Great device
This device is perfect to move from room to room, or take with you. Very pleased. Great price.
Functional, if unspectacular
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 ... Read More
Altec Lansing IMX2
I have enjoyed Altec Lansing IMX2 Laptop Portable Audio 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.
Okay Sound but LOUD Power On
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 ... Read More
Good sound for the size
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 ... Read More
