Customer Reviews
doesn't work with new ipods 
2008-11-09
The sound is great but it doesn't work with the new nanos (the chrome looking ones). I think they are 6th generation? not sure. To be honest I don't know the difference between a nano and a mini. At any rate, it still plays music from the ipod but won't charge it for you, which was really the main reason i bought it. i already opened it so can't return it, i bought a plug in adaptor and will keep this to use as a speaker for the apartment, and the sound quality is a++ but i'm disappointed. why in the world did apple make a new ipod that they know it's compatible with the speakers on the market? i feel like they did it to force ppl to have to buy new speakers (they sell speakers at apple after all).
excellent sound quality for the size 
2008-11-02
This is an excellent item for the price and size. The only down side is no ability to adjust volume on the base of the machine.
big sound 2008-10-24
I highly reccomend the JBL on stage II. this is probably the best deal available for big sound out of your ipod. yes I know you read reviews about bose and some of the other bigger speakers systems but lets face it they are pretty good money for one of those systems. do they sound better? I have listened to all of them and I have been an audiophile for at least three decades, and yes they do sound better to a degree. but I ask you is that degree worth another $100 -300?? this JBL produces room filling sound that does not sound like it is coming from a tin can. it is rich and there is considerable bass for such a small unit. one of the many things I like about it is when I mount my ipod classic I can sit it on the table in front of me and it puts the screen at a decent viewing hieght so now I can watch a movie with spectacular sound and with the discomfort of headphones. also it is ultra portable. Want to take it to a friends? or to your hotel room? the jbl is light and small enough to pull that off without feeling like you need another suitcase.it will easily fit in a messenger bag, a briefcase, whatever....carry it in your hand for that matter it's ringlike shape makes it easy to carry. the transformer is more of a problem being just a big sguare of weight.
also when I say the sound is good, believe me it is! I have had so many friends look at it and say "all that sound is coming from that little thing???" heck the first time I heard one I did the same thing. I was at a friends party and I thought he had a stereo blarring until I noticed this little device sitting on the end table next to his couch. So unassuming I had not even noticed it, until his roommate went over to change the music. I had been on the fence as to what speaker system I wanted to purchase for my Ipod and was leaning toward the very expensive Bose, but when I heard the sound coming from the JBL I was sold right there on the spot. I highly recommend you give one a try I really think you will be pleased.
My IPOD not longer freezes. 2008-04-24
I purchased an ILIVE boombox radio, IPOD docking station device. Shortly thereafter I noticed that my IPOD would freeze, causing the need to drain and recharge. I thought the issue was related to my IPOD, so I inquired with Apple. I followed their instructions and still had this problem. My daughter had stayed with me for awhile and during her stay she began using her IPOD in the ILIVE boombox. Shortly there after she too experienced her first IPOD freeze. I spoke to a friend who told me that my IPOD was freezing due to my docking device. She said she had docked her IPOD into a device that also caused her IPOD to freeze. She recommended the JBL brand. I have another friend who also had purchased the JBL on Stage several years ago, and his IPOD seemed to work fine. He said he's never experienced any problems and is very satisfied with his purchase. I had been searching for the JBL for quite some time, but was not able to locate the smaller style. I finally decided to search Amazon, where I located and purchased. This product is great for the office, bathroom, or around the house. The sound is exceptional, and now I am able to play through my entire library without experiencing IPOD freeze. I highly recommend this product. Although there is a remote, I found it a little difficult to use.
For the size and price.... 2008-04-20
.. this thing provides a really nice big sound for my ipod. I use it next to my computer office area to enjoy my favorite tunes. It also acts as an ipod recharger. It isn't complex... it has no radio attached... but does what it was designed to do.
Great Product 
2007-12-31
JBL On Stage II with RF remote is a compact yet powerful high-performance sound system for iPod and other MP3 players. Fill your room with clear, accurate JBL sound and all the volume you, your friends and neighbors can handle. Use the wireless remote to control the music from up to 50 feet in any direction, even through walls. Compatible with most iPod models with dock connectors, including mini, Nano and 5G versions. A stereo mini jack connection also allows you to enjoy high-quality audio from a variety of other devices such as MP3 and CD players, desktop computers (all platforms) and laptops. Just a touch increases or decreases the volume. A touch on both pads mutes the system. Bring your JBL On Stage II on the road for great sound wherever you go. The lightweight, compact sound station can provide full, rich sound in any location. The OnePoint iPod connectors provide the connection to your computer. The JBL On Stage II provides power to charge your iPod when it's not connected to the computer, even if the system is off. The surface-gripping rubber feet provide a stable platform on most surfaces. The 4 aluminum-domed transducers are driven by powerful neodymium magnets. This design provides a full, rich-frequency response from the lowest bass to the highest highs. The JBL On Stage II system equalization has been computer-optimized to provide a rich, complete soundstage and utilizes a proprietary compression technology to ensure clean, accurate sound at high-output levels. Voltage Input - 120 V AC U.S. (100 V AC Japanese, 230 V AC Europe optional) Dimensions - Diameter 7 x Height 2 inch (175mm x 50mm) Weight - 1 pounds (450grams)
Great sound from a small speaker 2007-12-29
My daughter was expecting a Bose dock for her ipod, but I had heard this speaker at a small store recently, and decided that for half the price, I could give her a comparable item. She wasn't sure about the JBL speaker when she first opened it, but after hearing the quality, she is thrilled. It is perfect for smaller places (dorm rooms, offices, bedrooms, etc.)
Works perfectly from the start to now and into the future 2007-12-09
Hello,
I have currently owned this product for about a year now since I got it from the store so I wouldn't go to sleep with a pair of headphones on.
Set up took about 5 min, and was easy. I read the directions for about another 5 minutes and got the gist of it. The bass is reasonable and sound quality sounds better the more you increase the volume. It is compatible with all kinds of ipods so far. The volume can go very high, so I rarely put it up there. It charges everything as long as you plug it in, so I don't have to connect it to the computer.
It seems very durable, and is small enough to carry it around comfortably. It has a pretty good design of a doughnut.
I was surprised at its smallness at first, but quickly got used to it.
Follow the directions, and you should be fine.
Highly recommended.
Note: Only for home use or a place with an outlet.
At first yes, but then not so much 
2007-12-02
I have had this speaker system for about a year and it worked very well at first. Then when I tried to put a different kind of iPod in it, it skrewed up and ended up freezing the iPod. The sound wouldn't work and if it did, it would have a clicking noise in the background. I put my old one in there and it skrewed that one up also. I ended up having to get a new iPod. If you are looking for a one iPod speaker for not very long, then it is alright, but not many people are.
Small, pretty and great sound 2007-11-29
I wanted something to be able to play my IPOD while I work in the kitchen, without a mess of speakers and wires. This is compact with tremendous sound, no set-up involved at all... just plug it in, insert IPOD, enjoy.
Great product!
