IPOD Docking Station, etc. (system, reviews, phone, sound)

[Molli]

I am going to be downsizing significantly when I move to the PNW and starting to get rid of stuff. I've sold my stereo, receiver, 7 speakers, etc. I need something small that will play music when I move. OK don't laugh ... but I don't own an IPOD yet. So I've been doing some research and it seems that a lot of people use IPODs with a Docking station and then some sort of speaker setup. I need some help here about what to buy. If I go to a store they will sell my anything.

[jaypee]

No need for a dock ... just any bluetooth speaker setup will do. Can't recommend w/o knowing your budget.

[Molli]

Originally Posted by jaypee

No need for a dock ... just any bluetooth speaker setup will do. Can't recommend w/o knowing your budget.

Thanks I will check into this. Since I have no idea what this stuff costs, I'd say I'll start with a $2,000 budget, but can adjust it once I know what to look for and see what it will cost me.

[NJGOAT]

Originally Posted by Molli

Thanks I will check into this. Since I have no idea what this stuff costs, I'd say I'll start with a $2,000 budget, but can adjust it once I know what to look for and see what it will cost me.

That kind of budget is large stereo budget, not iPod dock and/or bluetooth speaker money. Even the top of the line Bose iPod dock tops out at around $600 (not recommending Bose per se, just that it's one of the most expensive options out there). You can easily get a great sound dock or bluetooth speaker in the $200-$300 range. I would personally go with a bluetooth solution as it will work with all kinds of devices and not be limited to just iPod and iPhone.

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Another option if you are looking for bigger sound would be to get a soundbar system to go with your TV. These will often have bluetooth streaming input as well and are basically a compact home stereo/surround sound solution.

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