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Not sure if someone already posted this, but you guys might wanna check this out, this is by far the best bang for the buck if you want external speakers for your Nexus... Let me know what yall think
For less than $30 only.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iN-VlZpnOBQ&feature=related
Like it? Now imagine 2 or more of this in a daisy chain...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syAuHu_-zf8&feature=related
I got mine from amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/XMI-X-Mini-II-...ews/B001UEBN42
Unfortunately it doesn't have bluetooth, so if you wanna go wireless with it, I suggest getting this.
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Ericsson-HBH-DS205-Bluetooth-Headset/dp/B001FOQGA8
here is a video, it isn't that great, but you'll get how it works.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zF9i37nnFY&feature=related
Enjoy!
Amazing!!!!
But i really hate wires, is there a BT version?
Unfortunately not. :-(
tsouza said:
Amazing!!!!
But i really hate wires, is there a BT version?
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haha this is pretty awesome. nice and portable
I've though about getting one of these.
http://www.thinkgeek.com/electronics/portable-audio-video/c458/
I doubt it would sound as nice as the X-Mini, but it would at least allow me to have a speaker pointed towards me while still being able to have my phone face up and be able to control it.
I also though about getting two of those speakers and one of these as well.
http://www.thinkgeek.com/computing/speakers/headsets/abf9/
Then make two custom cable separating out the left and right channels and I could have truly stereo sound in a small key chain friendly package.
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I've though about getting one of these.
http://www.thinkgeek.com/electronics/portable-audio-video/c458/
I doubt it would sound as nice as the X-Mini, but it would at least allow me to have a speaker pointed towards me while still being able to have my phone face up and be able to control it.
I also though about getting two of those speakers and one of these as well.
http://www.thinkgeek.com/computing/speakers/headsets/abf9/
Then make two custom cable separating out the left and right channels and I could have truly stereo sound in a small key chain friendly package.
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the second link is just a splitter, you'd end up with MONO still. You want one of these http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2102691
Looks pretty cool but too bad it doesn't have bluetooth.
Yeah that's the only downfall. But I love the audio. It's unbelievable.
MintyFloss said:
the second link is just a splitter, you'd end up with MONO still. You want one of these http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2102691
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It would come across as mono if I just plugged the speakers right into the splitter. My idea would be to make two custom cable, one only connecting the right channel and the other only connecting the left channel. I would use some wire with white insulation, find a pair of white adapter and solder them up myself. I may be overkill, but I enjoy doing that kind of stuff, and it would all match and be much more aesthetic.
Amazing. I love it. Any links on deals on this product? Thank you for the find. I've been looking for something like this
I'm assuming your talking about the X-Mini. If so, then check out Thinkgeek, they have all kinds of stuff like that. I'm sure if you do some searching, you could find it cheaper, but I like using Thinkgeek when I can cause they are well know and respected and won't disappear tomorrow like some of these fly-by-night ebay dealers (i.e. Replace/refund if not satisfied or defective)
Oh, and just though I'd add, I love the link in your signature.
Thanks for the video.
Seems to be better than any portable speakers i've seen.
http://www.amazon.com/XMI-X-Mini-II-Capsule-Speaker/product-reviews/B001UEBN42
This is where I got mine. I've searched a bit, but theyre pretty much the same price.
EDIT: Oh by the way, make sure its the X-Mini II the 1st version wasn't that great.
rjhay22 said:
http://www.amazon.com/XMI-X-Mini-II-Capsule-Speaker/product-reviews/B001UEBN42
This is where I got mine. I've searched a bit, but theyre pretty much the same price.
EDIT: Oh by the way, make sure its the X-Mini II the 1st version wasn't that great.
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Thanks a lot. Watching movies listening to music and online radio will be a blast. BTW... how many speakers you planning on ordering? I'm thinking about maybe 6 or 7 and also use them for my laptop. Thank you so much for this find.
You're very welcome bro. I got 2 for now. I can always get more, but 2is more than enough for me as of the moment.
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Thanks a lot. Watching movies listening to music and online radio will be a blast. BTW... how many speakers you planning on ordering? I'm thinking about maybe 6 or 7 and also use them for my laptop. Thank you so much for this find.
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It would come across as mono if I just plugged the speakers right into the splitter. My idea would be to make two custom cable, one only connecting the right channel and the other only connecting the left channel. I would use some wire with white insulation, find a pair of white adapter and solder them up myself. I may be overkill, but I enjoy doing that kind of stuff, and it would all match and be much more aesthetic.
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Definitely Props to you man, I love toying around with random things as well.
Looks like there is a MAX version too that looks cool - stereo sound
search for this: X-Mini MAX II
All those that want bluetooth with it - I have BT headphone with a 3.5mm jack so you can use your own choice of headphone in them, the headphones can always be swapped for any other devices with a line in like these speakers.
Yes the max is pretty good too... I just like how the X-mini II looks like, the max looks kinda ugly IMO but its all bout personal preference, (besides the stereo of course) although, I heard there is a way to make the X-mini II stereo... Ill research more then get back to you guys bout it.
scote said:
Looks like there is a MAX version too that looks cool - stereo sound
search for this: X-Mini MAX II
All those that want bluetooth with it - I have BT headphone with a 3.5mm jack so you can use your own choice of headphone in them, the headphones can always be swapped for any other devices with a line in like these speakers.
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so wait... the x-mini MAX 2 is an upgraded version of x-mini? i dont really like the way the two speakers split i like the x-mini more.
Kinda, its a newer version. But I wouldn't call it an upgrade, I still like the xmini II, The one you see in the video is X-mini II, the capsule is the X-mini max II. The X-mini 1st version wasn't that great.
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so wait... the x-mini MAX 2 is an upgraded version of x-mini? i dont really like the way the two speakers split i like the x-mini more.
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...gonna set it up during lunch.
Will test it out on way home...if I remember, I'll try to post my thoughts.
Can you please take some more pictures?
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Can you please take some more pictures?
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sure...what would you like to see?
Out of the box, it is heavy...seems very sturdy.
More pics...
Wow, Thanks that's awesome!
Ugh I can't wait. I'm F5'ing my tracking number like a mad man.
looks great, will get mine tomorrow...so you can safely say they did not sneak a line-out on their for us which they had not previously disclosed? Guess I need to buy new head-unit along with my 500+ dollar phone and 55 dollar car-dock!!! Boy ain't toys pricey!!!
is the arm telescopic?
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is the arm telescopic?
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It is not.
if possible please check if a headphones can still be plugged in to the headphone jack on the top pf the phone.
if you want to get really fancy and uberhelpful check if you can make the music player play from the headphones and make the nav play through the dock speaker
That is all i really hope for being able to use the headphone jack at least
martin0285 said:
looks great, will get mine tomorrow...so you can safely say they did not sneak a line-out on their for us which they had not previously disclosed? Guess I need to buy new head-unit along with my 500+ dollar phone and 55 dollar car-dock!!! Boy ain't toys pricey!!!
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Heheheh...yea, I'm thinking ahead to how I will still run the audio cord to the jack on the radio, without it being so cluttered...I don't wanna buy a bluetooth radio for my fj yet!
Looks like it is. First picture of dock on the box, at the connection between the phone holder and the arm, looks like its got layers like other telescopic items.
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damn, pleople are fast posting. Guess I'm wrong
disgustip8ted said:
if possible please check if a headphones can still be plugged in to the headphone jack on the top pf the phone.
if you want to get really fancy and uberhelpful check if you can make the music player play from the headphones and make the nav play through the dock speaker
That is all i really hope for being able to use the headphone jack at least
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headphone jack is unobstructed...as for nav through phone and music through radio...i'll have to test later today.
Huascar82 said:
Looks like it is. First picture of dock on the box, at the connection between the phone holder and the arm, looks like its got layers like other telescopic items.
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just a curviture/body line on the arm...it does not extend out.
Any AMPS mounting holes or is it suction cup only?
What's the diameter of the adhesive suction cup disc? I'm curious if it'll stick to the mount that I used to use with my satellite radio dock.
Thanks for posting details, mine doesn't arrive until Saturday.
jm9843 said:
Any AMPS mounting holes or is it suction cup only?
What's the diameter of the adhesive suction cup disc? I'm curious if it'll stick to the mount that I used to use with my satellite radio dock.
Thanks for posting details, mine doesn't arrive until Saturday.
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diameter of disc = roughly 2.5 - 2.75 inches.
no AMPS mounting - suction only.
I've included pictures of the Car Dock also.
I know many people were worried that when docked they would not be able to use hands free devices.
I have my jabra stone working. I went into bluetooth settings. I set phone audio to go thru my jabra headset and media audio to go thru the car dock speaker.
It works people
Secondly the build quality is superb. Really feels luxurious lol.
Any questions feel free to ask.
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I've included pictures of the Car Dock also.
I know many people were worried that when docked they would not be able to use hands free devices.
I have my jabra stone working. I went into bluetooth settings. I set phone audio to go thru my jabra headset and media audio to go thru the car dock speaker.
It works people
Secondly the build quality is superb. Really feels luxurious lol.
Any questions feel free to ask.
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Good to hear it works like the dock with BT options!
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Any questions feel free to ask.
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Can you try using the headphone jack to provide music audio to car stereo, while having the phone options (calls ect) going thru the dock? Thanks man.
I dont have an Auxillary jack in my car, but i did plug my headphones in to see if audio is routed thru and can confirm that it wont be an issue running an RCA jack to and from your phone to your car stereo
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I forgot you asked about phone calls, while my headphones were plugged in, I was able to use my bluetooth headset to answer calls and have the phone audio still routed thru the headset.
Hi
Does anybody know of a music dock with speaker and amplifier to play music?
There is several avalibel for the iPhone but i can't finde any for the DHD :-(
I'd also like any information on this too. I've missed a great music dock since my W800i.
It amazes me that there is such a huge selection of iPod docks yet I do not know of one single mini USB dock - wtf?
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It amazes me that there is such a huge selection of iPod docks yet I do not know of one single mini USB dock - wtf? ...
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Yeah. Sometimes it's just easier to go with the flow! In the sense that if a music dock was a deal-breaker then best get an iPod/iPhone as there're plenty of alternatives.
Though you can get Bluetooth ones or ones with a 3.5mm aux input which would work. Depends whether you want to charge at the same time. It'd be nice to.
Dave
PS: don't ask me for links as I've seen them whilst *surfing* the web but not book-marked them as I'm not after one myself!
Any news about this ? I'm interested of buying one 'music dock'. Anyone found something?
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Maybe something like this ... http://www.gromaudio.com/store/accessories/cable-c-ipd2jk.html ... will allow you to use ipod stuff? Not tried one myself though.
Dave
Why not just buy a pair of PC speakers?
I cant really see what docking would add extra feature-wise. Unless you can simulate the buttons from the headphones.
PC speakers? Hardly a great way to listen to music from our DHD's.
A dock I am after will hold the DHD, charge it & play music from it.
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PC speakers? Hardly a great way to listen to music from our DHD's.
A dock I am after will hold the DHD, charge it & play music from it.
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It will still be a hellovalot better than the builtin speaker
Edit: Are you looking for something portable? That you keep on your lap? My 10 year old Creative Inspire 440 4.1 speaker set is small and makes a crap load of noise.
I'm after something that would sit happily on a sideboard or table, and not look out of place.
I ideally want the DHD equivalent of the B&W Zeppelin iPod HiFi system. I can dream....
If we can't find a complete set, I think a simple dock with 3.5mm out it will be good ... with a good set of speakers.
I run a 3.5mm to L+R RCA cable to a NAD Amp, running to 2 floor standing 300w Speakers and I can tells you ... I certainly get better sound than any of the iPod docks get!
Spare charger runs right next to it on a phone stand thing and I'm sorted.
I posted the adaptor cable earlier but that was only for interest. On my office desk I have a Celjel stand and connect a mains charger and an amp to my DHD. The amp is connected to my PC as well but I use an amp so that I can use decent speakers ....
In the living room where my main stereo is I was going to get one of these ... http://www.amazon.co.uk/QED-uPLAY-WIRELESS-BLUETOOTH-RECEIVER/dp/B003BF0OF2/ref=pd_sim_sbs_ce_6 ... sounds expensive but it gets great reviews. So then the DHD gets played through my floor standing Mission speakers .. . All I need on top of that is a cheap fleabay charging stand for it to sit on the stereo stand. Sorted!
Dave
I know this is a slightly old thread but wondering if anyone has found a good music dock? I am after a small portable music dock, preferably one which charges the DHD at the same time, but would settle for a decent one with just 3.5mm connector.
Any recommendations?
I love it when old, but still useful, threads get revived.
Sadly I could not find a dock that I liked. So I made my own from a chunk of timber, a male to male 3.5mm jack and my wifes old SGS charger.
It took about 5 hours to get it right and sanded down, finished with a coat of teak oil.
I roughly followed this guide, but its set about 4-5mm into the wood leaning back and has a smaller back board.
Perfect bank holiday weekend project!
I wish you could just buy something like this http://www.talkandroid.com/guides/ipod-dock-adapter-for-motorola-droidmilestone/ instead of having to make it yourself
andyharney said:
I love it when old, but still useful, threads get revived.
Sadly I could not find a dock that I liked. So I made my own from a chunk of timber, a male to male 3.5mm jack and my wifes old SGS charger.
It took about 5 hours to get it right and sanded down, finished with a coat of teak oil.
I roughly followed ***, but its set about 4-5mm into the wood leaning back and has a smaller back board.
Perfect bank holiday weekend project!
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sromer said:
I wish you could just buy something like this *** instead of having to make it yourself
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a combi of the two would be a nice solution, a wooden dock-thingy...
Although its a bit inconvenient, i plug my charger in and my logitech z2300s. Absolutely amazing sound with srs turned on.
In search for a dock sexy enough for my G2 I think I found one. This is the Perch from Qurky, I bumped into this on the 'net and thought it was sexy, figured I'd share. And this is the info about it.
Perch is a portable, wireless speaker that’s designed for use with mobile media players.
Use it at home as a speaker and mobile device charging dock, or charge it up and take it with you anywhere you want to play some tunes.
Features:
- Slim two-part speaker/dock design.
- Portable speaker runs off of internal rechargeable battery.
- Wirelessly connects to Bluetooth devices for playback.
- Integrated microphone for conference or video calls.
- Dock includes built-in digital clock with alarm function.
- Perfect for iPhones, iPods, Blackberries, Android devices, and other smart phones and multimedia devices.
Speaker:
- Hinge on the backside so you can prop the speaker up in portrait mode.
- Magnetically connects to dock for charging.
Dock:
- White plastic stand, black rubber rim, and anodized metal bottom.
- Tray for charging media/mobile devices.
- Comes with an AC adapter wall plug, along with a range of standard USB power connectors.
Why does it seem like you're selling your own product.
I think I just seen this on engadget, very sexy indeed.
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What's the big deal? It looks like a chair.
I must say, it is kinda sexy..............I think I am going to turn in early tonight
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Why does it seem like you're selling your own product.
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Yeah, I guess You would think that after looking at my posts and saw this was my first one.
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What's the big deal? It looks like a chair.
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Dude! The black/grey part is a wireless portable speaker thats detachable! It's awesome, you know it!
That's not really a dock. Just a place to set your device on with a removable speaker. IMO, kinda lame.
When I'm looking for a dock, I'm looking for something my device can DOCK into...
Nice alternative to say the least. It is a cool concept but not real practical for the bedside...
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I will take both, the dock and the model in the first pic
U funny
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Hi all. I just had a quick thought. a while ago back when I didn't even have a phone, I used an iPod, and an iHome docking station. well long since then I lost the iPod and really have no use for the iHome station.
HOWEVER--
I kinda want to look into an audio docking station for android. I know there's a small amount out there on the market.
so to everyone lurking these forums. have you guys tried any of these, and if so what's your opinion on them?
There is both a car dock and a desk dock available from Samsung. You can see several options on Amazon, for example.
The car dock is nice in that it relieves strain on the phone's connectors. Unfortunately it's mounting options are basically useless in my Mini Cooper.
Thanks for the reply, and I have looked at those, but that's not quite what I'm looking for. I'm talking about a stereo dock(one that has the speakers and stuff on the unit) I know the dock has audio out but I'm kinda looking for something different...kinda like the fidelio series by Phillips.
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mituzora said:
Thanks for the reply, and I have looked at those, but that's not quite what I'm looking for. I'm talking about a stereo dock(one that has the speakers and stuff on the unit) I know the dock has audio out but I'm kinda looking for something different...kinda like the fidelio series by Phillips.
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I've looked for something like that in the past, but Android doesn't get a lot of love in that arena like the iOS devices do. I think you'll probably have to find a speaker setup with a standard 1/8 audio jack.
Aw. That's what I was afraid of. I didn't think there would be a big audience for this, but I thought I'd give it a shot.
I was just wondering if anyone has tried the very few out there. I do appreciate the help though
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