JBL On Stage Micro Portable iPod Speaker and Docking Station (Red)

by JBL

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000OZQL36
• Item model number: JBLONSTMREDP
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)

Product Description

The JBL On Stage Micro is a high quality portable iPod docking station that delivers excellent sound.

Customer Reviews

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great little speaker!!!!!, March 7, 2008

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H.P. (Bowling Green, KY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: JBL On Stage Micro Portable iPod Speaker and Docking Station (Red) (Electronics)

I bought the JBL ON Stage Micro in red for my office. It has AMAZING sound for such a tiny unit! I have the Bose Sounddock for my iPod at home and I gotta say...this little speaker sounds like Bose's little sister! I got it on sale at my local Best Buy for $59 because, I guess, they were closing out the red one....the other colors were on sale too, but the red was the cheapest and I liked it best anyway. You will NOT be disappointed in this speaker. It comes w/ an adaptor for every iPod imaginable. I have a 30 G video and it fits nice and snug in the adapter when it is docked in the On Stage Micro. The sound is rich, clear and deep. It takes up very little space, as it's footprint is about the size of a small teacup saucer. Bonus: besides all the adapter inserts, this unit also has a cloth zippered carrying pouch that holds the speaker, cord, remote....w/ enough room for your iPod too! Oh, and the remote is great....finally, one I can control the iPod's menu with! Can scroll thru songs and everything.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Everyone loves a fire engine--and this one is multidimensional., June 5, 2008

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Samuel Chell (Kenosha,, WI United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: JBL On Stage Micro Portable iPod Speaker and Docking Station (Red) (Electronics)

[Note: The price on this item is yo-yo-ing up and down like a commodity. If you're catching it at a peak, consider as an alternative the Cyber Acoustics CA-421. You'll give up some style and build quality but won't lose a thing in functionality or full-frequencied sound.]

I'm surprised this sharp little system hasn't sold out, since Amazon is currently selling the identical model in black at twice the price. Black or red, this little unit lives up to the JBL reputation for great sound--bright, present, utterly natural and (small) room-filling. True, it doesn't output to a stereo system, but if that's your aim pick up an ordinary Apple dock (for about the same price but without the nifty portable stereo system).

Returning to audio quality, after some comparisons, I determined that the JBL Micro sounds almost as good as a portable Tivoli cube (which has a noteworthy edge in low frequencies but at a steep price). I would take lightly a previous reviewer's claim that the sound is "deep," but unlike the bass-dominated, doctored sound of some high-end small speakers, the JBL is so natural and pleasing over long stretches you may come to prefer it over a bass- heavy system. Though not much wider than a CD, the red circle scores extra points for sound dispersion, openness, and "true" bass. Whereas other inexpensive small units simply cut out bass frequencies, this little deceiver can actually do quite well by, say, an acoustic bass while providing sizzling ride cymbals along with warm mid-range. But don't require too much of it: the bass is the first instrument to distort when the speaker is operated at full gain or the selected file recorded too "hot." Also, it rewards patience: any distortion from these tiny drivers lessened over time.

Though a remote might seem pointless with a 2" iPod screen, certain functions like on/off, mute, and volume are nice to have in hand when the speaker is 10-15 feet away. If you plan to use it with batteries, the 4 AAAs are tricky to install (tightest I've seen): it took several tries. The unit itself has an "on" light and a mere two, conveniently located, controls: softer and louder. Discretely tucked away in back is a power button and four jacks: audio in (for another MP3 player); USB 2.0 mini (for synching with your computer); DC in (for using with the included AC adapter); and audio out (presumably for operating a small, high efficiency external speaker).

Overall, a good value and nifty combination of useful features. One cautionary: this thing is packed well enough to remain in mint condition for a millennium or two in a landfill or at the bottom of the Chicago River. When you decide to free it from it's hard-shell case, be sure to wait for a slow moment and to have the right tool. A scissors, or even a razor blade made for the purpose, probably won't get the job done. Once opened, don't be discouraged by all of the accessories--AC adapter, 6 iPod adapters, a cable, a remote switch, a cushioned zip bag (with pockets and velcro holders to keep everything tight and tidy), and a thick instruction manual. Just plug it in, slip the iPod over the dock, and listen to its Siren song.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect!, May 17, 2008

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BRKLYN (NY, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: JBL On Stage Micro Portable iPod Speaker and Docking Station (Red) (Electronics)

I was looking for a good travel speaker. I needed something that took batteries but could also plug in and charge the iPod. I also didn't want to compromise on audio quality. While I'm not an "audiophile", I do look for excellent sound quality in my music.

Needless to say, the this little red speaker packs a nice punch. The sound was fantastic, it's easily portable (even come with it's own pouch) and you can connect it to other items, like your laptop, with the included adapter. The remote control was a nice touch, but unless you can read the small screen from across the room, it's really just for volume.