Zlive Speaker System and Docking Station for Zune (Black) |  | Brand: GPX
Category: CE
Department: Personal & Portable
List Price: $59.99
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Seller: Beach Audio
Rating:  151 reviews
Format: CD
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Operating System: N/A
Battery: 2 AAA
Shipping Weight (lbs): 6.5
Dimensions (in): 13.5 x 3.3 x 5.3
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MPN: NS108B
Model: NS108B
UPC: 047323001086
EAN: 0047323001086
ASIN: B001BJ8A9W
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| Features:
| • | Certified Zune docking station | | • | Charges your Zune while it plays | | • | White backlit see-through LCD display | | • | RCA video output for viewing videos on your TV | | • | Auxiliary input for use with external audio devices |
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Amazon.com Product Description--Posted July 28, 2008
The ZLive NS108B speaker system makes sharing your music a snap. This system connects to all Zune players through the certified connection. You also can connect to any MP3 player, cell phone, or video game system through the line input. Control your music from across the room with the remote, and enjoy room-filling sound from the acoustically calibrated stereo speakers.  The NS108B makes sharing your music a snap. Click to enlarge. |  See-though LCD clock display with white backlight. |  Full-function remote control included. | Zune Docking Station
The NS108B features a certified Zune docking station. While your Zune is docked, it'll receive a charge, so when you take off, it won't be with a dead battery. Enjoy your favorite tunes through room-filling stereo speakers, and dial in the sound you like with the four preset EQ settings. Inputs/Outputs
Use the 3.5-mm auxiliary input jack for external audio devices like MP3 or CD players. The auxiliary output will send your Zune's signal to an external device, and the RCA video output is great for watching Zune videos on your TV. Digital Clock Display
Check the time with the see-though LCD with white backlight. It's a cool, modern touch to an already stylish system. Two AAA batteries can be used as power backup so you always have the right time. Full-Function Remote
Control your docked Zune as well as the unit's volume and EQ functions from across the room with the included remote control. What's in the Box
Zlive Speaker System and Docking Station for Zune (Black), Zune bracket, remote control (battery included)
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 151
 Good value, decent sound August 29, 2008
Derrick B. Smith (Chicago, IL USA)
86 out of 89 found this review helpful
Zlive's first speaker, the NS108B is really a Zune version of the iLive IS208B ipod/touch speaker dock tailored, of course for Zune devices. I bought this from Amazon.com for $59.99, presumably retail, seeing as it's not available anywhere, not even on Amazon for 1-2 months or on the Zlive website. The ipod version maxes out at $51.99 (average $40).
Unboxing: Nice package, all the standards. Just plugging it in lights up the clock display.
What's included: Clips for different Zune sizes, the remote (with button battery already installed), warranty and manual.
Operation: Pretty simple, plug it in, clip in your clip for your Zune device and slide in your Zune to start playing.
Sound quality: Given its size, the Zlive NS108B gets very good volume considering it's size. It's not a full sound and sounds kind of confined, or rather restrained in the bass section and even a bit in the highs; but it's not meant to be a boombox (we're waiting on Zlive's 2nd entry for that). It has an EQ but it's not documented what the settings are - use your own ear for the best setting. Even at what I deemed the flat setting, which is how it starts, the sound is clear and never distorts even at max volume - which is pretty nice. It seems as though the mid range gets the most boost.
Treble - ok and clear; mid-range - good, clear;bass - present, not powerful.
The dock also has an aux in for other devices, an aux out and a video out (assuming your device can send video out) - pretty standard; the video out worked without a hitch.
Also, it's worth noting the remote is just great. Not only is there a back button (finally), but also a Menu button, which jumps straight to the menu - neat. You can do everything from the remote you would be able to on the device/speaker dock except fast-forward/rewind songs. Cool.
Pros: Even though the ipod version is cheaper by $20 on average, it's still the next to cheapest Zune speaker dock on the market, (iHome's first Zune dock has that honor @ $49.99 retail) and the least expensive 2 speaker stereo portable dock with a clock. Great remote control.
Cons: Although there is a clock, it isn't an alarm clock - not really a con. It's small, but constrained to AC power; there's a panel for 2 AAA batteries, but it's really for backup and not for real playing. Strangely enough, as I'm writing this review the sound in the right speaker goes out. I'll have to return it - dang! This t could just be a bad unit - it happens sometimes.
Ratings:
Price - 4.0/5.0 (Could be $50, which would still be $10 more than the ipod version, but still be a good value)
Quality (hardware) - 3.0/5.0 (I reduced my score from a 4.5 because my right speaker just went dead 20 minutes into steady use - what the hey?)
Quality (sound) - 4.0/5.0 - Not high end sound, but you should expect that from a small form portable dock like this. It could be better, because the mid-range is so nice.
Others - 4.5/5.0 - Excellent remote, intuitive design, ease to use
Overall 4/5 - Recommended
Zune Dock w/Speaks - Small, but Mighty December 29, 2008
D. Ashton (Cincinnati, OH United States)
26 out of 26 found this review helpful
After looking all over for a Docking Station for the new Zunes I just bought my two girls for Christmas, I finally found this through Amazon (everything is for I-Pods ... oyyyy). I did find another type of docking station at Best Buy, which was $99, but read bad reviews on the Internet. I was pleasantly surprised at the sound and volume for such a little box. As other people have mentioned, it is not a Bose stereo that you will use for a large party, but definately will serve your purpose for a kitchen or bedroom. My girls absolutely loved them. I actually paid $59.99 right before Christmas, but now see they are $47.99, which I am bummed since I can't return since they are open, being used and would spend the difference of savings on shipping back. However, I think they are worth the price - $59.99 or $47.99.
Good luck and Happy New Year!
Much better than Altec Lansing one January 12, 2009
L. Weber (Stillwater, MN United States)
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
I have the 120G Zune and purchased the Altec Lansing speakers system from Best Buy and never got it to work. I looked on Amazon and purchsed this unit and am VERY satified. It works beautifully with my 120G Zune and the sound is very nice. All of the buttons actually control the Zune which was my problem with the other unit. I would highly recommend this model if you have the 120G.
Works With the Zune HD* November 17, 2009
Phone Home (Seattle, WA USA)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I am very pleased with this speaker dock. I found it at Amazon for amazing price of $34.99 after seeing it listed as an accessory for the new Zune HD on [...]. The sound is great for price. All the features work with my Zune HD. You should note that to listen to HD Radio on the Zune HD you will need to use an accessory input wire (not included) and the input jack on the back of the Zlive speaker dock to connect it because that wire serves as an HD Radio antenna (like it does when you use your earbuds.) I love HD radio and the sound is crystal clear on this speaker dock. This is a very inexpensive way to get get your HD radio amplified for a good sized room. It also has video out to connect to a monitor or tv. The extra input on the back also works with my Ipod Shuffle.
Excellent Dock for the Price March 19, 2009
Gustavo Santeliz (CA, USA)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I ordered this Friday March 13th and I received it March 17th with free shipping! Excellent job thanks Amazon!
Out of the box the dock itself is beautiful to look at. I plugged it to the outlet and docked my 80g Zune and it started charging right away, the remote wasn't working at first but i took out the battery then replaced it and it started working just fine.
The Sound is great nice and loud but not too loud, as with other reviews there isn't that much bass but the med's and hi's sound fantastic. The LED displaying the clock is nice and bright so if you enjoy having a night light this is for you. So far I'm extremely happy with my purchase.
If there was something negative i would have to say it would be the EQ, the unit seems to have different EQ settings but unfortunately there's no onscreen image letting you know what EQ setting your placing it in. You're just going to have to play it by ear. Which I don't have a problem doing.
All in all good product we'll see how it last with daily use.
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