JBL On Stage II Speaker and Docking Station for iPod (Black)

Product Details
Color: Black
Brand: JBL
Model: JBLONST2UDPBLK
Dimensions: 2.65 pounds
Features
Compact speaker system with built-in docking station that fits most docking iPods
Quartet of Odyssey neodymium full-range drivers deliver clear, accurate sound
3.5 mm auxiliary input for connecting MP3 players, iPod shuffle, and other devices
Wireless remote control with 50-foot range; 1-touch controls for volume and mute
Measures 7 inches in diameter and 2 inches tall; weighs 1 pound; 1-year warranty

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Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com Product Description
Set your music free as only JBL can do it with the black On Stage II iPod speaker system. The compact yet powerful high-performance system employs a quartet of Odyssey neodymium full-range drivers to fill your room with clear, accurate sound and all the volume you (and your friends and neighbors) can handle. It's the perfect accessory for bedrooms, smallish apartments, basements, and any other space where a full-size speaker system is pure overkill.

The On Stage II incorporates Apple's universal iPod dock adapter, which works with most docking versions of the iPod, including the iPod video 5G and 5.5G and the iPod nano 1G and 2G. Simply slide your iPod into the dock and you're set--no additional cords to connect or adapters to fuss with. As an added convenience, the On Stage II also offers an auxiliary input for connecting a variety of other portable audio devices, including the iPod shuffle, personal MP3 and CD players, desktop and laptop computers (all platforms), and satellite radio receivers. As long as your portable audio device has a 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack connection, you can play the audio through your On Stage II speaker.

As a bonus, the On Stage II comes with a wireless remote control, giving you the freedom to enjoy your music from across the room or in another room--up to 50 feet away (including through walls). The system itself, meanwhile, includes easy-to-use touch controls for the volume and mute, and even remembers your last volume setting after it shuts down. The system, which offers a frequency response of 80 Hz to 20 kHz, measures 7 inches in diameter and 2 inches tall and weighs 1 pound. It's also backed by a one-year warranty.

What's in the Box
On Stage II speaker system, wireless remote control, power cord, iPod adapter, input cable, user manual.



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Customer Reviews
Excellent!!!
That's my first iPod Speakers, I think that the product is very good, It sounds great at high volume, and that's what I was looking for. It's perfect for small / medium rooms. The remote is so nice. I recommend this product!!

Fantastic sound, lousy remote - does not work with newer Nano's
I have a Nano 3G. The remote does not work - period. It only controls the volume - and that's part of the speaker system. None of the Nano features will work with the remote. I purchased one for myself, and received a 2nd as a gift. Neither one works. Still awaiting a reply from JBL tech support.

The manual was useless - no online help. So if it works, it works. If you have a problem, you may just be out of luck. I'll do a followup after I hear back from support.

Right now I'm pretty much set to return both of them. The remote controls everything, so without it this unit is a pain.

Also, they include a ton of inserts for the various iPods. Except the Nano - you have to use the one that came with the Nano -assuming you still have it. I did - but it's white. Stuck on the top of a black speaker system. Really poor design by JBL there. They probably saved .07 cents - the end result is cr*p.

Right now my vote is skip this system.

Followup 1: Decided to check the battery - not that simple, but did it. One $5.50 battery later (in other words, 10% of the total cost of the system) and the remote works marginally better. About 50% of the time, but I need to be in line of sight - forget about other rooms or, as the hype states "through walls" - no way.

Followup 2: Heard back from JBL. They state that the On Stage II is not "fully compatible" with the 3rd and 4th gen Nano. "It will only work with audio."

That's not what the hype states! So if you have a Nano, stay away! The remote is useless.

LOVE IT!!
This is such a great iPod accessory to have if you like listening to your music all the time and not just while traveling. The sound is great and its really easy to hook up and use. Love love love it!