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Altec Lansing Octiv 650 Reviews

CNet

06/2011

Altec Lansing Octiv 650

We review a lot of iPod/iPhone speaker docks and most of them sound somewhere between fair and OK, which is why we initially scoffed at the promotional materials for Altec Lansing's $199 Octiv 650, which the company bills as "epitome of stylish audio performance." It's not unusual for a company to speak highly about its own products, but the description for the Octiv 650 was especially gushing: "Its discreet lines and unique wedge shape blend in with your decor while it fills your space with full, well-balanced sound...the design is clean and stylish...it's the epitome of understatement and impressive over delivery." Based on experience, we expected to be underwhelmed. Happily, however, we weren't. As for the design, it's pretty much as described: clean and stylish, with a wedge shape that almost makes it look like an old horn speaker, it's about the same dimensions--7.1 inches tall, 12.5 inches wide, and 5.2 inches deep--as a Bose SoundDock iPod/iPhone speaker but a little deeper. Weighing in at 4.2 lbs, it's got some decent heft but is light enough to be easily moved around the house. (Note that it runs on an AC adapter, not batteries, so it can't be considered a truly portable unit).

PCMAG

05/2011

Altec Lansing Octiv 650

So far, Altec Lansing's Octiv line has included relatively inexpensive Apple iPod and iPhone speaker dock options, spare in features, but enhanced by free apps that help you play DJ. That trend continues with the Altec Lansing Octiv 650, but the $199.95 (direct) price is higher than previous options like the Altec Lansing Octiv Duo M202 ($99.95, 3.5 stars). Still, inclusions like a built-in subwoofer, component video output, and a useful remote help make the price seem reasonable. The Octiv 650 offers commendable audio performance at moderate levels, but can't handle deep bass at high volumes without distorting. In this price range, however, it's one of the best options you'll find, so it's our Editors' Choice for under-$200 iPod docks. Its triangular wedge shape allows the black matte plastic Octiv 650 to sit easily in a corner. Measuring approximately 7.7 by 12.5 by by 5.2-inches (HWD), the front face of the dock is covered in a black cloth speaker grille emblazoned with the Altec Lansing logo. Behind the cloth there are two 3-inch full-range speaker drivers. Below the logo, the dock arm extends out just far enough for docked iPods and iPhones to rest against a small rubberized back support that extends from the middle of the front panel.

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