Michael Butler and Sam Levin are back with more in the holiday buying guide series for 2011. This time, they're reviewing and demonstrating the JBL OnBeat Xtreme high-performance loudspeaker dock for iOS devices with Bluetooth® wireless technology. Here are some of the features at a glance.
• Docks with iPod, iPhone and iPad devices
• High-quality Bluetooth® wireless music streaming
• Dock your iPod, iPhone or iPad device in portrait or landscape orientation
• JBL® Ridge tweeters and Atlas woofers offer computer-optimized DSP equalization
• Hands-free calling with Bluetooth phones
So, what's the big deal with another docking speaker? As Sam points out, this is *not* just another docking speaker. It has video out and USB in the back, it has Apple Airplay built in and it uses an RF remote (not line of sight, so you can change volume from another corner of the room or even another room). But those are just the frills. What sets this speaker system apart is the HUGE sound - as Sam and Michael demo.
At $599.95 retail, Sam notes that the JBL OnBeat Xtreme is "not a cheap thrill, but it is a thrill."
Available at Amazon today for $499 with free shipping !
