| JBL has a new product to add to its | | | | will not just be docking, but also |
| range, the JBL On Stage II, retailing at | | | | recharging and synchronizing. |
| around 120.00 USD), complete with remote | | | | Charging your iPod when not connected to |
| control, looks set to be another well | | | | the computer is a simple case of |
| evolved step forward in personal sounds | | | | plugging your iPod wall charger into the |
| in conjunction with the iPod. Available | | | | back of the JBL On Stage II. |
| in black or white, powerful and compact, | | | | The majority of surfaces represent no |
| this high performance iPod sound system | | | | problem with this machine since it has |
| is also able to accommodate numerous | | | | grippy rubber feet. An auxiliary audio |
| other types of MP3 player. Circular in | | | | input cable is also supplied as |
| shape, with a round hole in the middle | | | | standard. |
| (this donut shape providing surprisingly | | | | Strong neodymium magnets drive each of |
| even 360 degree sound), as with most | | | | the four aluminum-domed transducers, |
| docking stations this multitalented | | | | enabling the full spectrum of sounds, |
| machine attaches with media devices at | | | | from deep bass to the sharp, high |
| its centre. A powerful volume and clear, | | | | pitches. |
| crisp JBL sounds can be selected with | | | | The graphic equalization is computer |
| the remote control at up to 50m away, as | | | | controlled. High levels of sound output |
| well as through walls. Apart from the | | | | are not a problem since specific |
| iPod shuffle, pretty much all iPod | | | | compression technology is amply |
| models are able to dock with this | | | | administered. |
| device, including nano, mini and 5G | | | | The nitty gritty details are: |
| forms available. | | | | Power output is at 6 Watts for each |
| A stereo mini jack connection means that | | | | channel |
| you are able to relish top quality | | | | Frequency response is 80Hz-20Hz |
| sounds from a host of other devices like | | | | Input impedance is less than 5k ohms |
| desktop computers, laptops, CD and MP3 | | | | Signal-to-nose ratio is less than 80dB |
| players. | | | | Voltage input of 120V AC U.S. (100V AC |
| Controls are simple, the volume, mute | | | | Japanese, 230V AC Europe) |
| mode and other system functions are all | | | | Overall weight is 450g |
| modified with simple touches on pads. | | | | Dimensions: 175mm diameter, 50mm height |
| The level of the volume is remembered if | | | | So, although not able to compete with |
| a system shut down happens. | | | | the vastly powerful and highest quality |
| Being small and compact this device is | | | | home theater system speakers, or even |
| easily transportable and lightweight. | | | | 300 USD iPod speaker systems, the JBL On |
| OnePoint iPod connectors enable a | | | | Stage II holds its own in its price |
| connection with your computer. When the | | | | bracket with value and great music |
| standard iPod cable is attached to the | | | | quality. |
| back of the JBL On Stage II your iPod | | | | |