Logic3's i-Station reviewed

It takes a lot for an iPod speaker system to stand out from the crowd these days, but iPodlounge says Logic3's i-Station Portable Speaker System does just that. For one thing, it's the first portable system to include a subwoofer (that's the thing folded down at the back).  It can also accomodate every iPod, even the Shuffle, and recharge Dock Connector-equipped iPods.  But the best part is that while the list price on this thing is around $150, apparently you can find it for closer to $85 at most retailers. We can dig that.

[Jeff @ Dec 19th 2005 2:14AM]

"It takes a lot for an iPod speaker system to stand out from the crowd these days, but iPodlounge says Logic3�s i-Station Portable Speaker System does just that."

Hmmmm... from the review:

"Like too many of the other portable and quasi-portable systems we�ve tested, the i-Station rates a B+ - a grade that reflects the compromise nature of so many of these options; they all have advantages and disadvantages that fairly equate to their closest rivals."

Doesn't sound like they're saying it "stands out" to me.

[peter @ Dec 19th 2005 2:14AM]

this is for sure not apple store material...

[carter @ Dec 19th 2005 2:14AM]

Cheap price point + tiny speakers + zero stereo separation + fancy blue leds. Ugh.

[Julio @ Dec 19th 2005 2:14AM]

All iPods?? Those of us who still have the 'retro' first generation ipods could sometimes feel forgotten. We don't have the slot on the base of the ipod, but the ye-old firewire port on the top.

[Mr.Gadget @ Dec 19th 2005 2:14AM]

Love the blue lights!! Now searching for someone who sells these in Australia!

[James @ Dec 19th 2005 2:14AM]

I had this baby since mid October of 2004.

Here the review I did which I posted on my forum. Look!

http://www.dvdutopia.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=861

[gozer @ Dec 19th 2005 2:14AM]

it can take the first gen iPod. the base has removable plates, one of which is a non dock connector flat plate. it comes with a 1/8th to 1/8th cord to run from the headphone to the AUX in on the back.

[megaG @ Dec 19th 2005 2:14AM]

I just got the logic3 istation and i have to say - that for the price, and for what it is; this is a very good product.

Retailing for close to �40 in the UK (yes you can find it that cheaply) - The sound quality is very good for all types of music at most sound levels. Only at the highest volume settings is there any distortion. This item doesnt claim to be a Bose quality sound system, and at a huge difference in price of �200 - i think this does the job very well.

If what you're looking for is a top of the line hi-fi with great speakers - then stop complaining about the budget items and just go out and buy a hi-fi (preferably made from separates) - Spend a few hunded pounds on good speakers, and plug your ipod docking station into it.

For the NORMAL person tho - the logic3 istation does the job very well and at an amazing price. BTW although pictures of it look hella tacky - out of the box, it actually looks good.

[ryan @ Dec 19th 2005 2:14AM]

does this speaker system accomodate the nano ?

[Theresa @ Jan 5th 2006 1:48PM]

I had an issue playing disco (yes, disco) and from time to time would have little periods of silence, as if the iStation was buffering and waiting.....annoying. Has anyone else run into this? It's definitely not my ipod, as I play it through my home stereos using the headphone jack to the inputs and NO problems.