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iPod docks have become as uninteresting and as common as some USB toy. In fact there are a lot of poor quality ones flooding the market nowadays as well. Some companies go in for technology to distinguish their products while others, like the uniquely shaped JBL Radial speaker dock, go in for shape. Maxell has tried to incorporate both strengths in their latest high-end and stylish MXSP-4000 time domain speakers. The speakers certainly look different with a shape of something like a fat cigar or Zeppelin on a stick. Although there have been similarly shaped iPod docks, this one is very affordable.

The sound quality delivered Maxell MXSP-4000 is quite good especially the vocals being very clear. As expected from a device which puts the drivers on the side, stereo separation is quite good. It is capable of filling the entire area with sound. This MXSP-4000 time domain speakers can hold together the sound even at levels that would fill up most of the rooms. The MXSP-4000 speakers from Maxell come with a remote control that is packaged with the system and also a male to male cable that enables you to connect it to anything that has 3.5 mm mini jack.

Maxell time domain speakers are quite intuitive and at the same time have an amazing user interface. It is quite light weight and small enough to stand alone on almost all the household counters and shelves. This stylish time domain speaker system from Maxell is quite affordable and is designed on a modest budget to suit almost every one and costs around 100 pounds.

If you own an iPod Touch and are looking for stylish iPod docks, then the Philips DC910 is an ideal choice. It will not only compliment your iPod with its sleek looks and wall mounting ability, but it will also enhance the looks of your modern furniture and latest television cabinets but also deliver 30 watt of power with real depth in its bass to produce quality music.

A lot of detailed attention has been given to give it an attractive look and this slim docking entertainment system is as wide as 50 cm across breath but is just about 20 cm in height. The combination of shiny silver and glossy black with the contrasting matte black colour on the back side of the system further adds to its eye catchy looks. The Philips DC910’s controls are at the bottom and are quite simple to operate with proper labeling and a small LCD screen. The remote control is also very trendy and compact.

The DC910 is compatible with almost every iPod which has a dock port connector excluding iPod shuffle because of the proprietary iPod dock port feature in the system and you can also rotate the dock connector for video playback. The good thing is that while you browse your files with the remote control, it simultaneously charges your iPod. It also has two auxiliary ports for connecting SD/MMC cards or USB flash drive for MP3 and WMA music files playback.

The sound is rich and excellent with depth in the bass provided by the dual woofers and smoothness provided by the mid-range. The volume is impressive and sufficient to fill a reasonable size room with good music.

It also features an FM radio of 20 presets and with the touch of a button activate the automatic programming functions.

The AJ 301D is the latest iPod dock with an alarm clock to come from Philips. Because of its silver and glossy white finish it looks quite like a kitchen appliance. It suits best when placed on the side table with its solid build quality. Just in case if you are trying to think of skimping on the space, then please understand that this unit is little bit larger mainly because it is equipped with a large LCD screen.

There is a snooze button which allows to you to either dim the backlight or turn it completely off whenever this AJ 301D iPod dock is in standby mode. The left side of the unit features buttons for setting power and time and also an audio selector switch. There are five preset buttons on the right hand side of the unit and the snooze button is positioned on the top of the unit in between the two alarm buttons.

This AJ 301D from Philips has a docking station which supports all the iPod docks. It represents a slight upgrade over the Philips AJ300D iPod Clock Radio as well. Moreover, the AJ 301D also includes an auxiliary input on the rear end which enables any device with 3.5 mm jack to be plugged in. It has a small subwoofer that is built at its rear and therefore the entire unit is able to deliver a sound which is good enough depending on the size of system. There is a remote provided with this Philips AJ 301D iPod dock which allows you to skip the tracks, adjust the volume and play or pause the tracks.

Finally to conclude, AJ 301D is a capable hybrid alarm clock with iPod dock.

T612 are outstanding quality iPhone speakers from Altec Lansing which are capable of delivering rich and crisp sound for iPhone, without ever missing out on any of the calls. When these extraordinary and intuitive Altec Lansing T612 speakers are paired or coupled up with your iPhone you will have the advantage of enjoying your iPhone to the fullest. These T612 speakers have been specially designed to complement the digital features of the iPhone wherein the high end audio capabilities o the iPhone are extended beautifully with transparent reproduction of the music.

When you are using these Altec Lansing T612 iPhone speakers you do not need to use the Flight mode when you are actually listening to the music mainly because the sixty watts of power which can reach up to 120 watts at its peak is enough to keep the entire room completely filled. And whenever there is an incoming call, T612 would first answer the call while interrupting the music as it always gives higher priority to the phone call as compared to the music.

Although these speakers do not have a subwoofer yet because of its bass enhancement technology, this system is able to produce deep and powerful bass effect. T612 also features a built-in docking station for docking and recharging the Apple iPhone 8GB. T612 is equipped with four speakers that have been specially engineered for smoothly reproducing music across the entire audio spectrum. You have all the controls at your fingertips as this system comes with a wireless remote control which allows you to play forward, back, volume etc sitting at one place.

You also have the option of connecting either your MP3 player or the CD player along with the iPhone functionality. You can either place it anywhere in your living room or can even wall mount, both the options look just perfect. All in all T612 is just the most appropriate and handy office speaker solution for the users of the iPhone.

Since the launch of Apple iPod, a number of accessories have been launched in the market including iPod docks and speaker combinations. Following the trend and competition, Samson has also launched a new and awesome set of small, yet powerful speakers, optimised for the iPod and called Studio Dock 3i Active.

The Studio Dock 3i has a built-in iPod dock, two analogue audio inputs and a USB interface. On its top, the Studio Dock 3i Active has got an iPod dock which is designed as per the Apple’s universal design, so that you can connect any iPod, including the Apple iPod nano to it. Both the speakers sound incredibly good. In order to increase the bass response there are open ports at the back of each of them.

The best part of this system is its multitude of connectivity options. Unlike other iPod docks, it hosts variety of interfaces and ports. On the front side you will find a 1/8-inch stereo input jack and a mini plug headphone jack. Whenever the headphones are connected, the main speakers automatically mute. On its rear side there is a USB 2.0 port, a set of left/right RCA inputs, one power jack, power switch and a voltage selector which is set at optimum mode by default. According to Samson the total frequency response of the speakers is 80Hz to 23 kHz. Each channel has a power of 15 Watts.

Time to introduce another feature packed personal home cinema system from Panasonic, the SC-PT950, which comes with a 5-disc DVD/CD Changer, iPod dock for music, and playback for DVDs, MP3s, WMAs, JPEG Files, and XM radio. You can also connect the latest HD televisions with resolutions of up to 1080p, like Panasonic’s own Panasonic Viera TX-37LZD800F, via the system’s provided HDMI port. The Panasonic unit boasts of Front Tower Speakers, Wireless rear Speakers, a subwoofer module and a centre speaker to give you a real life like sound effects.

The sleek and slim main unit holds the DVD/CD changer and the amplifier hardware with the wireless transmitter as well. The front holds the input for the portable devices and in the rear end you have connections for the front speakers and subwoofer, along with a stereo input jacket.

The two-way Tower and Centre speakers, which are also supported by a midrange cone and separate tweeter for each, not to mention complimented by the subwoofer, will provide more than adequate sound for any home cinema. The good thing about the centre, front and subwoofer speakers is that they can be upgraded in future if required. The remote is also pretty handy and a setup microphone is a pleasant surprise. With an optional antenna, you can also use the XM radio provided with the system.

To summarise, this home theater with multiple options for playing DVD, Radio and other Portable audio devices, attractive tower speakers and wireless receivers, is a good bargain for home cinema lovers.

This cute adorable plush hi-fi butterfly speaker is a very feminine iPod dock, which will not only enhance your overall décor, but also sound quality. This butterfly shaped speaker features an adapter which is capable of creating a stereo sound effect. These hi-fi butterfly speakers are very sleek and portable; plus, they can be placed anywhere on any type of furniture, floor stand or even be hung on the wall brackets.

These outstanding speakers feature a universal dock that supports any iPod or iPhone model. Moreover, the two speakers include one auxiliary jack for hooking up all other types of MP3 players that cannot site on the docks. So while the device is obviously designed for use with iPods, it is more than capable of handing other music players, like the Creative Labs Zen X-Fi 32GB, as well. You have the ability to change the exterior look, as it is equipped with three soft plastic and interchangeable faceplates in green, blue and pink colours. You can easily update your style and give it a new look, by changing these faceplates as often as you would be changing your playlist.

The butterfly system is very sleek and lightweight with measurements of around 7.5 x 2.5 x 7.5 inches. It can either be charged with four AA batteries, or using the included AC adapter. It supports a maximum battery life of eight hours at maximum volume. This feminine speaker system features a remote measuring 85 x 40mm and a three foot long power cord. They will be available in the market starting 12th October and for a cost of around $99 (£56).