Customer Reviews

Altec Lansing XM3020 Docking/Speaker System for the MyFi, AirWare, Tao

5 star:		(55)
4 star:		(23)
3 star:		(4)
2 star:		(3)
1 star:		(4)

 

 

I bought this product mainly because I enjoy working out in the garden or kicking back out on the patio, and want to listen to XM out there. Previously I was using a radio and having my Delphi XM2GO broadcast over FM. For me, these speakers offer a very nice solution. The speakers actually come with new dock, a new AC converter, and a new antenna, so you can keep your other set, set up somewhere else. When using this setup, it has the advantage of also keeping your unit charged.

The sound is decent, but I won't over hype it. You get the sort of sound quality that you might expect from a nice radio of about the same size. Same with the power of it. Don't expect to be breaking any glass by turning this thing up to ear-drum splitting levels. It aint gonna happen. If you want more of a hi-fi experience, definitely use the audio cables and plug it into a home stereo system.

The one big drawback to the system, like someone else mentioned, is that you can't power the darn speakers via battery. Which means that its a whole lot less mobile then it could be.

I purchased this item since old time radio {CH 164} on XM is not available on line. It works very well for the purpose of listening to voice or music. with adjustmens of bass and voume sound is very nice for use as an alternate listening device to a stereo reciever. Do not expect room filling thundering sound but it is very good audio. More like a high end table radio. easy to use. attractive . This review applies only to the DELPHI xmtogo model reciever hook up. It will work with Pioneer or Tao model as well.

This desktop speaker just fits its purpose and is small enough to make
it fit in most spaces. The inclusion of plastic fitted compartments for
different products make it useful for all uses. Thanks for the design.

Very happy with this. Got it to be able to listen to XM easily in my home office. If you're looking for something to really crank tunes on, this isn't the product. If you're looking for an easy way to listen to your XM with pretty decent quality sound, then this is a good choice.

Okay...am new to the world of XM radio and I love LISTENING to radio.
I do not have time for TV. It puts me to sleep. I want to garden, work on my motos, do whatever. I move around alot. In my car.
Earbuds under my helmet. I needed a flexible, mobile unit.

NOTE: The XM3020 comes complete with 3 diff cradles for 3 diff XM2GO units: the Delph MyFi, Tao and Pioneer AirWare. I could not find this out beforehand. I just ordered blindy. So now you know.....

So...when I spied this Altec Lansing XM3020 unit being offered by Amazon along with headphones, it pushed me OFF the fence and I finally purchased an XM unit.
A Pioneer AirWare. Read it again: I finally dove into the world of XM due to this Altec Lansing unit. They oughta be commended! Great design. Compact and sleek.
You'll get kudos. Altec Lansing, congrats!

Back to the XM3020 unit: so sweet! The whole deal is smaller than a dinner plate with great sound quality. I want to LISTEN to the game, not blow my neighbor's away, nor let everyone know what I'm listening to. It is approximately 6" high with the XM receiver in the cradle.
Plus.....I take my unit outside, set up the attenae, plug it in and am....HAPPY!
I use my AirWare remote (about the size of the AirWare unit itself!) to mute the sound if I get a phone call. Or am interrupted.

You have an earphone jack. I don't like things in my ears. Gimme the soothing sound of the speakers.
If you are a fence sitter, sit no more and order this unit!

Happy Listening!

JDawg
Santa Fe, NM

I was surprised at the sound quality of this small speaker system. I purchased it to use in my bedroom on my nightstand and am very pleased. You can hear the music in several other rooms if the volume is turned up, without distortion.

I am very pleased with my purchase and would recommend the speaker system to others.

The speaker was everything described. I was using two small speakers before this purchase. This speaker system is so much more compact, charges the XM2go and sounds good too. No bad things to say about it. It does exactly what it's supposed to do.

I received my speaker today and am totaly surprised by how good it sounds. I bought this unit because I needed a way of listening to my Airware inside my home. My husband works nights and sleeps all day so I cannot play my Airware through our home theater system. I purchased this unit to use in any room of the house while I'm doing housework and am very pleased with my purchase. The reason for the 4 stars instead of 5 is because It will only work with a power supply cord. I thought it worked with batteries also.

For the longest time I was using this with an earphone to sleep. I wanted to listen to it as a real radio, so, I decided to get this. I love it! So much so, that I've recently ordered another one for a different room in my home.
As for people complaining about "buzzing"... you canNOT use the ac adapter that came with your radio! You MUST use the ac adapter that comes with the speaker system! I figured I'd save time just using the ac adapter that I had used for my charging dock, but realized that the voltage was different than the adapter that came with the speaker system, so I simply changed it and voila! No buzzing!
Get one of these if you're looking for a speaker system for your XM2Go. you won't be disappointed!

We've had this unit for about 6 months. Unlike some of the other reviewers our antenna & unit worked perfectly right out of the box. We use this with a Pioneer Airware. The sound is nicely balanced & tight. It's not a booming bassbox nor is it intended to be. We use our Airware virtually 24 hours a day; I use the XM3020 all day in the office. It gives pleasant, quality sound at a very reasonable price. Would recommend.