$100 comp speakers/iPod docks

VWKafer · August 1st, 2005, 05:15 AM

my evil step grandmother decided to take back the Bose wave radio she gave to me a while ago, I loved that thing, it was on 24 hours a day in my room but now it's gone... images/smilies/cry.gif

Now, my budget allows around a hundred bucks to spend on something to listen to my iPod on, speakers, dock system, hell, even headphones, my sennheisers are starting to get a bit tired... any suggestions? thanks in advance!

SL65 · August 1st, 2005, 05:20 AM

http://forum.finalgear.com/viewtopic...=141391#141391
Basically, it is absolutly fantastic! End of story. For like a $100 more I could have gotten the Altec Lansing speakers however I seriously couldnt justify why it was $100 more.

Any questions, feel free to ask images/smilies/wink.gif

VWKafer · August 1st, 2005, 05:54 AM

Cost, can I get that here in the states? what kind of music do you listen to?

SL65 · August 1st, 2005, 06:03 AM

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Cost

$149 but don't think you can get anything better for cheaper. Also, the Apple dock/speaker is SHIT! Avoid it

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can I get that here in the states?

YES

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what kind of music do you listen to?

LOL what do you care images/smilies/lol.gif

I listen to rap/hip-hop/rock and anything thats on the charts

http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/rev...r-system-ipod/
^They have diffrent brand names in diffrent countries but they are still the same product images/smilies/wink.gif

VWKafer · August 1st, 2005, 06:18 AM

Apple dock/speaker? did'nt know they made one, now I do. I wil check out this logic3 unit, I'm also looking at a set of Jbl Creature speakers, do you have any experience with those? I'm just leary about getting something good, because after the Bose I have gotten accustomed to good sound.

Viper007Bond · August 1st, 2005, 07:10 AM

My speakers were worth every cent. images/smilies/biggrin.gif

http://www.gamestar.hu/apix/0212/logitech/z680.jpg

If I had an iPod, I could just plug it right into the console. images/smilies/happy.gif

SL65 · August 1st, 2005, 07:14 AM

^Wow thats a hectic sound system 8) I wish I had one!!
But remember with the speakers I recommend, it acts as a dock/charger for ur ipod images/smilies/wink.gif

VWKafer · August 1st, 2005, 06:18 PM

I found the logic3 unit for $75 at costco!

VWKafer · August 3rd, 2005, 07:58 PM

I went to compusa with my iPod and listened to all of my options and found the $75 jbl creature2 speakers to be the best for the price option, I'll be buying soon, also they wanted 120 for the unit sl65 suggested, I tried those out and found them to be really good, but not better than the jbl's which were flat out incredible, and for a few extra dollars I can buy a dock to go with the speakers.

Overheat · August 4th, 2005, 12:00 AM

I've got the Creative Inspire T7900 system - should be within your budget easily. It's very good, though nowhere near as good as the Logitech system Viper has.

VWKafer · August 4th, 2005, 12:54 AM

I tried the T7900 and found the response to be less crisp than that of the JBL speakers, It fits my budget (at 100 dollars) and is my second choice, but I will give them a second chance when I go back to the store tonight and make my choice.

VWKafer · August 4th, 2005, 04:42 AM

Overheat · August 4th, 2005, 01:27 PM

that just looks plain weird! haha

btw - looks like you use the same plectra as me - good choice images/smilies/tongue.gif

SL65 · August 4th, 2005, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by VWKafer

http://img303.imageshack.us/img303/7141/dscn06851md.th.jpg

Well I woulda been inclined to get something portable and something that you could dock/charge your iPod but I guess you were looking for overall sound quality so it suits ur situation. On a side note, those JBL speakers look like a hat that an alien would wear images/smilies/lol.gif

btw what does kafe mean?? Josty has it in his avatar aswell and I was just curious...

VWKafer · August 4th, 2005, 06:03 PM

Kafer is beetle in german, and sound quality was a huge factor, so I tried all of my options. And on the alien hat bombshell, I put all my beanies on the sub when I put it in my room! images/smilies/lol.gif

haha604 · August 5th, 2005, 05:27 AM

Try the Edifier S2.1, its around $100 on the street. IGN did a review of it and gave it a thumbs up. These are computer speakers so they don't match your ipod as well as a dock, but these will definitely sound better.

http://www.ncix.com/products/index.p...acture=EDIFIER

SL65 · August 5th, 2005, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by haha604

Try the Edifier S2.1, its around $100 on the street. IGN did a review of it and gave it a thumbs up. These are computer speakers so they don't match your ipod as well as a dock, but these will definitely sound better.

http://www.ncix.com/products/index.p...acture=EDIFIER

Thats not for the iPod is it images/smilies/wacko.gif

Oh yeh and VWBeetle, I used one of those JBL systems you bought today at a friends house and I agree with you on the sound images/smilies/thumbsup.gif

That alien like sub makes a diffrence images/smilies/biggrin.gif

chilicoke · August 5th, 2005, 11:24 AM

at $100, any type of speakers will be a sacrifice to sound quality...
no offence, but those ipod docks/speakers are just gimmicks, sound quality (if you can even call them sound quality) on those are a complete joke.

computer speakers at that price will only get you two basic paper-cone speakers and a over-boomy woofer, might be a good thing if you like rap type of music. but sound quality wise... sound balance, coloration, detail, soundstage ect are completely out of the question

at around $100, I strongly suggest some decent headphones that are easy to drive and requires no external headphone-amp.. Audio-Technica ATH-A500 and Grado SR80 (go to "Headphones" > "SR 80") are definitly some of the best around this price range because both of those are extremely easy to power and both have more "colored" sound signature that are much more suitable for most headphone newbies images/smilies/tongue.gif

Viggen · August 9th, 2005, 04:36 AM

I have the Tivoli Model One radio that also has an AUX input for my iPod. It is a fantastic little radio, even with a mono (one) speaker, it's much better-sounding than the WaveRadio. Nothing too gimmicky with no flashing lights, artificial bass boosters and junk like that.

It sells at $99 (definitely within your budget) at most places, but I'd pony-up a little more, at $149, for the Model Two stereo version. There is also an optional subwoofer that goes with the Model Two.

http://www.hifishoppen.dk/images/1classicwalnut.jpg

www.tivoliaudio.com

absolut · August 9th, 2005, 07:32 AM

I reccomend just getting the klipsch 2.0 or 2.1 set, they look great and sound fantastic. And with 150 watts in the 2.1, you can annoy EVERYONE. I think the 2.1 is around 100 and the 2.0 is a little less.

August 1st, 2005, 05:54 AM	#3
VWKafer Joined: May 2nd, 2005 Last Online: November 14th, 2006 Location: Spokane, Wa Posts: 701 Car: 1975 Volkswagen Superbeetle Rep Power: 0	Cost, can I get that here in the states? what kind of music do you listen to? __________________ oh, cock. Owner of a 1975 VW Super KaferPerson

August 1st, 2005, 06:18 AM	#5
VWKafer Joined: May 2nd, 2005 Last Online: November 14th, 2006 Location: Spokane, Wa Posts: 701 Car: 1975 Volkswagen Superbeetle Rep Power: 0	Apple dock/speaker? did'nt know they made one, now I do. I wil check out this logic3 unit, I'm also looking at a set of Jbl Creature speakers, do you have any experience with those? I'm just leary about getting something good, because after the Bose I have gotten accustomed to good sound. __________________ oh, cock. Owner of a 1975 VW Super KaferPerson

August 1st, 2005, 07:10 AM	#6
Viper007Bond Lazy Head Dude Joined: Sep 21st, 2003 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 21,086 Car: Dodge Viper (I wish!) Rep Power: 237	My speakers were worth every cent. If I had an iPod, I could just plug it right into the console. __________________ Fight back against the evil Quiky by +1'ing this post! There is no replacement for displacement. - Wolfgang Bernhard, Chief Operating Officer, Chrysler Group talking about the Dodge Viper SRT-10 ... I ask Herb Helbig, vehicle synthesis manager for SRT and a member of the original Team Viper development group since day one, if they'd ever thought of adding traction control. "It comes with two," he says, pointing at my feet. "Learn to use them." Got it. - Motor Trend on the 2006 Dodge Viper Coupe, November 2005

August 1st, 2005, 06:18 PM	#8
VWKafer Joined: May 2nd, 2005 Last Online: November 14th, 2006 Location: Spokane, Wa Posts: 701 Car: 1975 Volkswagen Superbeetle Rep Power: 0	I found the logic3 unit for $75 at costco! __________________ oh, cock. Owner of a 1975 VW Super KaferPerson

August 3rd, 2005, 07:58 PM	#9
VWKafer Joined: May 2nd, 2005 Last Online: November 14th, 2006 Location: Spokane, Wa Posts: 701 Car: 1975 Volkswagen Superbeetle Rep Power: 0	I went to compusa with my iPod and listened to all of my options and found the $75 jbl creature2 speakers to be the best for the price option, I'll be buying soon, also they wanted 120 for the unit sl65 suggested, I tried those out and found them to be really good, but not better than the jbl's which were flat out incredible, and for a few extra dollars I can buy a dock to go with the speakers. __________________ oh, cock. Owner of a 1975 VW Super KaferPerson

August 1st, 2005, 05:15 AM	#1
VWKafer Joined: May 2nd, 2005 Last Online: November 14th, 2006 Location: Spokane, Wa Posts: 701 Car: 1975 Volkswagen Superbeetle Rep Power: 0	$100 comp speakers/iPod docks my evil step grandmother decided to take back the Bose wave radio she gave to me a while ago, I loved that thing, it was on 24 hours a day in my room but now it's gone... Now, my budget allows around a hundred bucks to spend on something to listen to my iPod on, speakers, dock system, hell, even headphones, my sennheisers are starting to get a bit tired... any suggestions? thanks in advance! __________________ oh, cock. Owner of a 1975 VW Super KaferPerson

August 1st, 2005, 05:20 AM	#2
SL65 Ambitious but rubbish! Joined: Jul 12th, 2004 Last Online: 03:04 AM Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 18 Posts: 9,190 Car: 1998 Subaru Legacy 2.5L Rep Power: 41	http://forum.finalgear.com/viewtopic...=141391#141391 Basically, it is absolutly fantastic! End of story. For like a $100 more I could have gotten the Altec Lansing speakers however I seriously couldnt justify why it was $100 more. Any questions, feel free to ask

August 1st, 2005, 07:14 AM	#7
SL65 Ambitious but rubbish! Joined: Jul 12th, 2004 Last Online: 03:04 AM Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 18 Posts: 9,190 Car: 1998 Subaru Legacy 2.5L Rep Power: 41	^Wow thats a hectic sound system 8) I wish I had one!! But remember with the speakers I recommend, it acts as a dock/charger for ur ipod

August 4th, 2005, 12:00 AM	#10
Overheat Joined: Sep 7th, 2004 Last Online: September 30th, 2008 Location: Bradford, UK Posts: 5,735 Rep Power: 25	I've got the Creative Inspire T7900 system - should be within your budget easily. It's very good, though nowhere near as good as the Logitech system Viper has. __________________

August 4th, 2005, 12:54 AM	#11
VWKafer Joined: May 2nd, 2005 Last Online: November 14th, 2006 Location: Spokane, Wa Posts: 701 Car: 1975 Volkswagen Superbeetle Rep Power: 0	I tried the T7900 and found the response to be less crisp than that of the JBL speakers, It fits my budget (at 100 dollars) and is my second choice, but I will give them a second chance when I go back to the store tonight and make my choice. __________________ oh, cock. Owner of a 1975 VW Super KaferPerson

August 4th, 2005, 04:42 AM	#12
VWKafer Joined: May 2nd, 2005 Last Online: November 14th, 2006 Location: Spokane, Wa Posts: 701 Car: 1975 Volkswagen Superbeetle Rep Power: 0	__________________ oh, cock. Owner of a 1975 VW Super KaferPerson

August 4th, 2005, 01:27 PM	#13
Overheat Joined: Sep 7th, 2004 Last Online: September 30th, 2008 Location: Bradford, UK Posts: 5,735 Rep Power: 25	that just looks plain weird! haha btw - looks like you use the same plectra as me - good choice __________________

August 4th, 2005, 06:03 PM	#15
VWKafer Joined: May 2nd, 2005 Last Online: November 14th, 2006 Location: Spokane, Wa Posts: 701 Car: 1975 Volkswagen Superbeetle Rep Power: 0	Kafer is beetle in german, and sound quality was a huge factor, so I tried all of my options. And on the alien hat bombshell, I put all my beanies on the sub when I put it in my room! __________________ oh, cock. Owner of a 1975 VW Super KaferPerson

August 5th, 2005, 05:27 AM	#16
haha604 Joined: Dec 28th, 2003 Last Online: February 13th, 2007 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 1,051 Rep Power: 22	Try the Edifier S2.1, its around $100 on the street. IGN did a review of it and gave it a thumbs up. These are computer speakers so they don't match your ipod as well as a dock, but these will definitely sound better. http://www.ncix.com/products/index.p...acture=EDIFIER

August 5th, 2005, 11:24 AM	#18
chilicoke Previously Known As profingersk8er Joined: Dec 9th, 2004 Last Online: January 4th, 2009 Location: Irvine, CA USA Posts: 625 Car: '07 Honda S2000 Rep Power: 23	at $100, any type of speakers will be a sacrifice to sound quality... no offence, but those ipod docks/speakers are just gimmicks, sound quality (if you can even call them sound quality) on those are a complete joke. computer speakers at that price will only get you two basic paper-cone speakers and a over-boomy woofer, might be a good thing if you like rap type of music. but sound quality wise... sound balance, coloration, detail, soundstage ect are completely out of the question at around $100, I strongly suggest some decent headphones that are easy to drive and requires no external headphone-amp.. Audio-Technica ATH-A500 and Grado SR80 (go to "Headphones" > "SR 80") are definitly some of the best around this price range because both of those are extremely easy to power and both have more "colored" sound signature that are much more suitable for most headphone newbies __________________ Danger to manifold!

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August 9th, 2005, 04:36 AM	#19
Viggen Joined: Mar 17th, 2004 Last Online: August 21st, 2007 Location: Seattle, Washington USA Posts: 355 Car: Saab 900 and VW GTI MkV (saving, only $24K to go!) Rep Power: 0	I have the Tivoli Model One radio that also has an AUX input for my iPod. It is a fantastic little radio, even with a mono (one) speaker, it's much better-sounding than the WaveRadio. Nothing too gimmicky with no flashing lights, artificial bass boosters and junk like that. It sells at $99 (definitely within your budget) at most places, but I'd pony-up a little more, at $149, for the Model Two stereo version. There is also an optional subwoofer that goes with the Model Two. www.tivoliaudio.com __________________ Jeremy's an antique, the Hamster just squeaks, James is such a geek, and I really want to know who the Stig is... - McFly

August 9th, 2005, 07:32 AM	#20
absolut Joined: Feb 19th, 2005 Last Online: May 20th, 2006 Posts: 27 Rep Power: 0	I reccomend just getting the klipsch 2.0 or 2.1 set, they look great and sound fantastic. And with 150 watts in the 2.1, you can annoy EVERYONE. I think the 2.1 is around 100 and the 2.0 is a little less.

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