Digital Lifestyle Outfitters iBoom Boombox for iPod and iPod mini

Save your Money

Strengths: FM Radio

Weakness: Everything else

First one I had the volume control was faulty, returned to Manufacturer. Received another one 1 1/2 months later, same problem. Figured I could live with it. Then the left speaker will not work with ipod on, only radio. Now the speakers don't work on the radio unless I jiggle the knob. I had to deal with 3 different idiots at the manufacturer to get a new one. Just received it this week....
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First one I had the volume control was faulty, returned to Manufacturer. Received another one 1 1/2 months later, same problem. Figured I could live with it. Then the left speaker will not work with ipod on, only radio. Now the speakers don't work on the radio unless I jiggle the knob. I had to deal with 3 different idiots at the manufacturer to get a new one. Just received it this week. Hopefully it will last. I should have bought the JBL or Bose.

By boomshockalockaboom - Sep 20, 2005

DLO iBoom for iPod

Strengths: Compact, battery operation, FM digital Tuner

Weakness: No remote control

I'd like to use this at pool side and this iBoom fits for my requirement.
It looks like the usability is improved from the initial product release(2005). The volume control is good (no sound to louder) and the sound is good enough and low noise.
I could get this for $40 and love it.

By hiropapa - Jul 11, 2007

What a disappointment!

Strengths: Portable, option of battery or ac power

Weakness: Volume control and overall quality

I just received my new DLO iBoom last night, which I purchased to use with my iPod mini and my new iPod 5G. I was excited about the idea of being able to play my iPod on a portable device. I was so disappointed when I plugged it in and turned it on. The knobs on the iBoom are very cheesy, not what you would expect after spending $100. I turned the volume control knob to adjust the level and...
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I just received my new DLO iBoom last night, which I purchased to use with my iPod mini and my new iPod 5G. I was excited about the idea of being able to play my iPod on a portable device. I was so disappointed when I plugged it in and turned it on. The knobs on the iBoom are very cheesy, not what you would expect after spending $100. I turned the volume control knob to adjust the level and realized there really isn't much control over the volume. You turn it down and there is no sound, you turn it up and there is basically one level to play music at.
Both of the iPods did fit well into the docking station, which I was glad about but the sound quality was pretty bad. There is a light buzzing sound in the background while its playing. Again, not what you would expect for $100.
I would recommend trying a different product and saving your money on this one. If this product cost about $25 then I would say it was worth the money.

By TRDgirl22 - Jan 12, 2006

iBoom - Hit or Miss

Strengths: Sound quality at higher volume, FM receiver is a good addition to the iPod, portable, integrated handle

Weakness: Low volume control is an issue, only two (!) station presets, loose antennae in first unit

I got my first iBoom, and found that the volume would not go down low without killing the volume completely. The volume could not be lowered enough to have a conversation over the music due to loudness. Secondly, when moving the iBoom, there was a LOUD banging inside (something VERY heavy was loose), I assume it was the antennae. I returned the first iBoom, and the replacement came within 2...
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I got my first iBoom, and found that the volume would not go down low without killing the volume completely. The volume could not be lowered enough to have a conversation over the music due to loudness. Secondly, when moving the iBoom, there was a LOUD banging inside (something VERY heavy was loose), I assume it was the antennae.

I returned the first iBoom, and the replacement came within 2 wks... the new one has the same low volume issues, but to a lesser extent; at least I can live with it. Turning the volume down low takes finesse, and is kind of a pain. Even at the lowest volume, it's on the edge of being too loud in my office. I noticed the rattle once or twice, but isn't currently an issue.

On the upside, if you are looking for something portable for outdoor use, or BIG interior spaces, this would be great! The sound quality is pretty good when turned up. If I were to go through this again, I would probably purchase a different product.

By wigglydoo - Nov 4, 2005

iBoom

Strengths: portability, battery powered, compact, sound is good enough

Weakness: sound is not superb, but is quite good for what it is

I use it in the operating room, so I don't need fantastic sound. I find it to be very good; not as good as my son's Bose, but much better than I'd have thought based on some of the other reviews.

By sid1114 - Sep 12, 2005