JBL On Stage IIIP review

Typical price: £70

What is it: Compact speaker unit for iPhones and MP3 players

What we think: It's a compact little speaker that shields well against mobile phone interference, but sound suffers at high volume

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Reviewed by: Jasmine France

Reviewed on: 14 November 2008

Tags: Harman Kardon, JBL On Stage IIIP, shuffle, connections, battery life

We like:

Works with all iPods and the iPhone, and with other MP3 players; small footprint; can run off wall power or batteries

We don't like:

Doesn't offer much bass; no pass-through syncing option; volume controls are testy

CNET UK judgement:

The JBL On Stage IIIP is a solid portable or desktop speaker option for iPhone users who want a compact unit that will work with a wide variety of audio devices. Just don't expect it to serve as a serious sound system

Full review:

Though they are portable devices, the iPod and the iPhone can make a wonderful source for headphone-free music when connected to a speaker. If you have a player full of great music and personalised playlists, you might as well play it out loud every once in a while. But many of the made-for-iPod systems don't work well with the iPhone, presenting a problem for those with multiple devices. Continue Reading...