Altec Lansing Classic iMT630

Altec Lansing iMT630 Classic

Altec Lansing's latest portable iPod speaker dock, the iMT630 Classic, features a very easy-to-pack, stylish design. Its small frame is comparable to the more expensive Editors' Choice Bose SoundLink Wireless Mobile Speaker ($299.95 direct, 4 stars), but its audio output is more comparable to—and slightly better than—the Logitech Wireless Speaker Z515 ($99.99, 3.5 stars). The best thing the iMT630 ($149.95 direct) has going for it is clever design—a built-in kickstand snaps shut to hide a magnetic remote control compartment, and the included remote offers fairly extensive iPod/iPhone menu navigation. It's battery powered so you can take it anywhere, but you can't pair the iMT630 with your iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad/Android phone via Bluetooth like some other portable systems, and you'll hear some distortion on deep bass tracks. If portability is your number one priority, however, the iMT630 offers a quality audio experience at reasonable volume levels. Design Somewhat triangular from a side view and rectangular from the front, the Altec Lansing iMT630 Classic comes in all black, with glossy plastic trim along the side panels and a plastic, honeycomb-like design for the front panel's speaker grille.