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I'm Caleb Denison, A/V writer at Digital Trends and iPod speaker dock reviewer. Much as it did for headphones, the iPod has inspired a vast new market for speaker docks. Whether you need a little bedside clock dock for your nightstand, a portable boombox, or a full-sized family entertainment piece, there's an iPod speaker dock out there for you.

We've reviewed tons of different docks, so to quickly find out which ones we like the best, jump to our list of the Best iPod and iPhone Speakers

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iHome iDL45
iHome iDL45
Our Score: 0
User Score: 0
mStation 2.1 Stereo Orb Review
mStation 2.1 Stereo Orb Review
  • Fun design; good sound quality; works…
  • Not for audiophiles; large remote…
Our Score: 4
User Score: 3.5
Boynq Sabre Review
Boynq Sabre Review
  • Unique design; video and audio…
  • Bass lacks punch; odd placement of…
Our Score: 3.5
User Score: 0
Logic3 Ferrari Cavallino GT1 Review
Logic3 Ferrari Cavallino GT1 Review
  • Crystal clear upper register
  • Solid bass
  • Treble gets a bit bright
Our Score: 3
User Score: 0
JBL OnBeat Xtreme Review
JBL OnBeat Xtreme Review
  • Fantastic sound quality both docked…
  • Easy Bluetooth pairing
  • EQ options are not necessary
Our Score: 4.5
User Score: 0
Boston Acoustics MC200 Air Review
Boston Acoustics MC200 Air Review
  • Attractive design
  • Additional inputs and headphone…
  • Chesty bass response
Our Score: 3.5
User Score: 0
Bowers & Wilkins Z2 Review
Bowers & Wilkins Z2 Review
  • Stunning upper register
  • Smooth low end and mids
  • Tone can be a tad bright
Our Score: 4.5
User Score: 0
Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Mini Review
Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Mini…
  • Smart, stylish aesthetic
  • Very aggressive high frequencies
  • No tone control
Our Score: 3.5
User Score: 0
Audioengine 5 Review
Audioengine 5 Review
  • Easy to setup; excellent sound; good…
  • The price tag could be a tad too high
  • but with quality this good
Our Score: 4.5
User Score: 3
Dice Electronics iTPA-220 Review
Dice Electronics iTPA-220 Review
  • Decent sound quality; hip
  • retro look
  • Cheap plastic construction; smells…
Our Score: 3
User Score: 3.5
Edifier Luna 5 Encore iF500 Review
Edifier Luna 5 Encore iF500 Review
  • Big, room-filling sound
  • Slick “touch sensor” buttons are…
  • Unique look may not cater to…
Our Score: 4.5
User Score: 0
JBL Radial Review
JBL Radial Review
  • Great sounding; innovative design;…
  • Missing touch-sensitive controls;…
Our Score: 4
User Score: 4.5
Fluance FiSDK500 Review
Fluance FiSDK500 Review
  • Real wood cabinetry
  • Attractive gloss-black finish
  • Lacks low frequency extension
Our Score: 3.5
User Score: 0
Vers 1.5R Review
Vers 1.5R Review
  • Stylish design
  • Eco-friendly
  • Cheap looking remote
Our Score: 4
User Score: 0
Vers 2X Review
Vers 2X Review
  • Beautiful design; remote controls the…
  • Distortion at higher volumes; lacks…
Our Score: 4
User Score: 3
iHome iDL 100G
iHome iDL 100G
Our Score: 0
User Score: 0
SoundFreaq Sound Platform 2 Review
SoundFreaq Sound Platform 2 Review
  • Brilliant upper register
  • Clear detail
  • Weak bass
Our Score: 4
User Score: 3
Bose SoundDock Review
Bose SoundDock Review
  • Premium sound quality; compact…
  • Does not sync your iPod; you pay a…
Our Score: 4
User Score: 2.5
JBL OnStage II Review
JBL OnStage II Review
  • Supports all iPods; good sound…
  • Limited remote functionality; 3.5mm…
Our Score: 4
User Score: 4
iHome iH5 Review
iHome iH5 Review
  • iPod integration; charges iPod; good…
  • Below average sound quality; annoying…
Our Score: 3.5
User Score: 2.5

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