Best iPad speakers & speaker docks reviews

Bang & Olufsen have with the BeoSound 8 delivered what could be the first optimized iPad speaker dock, and they have done so in a style worthy of this acclaimed audio producers brand and reputation. With sound matching the design, they could be on to a winner.

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Of the many great things to come out of Denmark we now have to add the Libratone Beat wireless speaker to the list as well. Great design meets great sound in this fairly small but oh so stylish speaker that will compliment your Apple device perfectly. More on the Libratone Beat here.

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With the Philips Fidelio DS8550 you get a stylish multi-functional iPad speaker dock with its built in bluetooth streaming features, allowing for use of the iPad both docked and wireless. Find out more about the Fidelio DS8550 here.

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Altec Lansing Octiv Stage MP450 iPad speaker dock is an award winning iPad docking station with a unique docking arm that allows you to view in different angles both in portrait and landscape format. Find out more about the Altec Octiv Stage MP450 iPad dock here.

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The Philips Fidelio DS9/10 stands out from the rest of the Fidelio home speaker dock family with its wooden finish and a convex instead of concave front. This is one feature rich and stylish speaker dock.

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The Soundfreaq Sound Stack SFQ-03 wireless bluetooth speaker has arrived on the scene ready to deliver a powerful and well balanced sound punch like no other we have heard from a bluetooth speaker dock to date.

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With the JBL OnBeat Harman has joined the iPad accessory market and delivered their first iPad optimized speaker dock featuring dual amplifiers and home entertainment functionality. This mid-priced iPad speaker dock solution could be a winner for JBL.

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The iLuv iMM747 Audio Cube iPad speaker dock is among the first and few iPad compatible speaker docks in the market at the moment, and iLuv have made a decent first attempt at what is expected to be a big market as the iPad popularity grows. Find out more here.

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A thin and lightweight portable speaker dock that can run on both AC and battery power, and look stylish at the same time, is one way to summarize the Philips DS7510/10 Fidelio speaker dock for iPod and iPhone. Find out more here.

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The Philips Fidelio DS9010/10 speaker dock is an exterior upgrade of the DS9000/10 featuring brushed aluminum exterior and is exclusive to John Lewis in the UK. Enter their competition now for a chance to win one.

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Soundfreaq Sound Step Recharge is bringing the same iconic design as the Sound Platform in an overall smaller and rechargeable package, giving you the joys of increased portability for your iPhone or iPad. Find out more here.

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The JBL OnBeat Xtreme speaker dock can take any iOS device, but it is made for the iPad, including the rotating docking station, the built in microphone for hands free use, and state-of-the-art bluetooth streaming.

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An AirPlay speaker dock has been on the cards for a while from Logitech and now their Logitech Air Speaker with built in AirPlay technology has made an appearance on Amazon UK with an expected release date of 4th November. Find out more here.

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The Pure Contour 100Di is the latest DAB enabled speaker dock from world renowned DAB speaker solution provider Pure, and this time they have added the ability to dock your iPad as well as lowered the price. Find out more here.

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Looking for a small and stylish travel companion for your Apple iPad, then you should check out the Philips Fidelio DS7700/10 bluetooth enabled iPad speaker dock.

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When it comes to iPad speaker docks i tend to look for portability, style, and wireless streaming functionality. The Philips Fidelio DS3500/05 has all of that and then some.

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Wake up to the sounds of a fully charged iPad in the morning with your new Philips Fidelio DS1200/05 alarm speaker dock, enhanced with its own dedicated free app that can be downloaded from the App Store.

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The iHome iA100 is the flagship model of bedside table alarm clock solutions featuring bluetooth streaming and a dock that supports the Apple iPad as well as the iPhone and iPod models. With app-enhanced functionality the iHome iA100 is one to consider for the bedroom.

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The Logic3 i-Station Podium is part of the new range of small and portable Apple iPad speaker stands from Logic3, focused on enhancing the experience of your Apple iPad.

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The iHome iD9 is the latest from iHome in iPad optimized speaker docks set to launch in the UK in the coming month (June) according to listing on Amazon UK. Find out more about the iHome iD9 here.

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