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JBL Launches First Lightning-Compatible Speaker Docks
Harman today announced the launch of the first two Lightning-compatible speaker docks under its JBL brand, offering owners of Apple's latest iOS devices direct support for the new connector standard for the first time.
JBL OnBeat Micro
The two speaker docks include the OnBeat Micro ($99.95) for the iPhone 5 and other small devices, and the larger OnBeat Venue Lightning ($199.95) supporting the full line of Lightning devices including iPad, iPad mini, iPhone 5, iPod touch, and iPod nano.
JBL OnBeat Venue Lightning
Engadget has a brief review of the new speaker docks:
JBL was one of the vendors highlighted by Apple during the Lightning connector's introduction in mid-September as having received advance access to the standard. Other vendors included Bose, B&W, and B&O, which should all be announcing their own speaker products shortly.
JBL OnBeat Micro
The two speaker docks include the OnBeat Micro ($99.95) for the iPhone 5 and other small devices, and the larger OnBeat Venue Lightning ($199.95) supporting the full line of Lightning devices including iPad, iPad mini, iPhone 5, iPod touch, and iPod nano.
JBL OnBeat Venue Lightning
Engadget has a brief review of the new speaker docks:
Based on a quick listening session, we can report that the Venue LT sounded very full and clear. Even with the optional bass- or vocal-boosts enabled, it didn't seem like the speakers were having trouble pushing out a high level of volume. The Micro on the other hand sounded decidedly tinny, which we're frankly not surprised about given the size. Both systems are compatible with JBL's MusicFlow app as well, giving you some extended options for tweaking the EQ.Engadget also noted a couple of issues with the Lightning connector itself on the docks, including the observation that the docks will not work with many common iPhone cases and that flexibility in the connector on the docks feels somewhat wobbly, allowing flexibility while docking to lessen the risk of breakage but leading to concerns about stability.
JBL was one of the vendors highlighted by Apple during the Lightning connector's introduction in mid-September as having received advance access to the standard. Other vendors included Bose, B&W, and B&O, which should all be announcing their own speaker products shortly.
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88 months ago
why is everyone so hung up on "Docks" when we have much simpler/better solutions available. I've never really seen the appeal of a "dock".
88 months ago
I prefer speaker systems with airplay.
While Airplay makes a lot of sense, it's also nice to be able to charge the phone at the same time
88 months ago
That tiny connector seems a bit flimsy to support the weight of the phone.
Seems like a lot of stress on the part
Seems like a lot of stress on the part
88 months ago
This just doesn't make any sense to make... why not just have a wireless connection where you don't have to worry about the connection fitting or not.
some people want better sound guys
blutooth music bitrate isn't the greatest. 128kb but correct me if im wrong.
88 months ago
but your point is mute. plug it in and stream. Now its charging and playing AT THE SAME TIME. woa.
The expression is "your point is MOOT." Not MUTE. I'm sorry, that was bothering me. As you were...
88 months ago
I honestly cannot believe that this entire concept needed to be spelled out why people would enjoy a docked solution.
really people... REALLY?
come home at end of day. phone has 10% charge. Put on playlist of enjoyable tunes, plug into dock. walk away.
Dock simultanieously charges, while playing music through audio system. No need to look for my charge cable. no need to plug it into the wall, since my dock is always on the desk and plugged in.
I'm not saying that doing it another way is bad, you can do it that way if you awnt. But I love having a dock at home with my iPod. it goes right in. and automatically charges, then wakes me up in the morning to my music.
really people... REALLY?
come home at end of day. phone has 10% charge. Put on playlist of enjoyable tunes, plug into dock. walk away.
Dock simultanieously charges, while playing music through audio system. No need to look for my charge cable. no need to plug it into the wall, since my dock is always on the desk and plugged in.
I'm not saying that doing it another way is bad, you can do it that way if you awnt. But I love having a dock at home with my iPod. it goes right in. and automatically charges, then wakes me up in the morning to my music.
88 months ago
This just doesn't make any sense to make... why not just have a wireless connection where you don't have to worry about the connection fitting or not.
Charging while docked...
88 months ago
Just to join in here - anyone who does anything differently to me, is an idiot. I care nothing for your reasons as to why you might want to do things differently to me.
Does that cover the "Hur Hur. Why you want dock?" brigade?
And someone's point may be moot, not mute
Does that cover the "Hur Hur. Why you want dock?" brigade?
And someone's point may be moot, not mute
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