![]() ![]() ![]() Lacking any port save for wall power from its included adapter, all that it does is play music from its headphone port cable, and lacks remote, radio, clock, iPod charging, and other functionality there are battery compartments for four total AA cells, which provide a relatively meager 10 hours of playback time. Our one and only issue was that the remote doesn’t include a power button – you can turn the backlight and volume entirely off, but the unit’s still on.īy contrast, the mm32 is pretty stripped-down. We found the tuner to deliver excellent sound quality on numerous stations – clear and strong, with low static, by comparison with similarly priced systems we’ve seen – and the remote worked reliably from 30-foot distances to activate the unit’s various features. JVC deserves special credit for the quality of its FM radio tuner and, with one exception, its remote. This is thanks to an included lithium cell that’s housed in the RA-P10’s back, alongside its only port, an auxiliary audio input. We also really liked the fahrenheit- or celsius-switchable thermometer, which like the clock, calendar, and buzzer keeps working even when the unit has neither wall power nor the six AA batteries you can use to keep the unit running on the road. Though the alarm is relatively simple, with a single timer and a digital chiming buzzer or timed play from the iPod as its only settings, the fact that it’s there will be of use to many travelers, and the buzzer’s sound isn’t offensive, just persistent. But there’s also an 11-button remote control, a complete FM alarm clock radio with a front-mounted, nicely backlit LCD screen, and even a digital thermometer and simple calendar built into the JVC unit. RA-P10’s integrated Dock Connector generally makes the unit easier to use and offers charging while the unit is connected to wall power, but isn’t exploited for data, video, or any other purpose. The bigger differences between the speakers come in features: JVC’s design is far more fully equipped. Logitech’s design sounds very good for its lower price, but doesn’t have quite the detail or apparent separation of instruments and voices found in the RA-P10, even when the volume levels are properly optimized between the headphone port and built-in amplifier. But it also has an ever-present, low static level no matter what level its volume is on, which isn’t an issue with the mm32. The RA-P10 has a higher maximum volume level, slightly punchier sound – especially in the treble – and less distortion at its peak than the mm32, which uses smaller audio drivers. As with all headphone port-based audio solutions, you’ll also need to set your iPod’s audio level manually before using the mm32’s integrated volume buttons to achieve maximum audio quality and/or volume.įrom an audio standpoint, the speakers are nearly equally matched overall, though each has its advantages. While you can use newer nanos – and any iPod, for that matter – inside, the second-gen nano’s fit will be considerably more awkward than with the RA-P10 and virtually any portable speaker with a Dock Connector inside. ![]() By contrast, the mm32 uses a cheaper mounting system that makes a headphone port connection rather than a Dock Connector one, and has a plastic bottom plate that’s designed only to fit older nanos. Though the included iPod nano plate is only first-generation nano-compatible, putting a second-generation nano on top without the plate is no hassle thanks to the oversized docking well, and we had no sound or stability issue using one inside during our testing. We have not tested this with iPhone 4.Unlike its more expensive but less iPod-specific NX-PS1 component speaker system we reviewed earlier today, JVC’s RA-P10 actually contains a true iPod dock, complete with a collection of plastic sizer plates designed to hold any type of Dock Connecting iPod released over the past 3 years. Philips DC6210/37 Kitchen Clock AM/FM Radio Dock: it is a very good choice for kitchen. Philips DC220/37 Docking Clock Radio for iPhone: a sophisticated alarm clock system for iPhone with multiple settings for weekday and weekends. It offers timers for your cooking sessions. IHome iP39 Kitchen Timer and Alarm Clock Radio Speaker: a kitchen friendly clock radio speaker system for your iPhone. It has dual 1.25-inch speakers and a free iPhone app. XtremeMac 3-in-One Microdock Charging Audio Dock: a charging audio dock and alarm clock for iPhone. Memorex MA4203BK Clock Radio: a compact clock dock for iPhone. It also has FM Radio with 6 memory presets. Logic3 i-Station TimeCube for iPhone and iPod: a superb docking station and alarm clock for your iPhone. Provides you with rich sound quality at home. Philips Fidelio DS1100 Speaker Dock: compatible with iPhone, iPhone 3G and 3GS, and iPhone 4. Check out these uniquely awesome ✔️ iPhone gadgets & gizmos ![]()
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