Altec Lansing Orbit MP3 IM237

The Altec Lansing Orbit MP3 iM237 certainly doesn’t look like an audio powerhouse. Smaller than a roll of packaging tape, the Orbit has a silver plastic/metal exterior equipped with an “on” button and a top speaker the size of an Oreo cookie.

Background:

The Altec Lansing Orbit MP3 iM237 is a canister-shaped speaker with a short wire on the bottom that hooks up to iPods, MP3 players, iphones, CD players or any other device with a headphone jack. The iM237 is actually a second-generation Orbit. This unnecessary design feature led people to unknowingly leave the Orbit running, draining the batteries. The Orbit runs on three AAA batteries (not included), which Altec Lansing claims can power the device for 24 hours of play. After tossing in the batteries, an individual plugs the Orbit into a device, turns it on and uses the device controls to play music. By positioning the speaker facing upward, Altec Lansing boasts the accessory has a 360-degree sound field, projecting audio in all directions.

Lowdown:

Expecting a quiet, tinny sound, I was blown away by both the volume and clarity of the Orbit. Certainly, the Orbit doesn’t sound like a single speaker that’s only an inch in diameter. The Orbit gives equal time to every layer of a song – delivering vocals, guitar, bass and drums with even weight and exceptional balance. The bass on the Orbit is particularly notable for such a small unit. It produces a nice boom without vibrating or sounding muddled.

Wild Cards:

The Altec Lansing Orbit is not without its limitations. It also would be nice if the Orbit had a charging capability. Upshot: If you want a convenient, high-quality means of listening to your iPod without headphones, the Altec Lansing Orbit is out of this world.

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