Altec Lansing iMT810 Digital Boombox

by Altec Lansing

Product Features

• Compatible with iPhone and iPod models
• It has Digital FM radio
• It has Dual AUX IN jacks
• Music pauses for calls from iPhone

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Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Altec Lansing MIX Digital Boombox Speaker System was developed for the "DJ lifestyle" -- for those people who know music and like to pick the playlist to liven their scene. Multiple people can jack in their iPhone, iPod or other music device, and the MIX lets you toggle between sources on-the-fly. The system is compatible with the iPhone 4 and features a 30-pin dock connector for the iPhone/iPod, in addition to two front-facing 3.5-millimeter jacks so everyone can enjoy their tunes. The result? A party!

MIX iMT810 Digital Boombox Speaker System At a Glance: Retro "Boombox" styling with advanced digital performance Inputs for iPhone/iPod, and two additional aux-in jacks Brightly lit LCD display for track information Big natural bass, enhanced with XdB technology AC and battery powered

Universal dock is compatible with both iPhone and iPod, and recharges while it plays your tunes. View larger.

Vibrant LED for adjusting EQ and displaying track information. View larger.

Booming Stereo Sound
Of course, the combo of "DJ" and "party" requires loud and booming sound, and the MIX will deliver. Loaded with a 5.25-inch side-firing subwoofer and 5.25-inch tuned passive radiator, the MIX pumps out big natural bass, further enhanced with XdB technology for extra heavy punch. The sound is complete with a pair of 3-inch full-range drivers, a pair of 1-inch silk dome tweeters in a horn-loaded configuration. Beyond looking cool, the front-facing horns are engineered to disperse the high frequencies -- which are otherwise highly directional -- for great sound throughout the entire room. Quite frankly, the MIX gets loud.

The MIX also features a brightly lit LCD display that tells you the track, artist and album being played from your docked iPhone or iPod. Also, FM station data is displayed when the radio is playing.

Fierce bass to keep the party thumping. View larger.

Tailored EQ
The MIX has various EQ options that allow the user to tailor or personalize the sound. The simplest and most familiar is an adjustment of separate bass and treble controls. For more technical tuning, a digital 7-band graphic equalizer allows custom cutting or boosting of specific frequencies. Or, there are four EQ presets where just a touch of a button will tune the EQ for specific music genres, either for rock, pop, hip-hop or simply flat.

FM Radio Tuner
For entertainment beyond the iPhone and iPod, the MIX has an FM radio tuner with four station pre-sets.

Moves with the Party
True to its retro boombox roots, the MIX runs on AC or battery power. You'll always know how much battery life you have because the MIX will tell you on its display. You can expect up to 30 hours of play with eight "D" sized batteries. And, the MIX has nicely weight-balanced handles so you can take it on the road or around the house just as easily.

Thoughtfully Designed Remote Control
Between parties the remote control stows away in its own cubby so it can always be easily found. At party time, use the clip-on carabineer so the remote is always handy to command the jams. The remote allows you to toggle between all of your music sources, including the FM radio and lets you control the on/off power, volume minus, volume plus, track back, track forward, EQ, play/pause, and the four preset buttons. The four preset buttons are used for both the FM preset mode and the EQ preset mode.

Compatible with iPhone and iPod
The MIX is compatible with a wide range of iPod players, including iPod touch (1G through 4G), iPod classic, iPod with video, iPod nano (1G through 6G ), and iPhone (1G through 4G).

The MIX is covered by a one-year limited warranty.

What's in the Box
MIX stereo speaker system, remote control, AC power adapter, two (2) 3.5-millimeter connection cables, Apple universal well inserts, and user's guide.

Altec Lansing Speaker Docks
	Orbit MP3 Lite	Octiv Mini	Octiv Duo	inMotion Compact	inMotion Classic	Mix
	Ultra-portable sound for MP3 players or mobile phones	Compact speaker/charger/ speakerphone	Designed for multiple iPhone and iPod players	Perfect speaker for hotel, beach, or backyard	Ideal speaker to take around the house	The ultimate party speaker
Key Features	360-degree sound field On/Off button and battery life indicator	Fits in nearly any space Wake up to music with free Alarm Rock app Makes video calling easy	Dock, charge and play two players at once Shuffle tunes from two players with free Music Mix app Wake up to music with free Alarm Rock app Fits neatly in tight spaces Built-in USB port lets you charge a third device	Integrated cover protects music system during travel Cover folds back into a stand Ported drivers deliver deep bass	Built-in digital FM radio with At-A-Glance LCD Rechargeable battery allows for portability Kick-stand flips up into a handle Class D amplification Advanced audio Digital Signal Processing (DSP)	Specially engineered horn-loaded tweeters and mid-range drivers XdB bass-enhanced side-firing subwoofer Built-in digital FM radio with 4 station presets 7-band graphic equalizer Convenient grab handles
Sound Enhancement Technology	Audio Alignment	Audio Alignment	Audio Alignment	Audio Alignment	Audio Alignment, Waves Maxx Audio	Audio Alignment, Xtreme Dynamic Bass
Onboard Controls	Power	Fully iPhone or iPod controlled	Power, Source, Volume	Power, Volume	Power, Volume, Track back, Track forward	Power, Volume, Track back, Track forward, Source, EQ
Power Type	3 AAA Batteries	AC Only	AC Only	AC, 4 AA Batteries	AC, Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery	AC, 8 D Batteries
	Orbit MP3 Lite	Octiv Mini	Octiv Duo	inMotion Compact	inMotion Classic	Mix
Wireless Remote
iPhone & iPod Compatible
Audio Inputs	2-channel analog (stereo)	Universal dock for iPhone & iPod	Two universal docks for iPhone & iPod	Universal dock for iPhone & iPod	Universal dock for iPhone & iPod	Universal dock for iPhone & iPod
Secondary Aux In Jack
Shielded for Interference
Speaker Configuration	One 1.5" full-range driver	One 3" full-range driver	Two 2" full-range drivers	Two 2" full-range drivers	Two 3" full-range drivers	Two 1" tweeters and two 3" mid-range drivers; 5.25" subwoofer and 5.25" passive radiator

Product Description

The Altec Lansing MIX Digital Boombox Speaker System was developed for the "DJ lifestyle" -- for those people who know music and like to pick the playlist to liven their scene. Multiple people can jack in their iPhone, iPod or other music device, and the MIX lets you toggle between sources on-the-fly. The system is compatible with the iPhone 4 and features a 30-pin dock connector for the iPhone/iPod, in addition to two front-facing 3.5-millimeter jacks so everyone can enjoy their tunes.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

85 of 88 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Above expectations July 9, 2011

By BryantWu

Amazon Verified Purchase

First of all I would like to say I was set on buying the beats by dre. Beatbox. Fortunately I didn't because I've found that the Altec Lansing iMT810 to be a far better purchase. I'm not saying the Beatbox is bad, it's just that the Altec Lansing speaker offers so much more. The sound is absolutely amazing. Bass is exactly how it should be, booming but not overpowering. The highs are very crisp and mids are very defined. If any aspect of the sound doesn't seem to please, there are EQ settings with these speakers, allowing you to set a perfect preset for your music. So all in all, sound is not an issue at all. It is quite phenomenal. The included display is also very useful, allowing you to see what is playing. The volume on these speakers can be set pretty high. It is rather ear shattering at max, but I'm one of those paranoid users who think it might blow the speakers. There are also buttons on the speakers themselves that will come in handy including source, EQ, and forward, and repeat. The altec lansing's source buttons allow multiple mp3 or any music device to be connected to it allowing multiple devices to played instead of having to swap devices. Finally, the Altec Lansing offers the option of running off an AC adapter or batteries which is all the options you need. Take it on the go with batteries or have it stationary. So far compared to the Beatbox, the Altec Lansing offer so much more including the display, multiple source options, buttons on the speakers, and options to run off batteries. Also! the Altec Lansing is priced lower than the Beatbox so I wouldn't see much of a reason to go with the Beatbox. Overall, the Altec Lansing is very pleasing. The quality of the speaker is amazing including the remote that it comes with which is made of a very high quality plastic material.... I can't explain it but it feels great and seems like it will last forever. I love this speaker, it does everything that I want in a speaker. Oh yeah it also has a great FM radio. Really great quality seriously and its another thing the Beatbox doesn't have. I would highly recommend this speaker to anyone for it is probably the best one out there considering its lower pricing compared to other popular ipod docks. Read more ›

62 of 64 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars Warning before you buy an Altec Lansing Stereo or any other product July 28, 2012

By Jason Huerta

Let me begin by saying don't write too many reviews on Amazon; but I was simply amazed by my experience and figured I could do someone else a favor by passing it on.

I purchased the iMT800 stereo, which is the previous model, about one year and four months ago now. The unit is nice and there are no issues in the aesthetics or sound quality, aside from the the midtones which are a bit lacking. But I would generally echo what others have said about the stereo sounding nice. The problem came when the stereo stopped working while on A/C power. My problem came somewhere right before the end of the warranty period which is one year. The day I noticed it, we were out in the yard having a barbecue, and I figured maybe there was something wrong with the extension cord. So, I put some batteries in and simply forgot about it. My fault. Three months went by while we used the unit rarely with the batteries still in.

After the batteries died, I plugged it in and realized that it would not work on A/C power at all. I checked my receipt and observed that I was now past the warranty date. I began doing some research online in order to find a repair, and soon found out that many people are having this specific issue with the stereo. A brief search throughout these reviews will reveal that there is some sort of design flaw with the power dongle and how it attaches to the unit's motherboard, as many others have had this problem. You can find some similar experiences others have had with this product.

I emailed Altec Lansing and explained the situation to them hoping that I could have the stereo fixed. Basically, what transpired after was comical.... I told her the situation, and I advised her that many others were having the problem, and she replied with a pre-written warranty statement that she pasted in. I told her I was past the warranty and had no problem paying for a repair, and she pasted in a pre-written statement about the repair not being possible because of the way the unit is sealed from the inside. We then went back and forth by me asking a question, and her pasting in some pre-written statement that did not answer the question I asked. When she did bother to type an actual response, her English was poor. It's obvious that they don't put much stock in their customer service. Eventually, I just kept repeating what I asked until she would answer it. She eventually actually replied and asked me to send her a copy of my receipt. Finally, I figured she was actually going to see if anything could be done. After I went through the trouble of locating my receipt, scanning it, and emailing her a pdf file as she requested, she immediately replies with the original, first pasted-in response about the warranty and closed the troubleshooting ticket.

The point is, Altec Lansing's customer service is shockingly bad, and they do not stand behind their products. I understand about the warranty being up, and I have no problem with that. However, when many people are having the same specific problem the company should do something to address it. If the quality control was lacking, they should take responsibility for that. This may have something to do with Altec Lansing being recently acquired by a new company.

At minimum, realize that you are purchasing an item that may break down shortly after the warranty period and that there is no repair option available. If you're looking for a stereo that you will get years of use out of, this may not be your best bet. I hope that helps someone else avoid the headaches.

P.S. I've purchased Altec Lansing products in the past, and they did last me years. However, Altec Lansing has recently been acquired by a new company. This may be indicative of the ethics of the new owners. Read more ›

48 of 51 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing wireless solution August 15, 2011

By Michael Stevens

Amazon Verified Purchase

I spent a lot of time researching ideas for outdoor speakers, wireless music solutions, etc. The shortcomings of most other products are that:
1. They are not in stereo (one speaker or perhaps one small woofer and tweeter)
2. The remote is limited to either the speaker volume, or to the signal's source (not both)
3. They are only portable within range of their transmitter
4. C'mon, where's the power? The majority of other solutions range from 5-20 watts rms. Why not just pass out headphones to everybody?

Altec's Digital Boombox solved all of these problems for me. It's in stereo, the remote controls the volume, tracks on your iPhone, etc. AND it has a great range. Because this stereo syncs to an iPhone and plays anything with an audio aux jack it can be brought/moved anywhere (I mostly use it with Pandora and my Smartphone). Most importantly, the sound is quite impressive. I was skeptical about other peoples' reviews as they sounded fairly exaggerated. Needless to say I don't think that anymore. The highs are clean and crisp, the bass is very strong, and there's enough power to fill any backyard or open space. Altec truly created a highly diverse piece of machinery with this product and I'd recommend it to anyone.

34 of 35 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Sound and Features July 25, 2011

By D. Grimes

Amazon Verified Purchase

This is a great sounding unit at all volume levels. Solid bass, midrange and trebble right out of the box and you can customize the sound with simple bass, mid, trebble adjustments or get that perfect mix using the 7 band EQ. It may be a little pricey but it's the only unit out there that will handle just about any smart phone/iphone device. It even played nice with my BB and if that's not enough it also has a great sounding FM radio. The remote works very well too. I was able to use all functions from about 20 to 25 feet away.

This is medium sized boombox, not a little shelf unit however, it's not too large either. If you're looking for something for the bedside or small office, then this unit probably is not what you're looking for. However, if you want something for the backyard deck or pool area then you won't be disappointed. It's not a 1000 watt stereo but it does have plenty of power and sound to accomodate the listening needs of most small parties. It would also work well as a livingroom stereo.

I have not tested this unit under battery power so I'm not sure how well it would perform or for how long running on batteries. I would definitely recommend this unit. Altec Lansing designed a great product in the iMT810.