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Kensington SX 3000R Flat Panel iPod Speakers
Conclusion
If I compare Kensington's SX 3000R, which uses NXT's flat panel loudspeaker, to a decent set of 2.0 speakers (Logitech Z-10), quality is clearly inferior and there is a distinct lack of crispness by comparison. But that's far from apples to apples. Compared to Altec Lansing's iM500 (~$100), the highs don't come out quite as loud or crisp (at comparable volume levels), but overall the sound quality is clearly superior. The volume can also go much louder overall, and at the same time the sound doesn't get nearly as distorted as it does at high volumes with the iM500. The FM radio is a welcome addition and the quality here doesn't disappoint. Personally, I feel like this product has an unnecessarily large footprint. I think Kensington should have either made the footprint smaller to take full advantage of the slim form factor of NXT's flat panel loudspeaker, or alternatively some good quality cone drivers should have been used. I'm also a little confused as to why there is a power button on the remote but not on the front of the device. So would I recommend purchasing Kensington's SX 3000R? That really depends on what you want. If you are looking for something really small and portable or you're an audiophile, this product is not for you. But if you like how it looks and don't mind the footprint or the lacking bass, then you won't be disappointed. I personally think the price is higher than it should be, considering the quality of desktop speakers you can get for the same amount, but all the iPod speakers I've seen are grossly overpriced so that's just something you'll have to put up with I suppose. Pros Stylish Overall good sound quality Auxiliary input support FM radio Crank it up loud with little distortion Cons Price Weak bass Large footprint No dock adapters included Bass boost = bust No power button on main unit
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