Altec Lansing IM4 Portable Audio System

by Altec Lansing

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.3 x 10.3 x 1 inches ; 1.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0007LBVH8
• Item model number: IM4
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)

Product Description

Enhanced, Portable Sound For MP3, CD, And Other Portable Audio Players You've got a CD player, an MP3 player, and a portable DVD player, but until now you were the only one listening. Introducing the Altec Lansing inMotion iM4 portable audio system. This tiny, portable, battery-operated stereo system lets you share the sounds at home, at the beach, on the go... where ever. A highly efficient Class D amplifier powers four full-range micro drivers to deliver a full spectrum of pure, distinct sound, while the revolutionary MaxxBass™ technology allows listeners to enjoy deep bass without lugging around a subwoofer. Place your small portable audio device on the rubberized base, plug in the retractable audio cable, and fire up your system. It' s great sound that everyone can enjoy.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

50 of 54 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Altec Lansing IM4 or IM2?, March 22, 2005

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Marco De Vivo "Mr. TCP/IP" (Miami, Florida United States) - See all my reviews
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A very good audio system, but sounds exactly the same as the previous IM2 which you can have for half the price.

I have been all my life in HI-FI, and honestly believe I can easily distinguish the characteristic sound of any of these kind of systems. Nevertheless, to me, IM2 and IM4 really sound exactly the same. So, before buying an IM4, give a try to IM2s or (if you believe me) just look for IM2s'offers at Amzon or elsewhere (they are still very popular systems).

As said above, you will find IM2s for HALF the price of IM4s.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars very nice set of travel speakers, October 22, 2005

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Bill Clark (Vermont, USA and elsewhere) - See all my reviews

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I spend a lot of time on planes and in hotel rooms, and my Zen Micro is a lifesaver. I wanted music in the hotel room, however, and bought these after some study.

Sound quality is excellent, with good bass. Physical design is also very convenient: folds into a flat package, fits into a soft cloth bag, takes up very little room in my suitcase. When open for business, the non-slip plastic on the top of the center unit is an excellent place to set your music player. The plug-in is a short cord that retracts into the main unit when not in use.

The external power adapater is an especially clever design, with 'snap in' plug adapters for US, UK & other AC plug types.

May also be powered by 4 AA batteries, but in this regard I've had less luck: left the unit 'on' by accident when I unplugged it, and when I returned to my hotel room, the batteries were exhausted.

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It Is No Stereo But........!, November 7, 2005

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Norman C. Hunter "capandjudy" (Huntington, WV) - See all my reviews
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If a person has a non Ipod MP3 player i.e. Creative, Dell, or Iriver and does wants to hear music out in the open the choices are pretty limited. The sound of these portable speakers are more extended than the Creative Travelmate in the bass and treble but still are a bit on the thin side sonically but what can you expect for $70 to $80? Dell is asking $100 for this product which is too much. The specs say that the bass goes down to 60 hz which I find hard to believe. Probably 100 hz is more realisitic. For listening to music while traveling or for casual listening in out of the way rooms of your home this is worth the money otherwise buy a real stereo.