Altec Lansing IMX2 Laptop Portable Audio

by Altec Lansing

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.2 x 1.4 x 7.4 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000BS2IPG
• Item model number: IMX2
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Built for XM2go satellite radio receivers, the rugged, shock-resistant inMotion iMX2 system lets you play your Delphi MyFi, Pioneer Airware, or Tao receiver everywhere you go--and without headphones. The inMotion iMX2 gives you the range and the rich sound your satellite radio deserves. For enhanced sound quality, the iMX2 utilizes high performance, custom designed 2-inch neodymium micro drivers and MaxxBass to create deep bass without an external subwoofer--though it also includes an output connector for blasting the bass through an external subwoofer. It also comes with a rubberized grip and a custom carry case for rugged mobility.

Features:

• Advanced digital amplifier for maximum power and more than 24 hours of battery life (4 AA batteries not included).
• Built-in XM2go docking station for ease of use and XM2go receiver recharge.
• Compact design folds to close for convenient mobility.
• Weighs only 15 ounces.
• Input jack for second device connection, including CD and DVD players.

What's in the Box
inMotion iMX2 mobile audio dock, home antenna cable adapter (XM Radio home antenna not included), 3.5mm stereo cable (for secondary input), AC power supply, protective carry bag, printed operating instructions

Product Description

Love your car or home satellite radio set-up, and don want to leave it Then don. Built for XM2go satellite radio receivers, the rugged, shock-resistant inMotion iMX2 system lets you play your Delphi MyFi, Pioneer Airware, or Tao receiver everywhere you go without headphones. The inMotion iMX2 gives you the range and the rich sound your satellite radio deserves.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good for portable use - so/so for home, January 25, 2006

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Wayne Schulz "mas90 accounting software guru" (Glastonbury, CT USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Altec Lansing IMX2 Laptop Portable Audio (Electronics)

I only rate this as a 3 star purchase because you cannot tell until you get it out of the box that for home/inside use you must use an antenna adapter -- that plugs into the side of the XM2GO.

So unlike the factory supplied docking cradle -- you cannot just plug the XM2GO in and listen. It requires an (unsightly) extension cord to hook up the antenna.

Once attached the sound is ok - though for the price I really think I'd consider playing the XM2GO through a stereo rather than purchasing this device.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Functional, if unspectacular, April 5, 2008

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Jeff "jack of many trades" (New Hampshire, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Altec Lansing IMX2 Laptop Portable Audio (Electronics)

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 very good, but, in all honesty, it is no better or worse than the majority of other similar sound docks, the majority of which cost far more.


The unit looks pretty good, just as it does in the photos. Much of it is hard plastic (which resonates and does hurt sound quality), even the speaker grille is thick, hard plastic(a rather questionable build decision, likely decided upon purely from a cost standpoint), though the upper surface where the volume control is a nice soft rubber. The +/- volume control is handled by buttons under soft rubber. There's only a bit of tactile feedback, and the volume jump each time you press the button is too large, for fine control I need to change the volume on the mp3 player itself. All in all, I couldn't expect much better out of something that costs so little.

The biggest strength of this unit is that it runs off of 4 AA batteries, gets good battery life (~15 hours off of a set of alkalines), and can play loudly enough without distortion to attain normal listening levels in larger rooms.

If you're in the market for an iPod dock or something similar, and do not see a need for a remote control, clock, or other integration, this is definitely worthy of consideration. If you want real integration with your mp3 player, this is obviously not such a good choice, it's merely a battery powered portable speaker.

If you're looking for a unit that actually sounds good, look away from the plastic sound docks, and take a look at something like the Kloss Model 1.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good sound for the size, June 7, 2007

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J. Zimmardi (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Altec Lansing IMX2 Laptop Portable Audio (Electronics)

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 time. The unit came with a really awesome black case that was more than adequate to keep the unit nice for travel. I appreciated this highly because I am in the music industry.

One final point is that this unit can run on small AAA batteries or AC power. It came with an AC plug as well. I am more than happy with this purchase. In fact, I bought two of them.

Jimi Zimmardi
Boston/New York