Microsoft has performed an outstanding job when it comes to audio quality and the Zune. As outlined by Joshua Topolsky posting for Engadget, "Zune players have constantly been recognized for their outstanding audio." But then he continues, "Forget about making use of the bundled ear buds -- they're pretty much junk. When we tested with decent in-ear buds, however, we thought the sound quality was rather excellent." So how about external speaker docks? They vary in sound quality from smokin' to broken. Let's take a quick glimpse at the top three speakers for Zune. Product Details Kicker ZK500 Zune Speaker Dock One of Kicker's most powerful MP3 docking stations available on the market, the zK500 lets you get additional out of your Zune than ever before. Bass and treble options let users to enjoy their music the way they desire. The large, thumping speakers, 5-inch woofers, and 40-watt stereo amplifiers deliver the sort of crisp, powerful sound you expect from a Kicker system. Kicker's patent-pending 6-inch square reflex sub woofer delivers a dynamic bass response unmatched by other MP3 docking stations. User Review: I just bought the zkicker 500 and have had it for just a week. Its an incredible product. The sound is really clear and crisp, better than anything else I have acquired. Do not fret about turning this unit up. At volume level 16/40 it rattles the pictures on my wall. Even at higher volumes there's no distortion. Bass is clean and it thumps out a lot of bass. Less than your 15" sub in your automobile, but a good deal. I've never seen a speaker system so tiny that puts out this much sound. It goes to -9 on the bass and treble settings so it will do what you want with your beats. The remote perfectly controls the zune very accurately. It connects to an entertainment system by means of component video. It displays movies excellently and really adds to your sound system. When I watch films I hook it up to have a larger range of sound. I highly recommend this product. I would even recommend this unit even if you do not own a zune, it has an auxiliary input for any sound device. It is well worth every penny! - Joshua Timothy, USA Product Details Altec Lansing inMotion iM414 Portable Speaker Dock for Zune With its sleek and innovative style, the iM414 is fashioned to complement your contemporary life style. Backed with enough power to deliver full-range, full-bodied sound in the kitchen, living room, or bedroom, the iM414 runs on 3 AAA batteries (not included) that will power the device for as much as 24 hours. For those times when you don't wish to be concerned about battery life, the iM414 includes an AC adapter for nonstop playback performance. User Review: The im414 is a terrific attribute to my Zune. The sound is remarkable for this type of tiny and economical system. It's incredibly simple to utilize. I really enjoy the fact that my satellite radio plugs in to the im414, doing away with the need to use a stereo amp to enjoy that radio in my house. It really is also extremely convenient for use with the Zune. (The satellite radio needs an antenna to be relocated with it.) -Bennett Lentczner, Berkeley Springs, WV Zlive Speaker System and Docking Station for Zune The ZLive NS108B docking speaker system makes sharing your favorite songs a snap. This unit connects to all Zune players through the certified connection. You also can connect to any MP3 player, cell phone, or video game device with the line input. Keep on top of your music from across the room using the remote, and get pleasure from room-filling sound from the acoustically calibrated stereo sound system. User Review: Immediately after searching all over for a Docking Station for the new Zunes I just bought for my two girls for Christmas, I finally discovered this via Amazon (every thing is for I-Pods ... oyyyy). I did find another variety of docking station at Best Buy, which was $99, but read poor reviews on the Web. I was agreeably amazed at the clarity and volume for such a little box. As other individuals have mentioned, it isn't a Bose stereo that you will use for any large party, but definitely will serve your purpose for the kitchen or bedroom. My girls completely loved them. I really paid $59.99 right prior to Christmas, but now see they are $47.99, which I am annoyed because I can't return them since they're opened, being utilized and would spend the difference of savings on shipping back. However, I consider they are really worth the cost - $59.99 or $47.99. -D. Ashton, Cincinnati, OH
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