If you are a frequent reader of this blog, you have probably figured out that it can sometimes take me a long time to pick between multiple options of a device or accessory that I need. In particular, I had been searching for a great iPod speaker with charging capabilities for over two years when I finally found a speaker that suited all my needs only a few months ago. I had originally wanted a Bose Sound Dock Portable Speaker, but I found the hefty price tag of $399 to be much to high for an item I knew I would not be using on a daily frequency. I wanted something cheaper, but still with a Bose like quality of sound. I also wanted something small and slim that would fit nearly anywhere I needed to put it, another issue I had with the Bose speaker as it was a bit larger than I desired.
Phillips Fidelio Portable Speaker Dock
I know there are plenty of iPod speaker docks out on the market, but sifting through the designs and reviews I never found a quality item that suited my exact needs. Plenty of docks worked well enough but incorporated some design element I did not want, like an alarm clock or a radio feature, both of which I was desperately trying to avoid. I just wanted a small dedicated iPod speaker and finally, I found my precise match in the Phillips Fidelio DS7550 Portable Speaker Dock. At $129.95, the Fidelio was highly rated with an excellent sound quality that has been compared to that of a Bose system time after time. It’s portable slim frame, rechargeable battery, and charging dock capabilities were exactly what I wanted and look excellent paired with my first generation iPod touch that remains permanently docked to the unit. To make matters even better, the Fidelio line of products has a free dedicated App to help manage your playlists which I have downloaded to my iTouch and find very useful.
My overall opinion of this speaker is that is an unbelievable deal at nearly 1/3rd the price of the Bose portable dock, but with a full array of functionality, superb sound quality, and a great volume range that fills my entire apartment. Although it took me years to find it, it was certainly worth the wait!