# Audio help request- Ipod speakers **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [March 17, 2009, 1:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/audio-help-request-ipod-speakers/489745 "2009-03-17T13:55:24Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![well\_he\_s\_back](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/3ab097/32.png) [@well\_he\_s\_back](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/well_he_s_back)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2009, 1:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/audio-help-request-ipod-speakers/489745/1 "2009-03-17T13:55:24Z")
Recommend some speakers for Ipods. There are loads out there to choose from and I need some Doper advice. I don’t like to to listen to music on earphones, and I got tired of listening to my new music on my computer. I know I can hook the mp3 player up to a stereo, but I like to know what other options are recommended. Thanks for the help. ---
**Author:** ![kenobi\_65](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kenobi_65/32/13178_2.png) [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2009, 2:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/audio-help-request-ipod-speakers/489745/2 "2009-03-17T14:12:25Z")
I bought what amounts to a clock radio with a docking port from a brand called iLife a few months ago (found it at Best Buy). It’s theoretically portable; it comes with a carrying case, and folds up to fit in that case. The sound quality, for such a little thing (maybe 2" x 6" x 11") is really very good. ---
**Author:** ![loafish](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d07c76/32.png) [@loafish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/loafish)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2009, 5:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/audio-help-request-ipod-speakers/489745/3 "2009-03-17T17:27:38Z")
I bought my husband a [Griffin Evolve](http://www.griffintechnology.com/products/evolve) about a year ago and it is awesome. It is a bit pricey but, if you can afford it, I highly recommend it. ---
**Author:** ![Euryphaessa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/c5a1d2/32.png) [@Euryphaessa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Euryphaessa)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2009, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/audio-help-request-ipod-speakers/489745/4 "2009-03-17T17:34:01Z")
I have an iHome clock radio and I’m pretty impressed with the quality of the little speakers. I assume their larger speakers would be at least of equal quality. Is there a Best Buy or Future Shop or something near you where they have products on demo? Might be a better way to get an idea of what kind of speakers you like. ---
**Author:** ![Misnomer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/misnomer/32/14897_2.png) [@Misnomer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Misnomer)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2009, 7:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/audio-help-request-ipod-speakers/489745/5 "2009-03-17T19:02:00Z")
I have [these Logitech portable speakers](http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/speakers_audio/ipod_mp3_speakers/devices/4320&cl=us,en) and I love them: the volume range is impressive, the sound quality is great, and the remote is very handy. ---
**Author:** ![Nom\_de\_Plume](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/85f322/32.png) [@Nom\_de\_Plume](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nom_de_Plume)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2009, 7:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/audio-help-request-ipod-speakers/489745/6 "2009-03-17T19:26:26Z")
I have the Bose SoundDock and think the sound is incredible. We no longer use any other stereo components in our living room. ---
**Author:** ![Baal\_Houtham](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/baal_houtham/32/13604_2.png) [@Baal\_Houtham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baal_Houtham)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2009, 7:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/audio-help-request-ipod-speakers/489745/7 "2009-03-17T19:30:30Z")
We bought Logitech mm50 portable speakers for our daughter two years ago… they’re the predecessor of the Pure-Fi Anywhere speakers. We got them refurbed for $55 (there was a battery issue that has been worked out). They’re very nice. They’re about as loud as a clock radio, but with much better sound. There are several good ratins sites for iPod dock speakers. Here’s one: > **[New Podcast: The iLounge Week in Review 7, with Reviews](https://www.ilounge.com/index.php/news/comments/new-podcast-the-ilounge-week-in-review-7-with-reviews)** > > Now available is the seventh iLounge Week in Review podcast, hosted by iLounge Editor-in-Chief Jeremy Horwitz. This week, we’ve used the podcasting ... Check out all the models rated A- or better. ---
**Author:** ![phreesh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/9fc29f/32.png) [@phreesh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/phreesh)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2009, 7:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/audio-help-request-ipod-speakers/489745/8 "2009-03-17T19:31:36Z")
I have two JBL systems - the radial, which has great sound, but even better looks: [http://www.jbl.com/home/products/product\_detail.aspx?prod=JBLRADIALWHT](http://www.jbl.com/home/products/product_detail.aspx?prod=JBLRADIALWHT) It’s not especially portable and doesn’t take batteries, but can be lifted to move from room to room. It’s also a bit pricey. I also have the JBL on stage micro: [http://www.jbl.com/home/products/product\_detail.aspx?prod=JBLONSTMBLK](http://www.jbl.com/home/products/product_detail.aspx?prod=JBLONSTMBLK) Quite a tiny little unit that is very portable, if a little underpowered. I bought my in an Apple Store, so I suppose they’re kind of ‘Apple approved’ if that means anything to you. I’m quite happy with both. ---
**Author:** ![mack](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b19c9b/32.png) [@mack](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mack)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2009, 7:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/audio-help-request-ipod-speakers/489745/9 "2009-03-17T19:58:59Z")
Here’s a little beast from B&W if you’re feeling flush. [The Zeppelin](http://www.bowers-wilkins.com/display.aspx?infid=2466) Haven’t listened to it but B&W makes pretty top-notch stuff. I have heard the bose sound dock and it sounded surprisingly good.