Best MP3 Players - Accessories

  • 8.0

    Altec Lansing Mix iMT800

    24 Sep 2009 3:53 PM

    The design of Altec Lansing's Mix iMT800 may not appeal to everyone, but its winning combination of good performance, lots of oomph and portability makes it one of the best iPod speaker options out there.

  • 7.8 7.7

    Sony Dream Machine (ICF-CL75iP)

    21 Oct 2009 11:57 AM

    We have a few nitpicks and grumblings, but overall the Dream Machine is a happy marriage between the alarm clock, iPod dock and digital photo frame.

  • 7.7

    TEAC iTB1000 iPod dock

    24 Feb 2009 9:43 AM

    The TEAC iTB1000 sits at the top of the "party" dock food chain with no known predators, but other devices give better bang for buck.

  • 7.5 9.5

    Cygnett Maestro Portable Speaker System for iPhone & iPod

    14 Oct 2009 2:18 PM

    The Maestro does a lot of things right for its AU$189.95 asking price. It produces good sound and is cross-compatible with a range of iPods and iPhones, but it's also light on exciting features.

  • 7.5 8

    Panasonic SC-HC3 Compact Stereo System

    09 Oct 2009 2:31 PM

    Panasonic's attractive SC-HC3 combines CD and iPod playback with excellent audio quality, although iPhone owners should shop elsewhere.

  • 7.3

    Harman Kardon Go + Play

    30 Jan 2009 2:46 PM

    The Harman Kardon Go + Play is one of the best-sounding portable iPod speaker systems you can buy, but its high price and lack of compatibility with recent iPod models make it a limited recommendation.

  • 7.3

    TDK iVibe

    05 Nov 2009 8:52 AM

    If you can find a place for the iVibe in your home then you'll be happy with the sound it produces, especially if you overlook its various shortcomings.

  • 7.0

    Dexim AV Dock Station

    10 Jun 2009 4:41 PM

    It's not exactly cheap, but if you've still got a CRT television lurking around the house, the AV Dock is a decent way to view video podcasts and such like.

  • 7.0 1

    Logitech Rechargeable Speaker S315i

    02 Oct 2009 12:17 PM

    The Logitech Rechargeable Speaker S315i offers good sound quality in a compact, durable package; it's a solid choice for iPod owners who are constantly on the go.

  • 7.0

    Altec Lansing inMotion Max

    29 Jul 2009 12:24 PM

    For its price, the inMotion Max is a very decent iPhone-compatible speaker dock. It makes up for the lack of features with decent audio quality and portability.

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