A nice thing about having an mp3 player is that you can have all of your music and audio files in one compact little device. If you have quality earphones listening to your iPod on the go, can be a great way to stay entertained. If you are at home or someplace where noise isn’t an issue it would probably be more comfortable to listen to your mp3s with an external speaker. Fortunately, there is an easy solution to do this. The normal iPod and mp3 headphone jack is a 3.5mm jack. Most speaker devices have a 3.5mm stereo input. So in order to listen to your mp3 player on an external speaker all you need is a 3.5mm cable plugged into the stereo input. You can even use most boom boxes for external speakers, since they usually have an input jack. We are going to highlight a few mp3 speakers which we think are either good quality or a great price.
Bargain Mp3 Speakers
When it comes to bargains we are always talking about the great value with Coby electronics. Once again Coby has a very inexpensive speaker option that can deliver decent sound. The Coby CS-MP77 75-Watt High Performance MP3 Speaker System has decent sound quality and can be used with any device that has a headphone or speaker output. It is compatible with all mp3 players with a 3.5mm jack. These mp3 speakers cost less than $30 and are a great value. Keep in mind these are speakers that you will need to connect to a player using a 3.5mm cable.
Another bargain which can be found for around $25 is the X-Mini II Capsule Speaker this little baby fits right in the palm of your hand and yet has amazing sound. It is a mini capsule and multiple ones can be linked together. The cable comes with the player and you will blown away that such a small little device can produce such amazing sound quality.
Apple Centric Systems With Auxiliary Jacks
Altec Lansing were the creators of the first iPod docking station and they are still continuing that tradition with the Altec Lansing IMT320 inMotion Compact iPod Speaker System. This speaker system is unique because it comes in a case that is as thin as a book, but then in unfolds into the docking speaker system. This unique design makes this speaker system great for travel as your speakers are always protected with the built in case. It also comes in black or green which are both classy looking units. This player is also a docking station for iPods and iPhones and it will charge your unit and automatically shut off if you receive a call while the unit is playing. It also has an auxiliary jack so the speaker system can be used with any mp3 player.
Another cool speaker system for iPods and iPhones is the iHome iP1 Studio Series Speaker System for iPod and iPhone. This player looks awesome and sounds great. It will set you back about $180 though. This player not only docks and charges your iPod or iPhone, but it has an auxiliary out connection so you can watch your iPod videos on your TV. It also has the input jack so you can use the system for other mp3 players or portable devices. These speakers use a chip-based algorithm to custom-tune the sound quality this system was developed by Bongiovi Acoustics and restores harmonics, brightness, clarity, and presence. This player also has 100 watts of power and digital amplifier. The iHome iP1 is a marvel to behold and listen to.
Ipod Docking Stations
If you want all around entertainment and sound you can’t go wrong with the Philips DCM250 Docking Entertainment System. This is not only a sleek dock and speaker system for your iPhone or iPod it is also a CD player and a radio. You can enjoy your mp3 files with deep bass and clear digital sound while your iPod or iPhone recharges in the docking station. You can also use this player for CDs and it has a FM radio tuner with 40 presets. It also has an auxiliary jack so you can listen to your other non iPod devices on this docking system. This comes in a sleek high-end metallic design and has excellent sound quality.
When it comes to quality no one doubts that the Bose® SoundDock® Series II digital music system for iPod® is worth the price. Even at $299 plenty of people would still be thrilled to purchase the Bose SoundDock. This is a sleek looking Bose docking speaker system with that legendary Bose sound quality. You can charge your iPod or iPhone while listening to your mp3 collection with this station. It even has a remote which enables you to start and stop and browse playlists. It also has an auxiliary jack so you can listen to other mp3 players and devices through this incredible speaker. The Bose name speaks for itself.
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