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alaTest.com
Editors' rating: 87
Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 222 reviews of Altec Lansing inMotion iM9 from international magazines and websites. Experts rate this product 76/100 and users 84/100. Comparing these reviews to 98652 other Speakers reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 87/100 = Very Good.
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ilounge.com
Editors' rating: 83
Summary: I have not noticed the hissing between the tracks but I have noticed a popping or crackling which is really audible between most of the tracks and it is really distracting. I may have to return it
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the-gadgeteer.com
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macworld.com
Editors' rating: 90
Summary: The iM9's limited controls are located on the top of the unit: A power button (which glows purple-blue when the unit is turned on) volume up and down buttons, and an eject button for the system's iPod cradle (see below). Unfortunately, unlike the less ...
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pcmag.com
Editors' rating: 70
Summary: The IM9 is powerful enough for nearby listening outdoors and in small rooms indoors but it distorts at higher volumes.
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goodgearguide.com.au
Editors' rating: 50
Summary: The sound quality isn't the greatest, but if you want a system to carry your music around then the included backpack and unique rubberised case may be of some interest.
CNET editors' buying advice
We have not reviewed this product but here is CNET's buying advice on Portable Speakers. This content was chosen based on the features included with this model of portable speaker.
Speaker Placement
Before shopping for speakers, try to imagine where you're going to put them in your room. Speakers can be placed on floor stands, hung on wall brackets, or placed on furniture. Subwoofers typically sound best in room corners or near the left- or right-front speakers.
The front three--left, center, and right--speakers usually sound best when positioned with their tweeters elevated to the same height as a seated listener's ears. In any case, try to keep the center speaker near the same height as the left and right speakers.
You can place speakers on shelves or on/in a low cabinet or entertainment center. Some speakers are better suited to this arrangement than others. "Acoustic suspension" sealed satellites are the most appropriate. Next best are ported speakers--as long as the ports are located on the front of the cabinet. However, speakers with rear-mounted ports won't perform at their peak when placed inside a piece of furniture.
As for the rear-channel surround speakers, they usually sound best when positioned three or more feet higher than the front speakers. However, high-fidelity DVD-Audio and Super Audio CD music will sound best when surround speakers are placed at the same height (ear level) as the front speakers.
For additional information on speakers, please see CNET's Surround sound buying guide
