JBL On Stage II iPod Speakers (white)

Manufacturer: Harman Kardon Part number: ONSTAGE-II

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Bottom Line:: The JBL On Stage II's new wireless remote makes these attractive iPod speakers even easier to use, but we're still disappointed by its bulky AC adapter and its lightweight bass response.

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JBL On Stage II iPod Speakers (white)

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Reviewed by: Ben Patterson
Edited by: Jasmine France
Reviewed on: 01/18/2006
Updated on:07/13/2006

The good: Sleek, flying saucer-like looks; clear, bright sound; wireless remote; charges and syncs your iPod; adapters for wide range of iPod models.

The bad: Heavy, bulky AC adapter; no battery option; so-so bass response; expensive.

The bottom line: The JBL On Stage II's new wireless remote makes these attractive iPod speakers even easier to use, but we're still disappointed by its bulky AC adapter and its lightweight bass response.

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The latest version of JBL's slick-looking, sweet-sounding On Stage iPod speakers looks the same, works the same, and sounds just like its predecessor--except this time, you get a small, lightweight remote that lets you adjust the volume, skip tracks, and scan within a song. While the remote makes these speakers even more attractive for iPod aficionados, the JBL On Stage II--pricey at $170--comes saddled with a heavy, bulky AC adapter, and its bass response leaves something to be desired.

Measuring about 7 inches in circumference and 2 inches high, the sleek, ice-white JBL On Stage II looks a bit like a flying saucer designed in Cupertino. A gray speaker grille encircles the On Stage, with a 3-inch notch carved out for your iPod--it literally sets the iPod up on a soundstage. Turn the device around, and you'll find a power button, an AC power port, a line-in plug, and an iPod connector, while underneath are three wide rubber feet that give the On Stage a firm grip on a tabletop. While the On Stage is certainly more portable than, say, the Bose SoundDock, it's no lightweight, tipping the scales at 17 ounces, plus a whopping 18 ounces for the AC adapter--and no, it doesn't accept batteries.

The JBL On Stage II comes with a set of four adapters covering just about every iPod model with a dock connector, ranging from the 10GB monochrome model to the 60GB color iPod, while adapters for the latest round of iPods--including the 30GB and the 60GB iPods with video, as well as the 2GB and the 4GB Nanos--are free to order from JBL's Web site. (The iPod Shuffle, which has a USB port instead of a dock connector, won't work directly with the On Stage at all.) If you have a first-generation iPod or another music player altogether, you can always use the included line-in cable, which plugs into any standard stereo minijack.

Once you plug your iPod into the JBL On Stage II's dock connector, the device disables the iPod's volume control and pumps the sound through its own speakers. A pair of silver, touch-sensitive volume buttons flank the iPod dock; you can just tap, or press and hold, to adjust the sound. Just like its predecessor, the On Stage charges your iPod while it's playing, and you can also sync it with iTunes by plugging your sync cable into the back of the On Stage. The big news with the new On Stage is its 1-ounce, palm-size remote, which lets you pause your iPod, skip tracks, scan forward or back within a song, and adjust the volume. According to JBL, the remote has a range of 20 feet, but we had no trouble using the remote from as far away as 35 feet.

We were impressed with the JBL On Stage II's bright, detailed sound, although we could do with a little more bass. Navigating to Led Zeppelin's Physical Graffiti on our Nano, we poured on the volume, and the On Stage didn't blink, cranking out the soaring strings and vocals of "Kashmir" with power to spare. That said, the On Stage's quartet of midrange speakers couldn't match the bass response of the Altec Lansing iM7 or the Bose SoundDock.

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Manufacturer: Harman Kardon
Part number: ONSTAGE-II
Description: JBL On Stage II, a compact, high-performance sound system, is a revolution in personal sound for all iPod players. Connected to your iPod, MP3 player or other music source, JBL On Stage II will provide clean, powerful sound. 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 50 feet. Play, pause, forward track and reverse track... all at your fingertips. A simple press will increase or decrease volume, mute and more. A convenient clip keeps the remote handy, as you move about your environment.

General
Product Type Speaker system with digital player dock
Width 7.0 in
Depth 7.0 in
Height 2 in
Weight 15.9 oz
Dimensions - Diameter 6.9 in
Product type Speakers
Enclosure Color White
Software type Drivers & Utilities
Speaker System
Speaker Type Active
Nominal Output Power (Total) 12 Watt
Response Bandwidth 80 - 20000 Hz
Input Impedance 5 KOhm
Signal-To-Noise Ratio 80 dB
Magnet Type Neodymium
Audio Amplifier Integrated
Speaker system nominal (RMS) output power 6 Watt
Speaker system response bandwidth 80 - 20000 Hz
Connectivity Technology Wired
Speaker system input impedance 5 KOhm
Controls Volume
Speaker System Details
Speakers Included Right/left channel speaker - 6 Watt - 80 - 20000 Hz - 5 KOhm - Wired
Driver Details Right/left channel speaker : 2 x Full-range driver - 1 in - Aluminum
Connections
Connector Type 1 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ), 1 x IPod docking

Miscellaneous
MP3 Player Compatibility IPod nano, IPod mini, IPod with video (5G)
Cables Included Audio cable
Included Accessories Docking station adapter
Remote Control Remote control - Radio
Power
Power Device Power adapter - External
Battery / Power
Power device type Power adapter

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