 "Functional, if unspectacular" | 2008-04-05 |
| - Reviewed By User: A32TSY95CFGCL2 |
This review is based on the current cost of this unit, which is less than one fifth of the original price.
I do not use this with an XM receiver, I simply use it with a normal mp3 player, so I can not comment on any additional functionality it may have with the receiver (though, by appearance, it seems it does nothing other than have a spot for the antenna to go. It comes with an auxiliary input on the back, and a rather awkward ~4" cable. My mp3 player (a Sandisk Sansa e280) does not really fit in the dock in any manner; ah, the cost of being cheap!
The sound? Well, it isn't impressive, but it isn't going to make anyone retch, either. I'm picky about audio, and could describe in fifty ways how it doesn't sound very good, but, in all honesty, it is no better or worse than the majority of other similar sound docks, the majority of which cost far more.
The unit looks pretty good, just as it does in the photos. Much of it is hard plastic (which resonates and does hurt sound quality), even the speaker grille is thick, hard plastic(a rather questionable build decision, likely decided upon purely from a cost standpoint), though the upper surface where the volume control is a nice soft rubber. The +/- volume control is handled by buttons under soft rubber. There's only a bit of tactile feedback, and the volume jump each time you press the button is too large, for fine control I need to change the volume on the mp3 player itself. All in all, I couldn't expect much better out of something that costs so little.
The biggest strength of this unit is that it runs off of 4 AA batteries, gets good battery life (~15 hours off of a set of alkalines), and can play loudly enough without distortion to attain normal listening levels in larger rooms.
If you're in the market for an iPod dock or something similar, and do not see a need for a remote control, clock, or other integration, this is definitely worthy of consideration. If you want real integration with your mp3 player, this is obviously not such a good choice, it's merely a battery powered portable speaker.
If you're looking for a unit that actually sounds good, look away from the plastic sound docks, and take a look at something like the Kloss Model 1. |
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| "Altec Lansing IMX2" | 2008-01-05 |
| - Reviewed By User: A342I7QFIGYTWL |
| I have enjoyed this product both indoors and using it battery operated outdoors. It's very versatile and relatively easy to use. I did have an issue with the back support piece breaking. Trying to work with Altec Lansing on getting it repaired was an excercise in frustration. For more than 6 months they did not return my phone calls or e-mails. When I did get a person they were rude and not helpful. Finally 8 months after I sent my unit in for repair did they send me a replacement. No apologies for their poor service. So I would recommend the product not expect anything from the company. |
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 "Okay Sound but LOUD Power On" | 2007-12-07 |
| - Reviewed By termar |
| I agree with everyone that says the unit has decent sound. That aside, the real positive is the price because it has a couple annoying issues that I hoped were unique to mine but I found out later I wasn't alone. Okay, the problem, the unit does not remember your last volume setting so when you turn it on, it's start out very loud. Also, the speaker pops occasionally. A-L suggested I lower the line output of my receiver to minimize the volume issue but that's a lame solution. As for the popping, the instructions tell you to turn on the XM receiver or mp3 player first to minimize the problem but it's not totally effective. Word is from A-L that the popping occurs at the end and start of songs. In summary, all I can say is, I'm glad it was expensive. |
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 "Good sound for the size" | 2007-06-08 |
| - Reviewed By jazprod |
I bought this unit when I found a good bargain on it after the newer XM radios became more state of the art. If you have an XM Myfi, this is an awesome unit, especially if you can get it at a very low price. Some sellers were selling this unit as high as $169 when it came out. I paid about $30 with shipping and for the price it was well worth it.
I like the idea that it came with a cord to plug in an auxiliary device like an IPOD. I also use it as a bigger speaker for my Laptop. For a small unit, this unit has a great sound. Other reviews stated that the overall construction of the unit might have been cheap and the unit might not seem to be made well. My feeling on that is to take good care of the unit and it will last you a long time. The unit came with a really awesome black case that was more than adequate to keep the unit nice for travel. I appreciated this highly because I am in the music industry.
One final point is that this unit can run on small AAA batteries or AC power. It came with an AC plug as well. I am more than happy with this purchase. In fact, I bought two of them.
Jimi Zimmardi
Boston/New York
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| "IMX2" | 2007-01-10 |
| - Reviewed By User: A3GU8UEU17W8GM |
| The audio system works as expected and has good quality sound. The only down side is the way the wires have to be routed when using an external antenna. |
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| "Great Portable Mini Boombox for the Delphi XM" | 2007-01-04 |
| - Reviewed By User: A1V1F80S656GJ4 |
| This is the perfect solution for traveling and camping when you want to listen to the Delphi XM portable radio, or any MP3 or CD player as it comes complete with the necessary adapter and cable. Although it doesn't power the radio when operating on batteries, it does with the included AC adapter. The sound is very good for such a small package, with good bass response. I used to lug a big boombox to use with my XM plus the additional cables, etc., but this is one neat all in one package. The price was great. |
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 "DESIGN" | 2006-08-14 |
| - Reviewed By wb8086 |
THIS SPEAKER HAS A CHEAP PLASTIC BASE. IT DOES NOT LIKE TO BEND. IF BENT OR PUSHED INTO THE OPEN POSITION THE PLASTIC STOP TABS WILL BRAKE OFF. The base will no longer hold the speaker up. The sound quality is as expected.
BUY LOW HOPE FOR THE BEST or BUY IT WHERE YOU CAN GET A QUICK AND EASY NO QUESTIONS ASKED REFUND. |
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| "Good over all device for listening to XM2Go" | 2006-08-10 |
| - Reviewed By User: A3VSFEUA7YR9FE |
This device solved my problem of listening to my XM2Go away from the home base...when a whole group of people wanted to hear the music. The speaker is providing great sound with good
amplification. The unit also recharges the XM2Go. The instructions were easy to follow. |
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| "Altec Lansing" | 2006-07-04 |
| - Reviewed By smithwmg1 |
Altec Lansing has decent prices but the products are shoddily made. If they work, they're ok, but most likely they'll break in some small way the day after the warranty expires. If you can understand their support people- it helps if you've been to Mumbai-all they seem capable of doing is reading company policy to you.
Twice I've been seduced by their prices-both times I've been burned. I would never use them again, ther're too many manufacturers who take pride in they're product and service. |
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 "Good for portable use - so/so for home" | 2006-01-25 |
| - Reviewed By weschulz |
I only rate this as a 3 star purchase because you cannot tell until you get it out of the box that for home/inside use you must use an antenna adapter -- that plugs into the side of the XM2GO.
So unlike the factory supplied docking cradle -- you cannot just plug the XM2GO in and listen. It requires an (unsightly) extension cord to hook up the antenna.
Once attached the sound is ok - though for the price I really think I'd consider playing the XM2GO through a stereo rather than purchasing this device.
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