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iPhone-compatible speaker system

This was going to happen eventually. Altec Lansing has produced the first fully iPhone-compatible speaker docking system. The descriptively named t612 features 60 Watts of power RMS (120 Watts Peak), and connects to your iPhone's dock port.

There are four speakers, enhanced bass, a wireless remote and, best of all, it's immune to that annoying GSM interference noise while the iPhone is docked and not in Airplane Mode.

All this convenience comes at a price -- $199.95US, to be exact. At the time of this posting, no shipping information was available.

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Marissa

I am wanting to buy my boyfriend speakers for his iphone but I do not want to spend a lot of money on one...can any one help me out with finding something that is at least under $150?

April 29 2008 at 1:52 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Mark Robinson

Not Quite what I'm waiting for... I want the remote to have an "Answer" and the speaker system to have a mic. Phone Rings, music shuts off, and I'm on a speakerphone. I want the same thing for my car.

Mark
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April 07 2008 at 10:13 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
dolby

Is there a system that support MP3 audio CDs with iphone dock?

April 06 2008 at 10:04 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Justin

I have been using the Belkin Tunebase (I had to modify it a bit, and use another iPod to program in the station I was going to use) for my iPhone in my vehciel. I get MAJOR GSM noise when the phone rings, so I leave the iPhone in Airplane mode and forward my calls to a second phone. Does anyone know of a solution for vehicles that is immune to the GSM Buzz??

March 16 2008 at 8:03 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Goro

Looks like you can't get cover flow or watch a video (reasonably) on this. Or is there a separate docking connector to hold the iPhone landscape?

March 15 2008 at 4:02 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Benjamin

You know, 3G phones don't cause GSM interference…

(just sayin')

March 14 2008 at 6:30 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Christopher

This is actually just an M602 in black and with an iPhone compatible sticker on the box. I picked up the M602 on sale @ RadioShack for $70 over Christmas, and it works perfectly fine with the iPhone. You just have to ignore the compatibility message that pops up, but there's no GSM-buzz to speak of. These speakers do sound fantastic for the size, perfect for my home office.

March 14 2008 at 1:38 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
rob

This is a useful thread, given the surprising dearth of iphone-compatible speaker systems on the market even now.

For a non-portable solution that won't break the bank, I can definitely recommend the Logitech X-240 speaker system. (MSRP is ~ $50; I got them for $20AR at Circuit City a few months back)

http://www.provantage.com/logitech-970285-0403~7LOG900R.htm

While these speakers are not explicitly iphone-compatible, their design allows you to place the iphone far enough from the speakers that you don't have to worry about the GSM buzz.

Volume is not a problem for me (this is a 25W RMS sattelite setup, with a subwoofer...) BUT I should point out that these speakers also use the headphone jack vs. the line out.

March 14 2008 at 11:28 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Josh Wardell

I've been waiting impatiently now for the JBL On Stage IIIp which was supposed to ship in February. Still not on any retail site, but mysteriously in stock in the Apple Store UK! I like the styling better than this AL (which started shipping two weeks ago) and it can also be battery powered. If someone does find a place selling it please let me know.

March 14 2008 at 8:53 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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mingistech

You're right... those JBLs look much nicer than the other GSM shielded speakers.

The DLO is an interesting set.. but they use the headphone jack instead of the line-in from the dock connector... and thats a deal breaker for me.

March 14 2008 at 10:35 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
John Jensen

I have the Harmon Kardon Go + Play

http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/wa/RSLID?mco=FE58B1C0&fnode=home/shop_ipod/ipod_accessories/speakers&nplm=TL016VC/A

I'm willing to bet that the Go + Play has a lot more output power then the measley t612, it's really giving a punch when kicking out bass, and it's also completely immune to GSM interference noise, i even use it as handsfree speakerphone when i receive a call

March 14 2008 at 8:43 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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