Product Description
Slide your iPod nano Gen 2 into the incredible JLab MiniBlaster G2 and you've got the coolest gadget in the world! This ultra portable stereo speaker fits right in your pocket and allows you to blast crystal clear sound from your iPod nano any time and any place... walking, at the beach, camping, hanging with friends, and everywhere you go.
Customer Reviews:
Just what I was hoping for.......2007-08-24
I'm impressed with this little thing. The case is well-made and has a very solid feel. The Nano fits perfectly into the skin and into the MiniBlaster. I didn't have difficulties with the fit like others mentioned. Getting the Nano out takes some pushing, but that's the way it should be. You don't want it falling out on it's own and hitting the pavement. All the Nano controls are accessible. The front, circular control (volume/scroll) works fine through a silicon skin and is very protected.
The reason we buy this thing is for sound and size. Size and weight are impressively minimal. You won't beat that anywhere. As for sound, it's not a home entertainment center or a Bose IPod system - it's a tiny little device that offers maximum portability. If you can bring your Bose system along with you, then do it. If you need something small and more portable, then read on.
The sound has a distinct clarity. Mids to highs are crisp and well separated. What you loose is bass. It's attenuated, but not dull or muddy. I wasn't expecting strong bass with a frequency response of 450Hz to 20KHz. It's not built for it and shouldn't be expected.
It's made, as others have said, for you and a couple of friends in an environment without too much ambient noise. If you are looking for a system that you can play at a beech party with a big group of friends, keep looking, because this isn't it. Too many voices chatting away will drown this little thing out.
In a reasonably quiet room or out on the trail, you get enough volume to really enjoy the music. It's loud enough to hear the detail in the sound. It even gets too loud for conversations and has to be turned down. Don't get me wrong, the neighbors won't be calling or stomping on the floor. It has what it needs to fill the niche that it's designed for.
I personally like the sound with the EQ set to "Small Speakers" - seems like a good balance for Classic Rock which I tend to listen to the most.
If you want a small, light and very portable speaker system to free you from headphones and make portable music a social experience between friends again, then you are onto something.
Enjoy!
Great for use while traveling.......2007-08-11
I wanted to be able to listen to podcasts and my own music while commuting and so first purchased (for $80) an FM converter that plugged into the lighter and my iPod and then matched an unused frequency to play what was on the iPod. The sound wasn't great and it changed depending on where I was driving. I spent a lot of time trying to find the right static frequency and match it with the device. In the short time that I tried it out I had to switch frequencies twice.
So, I looked for a speaker. I decided that it wouldn't be a disaster to buy something at this price to try even if it didn't work great. It was what I was looking for! I can use it in the car and also other places where I want to play what is on my ipod so that others can hear. It is not great sound quality, but it is much better than what I was getting with the FM converter and much easier. I can either use batteries or the AC adaptor (I already have a device that converts the cigarette lighter into AC power).
It is a great solution for what I was looking for.
Good Product.......2007-07-26
I recommend this product over similar products that are outrageously expensive. Powerful sound for it's size and easy to use. Great value.
Wow, under 15 bucks including shipping!.......2007-07-04
Don't expect too much bass out of -any- tiny speakers but as a way to turn your nano into a sort of 21st century "transistor radio" equivalent with stereo audio and a better sound quality, this little thing is superb. Talk radio podcasts are delivered very clearly and music can be enjoyed to an extent especially if you choose an appropriate EQ setting on your nano. Volume capability is decent, just don't expect to entertain an audience bigger than about two or three. Battery life is good for the 4x AAA batteries.
JLab Audio.......2007-06-08
The sound is good from the Miniblaster, but getting my Ipod in and out of it is a real chore!! It is very difficult to do. It not only is very hard to place in the miniblaster, but getting it out is even worse. I like the size of it as it doesn't take up a lot of room when I place it on the counter. Just difficult to use. It is also hard to adjust the volume with the "skin" on it.
Product Description
Slide your iPod nano Gen 2 into the incredible JLab MiniBlaster G2 and you've got the coolest gadget in the world! This ultra portable stereo speaker fits right in your pocket and allows you to blast crystal clear sound from your iPod nano any time and any place... walking, at the beach, camping, hanging with friends, and everywhere you go.
Customer Reviews:
Great sound quality for such a tiny package.......2007-11-05
I bought the miniblaster portable speaker in December 2006. I was amazed at the quality of the sound for such tiny speakers. Now, almost one year later, the speakers are still going strong. If you are looking for good quality pocket size speakers, these are a good choice.
A Great iPod Speaker........2007-08-08
It is tiny, compact (no wiggley parts to break off) it runs on batteries as well as AC and I am completely delighted with it.JLab Audio MBBG1 Miniblaster Portable Speaker for iPod Nano (Gen 1) - Black
STOP THINKING AND BUY IT.......2007-07-28
Best bang for the buck...i read all the reviews. just buy it. you can't beat $15 shipped. it gets the job done.
Excellent Company.......2007-06-11
My 11 year old daughter saved her $$ and did some on line research and ended up buying these. She loved them for the size which allowed her to take them into bed, on the bus etc. The audio in my opinion was "OK", but she was very happy.
We had bought them along with their noise reducing ear buds which I use while traveling in planes. I can wear them x- country very comfortably
Unfortunately we had technical problems and contacted JBL. I happened to email them on a Sunday afternoon and in about 15 minutes a real person (Josh) responded. A real person.... on a Sunday!!
He resolved the issue- which ultimately required a warranty replacement.
I cannot say enough good things about this company and Josh. I woudl buy their products again without hesitation
What a disappointment........2007-05-26
On my first foray into looking for the perfect mini speaker for my Ipod, I bought the Aiptek Mist for Nano (not realizing it only works with Gen 2 Nano)---boy, was it a cute little thing. Disappointed they don't make that product for Gen 1 Nanos, I searched Amazon for the perfect replacement mini speaker that would work with my Nano Gen 1. The JLab Miniblaster had 4 stars. Folks, speak up, because I cannot be the only one who was shocked by the low quality of this product!!
*When I first plugged it in, you couldn't hear anything because of interference from my TV remote!
*When I finally heard sound it was fuzzy at best and never got much better
*The volume level is only a smidgen better than what I can hear through my earbuds when they are out of my ears!
I read and re-read the direction and am convinced I did everything properly. I even tried it with battery power only, in the house, out of the house. No luck. This is a lousy product and I am giving it one star. This is being shipped back today.
Product Description
JBL On Stage is a revolution in personal sound for all iPods. The JBL On Stage is a compact, high-performance sound system. It is compatible with most versions of the iPod, including the iPod nano. A stereo mini jack connection also allows you to enjoy high-quality audio from a variety of other devices such as MP3 and CD players, desktop computers (all platforms) and laptops.
The four aluminum-domed transducers are driven by powerful neodymium magnets. This design provides a full, rich-frequency response from the lowest bass to the highest highs. Just a touch increases or decreases the volume. A touch on both pads mutes or unmutes the system. JBL On Stage also remembers your last volume setting even after the system shuts down. Bring your On Stage on the road for great sound wherever you go. The lightweight, compact sound station can provide full, rich sound in any location so you can listen to your iPod tunes with your friends. Input Impedance - >5k ohms Signal-to-Noise Ratio - >80dB Voltage Input - 120 Vac U.S. (100 Vac Japanese, 230 Vac Europe optional) Includes adaptor sleeves to accommodate most iPod models (Does not dock iPod shuffle) Color - Black Dimensions - 7 (175mm) Diameter; 2 (50mm) High Weight - 1 lb (450g)
Amazon.com Product Description
It's not much bigger than an iPod universal dock, it's powered by either AC outlets or four AAA batteries, and it delivers legendary JBL audio performance. In short, the white JBL On Stage Micro is the ideal iPod speaker system for listeners who want to integrate small size with big sound. As a standalone iPod music system, the On Stage Micro offers a Class D digital amplifier and a pair of aluminum-domed Odyssey drivers, which combine to fill your room with accurate, full-spectrum sound. It also delivers astonishingly deep bass for a system of this size, with crisp, clean highs soaring over the top. As an alternative, you can connect it to your computer to upgrade your external speakers, giving you a great sound system for games and streaming music. Never before has something so small been quite so entertaining.
The On Stage Micro incorporates Apple's universal iPod dock adapter, which is compatible with most docking versions of the iPod, including the iPod video 5G and 5.5G and the iPod nano 1G and 2G (it offers limited functionality with iPod 3G models, however). Simply slide your iPod into the dock and you're set--no additional cords to connect or adapters to fuss with. As an added convenience, the On Stage Micro also offers an auxiliary input for connecting a variety of other portable audio devices, including the iPod shuffle, personal MP3 and CD players, desktop and laptop computers (all platforms), and satellite radio receivers. As long as your portable audio device has a 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack connection, you can play the audio through your On Stage Micro speaker.
As a bonus, the system comes with a full-navigation IR remote control, which delivers full access to your iPod so you can easily change tracks, browse libraries, adjust settings, and scroll through extras from across the room. Additional details include a OnePoint design that syncs and charges your iPod (requires mini USB cable); one-touch volume and mute controls; a memory function that remembers your last volume setting after the system shuts down; computer-optimized equalization to provide a rich, complete sound stage; and an automatic shutoff function that saves battery life when there's no audio input. The On Stage Micro, which offers more than 24 hours of continuous play with a single set of batteries, measures 2.88 by 0.62 by 2.25 inches (W x H x D) and weighs 1 pound. It's also backed by a one-year warranty.
What's in the Box
On Stage Micro speaker system, wireless remote control, AC power cord, user's manual.
Customer Reviews:
Excellent Product!!!.......2007-12-11
Quality sound, portable, and rf control can manage the ipod menu! This is the add we were expecting from JBL.
Worth the money.......2007-12-01
I had a chance to try other docking stations, this is the one for me. Besides good quality sound, I like it's size. It's worth the money. I tryed the Bose, but found it too big. My JBL On Stage Micro is perfect for traveling.
Decent sound quality, USB connection woes.......2007-07-14
I bought this item because it serves three purposes:
- docking my iPod and syncing with iTunes
- charging the iPod
- speakers on the go
The latter two functions work fine. The sound quality is decent for the size of speaker that is in the casing and for general outdoors use it works fine. The remote is a nice feature for controlling the volume mostly.
The problem is with the USB connection. All the connectors (Audio in/out, power and USB) sit in rounded holes in the base of the unit and while the power and audio cables are provided with the unit, the USB mini cable for connecting it to your PC is not and it is extremely difficult to find a cable that fits into the base. That's because almost all USB mini cables default to a square rubber housing for the USB plug that doesn't fit into the round hole in the base of the unit.
I'm still looking for the right cable or eventually will have to take a Stanley knife to one of my existing cables to make it fit.
Product Description
JBL On Stage is a revolution in personal sound for all iPods. The JBL On Stage is a compact, high-performance sound system. It is compatible with most versions of the iPod, including the iPod nano. A stereo mini jack connection also allows you to enjoy high-quality audio from a variety of other devices such as MP3 and CD players, desktop computers (all platforms) and laptops.
The four aluminum-domed transducers are driven by powerful neodymium magnets. This design provides a full, rich-frequency response from the lowest bass to the highest highs. Just a touch increases or decreases the volume. A touch on both pads mutes or unmutes the system. JBL On Stage also remembers your last volume setting even after the system shuts down. Bring your On Stage on the road for great sound wherever you go. The lightweight, compact sound station can provide full, rich sound in any location so you can listen to your iPod tunes with your friends. Input Impedance - >5k ohms Signal-to-Noise Ratio - >80dB Voltage Input - 120 Vac U.S. (100 Vac Japanese, 230 Vac Europe optional) Includes adaptor sleeves to accommodate most iPod models (Does not dock iPod shuffle) Color - Black Dimensions - 7 (175mm) Diameter; 2 (50mm) High Weight - 1 lb (450g)
Customer Reviews:
The best.......2007-08-12
I use it everyday and absolulety love it. It is extemely portable and I palce it in my briefcase.
I wish it also charged the ipod........2007-07-01
I have this and the ontour models. Both have good sound for a small package. overall i'm more satisfied with the lower cost one($29.95), even though it doesn't have the remote or the dock station. the main reason i bought this was i didn't want to travel with a charger, sucks for me when i found out this didn't recharge the ipod battery.
Great portable speaker.......2007-05-22
Before I say anything else, this thing deserves 5 stars because it serves the purpose very well for which it was designed for. When people review this item like many others expecting products to match up to others in completely different categories functioning differently, then it does not get reviewed fairly. Here is why this product should receive 5 stars.
The thing sounds incredible for how small and portable it is. It gets PLENTY loud for how tiny it really is and the sound penetrates well through a room or even a small house. I cannot believe that it produces so much noise out of 6 total watts. Crazy. But seriously, the way this thing sounds is amazing.
Second, because it is so portable, it rocks. This thing is a small cylinder, the circumference about the size of a quaker oatmeal container. It comes with a carrying case and easily would fit inside a backpack or laptop case. It would be easy to just set this thing on your desk, on a coffee table or a lamp table in a hotel room.
Third, its the features. This thing has a ton of sweet features that are great especially if you own an ipod. Even if you don't, its still a solid litte thing. It allows you to dock your ipod, and comes with all the connector pieces for the different models of ipods. The best part though is that it comes with a remote that allows you to control the volume, AND navigate through all the ipod's menus (settings, albums, artists, extras, etc) and select things that way. The unit runs on 4 AAA batteries and lasts a VERY long time, and has an auto shut off feature when you leave it for a few minutes. It also has an AC adapter to plug in if you are in a place that has an outlet (this means that it charges your ipod, too). It also has an audio output jack, and a USB out port that will allow you to connect it to and sync with itunes. And finally, it has an audio input to allow you to connect a different mp3 player or your laptop or a Cd player, etc. Awesome features.
Put these three things together and you can't give it any less than 5 stars. Something this small does get a little distorted from the bass end of the spectrum at higher volumes with music that has EXTRA bass, but most songs sound very clear and good in my opinion. This distortion is not incredibly distracting from the overall sound and is not nearly as bad as a 2.1 computer subwoofer thats trying to sound 3 times its size.
SO, if you are looking for a small, portable ipod speaker dock with quality sound, this thing is for you. No questions asked, if you're mobile and want good sound from your ipod or laptop or other mp3 player, get it.
JBL, Harman, Infinity products are TOP quality from my experiences in home and car audio and I have yet to receive a product from any of these three brands that I have not enjoyed thoroughly.
Very nice!!!.......2007-02-16
i'd been researching units of this type for travel. i intially bought (based on the reviews) an Altec Lansing unit (the inMotion) which was a big disappointment (a horribly flimsy plastic "folding" device that looked "iffy" from the start and ultimately imploded after only 30 total minutes of use). after returning the inMotion, i looked for a replacement. the JBL OnStage Micro caught my eye and (knowing that JBL has a very good reputation in the audio market) i bought it "sight unseen". what a good decision it was! the Micro is VERY compact but is EXTREMELY sturdy (made of metal and durable plastic). it comes with a variety of iPod adapters, a remote control, a power supply AND a nice travel bag (which fits and protects all the Micro necessities perfectly...including "seperated areas" for the remote and the power supply). the sound is very clear and articulate. Bass?? how can anyone expect ANY device of this size to have "booming" bass? can you HEAR bass guitars and drums? YES. do the tiny speakers "move air" like an 8" subwoofer? OF COURSE NOT. BUT,..all-in-all, this little thing sounds great (and possesses STARTLING amounts of volume)! it looks cool, too. PLUS, it packs up into its little bag and is ready for its next adventure with the greatest of ease. i am very impressed with the look, the portability, the sound and MOST importantly the QUALITY of this little "sonic doughnut". HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Superb Product.......2007-01-08
This little On Stage sibling definitely packs a punch and the sound quality is compared to its bigger brother. Kudos to the designers that manage to make such a portable unit deliver such a good sound.
The battery life is great, I have been using the unit for a week and it is still going strong. Also the remote control, the charger and the synching feature work as advertised. It also comes with a protective bag the allows to take your show on the road without the hassle of cables, ac adapters, etc.
Congratulations JBL!
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