Altec Lansing inMotion Classic iPod Speaker System
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The 2009 Altec Lansing inMotion Classic iPod Speaker System is an update on the original. Just connect any docking iPod or iPhone and listen to your music, headphones-free. Should you feel the need to change things up, the speaker also doubles as an FM radio with 4 station presets. There's also an auxiliary input for connecting and listening to other audio devices as well.
But, no matter what you're listening to the system features a balanced enclosure, electronics, and drivers, along with an expanded sound stage for powerful sound. There's also digital signal processing technology for strong bass.
When it comes to the design of the system the built-in handle swings back to hold the speaker up on a table-top. The high-contrast LCD lets you see track, artist, album, and station information all in one place while the full-function remote control lets you manage menu and music options. When you're not using the remote simply store it away in the built-in cubby. In addition to these features, onboard controls, a rechargeable built-in battery, and an interference-free design round out the highlights of the updated inMotion Classic.
- Audio Alignment
- Drivers, enclosure and electronics are balanced for optimum sound
- Digital Signal Processing
- Digital signal processing technology delivers thumping bass
- Expanded Sound Stage
- Project your music far and wide
- Versatile Handle
- Swing back for a kick stand, swing up to grab and go, tuck away to pack
- Digital FM Radio
- Tune in with a retractable antenna, LCD display and station presets
- High Contrast LCD
- Always know your beat. Track, artist, album and station display
- Rechargeable Battery
- 5 hours of rechargeable freedom
- Full-Function Remote
- Complete control over menu and music options
- Music Pause
- Automatically pauses music when a call is received on the iPhone
- Interference-Free
- Unique design is immune to mobile phone interference, eliminating the need to switch to airplane mode
- Auxiliary Input
- Switch it up by connecting a second audio source
- Universal Dock for iPhone and iPod
- Recharges while it plays your tunes
- Compact and Lightweight
- Easy to carry, easy to use
- Remote Cubby
- Stow the remote away
- Onboard Controls
- Power, audio source, volume, FM radio and song navigation
Go To
| Compatibility |
Universal iPod and iPhone compatibility Other audio devices using auxiliary input |
| Radio | FM radio |
| Radio Frequency | FM: 87.5-108MHz |
| Driver | 2 x 3" full-range neodynmium drivers |
| Connectors | |
|---|---|
| Input | auxiliary input |
| Output | None |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Color | Black/white |
| AC Power | Not specified by manufacturer |
| DC Power Requirements | Not specified by manufacturer |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 13 x 6 x 2" (33 x 15.2 x 5.08cm) |
| Weight | Not specified by manufacturer |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 13 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
92%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Great sound quality (12)
- Attractive (10)
- Easy to setup (8)
- Good power output (8)
- Easy to mount (7)
Cons
- Weak bass (4)
Best Uses
- Home (9)
- Smaller rooms / apartments (7)
- Outdoors (5)
- Basic systems (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Audiophile (6), Practical (5), Tech savvy (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (6), Yes (3)
Most Liked Positive Review
Good sound for the size
Very portable, clean and clear sound, nice looking. I would have given it a 5 star rating if: the rechargeable battery was a higher capacity and it would be readily available(no mention ...Read complete review
Very portable, clean and clear sound, nice looking. I would have given it a 5 star rating if: the rechargeable battery was a higher capacity and it would be readily available(no mention of the battery availability or price in the Manufacturer's Web site), It's not very easy to connect an iPod Touch G4 (does not come with the correct adapter). The iPod Touch sits too vertical and is easily prone to be damaged by anything touching it, (it would be better to have the iPod lean against the front of the player in a more secure way, to be able to carry the player with the iPod connected (Altec Lansing, you need a better ergometric design, after all, isn't this piece of equipment portable?), also the remote control needs to be better secured to the unit, so you won't loose it while transporting the unit, ( I added a small strip of velcro "loop" to the area where the remote slides into the player.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Disappointed
This speaker system is convenient, the look is ok... but the sound is really bad. Lack of highs, and no bass at all!
My very small Logitech PC speakers are ...Read complete review
This speaker system is convenient, the look is ok... but the sound is really bad. Lack of highs, and no bass at all!
My very small Logitech PC speakers are a lot better.
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Pros
- Easy to Mount
- Easy To Set Up
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
Comments about Altec Lansing inMotion Classic iPod Speaker System:
sound is top quality. use it whenever I'm home
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Set Up
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Altec Lansing inMotion Classic iPod Speaker System:
Bought the speaker so I could learn to play my violin with music. This fits the bill just fine. Small, simple design fits into my practice area unobtrusively. Good sound.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy to Mount
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Power Output
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Basic Systems
- Home
Comments about Altec Lansing inMotion Classic iPod Speaker System:
I replaced my stereo system with and iPod and these speakers. Will probably add a single CD player as an accessory
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Mount
- Easy To Set Up
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
- Remote not too sensitive
- Should have AM also
Best Uses
- Home
- Office
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about Altec Lansing inMotion Classic iPod Speaker System:
Solid bass and strong sound from only two small speakers. Good portablility. But let's see how long it lasts.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Mount
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Power Output
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Basic Systems
- Home
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about Altec Lansing inMotion Classic iPod Speaker System:
The remote control works in the Ipod
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy Setup
- FM radio included
- Good Power Output
- Good price value
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
- Poor Battery Life
- Weak Bass
- Weak iPod mounting
Best Uses
- Home
- Outdoors
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about Altec Lansing inMotion Classic iPod Speaker System:
Very portable, clean and clear sound, nice looking. I would have given it a 5 star rating if: the rechargeable battery was a higher capacity and it would be readily available(no mention of the battery availability or price in the Manufacturer's Web site), It's not very easy to connect an iPod Touch G4 (does not come with the correct adapter). The iPod Touch sits too vertical and is easily prone to be damaged by anything touching it, (it would be better to have the iPod lean against the front of the player in a more secure way, to be able to carry the player with the iPod connected (Altec Lansing, you need a better ergometric design, after all, isn't this piece of equipment portable?), also the remote control needs to be better secured to the unit, so you won't loose it while transporting the unit, ( I added a small strip of velcro "loop" to the area where the remote slides into the player.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Mount
- Good Power Output
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
- Weak Bass
Best Uses
- Home
Comments about Altec Lansing inMotion Classic iPod Speaker System:
Good sound
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy Setup
- Great Sound Quality
- Nice Remote Control
Cons
- None For The Category
Best Uses
- Home
- Smaller Rooms
- Travel
Comments about Altec Lansing inMotion Classic iPod Speaker System:
We purchased this for small room sound with our iPod Touch, and to use while traveling on cruises, stays in hotels, days at the beach, etc.
Why do you think they named it "inMotion".
We tested numerous products in this category before purchasing. Could not be more pleased with the sound quality, features like the remote, FM add on, etc.
Lets face it, it does not sound like my Denon amp/Infinity speakers home surround sound set up. NO portable docking station could possibly compare.
Nor does it compare with my computer speaker system (also Altec Lansing), which has better sound, but is a speaker set with separate bass and treble speakers. You can not compare the two as they are different systems for different purposes.
If you want superior sound and quality from a "portable unit" and for a very affordable price the "inMotion" is it. Altec Lansing will never let you down.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Mount
- Good Power Output
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
- Weak Bass
Best Uses
- Basic Systems
- Home
- Larger Rooms
Comments about Altec Lansing inMotion Classic iPod Speaker System:
Goods:
1. My wife and I both have an iphone 4, it fits nicely onto the dock, even with our bulky Griffin cases. The speakers come with a few adapters for other ipods/iphones but we did not need them.
2. We use the speaker in our kitchen, which is about 20'x30' with 12', ceiling and tile floors and sound resonance is great.
3. The system is small and compact, but sound is surprisingly crisp and clear even at higher volumes. (very important to me)
4. We personally like the design, and don't really care about it's portability, but that's a nice option.
5. Small display also displays the song and artist playing, i thought that was pretty cool.
Bads:
1. No real base.
2. I am not the person to ask about battery life, but looks small, sorry.
Objective Overall Assessment:
5 star easy
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy Setup
Cons
- Poor Sound Quality
- Weak Bass
Best Uses
- Outdoors
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about Altec Lansing inMotion Classic iPod Speaker System:
This speaker system is convenient, the look is ok... but the sound is really bad. Lack of highs, and no bass at all!
My very small Logitech PC speakers are a lot better.
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy Setup
- Good Power Output
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Outdoors
Comments about Altec Lansing inMotion Classic iPod Speaker System:
We love to take this product out on our screened in porch and just listen to all of our tracks randomly as background music. The only thing is that even though we have over 200 CD's loaded, the shuffle doesn't seem to be a true shuffle. The remote comes in handy, especially for volume, but we need to mark it for better handling in the dark. The speaker quality is fantastic. One thing I noticed that I was surprised at is that when the charge runs completely down, you can't plug it in to continue listening with your IPOD. Not sure why, and this has only happened once so far, so maybe the IPOD was also run down, but it is supposed to be charging in the Alec Station, so this should not have mattered. I would suggest this product for around $100, we have enjoyed it's portability.
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Mount
- Good Power Output
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Outdoors
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about Altec Lansing inMotion Classic iPod Speaker System:
Excellent sound, compact, and easy to use. This is my second Altec portable speaker system for iPods.
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy Setup
- Good Power Output
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Outdoors
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about Altec Lansing inMotion Classic iPod Speaker System:
Camping, outdoors relaxing on the deck and at the beach. A good choice for background music and pumps up the volume with a good quality sound. Easy to pack and Go !
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Cables & Adaptors
- Price: $3.99
- GBP 2.54
What's in the Box
- Docking Speaker
- AC Adapter
- 2 x iPod Docking Adapters
- Remote Control
- User Manual
- 1-Year Limited Warranty
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