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This product delivers as promised. Its construction is solid and its sound quality is consistent with its price. A good value for the money. It's certainly met my expectations and works well with my IPhone 3G.

The sound from these speakers is simply amazing. I'm shocked a product this size can reproduce the sound it does. The volume levels are generous and only at the highest setting (which is really, REALLY loud) do you hear hissing that you hear from every set of speakers in existance at that high of volume. I don't hear the tinny treble a few people referred to, and I have several speaker sets (and a couple headphones) lying around my house that I'd describe as tinny so I know what I'm looking for. The bass is very filling and I wouldn't even call it dull like some reviewers have. It's not a 12inch subwoofer, but it's impressive. Going from Metallica to Daft Punk has really tested this systems bass and treble ranges, and it's passed with flying colors.

I don't get any error messages about airplane mode when I dock it, and I love the fact I don't hear the speakers do the annoying feedback. In fact, my computer speakers are generating that sound 4 feet away from my iPhone while it's docked playing music, yet the Altec Lansing speakers are feedback free. It lowers the sound very briefly for notifications of email as well, a nice touch.

I think there is some confusion with the adapter for iPhone. The "universal adapter" that most reviews refer to is just a plastic holder to support the iPhone better. I have a slightly bulky case on my iPhone, so I don't even require it. But it does come standard already put in place on the unit, it's just not a typical "adapter" that you'd expect. It's just a plastic cover basically.

The manual on the other hand is about the most worthless piece of papers I've seen. The remote provides a battery, yet the compartment for inserting the battery is a little less than standard and a bit flimsy feeling. Since the plastic seemed a bit weak at the access point, I referred to the manual to see how to unlock the latch correctly. The manual says "In order to use the remote control, install the supplied battery in the remote's battery compartment". Gee. Thanks. But it gets better - next line "CAUTION: There's a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced". So not only did the manual not help, now I'm scared. The "adapter" was a bit tricky to remove too, it's a little tough to see the niche to remove the piece. Again, the manual says "Remove the docking adapter for the iPhone from the T612 docking station". Wow. I don't need a step by step video guide, but when it bothers to print itself on 4 page booklet, you'd think they'd put in maybe a single diagram somewhere? Maybe?

All in all, saying I'm very happy with this purchase is an understatement. The sound is fantastic and very room filling, feedback free, and works with both my ancient iPod and brand new iPhone. It's just what I was looking for and then some.

I got the delivery of this product today. I liked the size, appearance and sound quality (considering it's price) but facing some problems when I am using it with my i-Phone 3G 8GB

Below are some of the issues I faced

1. I had to remove the existing dock adapter to dock my i-Phone 3G as instructed in online help in Altec Lansing's website. It plays the music fine but the phone is not getting charged!!! The manual is poorly documented. I had to search it on the web on how i-Phone 3G can be docked.

2. I also saw that Altec Lansing provides a i-Phone 3G Adapter free of cost. Why not include it in the box itself!!!

3. From time to time it gives me a message saying the device is not compatible with my i-Phone and whether I want to switch to Airplane mode. If it is i-Phone 3G compatible not sure why am I getting this message!!!

Not sure if I have a faulty product but as per the product description and various reviews it should charge my i-Phone 3G. I will follow up with Customer / Tech Support and see if there is a way to make it work with iPhone 3G.

I will post further updates later.

After having tried a few other units very impressed with this one. Excellent sound quality, even at louder settings, almost like the BOSE. Solid construction and actually works with iPhone. The shielding seems to block all interference. Very impressed great value for the price!

I will admit, I am not an audiophile, so I can't really speak on the technical scientific merits of the unit. I can say, though, that I had been listening to my iphone music through a Bose Sound dock for a few months. So, I was used to pretty great sound. I snapped this Altec Lansing unit up quickly on the Black Friday sale last week. I had previously read the good reviews and decided to give it a try. I have been listening to the unit all day and have to say it is quite great for the money. (which, for me, was $60, but it is still totally worth the current $90 price tag).

Right out of the box I noticed that is a very attractive unit. Sleek and stylish, and it doesn't feel cheap. It is sturdy and attractive, much like me, but that's neither here nor there.

Most importantly, the sound is great! It has great bass, if you are into that, and it fills my 1,624 square feet of house up very nicely. It also features an auxiliary jack, so I can listen to my blackberry or ipod shuffle on it as well. It is very portable, so you can take it from room to room. Although now I wish I had gotten another one just to have. This unit holds its own when compared to the comparable Bose system. Not to mention it is a fraction of the price. To me, the best $60 I have spent in a while. I don't think you will be disappointed.