JBL OnStage Micro (Black)

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Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000JN85LO
• Item model number: Micro
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001

Product Description

Product Description

JBL On Stage is a revolution in personal sound for all iPods. The JBL On Stage is a compact, high-performance sound system. It is compatible with most versions of the iPod, including the iPod nano. A stereo mini jack connection also allows you to enjoy high-quality audio from a variety of other devices such as MP3 and CD players, desktop computers (all platforms) and laptops.
The four aluminum-domed transducers are driven by powerful neodymium magnets. This design provides a full, rich-frequency response from the lowest bass to the highest highs. Just a touch increases or decreases the volume. A touch on both pads mutes or unmutes the system. JBL On Stage also remembers your last volume setting even after the system shuts down. Bring your On Stage on the road for great sound wherever you go. The lightweight, compact sound station can provide full, rich sound in any location so you can listen to your iPod tunes with your friends. Input Impedance - >5k ohms Signal-to-Noise Ratio - >80dB Voltage Input - 120 Vac U.S. (100 Vac Japanese, 230 Vac Europe optional) Includes adaptor sleeves to accommodate most iPod models (Does not dock iPod shuffle) Color - Black Dimensions - 7 (175mm) Diameter; 2 (50mm) High Weight - 1 lb (450g)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice!!!, February 15, 2007

By	CrackerBarrel (Pensacola, Texas) - See all my reviews

i'd been researching units of this type for travel. i intially bought (based on the reviews) an Altec Lansing unit (the inMotion) which was a big disappointment (a horribly flimsy plastic "folding" device that looked "iffy" from the start and ultimately imploded after only 30 total minutes of use). after returning the inMotion, i looked for a replacement. the JBL OnStage Micro caught my eye and (knowing that JBL has a very good reputation in the audio market) i bought it "sight unseen". what a good decision it was! the Micro is VERY compact but is EXTREMELY sturdy (made of metal and durable plastic). it comes with a variety of iPod adapters, a remote control, a power supply AND a nice travel bag (which fits and protects all the Micro necessities perfectly...including "seperated areas" for the remote and the power supply). the sound is very clear and articulate. Bass?? how can anyone expect ANY device of this size to have "booming" bass? can you HEAR bass guitars and drums? YES. do the tiny speakers "move air" like an 8" subwoofer? OF COURSE NOT. BUT,..all-in-all, this little thing sounds great (and possesses STARTLING amounts of volume)! it looks cool, too. PLUS, it packs up into its little bag and is ready for its next adventure with the greatest of ease. i am very impressed with the look, the portability, the sound and MOST importantly the QUALITY of this little "sonic doughnut". HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great portable speaker, May 21, 2007

By	RK (Colorado, USA) - See all my reviews

Before I say anything else, this thing deserves 5 stars because it serves the purpose very well for which it was designed for. When people review this item like many others expecting products to match up to others in completely different categories functioning differently, then it does not get reviewed fairly. Here is why this product should receive 5 stars.

The thing sounds incredible for how small and portable it is. It gets PLENTY loud for how tiny it really is and the sound penetrates well through a room or even a small house. I cannot believe that it produces so much noise out of 6 total watts. Crazy. But seriously, the way this thing sounds is amazing.

Second, because it is so portable, it rocks. This thing is a small cylinder, the circumference about the size of a quaker oatmeal container. It comes with a carrying case and easily would fit inside a backpack or laptop case. It would be easy to just set this thing on your desk, on a coffee table or a lamp table in a hotel room.

Third, its the features. This thing has a ton of sweet features that are great especially if you own an ipod. Even if you don't, its still a solid litte thing. It allows you to dock your ipod, and comes with all the connector pieces for the different models of ipods. The best part though is that it comes with a remote that allows you to control the volume, AND navigate through all the ipod's menus (settings, albums, artists, extras, etc) and select things that way. The unit runs on 4 AAA batteries and lasts a VERY long time, and has an auto shut off feature when you leave it for a few minutes. It also has an AC adapter to plug in if you are in a place that has an outlet (this means that it charges your ipod, too). It also has an audio output jack, and a USB out port that will allow you to connect it to and sync with itunes. And finally, it has an audio input to allow you to connect a different mp3 player or your laptop or a Cd player, etc. Awesome features.

Put these three things together and you can't give it any less than 5 stars. Something this small does get a little distorted from the bass end of the spectrum at higher volumes with music that has EXTRA bass, but most songs sound very clear and good in my opinion. This distortion is not incredibly distracting from the overall sound and is not nearly as bad as a 2.1 computer subwoofer thats trying to sound 3 times its size.

SO, if you are looking for a small, portable ipod speaker dock with quality sound, this thing is for you. No questions asked, if you're mobile and want good sound from your ipod or laptop or other mp3 player, get it.

JBL, Harman, Infinity products are TOP quality from my experiences in home and car audio and I have yet to receive a product from any of these three brands that I have not enjoyed thoroughly.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars pretty good, but some flaws, December 31, 2006

By	theone - See all my reviews

First off, if your looking for portability this unit cant be beat. The ability to use batteries is great. That being said you are making some definite sacrifices. I don't know if it's just mine or everyones but it hisses a little when you pull in close, not so bad from across the room, and the bass in the back sometimes distorts the sound of the front speakers. Another little annoyance is the fact the on the box is says a USB cable is included to sync to your computer when there isnt one included. I don't know if im supposed to buy it seperatly or what. Overall it's a good give and take system, if you want pretty good sound on a portable system its good, but move to a larger one if you generally keeping it in one spot.

Update: Evidently some boxes shipped with a misprint saying a USB cable was supposed to be inlcuded. The correct packages do not come with a USB cable. JBL is honoring the misprint though so check out their website and tell them if you want one.