JBL On Stage Micro Portable Speaker Dock for iPod
— Posted May 22, 2008
The JBL On Stage Micro portable docking sound system is the perfect travel partner for your iPod. Imagine the convenience of taking the JBL On Stage Micro system on the road or enjoying the sound anywhere you happen to be. Connected to your iPod, MP3 player, computer, or other music source, it produces clean, powerful sound. It charges your iPod and also provides a USB pass-through to connect to your computer. With the JBL On Stage Micro system’s IR remote control, you have all the power with your digital music experience. Enjoy your iPod, view photos or videos, and listen to virtually any other auxiliary audio component, all through the JBL On Stage Micro system. Provides a rich, complete soundstage over a range of listening positions. Navigate your music, watch your slideshows, and find and play your videos. Which Dock Is for You? JBL’s been in the iPod dock business for awhile, so it’s no surp…more
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13 comments
Odetta on July 30, 2009 at 5:03 pm
4.0 out of 5 stars
PLEASANTLY SURPRISED
I was not expecting much when I purchased this product. However, the reviews were quite good so I decided to give it a shot.
Yue yan on July 30, 2009 at 5:05 pm
Presently this JBL On Stage Micro is going for 60% below the price of any other color, making it a no-brainer pick-up among docking speakers normally selling on Amazon for $100 or slightly more. JBL is a stylish, quality brand manufactured by Harmon International–durable, dependable, crisp-sounding. Despite the sharply divided reviews, the sound quality of virtually all speakers in the $80-$150 range is the same, with minor variations subject to differences in taste. I’ve found popular rechargeable units such as those made by Altec and Logitech to be unstable–sometimes changing iPod models will throw them off completely, requiring a reset with no guarantee of a fix. The JBL Micro, on the other hand, can be depended upon to deliver with either its AC connection or AA non-recharging alkalines. Best disregard low-end merchandise–iLuv, GPX, Colby, J-Win and, unless you’re looking for a clock radio, iHome. The sound is best described as “plastic-like,” clearly inferior to a monaural speaker such as that of a Tivoli, Sangean, or Boston Acoustics radio. If you want a substantially improved system, one that goes beyond merely “covering” the entire frequency range to “reproducing” the sounds of the actual instruments, think more in the $200-300 range and look for a Klipsch iGroove, Athena iVoice, or Bose Sound Dock (the drawback–they’re not set up for portable, battery use). [In response to some misleading reviews: the JBL Micro has proven one of the more durable systems in its price range, and it comes with exceptionally smart packaging (form-fitting, padded storage bag with places for the adapter, remote and cord), guaranteed to make a great impression even before it's been used. Finally, it indeed DOES have a volume control--the left button for softer; the right for louder. Bass is admittedly weaker than some models in this range, but treble is superior and power is ample. If you hear cabinet "rattling," back off on the volume of your source; if you get a loud "hum," simply do an off-on reset. The only problem I've had is misplacing the tiny remote. I see that currently it's not on sale, but I would judge a hundred a "fair price" (not, however, the two bills that I see some sellers are asking). I've been able to both charge and play 3 different generations of iPod models with this handy doughnut. ]
Yancy on July 30, 2009 at 5:40 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Little Speaker
I really enjoy this little speaker. Got it for my desk at work (am a teacher). The sound quality is fine for what I use it for, I can turn it down low enough that it is heard…
Faith on July 30, 2009 at 7:50 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
small product, great price, great sound
This is the perfect product for portability, and gives remarkable sound for its size. Can’t beat the price, either.
Vic on July 30, 2009 at 8:00 pm
My wife got one for her iPod. The JBL interfaces perfectly with the iPod and right out of the box the sound was better than expected. Lots of presence for such tiny speakers. Here’s a trick we found out: Don’t place the JBL directly on a hard surface, such as a desk top. You get too much reflection of the treble, and weak bass. Just place it on something that’s a little sound absorbent: upside down mousepad, placemat, etc. Just not too soft like a towel, it should have a fairly flat surface because the unit does rely on some reflectivity from the base. Anyway, it clears up the bass and softens the treble noticeably. Placed in that manner, this thing produces sound quality well beyond what’s expected from such a small, inexpensive unit. A lot of great audio names have been bought out and now produce junk (Altec-Lansing, Fisher, etc) so it’s great to see JBL is still designing superior products.
Lindsey on July 30, 2009 at 9:39 pm
I have to admit that I was not expecting much when I ordered this. I wanted something that was portable , small and that would work well especially with audio books. Boy! Was I ever pleasantly surprised! This is a mighty mini sound system. It’s eminently portable – I can keep in my bag for work or travel. An added nicety is a good ,soft, padded bag for that holds the system, my IPod (in a case) and small earplugs (not my Bose set!). I think it is a great value for the money and I happy to find a product that was better (rather than worse!) than expected.
Sydnee on July 30, 2009 at 10:05 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent piece of technology
There’s a lot of reviews floating around there trying to compare this JBL portable to other portable ipod speakers.
Walda on July 31, 2009 at 12:08 am
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great sound and takes up little space!!!
Bought this for my husband for fathers day, the sound is good and we love how compact it is
Damara on July 31, 2009 at 12:51 am
5.0 out of 5 stars
Small and Good
I did a mistake when I bought this speaker because my thought was in the On-Stage and not On-Stage-MICRO. This speaker is really small and is loud and clear.
Maddy on July 31, 2009 at 2:52 am
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not what I expected
General – Bought this for myself, but product wasn’t as good as described. The product’s sides are completely perforated to look like there is more physical speaker space when…
Prosper on July 31, 2009 at 3:53 am
4.0 out of 5 stars
Works on my Gen 2 iTouch….
There are reputable sources “out there” that say this will not work with the iTouch 2nd Gen. Luckily I thought I’d take a flier after reading a couple here say it worked for…
Tadeo on July 31, 2009 at 5:14 am
5.0 out of 5 stars
We had to have another one.
I bought this speaker for my husband to use with his IPod when we camp. My daughter loved it so much, she asked for it for her birthday.
Jaelyn on July 31, 2009 at 7:49 am
4.0 out of 5 stars
Nice Product, Great Sound, Great Price
Bought this for a 1G iPod Mini. Listing said it was compatible and the price was right (ie cheaper than latest gen On-Stage-Micro).