Testseek.com have collected 24 expert reviews of the mStation 2.1 Stereo Orb and the average rating is 77%. Scroll down and see all reviews for mStation 2.1 Stereo Orb.
July 2008
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The editors liked
Crisp Clear Sound
Bass and Treble controls
Small footprint
2.1 Design has dedicated "subwoofer"
Fits many iPods
USB 2.0 and Firewire connections
Controls on Orb as well as remote
Remote control
Line in for use with other devices
Charges docked iPod. Midrange tones sound good.
Great design
Lots of connections
Great sound quality
Independent volume control
2.1 Stereo Speakers in a small package
Seven color options
Acts as speakers and dock
USB and Firewire Connections
Colorful design
Fair basic sound
Solid construction. Great aesthetics. Rich
Deep bass. FireWire port for older iPod models. Includes USB cable and stereo miniplug cable.
A good and fairly compact all-in-one iPod docking speaker system that can also serve as a computer synchronizing dock and auxiliary audio performer
Thanks to included USB and audio cables. Also includes functional 10-button remote control with indepen...
The mStation Stereo Orb features a fun and colorful design
Comes with a handy remote
And offers solid sound quality with tons of bass. The speaker is compatible with any audio source via the auxiliary line input.
Fun
Compact spherical design
Good
Enjoyable sound
Works with nearly all iPods
Including older Firewire versions
Bass and Treble controls on remote
Easy to use
Well made
Dual connections to act as dock/sync
Numerous color choices
Works with other devices with 3.5mm jack
Portable
Stylish look
Great Sound
Works with iPhone
Can be used with other players (via line in)
Good sound quality
Small size
10 key remote
Lots of colors to choose from
Integrated controls and docking station
The editors didn't like
Limited functionality with other devices
Sound a little "hollow" and weak
Remote has limited angle and range
Dock connector feels a bit flimsy
Cant connect to Mac for syncing with iTunes. Audio lacks warmth. No remote.
No display
Flat Sounding out of the box
No battery option.
Muffled sound without bass adjustment
None of the buttons on the Orb or remote light up.
Audio quality is good
But not great for the asking price
Bass distorts fairly quickly when turned up
And treble needs to be adjusted from the default level to make sound compare well with competing options. At higher levels
Treble adjustment enhanc...
The default treble setting for the Stereo Orb makes music sound muffled
And bass can be distorted if set too high for certain songs. The iPod doesnt fit securely in the cradle.
Not for audiophiles
Remote is way too big
No video out port for modern iPods
Cant connect to Mac for syncing with iTunes. Audio lacks warmth. No remote.
Have a ball with your iPod. The typical four-sided speaker is so square. After spending some time with the iSphere and the Orb, were comin around to the round. And while the spherical shapes of the Orb and the iSphere may or may not match your hom...
A good and fairly compact all-in-one iPod docking speaker system that can also serve as a computer synchronizing dock and auxiliary audio performer, thanks to included USB and audio cables. Also includes functional 10-button remote control with indepen...
Audio quality is good, but not great for the asking price; bass distorts fairly quickly when turned up, and treble needs to be adjusted from the default level to make sound compare well with competing options. At higher levels, treble adjustment enhanc...
iPod speaker manufacturers tend to agree that there is incredible demand for options in the $150 price range, and we’ve seen many new options over the course of the last several weeks. Today, we look briefly at three $150 speakers -...
Sounds good, 2.1 Stereo (2 speakers, 1 subwoofer), Computer connectivity via USB & Firewire, Comes in seven colors, Has a multifunction remote that can be used to control your iPod....
No clock or alarm, No digital display....
The mStation 2.1 Stereo Orb has some pretty cool features, most notably the ability to use the stereo as both a music player and an iPod dock for your computer. Also, the Orb sounds pretty good and doesnt look half bad (and its available in seven co...
Abstract: Whereas the Griffin Amplifi is a little more conventional with its boxy appearance, the mStation Orb is a spherical source of aural entertainment...
