Till the time iPod came into existence, the sound of music was never the same; from personal to going public or from hearing it solo to sharing music with friends. The next stepping stone is sleeker and smarter iPod speakers.
Audio speakers are the latest that have captured the collective imagination of youngsters. There was a time when the iPods was the most coveted music item, but now the iPod speakers have overtaken them. They can be played and the music can be heard in multiple rooms.
The portable audio speakers are operated over battery or AC power. They are light in weight and most of these products weigh under half an ounce. They offer high quality sound, better than your computer speakers. The home model of iPod speakers offers better sound than the portable ones as the home models are developed, keeping in mind exclusively good quality of sound output. They produce louder, crisper, and more booming sound.
Here is the list of top ten audio speakers for your ipod/iphone with their features:
1. Bowers and Wilkins Zeppelin Air:
>This audio speaker is best suitable for iPod or iPhone with sleek stereo dock. It has airplay features which is controlled through WiFi and Ethernet.
> It has got a one inch tweeter, three drivers, and a five inch woofer.
> It can be operated wireless. It streams your music from iTunes or handheld devices to the worldâs coolest hi-fi, all without wires. You can stream high-quality audio directly from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch; all of this without the need to dock the device.
> It is the best sounding iPod dock ever, with new drive units, advanced Digital Signal Processing and upgraded amplification.
> If you want to sync it with iTunes or add more playlist thereâs no need to undock your iPod or iPhone, simply connect the speaker to your computer by USB and your iPod will be linked directly to iTunes.
2. Logitech S715i:
>This audio speaker has a portable design and rechargeable battery which goes uninterrupted for eight hours, which means eight hours of music
> Portability makes it very convenient to carry anywhere. It is the best sounding iPod dock ever, with new drive units, advanced Digital Signal Processing and upgraded amplification.
> You need not to charge your iphone and ipod separately. You can charge them at the same time with a powerful balanced sound from eight custom-tuned speaker drivers.
> It has powerful wireless remote which lets you control the features even from 30 feet away. Trayless dock works with iPhone and any iPod with a Universal Dock Connector.
3. Audyssey Audio Dock:
> This audio speaker is compact, having a high-tech audio specially designed for live-work lifestyle
> The South of Market Audio Dock uses Audyssey Smart Speaker audio technology to give a flawless sound quality to your iPhone and improves its performance by pushing speakers to the limit without compromising on sound quality.
> It ensures rich and balanced tone so that you can hear every musical detail such as low bass, warm mids, and clear highs.
> It redefines the approach to low frequencies, providing more accurate bass reproduction â deeper than anything else.
> It has Bluetooth for wireless streaming from iPhone its GSM Shield feature saves your effort to switch your iphone to airplane mode.
4. Altec Lansing Mix iMT800:
>This audio speaker has a distinct, retrolicious design and delivers excellent sound.
> It’s Dual AUX IN jacks connect two additional audio players which control the speakers, playlist, and song navigation from the remote unit.
> It’s interference-free technology saves you the effort to switch it to âAirplane Modeâ and It’s audio alignment delivers balanced and optimum sound with Digital FM radio.
> It automatically pauses music when a call is received on the iPhone. You need not to miss any of your important call.
> You can plug in or lose the wires with up to 30 hours of play with 8 D batteries with high-contrast LCD with artist, track and station display. Multiple EQ modes let you select your sound.
5.Soundfreaq Sound Platform:
> This audio speaker is both simply designed, and very attractive with a 5.9 by11.8 by 6-inch (HWD) rectangle with a “lip” on the base that sticks out prominently in the front. At 4.4 pounds and requiring the included AC adapter to work.
> It has an excellent design and Raido/Remote control with a wireless access.
> It is one of the most versatile home speaker in the world which is designed to fit in any room and fill it with exceptional acoustics.
> There are four ways to play; Bluetooth, iPod dock, Aux In, and FM Radio which gives you more options to listen to your audio than any other home speaker.
6.Altec Lansing Octiv Duo M202:
> This audio speaker is compact having an elegant design and decent sound quality with a built-in USB port which can let you charge a third device.It’s a dual docks for both iPods or iPhones
> It’s alarm clock, GSM shield, and sound mixing features makes it a perfect audio dock.
> Its full feature remote enables you to listen to music without missing a single beat.
> This device is designed in such a way that two iPods or iPhones can be charged together and it fits correctly in tight corners as you may find in kitchens or elsewhere.
> It has interference-free technology which means thereâs no need to switch to âAirplane Modeâ while using them.
7.Sony RDP-XF100iP:
> This audio speaker is portable, sleek, and good quality audio speaker which is been proved as good as its name.
> It has a clean, solid design coupled with a clear LCD display, easy to use touch sensor controls, with an integrated digital FM tuner that helps you make the most of any moment.
> It even has a built-in high-power digital amplifier, digital signal processing, and specially designed acoustics, which delivers a premium audio experience.
> It’s pre-installed rechargeable battery allows for a continuous seven hours of playback. When you’re near an AC wall outlet, just connect the power cord for continuous use.
8.Bose SoundDock 10:
> It is very compact and compatible with a classy look and excellent sound quality from a single speaker.
> It’s newly designed woofer has a larger magnet than conventional woofers and GSM shield which enables powerful performance.
> It has advanced waveguide speaker technology, which enables full-bodied sound, especially in lower registers, for more natural-sounding bass and percussion instruments.
> It enables better control over the sound for more consistent, lifelike music reproduction even at low volume levels.You can even watch iPod/iPhone video on your TV while listening on your SoundDock 10 system.
> It has an optional Bluetooth dock which allows for playing your stereo Bluetooth music phone.
9. Monster Beats by Dr. Dre Beatbox iPod Dock:
> This audio speaker is design with minimalist styling but has solid construction and big bass.
> With this type of audio speaker, you can easily recreate the club experience as its unique shape lets you place it in a corner and hear bass so deep. It replaces a mountain of audio gear as advanced monster engineering beatbox reaches breathtaking volumes so high that you do not need huge speakers and amplifiers anymore.
> It has a multi-purpose remote which controls power and volume on your beatbox.
> With this, you would not experience rude volume shocks. Even when you leave your iPod or iPhone on a fullest volume, this takes care and adjusts the volume constantly and brings it back to a normal level.
> It keeps your device’s volume bar visible so that you can adjust from your touchscreen. It’s very convenient to carry and handle.
10.Cambridge SoundWorks i525:
> This audio speaker has been designed with an integrated universal dock charges iPod; so itâs always ready to go.
> It’s âSmart Volumeâ technology automatically levels the volume relative to broadcast program signals. You can save yourself from adjusting the volume when you change from station to station.
> It has dual alarms wake to userâs choice of iPod, AM/FM radio or buzzer. Alarms can also be adjusted for single day, two day or five day intervals âno adjustments for weekends necessary.
> You can adjust the following features conveniently: Snooze/Mute bar from 5 to 30 minutes; Sleep Mode from 15 to 120 minutes; Nap Mode from 15 minutes to 4 hours.
> It’s full-featured remote adjusts all iPod and radio functions.There is intuitive spin dial, located at the top which makes switching from different modes easy.
