Jamo i300 - Big home-stereo sound in a small, attractive package

The i300 will appeal to those who prefer a bit more detail in their speakers. The system includes a tiny subwoofer cube, less than 10 inches on a side; two tiny, two-way satellite speakers, each just over 3.5 inches on a side; and an iPod Control Dock. And Jamo has embraced the iPod design wave by offering the i300 in white/gray and black/silver. The ported subwoofer unit contains a 6.5-inch driver, along with a 150-Watt Class D amplifier for the sub and a second 150-Watt amplifier (75 Watts per channel) for the satellites. The sub’s auxiliary input is mixed with audio from your iPod —you can listen to a second audio source, such as a gaming console or computer, and your iPod simultaneously. It’s a sub-sat system that provides home-stereo-quality sound, but its components are small enough to be hidden away in most rooms. Overall, despite a few minor sonic flaws, it’s a compelling combination of sound quality, iPod compatibility, and looks. At $400 (MSRP), it’s also among the most expensive iPod speakers on the market.