Which Portable Speaker Systems are Best?

[gsugators]

I have an iPod Touch 2G and I am in the market for a portable speaker system. I am strongly considering the Altec Lansing inMotion Max http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/reviews/entry/altec-lansing-inmotion-max-premium-portable-stereo-for-iphone-and-ipod/. Which speakers systems do you recommend? My budget is about $200.

 

[Dale Sorel]

Why do you need portable speakers for a 2G touch? Doesn't the 2G come with a built in speaker? Oh yea, I almost forgot, it's crap.

 

[mandohack]

Brookstone Boom Bucket

I guess it depends on what you mean by "portable"?

I LOVE the Brookstone Boom Bucket ($150).

 

[gsugators]

Why do you need portable speakers for a 2G touch? Doesn't the 2G come with a built in speaker? Oh yea, I almost forgot, it's crap.

I mean speaker systems similar to something like a Bose Sounddock.

 

[netdog]

I would describe the JBL as serviceable and it packs in luggage quite neatly. It was the best option that I could find in a pinch at the Apple Store and it charges the iPhone 3G.

 

[mandohack]

I've also owned a pair of older Sonic Impact flat panel speakers that did okay at reasonable volumes. Better than nothing and better sounding than my laptop.

 

[a7xsteve]

Well of course Bose is gonna be the best, but also the most expensive. And they are a little overated.

The 2G touch does have a built-in speaker, but it's not great, and not very loud.

 

[stubeeef]

Anything but bose. Do side by side with almost anything and about any price and Bose will suck.
I would try a few next to each other and decide then.

 

[skyrider007]

JBL On Stage IIIp rocks

iLounge review: http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/reviews/entry/jbl-on-stage-iiip/

 

[cdbob]

I consider all the portable speakers to be about the same built by the higher end companies, since all the speakers are so small.

 

[David-fr]

I consider all the portable speakers to be about the same built by the higher end companies, since all the speakers are so small.

i have this pure-hifi anywhere from logi-tech, and i love them, i take them the beach and to the park, at the pool and they always work grate for only 129$

the saound is fair for the size, very portable, it has like a suround sound that make works all its four drivers, i give i a five star!

 

[ltldrummerboy]

I love my JBL ontour speakers. No iPod dock, but they're great for taking along for the MacBook as well.