50 and for the price and size it is awesome. They have rechargeable lithium batteries for portability (as well as DC adaptor for playing of mains, charging batteries and iPod). It also comes with a hardcase for travelling and a remote control (which fits nicely in the case).

I've had it set up in a rather large, open plan dinning room and lounge (+/- 50m2) and I thought the sound would be lost out of this little system, but it wasn't. It was more than powerful enough to enjoy the music on the veranda (15-20m away from the mm50).

 

[neio]

Personally I would go for a component system and not the all in one solution, I've found the best sound out of that.

 

[dotVIBE]

Personally I would go for a component system and not the all in one solution, I've found the best sound out of that.

Of course.

But this is meant for an office environment, so I need something compact & good looking, with high fidelity sound. That's why I require a speaker dock.

 

[martmeister]

Not sure about the apple stores here but usually the stores have them all sitting out connected to an ipod so you can hear the difference first hand. From all the ones I saw/listened to I got a Logitech AudioStation Express for around R1000, prices here are virtually the same. Anyway it has the remote, s-video out, a carry bag for plug and cables and all the docks for any ipod. I love mine. Value for money it's great and it goes loud. Most of these speakers lack alot of bass which you would get from the Apple Speaker but thats currently R2399 on special at IC. Not a bad buy if you want something huge. Compacts usually favor the Bose and AL. Check out ilounge.com for the best guide on the net for all ipod stuff. Also check out the apple.com store for all the reviews. People are usually very critical of the products being audiophiles and all.

 

[dotVIBE]

thanks martmeister, looks like i'll go for the logitech Hig performance audiostation!