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Customer Reviews for Insignia™ Boombox with AM/FM Radio and Apple® iPod® Dock
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Insignia™ Boombox with AM/FM Radio and Apple® iPod® Dock
Model: NS-B3113B
SKU: 9728489
UPC: 600603128783
Enjoy your favorite music while you charge your Apple® iPod® with this boombox that features a digital tuner with AM and FM presets for listening to the radio. The boombox can run on batteries (not included) for portability.
Average Customer Rating:
3.4
out of 5
(17 Reviews) 17
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Customer Reviews for Insignia™ Boombox with AM/FM Radio and Apple® iPod® Dock
Review 1 for Insignia™ Boombox with AM/FM Radio and Apple® iPod® Dock
good for the price
Customer Rating
4.0
Value for Price
4.0
Sound Quality
4.0
Durability
4.0
Features
3.0
works good on the job site for the ipod. pretty good sound for its size.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 2 for Insignia™ Boombox with AM/FM Radio and Apple® iPod® Dock
Basically defective
Customer Rating
1.0
Posted by: alexreviewer
from NJ
on 02/12/2012
What's not so great: Failed within a month
This just stopped working within a month. I did not buy any warranty but this is ridiculous. I am so sick of being taken advantage of. Also, when you plug in your IPod you get a message saying that the device is not compatible and will suffer from interference. Indeed, the sound quality is mediocre at best. For only $50 I could have reluctantly put up with that--if the product even worked.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 3 for Insignia™ Boombox with AM/FM Radio and Apple® iPod® Dock
Great Product for the Dorm room
Customer Rating
4.0
Value for Price
4.0
Sound Quality
4.0
Durability
4.0
Features
3.0
What's great about it: Easy to use
Got it for my daughter , for school, It is Not a Bose , But a good value
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 4 for Insignia™ Boombox with AM/FM Radio and Apple® iPod® Dock
Just what I needed
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
4.0
Durability
4.0
Features
5.0
What's great about it: Size, Portability, Charges while playing iPod
My daughter wanted an iPod dock for her room that would play her music and charge her iPod at the same time. I was surprised how hard that was to find. This one met all of her requirements, and is also portable for bringing her music with her, an added bonus.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 5 for Insignia™ Boombox with AM/FM Radio and Apple® iPod® Dock
Great for amplifier/no charging
Customer Rating
3.0
Value for Price
3.0
Sound Quality
3.0
Durability
4.0
Features
2.0
What's great about it: durable, ok sound quality, looks nice
What's not so great: does not charge
I purchased this for my son's Ipod. Read the box carefully when purchasing. I missed what WASN'T THERE. This is just a boombox, radio...it does not charge the Ipod.
I would rather pay a few dollars more for one with better quality sound (this one is OK, not great) and that also charges while you have your Ipod in the dock. If that isn't important to you, then this product may be what you want.
I would rather pay a few dollars more for one with better quality sound (this one is OK, not great) and that also charges while you have your Ipod in the dock. If that isn't important to you, then this product may be what you want.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 6 for Insignia™ Boombox with AM/FM Radio and Apple® iPod® Dock
In simplicity there is beauty
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Jamescyberjoe
from Staten Island NY
on 12/03/2011
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Durability
5.0
Features
4.0
What's great about it: sound quality and build quality
What's not so great: no tone controls
I already have a high performance ipod dock sound system...and it's nice BUT there are times when I don't want to lug it around and worry something will happen to it. That's where this little gem will come in. It seems solid and it is a basic sound system...perfect for what I want it to do.
The FM reception is very good and the AM is excellent for an inexpensive unit. My ipod nanos work fine on it. Both the 6th generation nano and the 1st generation; both work fine.
The sound is nice and clear...flat with no overheavy bass or highs,BUT some tone control would have been nice.
Otherwise I like it and I feel it's a good deal and fairly well made.
The FM reception is very good and the AM is excellent for an inexpensive unit. My ipod nanos work fine on it. Both the 6th generation nano and the 1st generation; both work fine.
The sound is nice and clear...flat with no overheavy bass or highs,BUT some tone control would have been nice.
Otherwise I like it and I feel it's a good deal and fairly well made.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+10points
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Review 7 for Insignia™ Boombox with AM/FM Radio and Apple® iPod® Dock
LOVED this radio, 'til it died after just 3 months
Customer Rating
2.0
Posted by: Anonymous
from Philly, PA
on 04/18/2011
Value for Price
1.0
Sound Quality
4.0
Durability
1.0
Features
5.0
What's great about it: digital tuning -w- presets, DC power option, aux input, LOUD
What's not so great: Died after three short months
Everything I wanted from this purchase could be found on this model: digital tuning with presets; option of powering with batteries along with detachable chord; nice and loud when it needed to be with respectable tone; tuned in stations without even needing to extend the antenna.
Purchase was made last week of January, today when I tried to turn it on (mid-April): DEAD.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
+8points
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Review 8 for Insignia™ Boombox with AM/FM Radio and Apple® iPod® Dock
You get what...
Customer Rating
2.0
Posted by: George49
from Syracuse, NY
on 01/27/2011
Value for Price
3.0
Sound Quality
3.0
Durability
1.0
Features
1.0
What's great about it: nothing
What's not so great: everything
...you pay for. This thing could not accommodate the I Pod nano from the beginning, it sits loose, and then we lost the ability to change the volume, which is now fixed. Keep in mind this thing sits on a counter top and never traveled, and is always used by adults. Overall is a poor product, however, if this is all you can afford.....
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 9 for Insignia™ Boombox with AM/FM Radio and Apple® iPod® Dock
Nice, but iPod dock guides are tight.
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: bobkat
from ID
on 01/20/2011
Value for Price
4.0
Sound Quality
4.0
Durability
4.0
Features
4.0
What's great about it: Good sound, fair price
What's not so great: iPod dock guides are tight
Pro: Slim design doesn't take much space on a desktop but is still stable, except when using the touchscreen of an iPod Touch. Good sound, even from AM Radio. Battery life is better than expected.
Con: We bought this for an iPod Touch dock and are disappointed that it doesn't allow insertion of the iPod without removal of the very thin sleeve that protects the iPod when it's not docked. In order to insert the iPod into the dock the very thin protective sleeve must be removed each time and then reloaded after the iPod is removed from the dock. Besides being a nuisance, this will eventually wear out the sleeve prematurely. Also, when docked the iPod Touch is so nearly vertical that it is difficult to use the Touch screen due to an uncomfortable wrist angle and instability of the Insignia box that sometimes requires it to be held by a second hand.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+7points
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Review 10 for Insignia™ Boombox with AM/FM Radio and Apple® iPod® Dock
User Friendly
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: IzzyT
from Houston, TX
on 01/20/2011
Value for Price
4.0
Sound Quality
4.0
Durability
4.0
Features
4.0
What's great about it: Easy for anyone to use, good sound for price
What's not so great: nothing yet, it is perfect for the use at work.
I got this boombox for my mother for while she's at work. Its very easy for her to use and she hasn't had any problems with it so far. She told me that although where she is at in her office she does not get good reception, she said she was finally able to hear clearly from the radio. Also, this type of boombox is ideal for older generations since like i said it was easy for her to use as well as she doesn't have to worry about remembering to charge her ipod since this does it for her.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+6points
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Review 11 for Insignia™ Boombox with AM/FM Radio and Apple® iPod® Dock
Excellent value
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: LLL1
from Michigan
on 12/31/2010
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
4.0
Durability
4.0
Features
4.0
What's great about it: Good price, easy to use
I received this as gift and am completely satisfied. I am using it around the house and it works great.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+1point
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Review 12 for Insignia™ Boombox with AM/FM Radio and Apple® iPod® Dock
This is a good player for a childs bedroom
Customer Rating
2.0
Posted by: soundmantoo
from Michigan
on 12/12/2010
Value for Price
1.0
Sound Quality
1.0
Durability
2.0
Features
1.0
What's great about it: Good size, simple seems durable so far
What's not so great: Lack of good sound, no controls
This is a cheesy little product without any controls for base treble etc. Would be good for a little person. Volume (and there is not much) control and forwards and backwards setting of radio tuner. Thats it. The cord keeps falling off the back at the slightest touch. I got it as a gift for my garage work shop. It is in the back on a bench. If I am standing at the front door with the door up, on full volume I can barley hear it playing . I got this as a gift, really would like to have exchanged it but I did not want to hurt anyones feelings. There are lots of players for the same money or less that outshine this one. This is not a reflection on Best Buy as they don't make these in the back rooms of the stores. Save your money and get something else.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
+3points
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Review 13 for Insignia™ Boombox with AM/FM Radio and Apple® iPod® Dock
Great concept. but ipod would`nt work.
Customer Rating
2.0
Posted by: Ronny21
from Houston, TX
on 08/29/2010
Value for Price
3.0
Sound Quality
2.0
Durability
2.0
Features
3.0
What's great about it: Functions
What's not so great: No eq. or bass boost
I tried for thirty minutes to get the ipod function to work. but i could`nt. I had hoped to apply this unit with a pair of 2.1 computer speakers with a subwoofer. Everything else would work on this unit except the ipod function. I had even updated my fifth generation ipod nano but nothing worked. Had to return it, I will try something different. Good luck!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
+4points
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Review 14 for Insignia™ Boombox with AM/FM Radio and Apple® iPod® Dock
Not the greatest I have seen
Customer Rating
2.0
Posted by: SFgirl415
from san francisco,ca
on 08/26/2010
Value for Price
2.0
Sound Quality
2.0
Durability
2.0
Features
2.0
What's great about it: The size forwhat I plan to use it for. It is battery operable.
What's not so great: The quality of the sound.
I was looking for a portable radio/Ipod system. I'm not that impressed with this. I guess I was expecting for more and when I heard the audio on ...it was quite disappointing. I mean...I'm only going to use this for a camping trip, and it is operatable with batteries. Which is what I was looking for. So if you are looking for something to take to the pool side, then this may be the one. The bass is very weak but the volume plays loud. I guess you get what you pay for. I will be looking for another boombox for my home with a much better audio quality.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
+3points
5out of 7found this review helpful.
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Review 15 for Insignia™ Boombox with AM/FM Radio and Apple® iPod® Dock
Good bang for the buck
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: hoodaddy
from Noblesville, IN
on 08/02/2010
Value for Price
4.0
Sound Quality
4.0
Durability
4.0
Features
5.0
What's great about it: sound is good for price, portable, looks good, size
What's not so great: nothing so far
I just got this today, and find that it was an excellent deal. Sound quality is good, especially for the price. I am not trying to use it at the extremes, so it performs well. FM tuner appears to work well, even in my office building which is not conducive to picking up radio stations. 2nd generation ipod touch works and charges flawlessly. I like that you can use the AC adapter and that it takes batteries to use on the go. Overall, a good buy.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+11points
12out of 13found this review helpful.
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Review 16 for Insignia™ Boombox with AM/FM Radio and Apple® iPod® Dock
Not worth the money
Customer Rating
3.0
Posted by: Bigb0919
from NH
on 06/01/2010
Value for Price
2.0
Sound Quality
1.0
Durability
3.0
Features
2.0
What's great about it: Works with Ipod
What's not so great: Sound, Static,
Looked like a decent Ipod charger/player with radio.
Brought it home, plugged it in and no radio channels came in without static. The sound quality wasn't that great either. Not really worth the price.
Brought it home, plugged it in and no radio channels came in without static. The sound quality wasn't that great either. Not really worth the price.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
-2points
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Review 17 for Insignia™ Boombox with AM/FM Radio and Apple® iPod® Dock
Simply good
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: gamingsoldier
from Portland, OR
on 05/26/2010
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Durability
5.0
Features
5.0
What's great about it: Easy setup and navagation.
What's not so great: A little less on the price will do.
Bought this radio for my mother on mothers day just to be used on her office desk. She is not so techno savvy these days, so when she used this device, she was easily able use it with out the help of some one else.
I would recommend this to a friend!
-1point
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