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