IPOD Speaker Docks
If this should go in the iPod megathread, please let me know and I will close this immediately.My dad’s birthday is coming up and my mom and I want to get him some portable speakers for his iPod. Everything I’ve looked at so far seems to be ~$150 or under, which is fine. I’m sure that the sound quality of any of these will be shit, but I don’t think he’ll be able to tell the difference or care. What I’m looking for is anyone’s experience with a speaker dock that is reliable, simple to use, and of decent build for the money. I’m also interested in models that would be available in brick-and-mortar stores like Best Buy, the Apple store, etc. I’d order something online to save a little bit of money, but I’m not confident it would get there in time.
The best source of reviews for iPod speaker docks is http://ilounge.com/
I have the Logitech Pure-Fi Elite, which isn’t portable but sounds pretty good for (at the time) $120. It’s $142 now on Amazon.
I recommend getting the Logitech Pure-Fi Anywhere, which can be run from the wall or the rechargeable battery. It’s $55 after rebate on Amazon, just get 1 or 2 day shipping and you’re set.