Monitor Audio I-DECK PLUS Reviews & Tests

After months of non-stop deliveries of iPod speaker systems, we now fully believe what we first began to suspect earlier this year: there are too many way-too-similar options out there, and it's not going to get better any time soon. True standouts are...

The evolution of Monitor's earlier, highly recommendable i-deck, now with a Universal iPod Dock, integrated AM/FM RDS radio tuner and screen, and more button-laden remote control. Preserves strong audio quality of prior model, which is most impressive...

Still lacks bass controls and low-end rumble of comparably-priced and less-expensive systems. Price premium is significant given modest feature additions ; prior model is a much better value for the lower price. Remote control has devolved from RF...

Overall, at its new price of $329, it's our feeling that i-deck plus isn't quite as great of an offering for the dollar as its lower-priced predecessor - you still don't get the bass benefits offered by other systems at or below its price level, and...