iPod Dock Showdown: Denon DSD300 Cocoon vs. JBL Onbeat Micro

Headphones are becoming a thing of the past. Why be selfish with your music when you can share it with your friends and family! With the summer months finally upon us, this is the best time to sit back and relax and play your favourite summer anthems. What better way to do this then to have your entire music collection at the push of a button. iPod docks are the ideal way to have a good quality sound system without breaking the piggy bank.

Why use an iPod Dock?

Traditionally we would play music on devices such as turntables, CD players and HIFI systems. When the MP3 player was first introduced to the market, it opened the doors to a new kid on the block; the MP3 docking stations. This was a great advance for the music enthusiasts among us, as we could now listen to our favourite music in a sleek and compact device. This revolutionary design has seen many competitors come to the market with the main one been the iPod dock. Below are two of the most popular iPod docking stations, but which one is the best?

Denon DSD300 Cocoon:

This dock is at the higher end of the market due to its vast features and top quality design. The Denon DSD300 Cocoon iPod dock available from Superfi comes with 5 hours battery life and two 4” speakers. This dock comes with powerful sound with great clarity and depth that will be tough to rival. This works for the iPod and also other MP3 devices and you can stream music from IOS, Android or Windows. This also means you can access thousands of internet radio stations and save your three favourite for easy access. It also comes with a handy remote control and a free iPod app meaning you can control the dock from the comfort of your sofa. For the image conscious among us this dock has plenty of style and charisma and will fit in will any décor. If you have the money to splash out on a dock then this really is a fantastic option.

JBL Onbeat Micro:

This dock is a more affordable option and will be suited to more budgets. The JBL Onbeat Micro IPod dock available at Superfi is the world’s first ultra-portable speaker dock designed for the iPhone 5. This compact speaker packs a real punch with two full-range transducers and built in digital signal processing, that is designed to provide space-filling sound. The dock also comes with a USB port meaning it can be used with other devices. It can be used portable with four AAA batteries, providing up to 5 hours of playback. This dock is a fantastic option if you are looking for a top quality speaker on a low budget. This speaker really has excellent value for money and you won’t be disappointed with the sound impact this speaker can provide.

Which one is the best?

The total truth is that neither one can be placed on top of the other. Obviously one may have more features than the other and offer better sound quality, but you have to keep in mind the price. These are two speakers on opposite ends of the pricing scale and therefore attract different audiences. Whatever your budget is these two speakers will not disappoint.