Portable IPod music system - Bose SoundDock? Anything else?

SohailPistawala · 28th February 2008, 12:39

Hey how about Logic3, the brand has just come to india, saw some prints ads in the magazines , i think it has good reviews about their Product called jivebox for IPODS. I dont know how it sounds waiting for the product to come in the office for the review!!

Link to their website Logic3

Proxima · 28th February 2008, 13:01

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Originally Posted by navin

they sound fine but they are not portable. I think the thread starter wanted boom box style portability.

You are right Navin, portability is required.

Do you know how much a Altec Lansing IM7 sells for in India? Prices on the net are around 150$ (Rs 6000) which is dead cheap compared to the Bose ones.

Also they have a IM9 which looks more compact. Dont think it has a sub-woofer like the IM7. Any views on this?

low_bass_makker · 28th February 2008, 14:29

@proxima Do look out for harman Kardon docks they are quite good sounding. You will love them.

Proxima · 28th February 2008, 14:32

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Originally Posted by low_bass_makker

@proxima Do look out for harman Kardon docks they are quite good sounding. You will love them.

Sure LBM, do you know what is the approx price in INR?

low_bass_makker · 28th February 2008, 14:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Proxima

Sure LBM, do you know what is the approx price in INR?

I think it is close to 24k.

ntomer · 28th February 2008, 15:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Proxima

You are right Navin, portability is required.

Do you know how much a Altec Lansing IM7 sells for in India? Prices on the net are around 150$ (Rs 6000) which is dead cheap compared to the Bose ones.

Also they have a IM9 which looks more compact. Dont think it has a sub-woofer like the IM7. Any views on this?

I bought an IM7 for INR 9800 about 3 months back.

\N

Srini76 · 28th February 2008, 15:42

Perhaps your uncle can also evaluate the BOSE desktop speakers which retail for far lesser (Approx about 5k) and are called Companion 2. I use them with my IPOD and also have a BOSE sound Dock. Personally I feel a IPOD with a dock with remote and the companion speakers are great and the flexibility of the remote is also there !!!

Proxima · 28th February 2008, 15:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by ntomer

I bought an IM7 for INR 9800 about 3 months back.

\N

Did you buy it from the FXaudio store in Delhi?

KITE RUNNER · 24th September 2009, 20:22

Friends, can any one advise me regarding buying Bose Multimedia speakers? I am planning to buy it from Muscat/Dubai, there is an offer for companion III series, no offer for companion 5. Any marked difference between the two?
Does it have an ipod dock?

Any other comparable/better brands available?

Please do enlighten me. Thanks in advance.

Epic · 17th May 2013, 11:27

Hello everyone!

I am currently in a bit of confusion regarding an AV System for my room. My room is around 200 sq feet and I am looking for a single component AV System which means that a proper 5.1 Home Theater System is out of the question due to lack of space.

The purpose of this system is to comfortably enjoy rich sound for music and movies. I use my iPod for music and movies are usually downloaded from the net in high quality and watched through a laptop or USB. However, having a Blue Ray player wouldn't hurt. I am also thinking of using a PS3 as my Blue Ray player but not sure if a USB can be connected through it to watch movies.

I am now confused whether a Sound Bar or Sound Dock would suit my purpose. I have heard the Bose SoundDock 10 but was not happy with the over all performance. The bass also lacked punch and so I was not totally convinced whether it would satisfy my needs. Now, there is alot of talk and good reviews of the B&W Zeppelin Air which has been recommended by many of my friends. But my main concern is whether a Sound Dock is good enough for movies. Here is where the Sound Bar option comes in.

I need help and guidance on the above to make the right choice.

BBR_SHR · 17th May 2013, 12:05

You can check out sound bars from Boston Acoustics, JBL, Polk Audio. Or if you can accomodate two small bookshelf speakers then check out Audioengine.

Epic · 17th May 2013, 12:27

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Originally Posted by BBR_SHR

You can check out sound bars from Boston Acoustics, JBL, Polk Audio. Or if you can accomodate two small bookshelf speakers then check out Audioengine.

Thank you for suggestions. I am skeptical about book shelves as I would like to use that space for something else. Hence looking for a compact / single component system. Where in Mumbai are these brands available?

adg_andy · 17th May 2013, 12:28

Has anyone heard the new soundbar from sonodyne. I heard it the last time I was in Kolkata at the listening room in South City mall and was blown away by it. It is also cheap compared to Bose (19K AFAIK). Audition it

. Sonodyne was the baap of all Hi Fi Syatems in india till Japanese manufactures took over. They are on the resurgence right now.

vikram_d · 17th May 2013, 12:36

I have a JBL soundbar at home and I have to say that it is pretty impressive. Excellent VFM.

The one I have at home is this.

SB300_PI_EN.pdf

wanderluster · 17th May 2013, 13:42

I was in a similar dilemma a couple of months ago. I checked out the BOSE SoundDock II and was not happy with the sound either. JBL was more show than go.

I came across and picked up the Yamaha MCR 040 and really liked the way it sounded and was built. clean and simple and good value.

28th February 2008, 12:39	#31
SohailPistawala BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 434 Thanked: 27 Times	Hey how about Logic3, the brand has just come to india, saw some prints ads in the magazines , i think it has good reviews about their Product called jivebox for IPODS. I dont know how it sounds waiting for the product to come in the office for the review!! Link to their website Logic3
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28th February 2008, 14:29	#33
low_bass_makker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Faridabad Posts: 6,813 Thanked: 306 Times View My Garage	@proxima Do look out for harman Kardon docks they are quite good sounding. You will love them.
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Srini76 BANNED Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 157 Thanked: 169 Times View My Garage	Perhaps your uncle can also evaluate the BOSE desktop speakers which retail for far lesser (Approx about 5k) and are called Companion 2. I use them with my IPOD and also have a BOSE sound Dock. Personally I feel a IPOD with a dock with remote and the companion speakers are great and the flexibility of the remote is also there !!!
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24th September 2009, 20:22	#39
KITE RUNNER BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Kochi Posts: 101 Thanked: 7 Times	Friends, can any one advise me regarding buying Bose Multimedia speakers? I am planning to buy it from Muscat/Dubai, there is an offer for companion III series, no offer for companion 5. Any marked difference between the two? Does it have an ipod dock? Any other comparable/better brands available? Please do enlighten me. Thanks in advance. Last edited by KITE RUNNER : 24th September 2009 at 20:24.
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17th May 2013, 11:27	#40
Epic Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,572 Thanked: 1,015 Times	Sound Dock OR Sound Bar OR Other Suggestions? Hello everyone! I am currently in a bit of confusion regarding an AV System for my room. My room is around 200 sq feet and I am looking for a single component AV System which means that a proper 5.1 Home Theater System is out of the question due to lack of space. The purpose of this system is to comfortably enjoy rich sound for music and movies. I use my iPod for music and movies are usually downloaded from the net in high quality and watched through a laptop or USB. However, having a Blue Ray player wouldn't hurt. I am also thinking of using a PS3 as my Blue Ray player but not sure if a USB can be connected through it to watch movies. I am now confused whether a Sound Bar or Sound Dock would suit my purpose. I have heard the Bose SoundDock 10 but was not happy with the over all performance. The bass also lacked punch and so I was not totally convinced whether it would satisfy my needs. Now, there is alot of talk and good reviews of the B&W Zeppelin Air which has been recommended by many of my friends. But my main concern is whether a Sound Dock is good enough for movies. Here is where the Sound Bar option comes in. I need help and guidance on the above to make the right choice.
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17th May 2013, 12:05	#41
BBR_SHR BHPian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Bangalore Posts: 61 Thanked: 77 Times	Re: Sound Dock OR Sound Bar OR Other Suggestions? You can check out sound bars from Boston Acoustics, JBL, Polk Audio. Or if you can accomodate two small bookshelf speakers then check out Audioengine.
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17th May 2013, 12:28	#43
adg_andy BHPian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 514 Thanked: 315 Times	Re: Sound Dock OR Sound Bar OR Other Suggestions? Has anyone heard the new soundbar from sonodyne. I heard it the last time I was in Kolkata at the listening room in South City mall and was blown away by it. It is also cheap compared to Bose (19K AFAIK). Audition it . Sonodyne was the baap of all Hi Fi Syatems in india till Japanese manufactures took over. They are on the resurgence right now.
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17th May 2013, 12:36	#44
vikram_d Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,422 Thanked: 1,189 Times	Re: Sound Dock OR Sound Bar OR Other Suggestions? I have a JBL soundbar at home and I have to say that it is pretty impressive. Excellent VFM. The one I have at home is this. SB300_PI_EN.pdf Last edited by vikram_d : 17th May 2013 at 12:49.
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17th May 2013, 13:42	#45
wanderluster BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 105 Thanked: 20 Times	Re: Sound Dock OR Sound Bar OR Other Suggestions? I was in a similar dilemma a couple of months ago. I checked out the BOSE SoundDock II and was not happy with the sound either. JBL was more show than go. I came across and picked up the Yamaha MCR 040 and really liked the way it sounded and was built. clean and simple and good value.
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