Altec Lansing M602 Speaker System for iPod (White)
From Altec Lansing Technologies
Introducing the Altec Lansing M602 powered audio system. Its the complete package: Striking good looks, plus rich, clear sound from its four custom-designed speakers. Whats more, the M602 is surprisingly affordable, so you can still send the kids to college. Just place your iPod into the M602s built-in dock and enjoy.
- Brand: Altec Lansing
- Model: M602
- Original language: English
- Dimensions: 7.60" h x 10.40" w x 16.00" l, 7.05 pounds
Your iPod is an ideal companion when you're on the move, but why restrict yourself to listening through headphones only? With the Altec Lansing M602 powered audio system, iPod listeners can enjoy crisp, high-definition sound anywhere in the home, from the living room to the garage. The M602 offers the complete package-- striking good looks, immersive sound, and an affordable price tag that won't clear out the bank account. Audio-wise, the system is equipped with a powerful digital amplifier, two specially engineered, 3-inch, full-range neodymium drivers, and two 1-inch silk- dome tweeters, all of which combine to deliver a full spectrum of pure, distinct sound. The resulting frequency range extends from 60 Hz to 20 kHz, an impressive performance for such a compact system. The unit also produces surprisingly deep bass thanks to the XdB bass-enhancement technology.
At the center of the M602 sits a universal dock that amplifies, recharges, and syncs your iPod while you listen. Simply drop your "dockable" iPod inside--the system is built for the iPod 3G, iPod 4G, iPod photo, iPod video, iPod mini, and iPod nano--and you're set. In addition, owners of older iPods or other MP3 players can use the system as well, as the M602 comes with a universal MP3 cradle and an auxiliary input. The cradle fits inside the universal dock for easy front and center storage. Perhaps the handiest feature, however, is the wireless remote, which lets you control the iPod and speaker functions from a distance. All the standard controls are available, including play, forward, back, volume, bass, treble, and standby. Just sit back and enjoy.
Other details an elegant, wall-mountable design that looks great on the living room table or the kitchen wall; a composite video output that lets you play your iPod video through most TVs (cable not included); and a headphone jack for private listening. The M602, which measures 14 by 8.2 by 5.4 inches (W x H x D), is backed by a one-year warranty.
What's in the Box
M602 speaker system, universal MP3 cradle, auxiliary MP3 cable, remote control, user's manual.
M602 Replaced the IM7
Went to Sharper Image to get either a Bose or a Altec IM7 but once I got there they no longer had the IM7. The "Product Specialist: at the store said he returned more than he sold because the IM7 Door that you put the ipod in kept breaking off. My options were the M602 or the Bose. Now here is my Dilema...
I have the original ipod with no dock, and a video ipod, my sons have a mini and nano, and my wife has a shuffle. The Bose system will not play either the original or shuffle as it does not have a AV input jack. This means the Bose cannot play anything other than the Ipod Video, nano, and mini that I have.
Sound both are comparable. I wanted it for my kitchen and both sounded fine. The big difference was the bass that came from the M602. The Bose base was definately not as full.
So I saved a hundred bucks and got the M602 and have no regrets.
One great feature, it has a dock, that you can place any other MP3 player on and comes with a matching white cord for the AV input jack so you can play cd players too.
Bose lost my money mainly because of their inflexibility when they design their equipment as I had gift cards and would'nt have had to shell out any dough. Plus I love their Quietcomfort headphones. That is what you get for trying to shove your vision to the masses without thinking what the masses need.
Altec...You did a great job and listened. And it sounds great too.
Great sound! Great economy
Orderded for my teenage daughter. This item is a nice size, not to big not too small. Sleek package. Sound is excellent! Perhaps not high-high end, but as good a sound as one would experience with headphones. Speakers have nifty blue LEDs in the speaker grill that light when adjusting volume to show level. I gave this unit 4 stars based on its high performance in relation to its price, which would have been worthy of 5 if it had a remote. Obviously, a newer version, which costs more, offers that.
Daughter has a Gen2 Nano which docks with no added adaptor. The ipod stands forward of the speakers a little bit.
This unit charges the ipod.
I recommend this item for someone wanting satisfactory to better than satisfactory sound in an attractively designed package.
Do NOT buy this item!
I bought one of these units, and worked wonderfully for about a month. Then, the sound would cut in and out like the power was being switched on and off.
I replaced it with another unit, which also worked great for about a month, and then it had the same problem. This is, obviously, a design flaw, as I see other posts here describing the same problem.
The sound, when the unit works well, is okay, not great. I bought it because it was $100 cheaper than the Bose system (which friends have had their own prolems with).
I would not buy this unit: it is a poor design that is plagued with problems.
