Updated 26 May, 2012, 4:18 pm IST

JBL Launches New iPod Dock, the On Stage IV

08 Jan, 2011, 1:54 pm IST | by Siddharth Basrur |

We’ve already seen the original JBL On Stage Micro , and it was pretty decent. But now here’s something that looks way cooler than its predecessor. The JBL On Stage IV features Four JBL Odyssey full-range transducers that should hopefully make this dock sound as good as it looks. It also has a pretty useful remote like the original On Stage Micro, which lets you navigate your music library.

Take me to your leader

The On Stage IV runs on normal power, as well as six AA batteries. Needless to say, it has an on-board AC power supply that will charge your iPod or iPhone. The On Stage IV has an MRP of Rs. 7,990.

Here are the highlights:

Dynamic JBL Weave design
Compact, lightweight, portable
Charges your iPod or iPhone
AC or battery operated (batteries not included)
High power output
Four JBL Odyssey transducers with computer-optimized equalization
IR remote control navigates iPod menus from 15 ft (4.6m) away
Up to 16 hours of music playback from a fresh set of batteries
Easy-to-use touch controls
USB jack syncs iPod/iPhone with iTunes when connected to your computer
LED light illuminates the transparent platform for your iPod or iPhone model and provides feedback on power and battery status of the On Stage IV
System design is optimized, so that the speaker is immune from cellular phone interference during music playback

Here are the technical specifications:

Finish: Black
Compatibility: Compatible with all docking versions of iPod (including iPod nano G3, iPod classic, iPod touch), iPhone, MP3 and CD players, and desktop and laptop computers (all platforms)
Frequency Response: 110Hz – 20kHz
Power: 2 x 6 watts
Dimensions: 68mm x 210mm x 210mm
Weight: 1.6 lb (0.7kg)
Special Features: USB jack syncs iPod/iPhone with iTunes when connected to your computer
Input Connection: iPod and iPhone dock
Input - Auxillary Connection: 3.5mm stereo mini-jack
Transducers: Four x 1-inch (25mm) JBL Odyssey transducers
Charges iPhone/iPod While Docked: Yes
Remote: IR remote control navigates iPod menus from 15 ft (4.6m) away
Power Requirement: 12V DC, 1.5A or 6 x AA NiMh or alkaline