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Altec Lansing T612

First seen: 16 march 2008

Information found in: from 30 sources in 10 countries.

Best Price: 159.99 USD

  • User Score (131)
    8.4 8.4 from 131 reviewers
  • Expert Score (8)
    7.3 7.3 from 8 reviewers
  • Design (2)
    9.2 9.2 from 2 reviewers
  • Features (2)
    8.4 8.4 from 2 reviewers
  • Sound quality (2)
    9.5 9.5 from 2 reviewers
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Pros & Cons

  • fair mid range sound, no phone interference, mostly see below, features new, wall power adapter
  • loses video out, apple sells white ones, no battery power option, no speakerphone function, weak bass response

Live your iPhone life to the fullest by pairing it with the extraordinary sound and intuitive convenience of the Altec Lansing T612. Made to complement iPhone’s command of the digital world, the T612 extends your iPhone’s high-end audio capabilities with beautifully transparent music reproduction. 60 Watts of power RMS (120 Watts Peak) fill the room while keeping you perfectly in touch – because with the T612 there’s no need to use “Flight Mode” while you listen to mu…

Manufacturer's Specs

  • We are now taking orders for the T612 iPhone 3G adapter order
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  • Fully compatible with iPhone, including iPhone 3G
    Certified to meet all “Works with iPhone” requirements.
  • Immune to mobile phone interference
    The T612 doesn’t pick up annoying intermittent noises emitted by mobile phones. So there’s no need to put your iPhone in airplane mode!

Release Date

  • First seen
    16 March 2008

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  • Reviews of Altec Lansing T612

  1. Altec Lansing T612 Digital Speaker System for iPhone and iPod

    Reviewer: iLounge
    11 February 2008

    As of the date of this review, Altec Lansing’s T612 has no competition as a Works With iPhone speaker system: it’s your only option if you want a unit that is guaranteed to provide appropriate power, shielding, and nearly seamless handling for the iPhone’s unique wireless capabilities. While other systems will be available over the next few months, T612 is a good baseline for the iPhone speaker category, and though it’s not as strong on frills or low-end... Read more

  2. Reviewer: Gadget Guy
    7 June 2008
    Overall 8
    8.0
    Value for money 6
    6.0
    Features 8
    8.0
    Ease of use 10
    10
     

    Put simply, the T612 is of interest to iPhone 3G owners only, or those who plan on becoming iPhone owners. It will work with other iPods, but at an asking price of $399 it's a somewhat rich option unless you need the shielding it offers. Read more

  3. Altec Lansing T612

    Reviewer: ComputerShopper
    16 March 2008
    Overall 7
    7.0
     

    The Altec Lansing T612 is one of the first officially iPhone-compatible speaker systems, and it's a decent overall product. Sound quality is average, though, and bass response is noticeably lacking. Read more

  4. Altec Lansing T612

    Reviewer: CNET
    26 February 2008
    Overall 6
    6.0
    Design 8
    8.0
    Features 7
    7.0
     

    The bottom line: While it's missing a couple of key features found in competing models, the T612 distinguishes itself with a sleek design, decent sound, and some mobile phone anti-interference technology that makes the system particularly appealing to iPhone owners. Read more

  5. Altec Lansing T612

    Reviewer: CNET
    11 August 2008
    Overall 7
    7.3
     

    iPhone 3G owners have a strong incentive to splurge on Altec Lansing's T612. Every other iPod owner should look elsewhere, though. Read more

  1. Where's the Rest?

    Reviewer: Frank C, pcRUSH.com
    31 December 2008
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    Comments about Altec Lansing T612 Multimedia Speaker System: My question when I heard it was "where is the rest?" How such big sound comes from such a small unit? Only four stars because when I see the word system I think multiple speakers. And what the heck is transparent sound? Read more

  2. I have bought two of these, love it.

    Reviewer: Linda, J&R
    13 October 2008
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    I have a little trouble getting the iphone sound to come through the speakers at first. Seems I have to wiggle the iphone a bit to make the connection. Other than that I think this is a flawless product. Read more

  3. "Works but iPhone 3GS will not fit with docking adapter"

    Reviewer: CNET
    9 November 2009
    Overall 7
    7.0
     

    Sounds ok, not great. Works with 3GS if Docking Adapter is removed; don't have a case for iPhone; so don't know how that will impact the unit. Read more

  4. Works well with Iphone 3gs

    Reviewer: Amazon
    11 January 2010 See Product at Amazon (159.99 USD)
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    I was reading some of the 1 star comments, and many of them were regarding incompatibility issues with the iphone. I can't speak for the iphone 3g, but it works great with the 3gs. The remote controls the volume, tracks, etc without any problems. it does not ask me to go into airplane mode. Interestingly, it speakers charge my iphone much faster than when i plug it into my computer's usb port. Overall, i'm happy with the unit. It is simple and works. The sound is pretty... Read more

  5. Anonymous confirmed purchaser

    Reviewer: Reevoo
    20 July 2008
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

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