Best iPhone speakers
Due to popular demand we have decided to create this overview of iPhone compatible docking stations and speaker systems, this is in addition to our best iPod speaker dock reviews, as not all iPod speaker docks are fully iPhone 3G/3GS compatible.
In this iPhone 3GS speaker overview you will find information about available speaker docks for the iPhone, full reviews and ratings where we have had a chance to test the speakers, and information about where you can buy the best price iPhone docking stations and sound systems.
One of the reasons why many iPhone owners are looking for speaker docks that are fully compatible with the iPhone 3G is that they will have the GSM shielding, meaning you will not get the annoying buzzing interference when you do not have your iPhone in ‘flight mode’.
If you usually use your iPhone in ‘flight mode’ when listening to music then you can safely use most of the docking stations and speaker docks on our best iPod speaker dock overview, including the likes of B&W Zeppelin, Focal XS, and Bose Sounddock. If you prefer not to have your iPhone 3G in flight mode whenever you listen to music on your docking system, then these iPhone speaker systems have GSM shielding amongst other things.
Update! With the launch of the iPhone 4 there has been many questions around compatibility with excisting iPhone speaker docks, but so far it looks like all of these will work fine with the iPhone 4 as well.
iHome iP1 Studio speakers for iPhone
With the iHome iP1 studio series iPhone speakers this well known producer of iPhone and iPod speaker docks have taken a step up in the world of speaker docks to challenge the likes of B&W and Bose - delivering a system that will be a good investment for the more critical music lovers amongst us. The iHome iP1 for iPhone looks cool, and sounds great, so definitely one to consider before investing in your iPhone sound system.
Price: Amazon UK £244
Altec Lansing T612
The Altec Lansing is one of the few iPhone speaker systems we have come across that is made to compliment the full functionality of the iPhone 3G. There is no need to turn on the ‘flight mode’, instead the Altec Lansing gives priority to a call when someone calls you while the iPhone is docked to the system playing music. Keep your room filled with the sound of 60 watts power RMS (120 watts peak) and enjoy your iPhone fully without missing out on those important calls, unless you want to of course.
Price: Amazon UK £134.99
JBL OnStage IIIP Portable loudspeaker
This is an ultra-portable iPhone speaker dock that like the Altec Lansing will allow you to listen to music on your iPhone without the GSM buzzing sound you will sometimes get when the iPhone is not in flight mode. Despite its small and compact size, it does provide a good sound through its many proprietary technologies that combined delivers a clear sound with a good bass level.
Price: Amazon UK £129.95
The B&W Zeppelin is already a legend in the speaker dock market with its unbique design and quality design. We have earlier tried to cover if the Zeppelin is iPhone compatible, and now we can confirm from the people at B&W themselves that the Zeppelin is indeed iPhone compatible, although it does not carry the ‘Made for iPhone’ mark. According to B&W the Zeppelin does have GSM shielding and works fine with the iPhone not in flight mode. Read more about the B&W Zeppelin and the iPhone here.
Price: £390 John Lewis
B&W Zeppelin Mini
This is sure to be a hot iPhone speaker dock this Christmas season, as the latest edition from B&W, producers of the legendary Zeppelin speaker dock, has produced the Mini Zeppelin, packed with the same great features as its big brother. The B&W Zeppelin Mini does look different as it does not features that same classic Zeppelin design, but inside there are a lot of great features and sound, and it definitely still looks attractive. The Zeppelin Mini is definitely one to consider if you are after quality for money, and the good news is that it is slightly lower priced than its big brother.
Price: £299 from John Lewis
Altec Lansing inMotion MAX
Altec Lansing has just recently launched their new flagship portable iPhone speaker dock, the inMotion MAX that combines the best of the iM600 with the iPhone functionality of the T612. The inMotion MAX comes with chargeable battery that has a playing time of about 3.5 hours, and features GSM blocking functionality that allows you to listen to music on your iPhone without having to set it to flightmode before docking it into the inMotion MAX. No interference and quality sound, what more can you ask for from your iPhone speaker dock.
Price: £99.99 Amazon UK
Edifier IF500 Luna 5
The Edifier IF500 Luna 5 is definitely another one of the iPhone sound systems that catches your eye immediately with its unique design, kinda spacy and futuristic really. Have to admit that at first i was not 100percent sold on the design, but it is actually growing on me. But the Edifier IF500 Luna 5 is more than a nifty designed iPhone speaker dock, it also comes packed with high quality sound and functionality, turning it into a strong contender for the right to have your iPhone docked blasting your music.
Price: £145.46 from Amazon UK
Vestalife Firefly iPod speaker dock
The Vestalife Firefly iPhone speaker dock is an award winning portable speaker dock that is fully compatible with the current iPhone models, securing it the coveted innovation award at the CES 2010, much thanks to its brilliant design and functionality in its price class. We are sure this will be a very popular iPhone speaker dock, both with the image conscious iPhone owner as well as with the ones looking for a different speaker dock that is both functional and funky.
Republic rating: 7/10
Price: Amazon UK
Logitech S715i Portable Speaker dock
This peanut actually packs an impressive sound with its 8 drivers, with a lot of reviewers being impressed given its price point and its portable capabilities. The logitech s715i has been made with simplicity and quality in mind, stripping away unnecessary elements such as FM radio etc. and focusing on delivering quality portable sound. Read more about the Logitech S715i speaker dock.
Republic rating: 8/10
Price: Amazon UK £150
(55 votes, average: 2.98 out of 5)
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