O'KESTRA Portable Surround Sound Speaker 360 Degree Playback for iPod and MP3 charges while in use

by O'KESTRA

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6 x 6 x 6 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B001MTEPB8
• Item model number: OK1002-B
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: November 25, 2008

Product Description

Product Description

O’KESTRA. This exclusive design elevates your listening experience to a new level of surround sound. Exceptional sound quality within a cool cylindrical design. A revolutionary 4 channel stereo produces a 360 degree effect with playback, synchronization, and recharging for many hours of continuous play. A new dimension in portable loudspeakers compatible with all iPods or MP3 players. This independent and stylish base easily connects to your iPODs, PC, Laptop, DVD, CD and other MP3 players. Another sleek design that compliments the Largus line of luxury digital products. Let the music resonate and enjoy the O’KESTRA. Pop up button to open and play, compress for easy portability. Various docking adapters are included with a protective and elegant pouch. 4 way, 360 degrees surround sound: 4 X 3watt output; Pop up button to play; Compress for storage; 30 pin connectors; Compatible with iPods and MP3s ; Auxiliary and DC connectors; 4 X AA batteries (not included); Available in multi-colors; Unit weight 1lb;

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Superior Portable iPod Speaker Solution, June 24, 2010

By	Louis E. Feldman (New Jersey, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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This review is from: O'KESTRA Portable Surround Sound Speaker 360 Degree Playback for iPod and MP3 charges while in use (Electronics)

My expectations for this device were not very high, as I have never before heard a sub-$100 portable iPod speaker system that I would actually want to listen to (including the Altec Lansing, Cyber Acoustics, X-Mini, iLuv, iHome, Livespeakr, etc.). But my son need a new battery-powered portable speaker system for a 2-month trek because his iLuv quit functioning, and I chose this one. Great decision. The O'KESTRA has it all: cool design, high quality of construction, outstanding convenience, true portability, and -- most surprisingly -- superior sound. It can function as a "dock" or it can plug into the headphone jack. It can run on batteries or AC power. It is compact, yet expands via an ingenious pop-up mechanism to reveal a speaker setup consisting of 4 drivers and 2 small bass-reflex ports mounted to disperse the sound in a 360-degree pattern around its cylindrical exterior.

I was amazed by how good the sound is. Fluid midrange, decent high end, and surprisingly effective bass reproduction. As with any compact speaker system, there is a mid-bass "hump" to create the sonic illusion of frequency extension, but it is presented in a much more relaxed and low-distortion fashion than is typical for the breed. It's also quite efficient, capable of getting loud enough to fill a medium-sized room without clipping. There's a lot of solid engineering built into this device for the price. It is more easily portable than competing models at this price point. In summary, the O'KESTRA delivers superior sound quality on par with larger, more expensive units in a sleek, convenient package that takes up only slightly more space than the cheaper ultra-portable speakers.

By the way, it's $11 cheaper on Walmart's website, but I ordered it from Amazon because we needed it right away as a last-minute replacement for the defunct iLuv.

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice external laptop speaker/Ipod speaker, May 26, 2010

By	Carrie B123 (nowhere) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: O'KESTRA Portable Surround Sound Speaker 360 Degree Playback for iPod and MP3 charges while in use (Electronics)

Unfortunately, I knocked this off my desk while my Ipod was docked on the top. I broke off the connector to dock the IPod. I still use this speaker though by connecting it via old fashioned wire to my laptop or my Ipod. Of course I lose the benefits of having this hard docked. No charging, etc...

Still, even though I broke this very soon after purchase, it still is working out well for me. The sound quality is nothing short of amazing and the round design not only helps the sound quality, it look pretty cool on my desk. I highly recommend this product. Some day when I get more money, I'll purchase a new one for the docking capabilities.

4.0 out of 5 stars Awesome sound, light weight, May 16, 2010

By	redappleyoga.com "RedAppleYoga.com" (New York, NY) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: O'KESTRA Portable Surround Sound Speaker 360 Degree Playback for iPod and MP3 charges while in use (Electronics)

This has great sound, can be also hooked up to your computer for computer speakers or plugged into a wall. Super simple to use and again GREAT sound. I'm a traveling yoga instructor so I need something that works well and doesn't weigh much. I would have given it 5 stars except that it has this neat button to slide the speakers open and closed, and if you don't actively turn it off when you use the batteries, it will stay on even when you "close" the speakers. Possible battery drain, but otherwise I couldn't be happier.