SpeckTone Retro II Speaker System for iPod (White)
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Most Helpful First | Newest First (5 out of 5)Best iPod speaker system out there (at any price!)
First, let me just say that I never write reviews, but I was so amazed with this product that I just had to let people know.
I was trying to decide between the Bose Soundwave ($300) and the Klipsch ($170). Just wanted a good sounding, small player for the iPod. I tried them in the store and they both sound decent, maybe the Klipsch is a little warmer and fuller. But my wife wouldn't let me spend that kind of money.
Did my research and took a chance on the Specktone Retro II. Major selling points for me were:
1. Wood speaker cabinet (the Bose is plastic!)
2. Cool style (I honestly like the Klipch style a little better, but whatever)
3. Price (with shipping it was under $70)
I am blown away by how deep and rich the sound is. I'm a snob when it comes to this sort of thing. I only put AIFF files on my 80Gb iPod, because MP3 compression makes me cringe.
Out of the box, you can tell the SpeckTone is well manufactured and desgined. The remote is small and uses a watch battery. The system has a speaker underneath as well, which serves up the low end (something that all other systems in the under $150 range lack).
I tested it out with X's "Los Angeles". Bass was too much. Changed the EQ setting on the iPod and it's just great, better than the Bose or the Klipsch!
Don't let the low price-point fool you, the SpeckTone Retro II is the bestiPod speaker system available today!
(5 out of 5)More than Pleased!
I bought an ipod for my son and was looking for a cool speaker system for his room. I settled on the SpeckTone Retro primarily because of price. Was I ever pleasantly surprised with the SpeckTone. Unbelievable sound quality for the price. My son probably doesn't hear the difference, but I sure did. For the money (around $50.00 shipped)you can't go wrong.
(5 out of 5)AMAZING deal!
I bought this because I loved the style, and it got a good review. WOW, this thing is a STEAL! Goes loud, works great, comes with a smooth remote (only the specktone II, not I), and looks like a piece of art.
Adjust the levels on your ipod (really easy, go to settings), and you have a first rate dock.
(5 out of 5)Highly Recommended
I did my research before purchasing this product and I was very pleased with it. I was looking for ipod speakers that would be loud enough for a party (while maintaining sound quality) and this will definately do the trick. A great product at a very affordable price.