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Altec Lansing iM5

Altec Lansing iM5
alaScore 87

46 reviews

Jan, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 46 reviews of Altec Lansing iM5. The average rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the design. The size also gets good reviews, but the reliability and price get negative reviews.

usability, size, design

price, reliability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Altec Lansing iM5 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Altec Lansing iM5

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 11 user reviews of Altec Lansing iM5 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the size and usability. The price and design are also appreciated. There are some critical reviews about the reliability.

design, price, usability, size

reliability

64% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Jan, 2025

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Altec Lansing iM5

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 18 user reviews of Altec Lansing iM5 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the size. The usability is also mentioned favorably.

price, usability, size

100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Jan, 2025

Expert review by : James Kim (cnet.com)

Altec Lansing inMotion iM510 review

 

Stand back, iPod! There's a third-party portable speaker system that's not made for the iPod. Altec Lansing's Made for Sansa inMotion iM510 speaker set is designed for the SanDisk Sansa e200 and c200 series of MP3 players. Altec Lansing has been paying...

The Altec Lansing inMotion iM510 is the first portable speaker set designed for the Sansa e200 and c200 series; has excellent sound quality for the size; operates on batteries (with good battery life); compact design; USB pass-through for syncing;...

The iM510's volume buttons don't offer enough feedback; dock pops out too easily; no constant line-level audio from player to speaker; annoying spacer adapter; no remote control; inappropriate for viewing video; volume jumps to high default level when...

The Altec Lansing inMotion iM510s offer sweet sound in a portable package for Sansa users.

Oct, 2006

Expert review by : Mike Kobrin (pcmag.com)

Altec Lansing inMotion IM5

 

The Altec Lansing InMotion IM5 gives you a totable, shock-resistant speaker package and nice extras, but iffy bass.

Compact and sturdy. Good input/output options. Nice-looking travel bag. Easy to use.

Bass distorts easily. No remote control.

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Feb, 2006

Expert review by : Mark Truman (geek.com)

Review: Altec Lansing im510 inMotion Mobile Speaker System

 

The Altec Lansing inMotion im510 Portable Audio System (a.k.a. speaker system) is one of the first made-for-Sansa speaker docks. It is compatible with both the c200 and e200 series Sansa players, and I reviewed it with SanDisk's e280 8 GB

Dec, 2006

Expert review by : iLounge (ilounge.com)

Altec Lansing inMotion iM5 Portable Speakers

 

A portable speaker system with acceptable audio quality for typical users, a pop-out dock for iPod syncing and charging, international power adapters, a nice carrying case, and audio input to let it work with all iPods. Nice industrial design and very...

Lacks rechargeable battery pack found in comparably priced modern competitors, no remote control (or ability to use one for iPod 5G and nano). As with its similarly priced predecessors, overall sound balance is not great for the price unless you...

Feb, 2006

Expert review by : Ilene Hoffman, Reviews Editor (macnn.com)

Review: inMotion iM5 Portable Audio System

 

Solid portable speaker system with all the trimmings

Shock resistant. Great case. Includes International plugs and 3.5 mm stereo cable

Doesn't produce deep bass well. Volume extends beyond what speakers can handle. Unit should be placed within 3 feet of your ears

If you’re one of the lucky many who received an iPod for the holidays, than it is now time to load up on accessories. While it’s easy to choose form the myriad of cases available, it is not so easy to choose a sound system. A iPod docking speaker sys

Dec, 2005

Expert review by : Eric Schwarz (schwarztech.us)

Review: Altec Lansing iM5

 

For anyone that's been following the iPod speaker segment, Altec Lansing's inMotion line has become synonymous with portable speakers. Shortly after the introduction of the rather large iM7 “boombox”, the iM5 was released. Despite having a higher...

Easy set up, small, surprisingly good sound from small speakers, doubles as an iPod dock, carry bag included, AUX input, RCA video output, subwoofer output

Sound quality not as good as similarly-priced products, no remote, volume very high at power-on, almost all cases incompatible, no headphone jack, no bass/treble adjustments

In conclusion, the iM5s are a good speaker system, but some of the alternatives, even Altec Lansing’s other products might be a better choice if you're not picky about features. For the extra ’0-’0, the iM3s or On Stage II have better sound and add a...

Dec, 2005

Expert review by : Dan Frakes (macworld.com)

Less expensive sibling to popular iM3 is a solid system but too pricey given the current competition.

 

The inMotion iM5 is the least expensive of Altec Lansing's portable speaker systems for all dockable iPods, and it has the potential to be an appealing "low-end" entry in the inMotion line. Unfortunately, at $150 the iM5 is too expensive given the...

One of the most compact good-sounding systems ; sturdy construction ; good battery life ; can sync and charge iPod when docked ; includes video output

Sound quality not as good as that of similarly-priced competitor ; no remote ; dock cradle often extends on its own ; volume level reset to near-max at power-on

The iM5 is a bit of an odd entry in Altec Lansing's inMotion iM line: Despite its higher model number, the iM5 has a retail price that's $30 lower than the iM3 and is missing features found on the iM3. At the same time, the iM5 includes a couple...

Nov, 2005

Expert review by : Good Gear Guide.au (goodgearguide.com.au)

Expert Review

 

The iM5 is a decent unit and its extra outputs are a nice touch. But the lack of an included remote and better sounding units for similar or lower prices means it wouldn't hurt looking elsewhere.

Portable and Compact, Loud Volume Levels, Inputs Include Sub Out and Composite, Syncs and Charges iPod when docked

Lacks a little bass and low end, Can’t control volume on the iPod itself, Volume buttons require a firm press, No Remote Control included, Power doesn’t switch off iPod

Feb, 2006

Expert review by : Gaurav Seth (tech.firstpost.com)

Altec Lansing iM510 Portable Sansa Speakers

 

Your camping trip can be a party too!

May, 2007

Expert review by : James Kim (cnet.com.au)

Altec Lansing inMotion iM510 review: Altec Lansing inMotion iM510

 

The Altec Lansing inMotion iM510 is the first portable speaker set designed for the Sansa e200 and c200 series; has excellent sound quality for the size; operates on batteries (with good battery life); compact design; USB pass-through for syncing;...

The iM510's volume buttons don't offer enough feedback; dock pops out too easily; no constant line-level audio from player to speaker; annoying spacer adapter; no remote control; inappropriate for viewing video; volume jumps to high default level when...

The Altec Lansing inMotion iM510s offer sweet sound in a portable package for Sansa users.

Oct, 2006
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