JBL On Time 200ID High-Performance Speaker Dock with AM/FM Radio for iPod (Black)

Any would-be purchasers of this who intend to rely on the system as an alam clock--take note! The volume level for the alarm is pre-set in the factory to a VERY high level and cannot be changed. I nearly had a heart attack the first morning when it sounded. After much fiddling with the controls and a more review of the manual (and several more near heart-attacks), I finally e-mailed JBL directly to ask how to set the volume lower. Their response was very succinct: "Unfortunately, the volume level is fixed for the alarm. It cannot be changed."

Sound not as good as JBL 400The fact you cannot set the volume to wake you up is just unbeleivable !!!!!!!!!!Even though it is mentionned on the userguide...no way you can set it up.Am thinking to sell it...

This is fine. The buttons and menus aren't quite as intuitive as I think they should be. The remote is pretty worthless.

Kids wanted a speaker dock for their ipods that did not rely soley on batteries.The built-in clock radio is a bonus for them. They really enjoy having it in their rooms. Works well with different ipods. We have one with an ipod classic and another with a 4th generation ipod nano.You can find a lot of cheaper speaker docks for ipods, but you get what you pay for. The sound quality and interface with the ipod is generally not good with sub-$100 products.The JBL speakers produce excellent sound and this device is full of neat features.The interface with various ipods is rock solid and works well.Still at about $200 it seems a little pricey to get everything you want in on machine.

Great product bought it for my mother so she could hear her Zune at home puts out room filling sound and surprizingly deep bass It's made for Ipod but you can plug any mp3 player in with the auxillary plug the alarm radio is a plus

I sign everything verbatim the reviewer Kal Grant "IItax2000" wrote. I had the exact same experience. I set up the unit to wake up via iPod thinking I would be awaken by a soothing song with a volume set before turning off the iPod (per their manual) very low. Instead, the volume started so loud I jolted!! Way louder than the buzzer!! I called JBL and after their attempts to reset my iPod and my On-Time unit, their final answer was that the Alarm Volume FOR IPOD was pre-programmed. I am mad simply because their manual clearly states that you set the volume yourself before shutting down the unit (putting iPod to sleep). Listen, I understand that this is more of a precaution issue since JBL probably thought better to jolt someone than have them oversleep because the volume was too low, but they could have a) have the volume progress from a very low setting to louder b) be more specific in their manual. The reviewer that mentioned the buzzer gradually getting louder is correct- the buzzer does start fairly low and gets louder ( I am actually using that setting now). However, that is just for the buzzer and not for the iPod setting. If I wanted to use an alarm clock unit with a progressive buzzer, there are waaaaaaaaay cheaper units than this one out there. I do not understand why the pre-programmed volume has to start so high knowing that this thing will be on people's night stands aka. very close to their head.Another thing with the volume (apart from the alarm) is that even at the lowest setting, it can still be pretty loud so the whole "sleep" timer is tricky since it is either a slightly too loud or muted (nothing in between since it is digital)Also, not to forget, the display is way to bright even at the lowest setting. There are a few settings for the display (brightness, contrast, auto) which is great but I wish it could be dimmed even more. Luckily, it doesn't bother me as much but it sure lights up my bedroom even at the lowest setting.The good part is that the sound of this unit really is pretty amazing. I already own the JBL radial speakers for the iPod and I think those are the best thing. I am torn to return this unit because the sound is excellent and the wireless remote will allow you to browse through the ipod menu (not just tracks and volume). If you are thinking of buying this unit primarily as an iPod speaker station and buzzer alarm clock second, by all means- get it. As I said, the buzzer alarm is cool. It does start low and get louder. However, if you want to wake up to an ipod, be ready to get shocked.

I acquired this product at a very good price - and thank goodness because its really not worth the $200 retail. I replaced an older iHome system with this one. The bass on the iHome was better but I would say that the JBL sound is a little more clearer, more high fidelity (but comes at double the price). As an alarm clock, having the buttons placed at the top of a somewhat tall unit is a bit inconvenient. The clock sits beside the bed and a bit higher so while sleeping, its impossible to see anything. You have to feel your way to the snooze button. If your room is pretty dark at night, this will light it up - which I find very annoying. I just can't see how anyone can sleep next to this brightly lit display, even on its lowest setting. Did anyone from JBL take this home and test it? I thought the iHome was bright but this is ridiculous. I had to put a few layers of window tint on it just to make it useable. It works much better as a nightlight rather than a display... what a disappointment. The bottom line in my opinion is that you can find a clock radio that sounds almost as good but much more ergonomically geared toward a true alarm clock. I think the JBL is probably more suited for use as just a regular radio.

Nice, compact iPod dock with good sound for its size.Comes with a number of adapters for all iPods.