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JBL On Stage II Black + Remote Mac/Win | 
 enlarge | Brand: JBL
Category: CE
Buy New: £69.85
New (3) from £69.85
Rating:  13 reviews
Sales Rank: 1233
Media: Electronics
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 11.7 x 8.4 x 4.7
MPN: JBLONST2UDPBLKU
Model: JBLONST2UDPBLKU
UPC: 050036912112
EAN: 0050036912112
ASIN: B000K2U1M0
Release Date: September 27, 2007
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
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Product Description
The On Stage II is an audio system that is specially adapted for the iPod and can be used with any personal stereo or MP3 player via the AUX-input.Thanks to the Universal Dock-port, the On Stage II is compatible with the vast majority of iPod models.The very practical On Stage II is sold with a wireless remote control for added convenience.The On Stage II delivers excellent sound quality thanks to the 4 Odyssey speakers in neodymium.The On Stage II speaker is a high-quality portable audio system that will let you listen to the music on your iPod wherever you are.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 8 more reviews...
 Surpassed expectations June 27, 2008
Robbie
After using a kitchen knife, industrial scissors, a multi-tool and a box cutter I hacked through the packaging after 10 minutes and 2 finger cuts. I was still faced with cutting open the shrink wrapped remote and the numerous individually wrapped docking adapters. This trend for environmentally irresponsible and bomb-proof packaging is beyond me.
After that I was up and running in only couple of minutes - simplicity itself with only a brief scan of the simple instructions.
I was amazed. Bass was excellent despite other reviews. Some claim it isn't thumping but I'm not sure what they expect - do they want it to shake the pictures off the wall or what?
Volume range was great - it filled my spacious kitchen and living rooms easily. Volume control increments were small (I hate when one level is too quiet and the next level up is too loud).
The remote doesn't need to be any more complicated (contrary to other reviews) - next/previous, pause/ play, on/off, fast forward/rewind - more than adequate. I'm glad this product isn't over-engineered.
The AC adapter is not "REALLY" big as 2 other reviewers complained. Sure it isn't tiny nokia phone charger size but it isn't exactly heavy or huge.
Mine DID come with docking adapters (other reviews say it comes with black stickers for your existing adapters).
It has a good rubber grip on its base and has a quality feel and the mesh is sturdy - other speakers I've seen look like they will scratch with a feather and the mesh gets distorted with the touch of a finger.
I put off buying it for a year because of some of the negative comments which is a shame because it is excellent.
p.s. I see Tesco has it at 50 at the moment.
Excellent product with great sound. February 6, 2008
Drew M (N. Ireland)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have been very impressed with this product as it gives crystal clear sound.
Not much more I can add.
Great size, sound and looks December 29, 2007
T. Spence (UK)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I got this last week for Christmas, was so impressed i went out yesterday and got another for another room! - Tesco's is currently selling them for less than 50 through Tesco Direct.
 Pretty Good For Something So Small December 27, 2007
Gary Baldy
I was looking for something to replace the Sony microsystem and speakers I had sitting on my kitchen worktop as they took up too much room. Also, I didn't need the power of the Sony as the kitchen and dining room aren't that big.
This fits the bill perfectly; hardly takes up any space and is just the right volume for the room with a bit to spare. Click the iPod into place, having selected the right seating piece, and off you go. Excellent build quality and a nice weighty piece of kit.
I haven't given it 5 stars as there a couple of things I'd change:-
1) The remote control is pretty basic. It only does volume, pause/play, skip track forwards/backwards and fast forward/rewind. I'd like to be able to select albums/artists etc. with it as well.
2) Bass is pretty thin, although this is only a minor gripe as I was never expecting meaty-feel-it-in-your-chest stuff. Compared to my Creative Travelsound speakers though, which has similar small speakers, there should be room for improvement.
I'd definitely recommend it though.
Very versatile... October 25, 2007
Dr. Babus Ahmed (West Midlands, UK)
26 out of 26 found this review helpful
I already own a Bose speaker system for my ipod, but it takes up a lot of space and is not compatible with 4 energetic cats in the house. I was looking for something that was small, but sounded big and had remote control and wouldn't be an eyesore. It is easy to set up and has minimal wiring, although I don't know why you need to connect a headphone jack with a docking ipod.
The JBL fit the bill completely, and does have good sound quality, although arguably it lacks bass a little, even with equaliser adjustments, but I personally prefer the crisp and clear sound. The speakers seem to cope with a wide range of musical styles and it blends in with my eclectic deco perfectly.
If it's purely sound quality you are looking for the Bose is probably better, if you are pushed for space (and budget), I would recommend this.
The cats have had a sniff and tend to leave it alone, so I guess they approve too.
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