I'm 3 for 3 with My iPod Speaker Systems

Since I bought my 40 gig iPod in March of 2005, I've bought 3 iPod speaker systems. I've been lucky so far. I can give all of them the highest recommendation:

Number 1: I bought a first generation model of the JBL On Stage over 3 years ago for my bedside. The cost was $120 or $130. Now the new generation model is cheaper, about $90. I think the intense competition is keeping the prices down. The thing is as small as a donut and produces crisp, full, bright sound. It surprises me how well this tiny system can fill my living room, bedroom, or kitchen. The dock recharges the iPod automatically. I've never had any problems. I'd buy one again.

Number 2: I bought a used Altec Lansing inMotion iM600 for about $40. This is an incredible deal. The thing retails for about $120. My used one came as good as new. The sound is similar to the JBL On Stage. It's a bit bigger. I think the radio is a waste of time. The AM/FM tuner works well below average. But who cares? I never use the radio. (If you want a real radio, do yourself a favor and get a  C.Crane CSW.) I've never had any problems with the iM600. Between the On Stage and the inMotion600, I think the On Stage is a better deal in a smaller package without the superfluous radio.

Number 3: I bought a new JBL Radial in white for $99. The thing towers a good 12" high and looks like a piece of architecture. The sound, as expected, is fuller and louder than the smaller On Stage. I use it in the living room. 

To be tested soon: I just bought a refurbished Griffin Technology 1200 Amplifi for $85 with free shipping. I like the look of this system better than the ones I currently own. If it sounds as good as all the raving reviews I read during my research, I'll probably take the Radial to work office and use the Amplifi in the living room. I'm confident it will sound good but only time will tell.

Comments

[Ed S.]

I heard the KICKER ipod stereo dock at Fry's today....incredibly detailed, realistic and dynamic sound for $299 list.
http://shop.kicker.com/iKICK/Default.aspx?gclid=CNvlkJar5pMCFSQqagodSD-UVQ

[Jeff McMahon]

I was going to get the Sierra In Audio Speakers but at the same price the Kicker delivers. My only problem with the Kicker is I feel I need to buy a Bat-Mobile with it.