Altec Lansing inMotion iM5 Portable Audio System for iPod (White)

by Altec Lansing

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.1 x 8.4 x 3.8 inches ; 2.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000BKK7BG
• Item model number: IM5
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (93 customer reviews)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

An amplified extension of your iPod, the Altec Lansing iM5 portable speaker system lets you enjoy your favorite iPod playlists out loud, making it a hit at backyard barbecues, in the dorm room, and just about anywhere else. The compact, lightweight system is built for portability, with an easy-to-carry body that measures a mere 8.4 by 3.8 by 2.1 inches (W x H x D) when folded. More importantly, it produces surprisingly powerful, room-filling sound, with crisp, elegant highs and a MaxxBass system to round out the bass. And thanks to the iM5's built- in charging station, your iPod will be fully juiced each time you remove it from the dock.

Other details include an advanced digital amplifier that delivers more than 24 hours of battery life (requires four AA batteries), a 3.5 mm auxiliary input for a second device such as a portable CD player or DVD player, and a protective carrying bag for traveling. The iM5--which is compatible with the 3G iPod with touch wheel, the 4G iPod with click wheel, the iPod nano, and the iPod mini--weighs 20 ounces and is backed by a one-year warranty.

What's in the Box
iM5 speaker system, 3.5 mm stereo cable, iPod docking adapters, universal power supply with international plug set, protective carrying bag, quick connect instructions, user's manual.

Product Description

High-quality crystal clear sound with MaxxBass technologyPlays and charges iPod with dock connectionCompact design folds shut for convenient mobilityAux inputs connects all portable players with 3.5mm mini-jackUses 4 AA batteries (not included) or AC powerIncludes UPS with international plugset 3.5mm stereo cable iPod docking adapters and carrying bag

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

70 of 71 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Good Speaker, But Has Durability Issues, December 19, 2006

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Alex Dodd (Aurora, CO USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Altec Lansing inMotion iM5 Portable Audio System for iPod (White) (Electronics)

Overall, this is a great speaker system. Bass is strong for its size, midtones are good, and there is excellent treble. The speakers work better with my iPod, rather than other things connected via the AUX IN jack (ie CD player and other mp3 players). I think it might optimize the equalizer for the speakers on the iPod, because the bass does not sound as distorted and the high notes are crisper with the iPod as opposed to another player. I like the ability to attach other devices and a subwoofer to these too. However, they are not the most rugged speakers. I took them to the beach on vacation, and just from the salt in the air, the mesh on the speakers began to corrode and now I have brown speckles all over my speakers. Also, I think because I live in Colorado and the air is so dry, the rubber grips on the bottom and the rubber flap that covers the ports on the back are beginning to dry out and crumble. Otherwise, they are great speakers.

41 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great speakers!, November 24, 2007

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Ajay Singh "Ajay Singh" (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Altec Lansing inMotion iM5 Portable Audio System for iPod (White) (Electronics)

I already had the bose speakers that cost me many times more than these speakers did. Nevertheless, I am comparing these speakers with Bose speakers. I am wondering why I ever bought the Bose speakers. These speakers deliver the same quality of sound at fraction of the price! I read the reviews but did not believe that these speakers could be that good, but they are. If you have plenty of money to throw around, sure go ahead and buy the Bose speakers, but if you are a bit careful about your money then these speakers will satisfy you just the same. Do note that I am a Bose fan. I have plenty of Bose products that I have bought over the years, but for iPod speakers I recommend these speakers.

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Okay at first, aged quickly, June 19, 2007

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Gren Blackall "Gren" (Woolwich, ME) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Altec Lansing inMotion iM5 Portable Audio System for iPod (White) (Electronics)

I have had mine for 15 months, and it is going downhill fast. It interjects popping sounds. I have done many tests to isolate the source and it is definitely the Altec device. So, now 15 months later, I have to throw it out.