Some things are just meant for each other – like the new JBL OnBeat loudspeaker docking station and iPod, iPhone or iPad. It’s not exactly a one is to one relationship but with a wide compatibility with different Apple portable devices, who would complain? The OnBeat is JBL’s first speaker dock that produces an ultra-realistic and high-output audio virtually from all Apple iOS gadget. It has a universal connector that securely docks iPad, iPhone, or iPod in portrait or landscape mode.
The speakers feature twin JBL Phoenix full-range transducers with 2 x 7.5 watt amplification and computer-optimized DSP equalization that can produce an in depth 360-degree soundstage and an extraordinary frequency response (70Hz – 20 kHz) with minimal distortion, even at high volumes. These primary features enable the audience to listen to their favorite music with such accuracy and detail that it’s almost impossible to believe that it’s coming from a portable speaker. Furthermore, the JBL OnBeat comes with an IR remote that can browse through the iPod and iPhone menu up to 15 feet away, AC power supply that can also recharge docked devices, and USB and Auxiliary inputs. Using the speaker dock is a breeze even without the remote because it also features a convenient touch pad controls that allow users to adjust the volume and mute/unmute the speakers with just a tap.
On the design side, the speaker comes in an easily recognizable and stylish dynamic JBL weave figure. The dock is small enough to fit and be carried almost anywhere so that it can be the heart of any party anytime and anywhere.
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You know that when reputable consumer electronics companies tie up their products with somebody famous, things are bound to be nothing but great – especially if that certain company is HARMAN International Industries Incorporated. The product is Harman AKG and the celebrity is none other than a music legend himself – Quincy Jones.
There is a saying that money makes the world go round – for audiophiles it also makes music sound a whole lot better. The truth is, if you want the best of the best in audio, you need to pay for it. Excellence doesn’t come cheap especially with Harman Kardon and their new top of the line GLA-55 2.0 speakers.
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