At a Glance
Expert's Rating
Pros
- Dedicated iPod shuffle dock
- Stylish design
- Great feature set for the price, including AM/FM radio, remote, and AV output
Cons
- Dock not secure enough for carrying around and makes it difficult to access iPod’s Click Wheel
- Poor remote control design
- Lacks bass
- Shuffle audio “bleeds through” to other modes
Our Verdict
The iLuv i552 doesn’t sound as good as some other portable speaker systems for the iPod, but is appealing for its value–you get more features (AM/FM radio, remote, compatibility with dockable and shuffle iPods) for the money ($120) than in any other boombox-style system we’ve tested. However, its design–a less-than-secure iPod dock cradle, no place to store the remote, and an external AC power adapter–makes it more suited for stationary use with occasional transporting.
(See our full review via the link below.)–Dan Frakes