The dual-docking speaker is nothing new to
brag about, it is already out there in droves in the market. What makes Altec
Lansing Octiv Duo different is that it allows music to alternate between
devices. That’s not all because it has the ability to change the amount of
playback on both devices that are plugged in. It also comes with to free apps
from AppStore. You can read the app reviews at our Tested app section.
Quality design
From the side-by-side Apple docks to the
triangularshaped contour, it will definitely stand out among other dock
speakers without looking ridiculous. It is made from matte plastic giving the
whole device a classier look. Other than the two docks, there is also an
auxiliary input and USB port near the back. Don’t get your hopes up because the
USB port is just to charge your devices. Best yet is that it comes with a
magnetic IR remote control, which can be placed at the back of the dock. All
the controls can be found on the remote making it very useful to control from
afar.
Decent feat
The music qualities from the two speakers
are pretty neat and it is also loud. However, after blasting three quarter and
above, the music quality did drop. Not by a lot but the distortion is still
noticeable. As for the bass, with the price you pay, it is actually quite
alright. You can definitely hear bass lines and drums but with deep bass, you
can hardly notice any bass going on there. Switching music between all the
devices is done quickly by pressing the “Source” button on the device or the
remote control. There is no lag when switch from Dock 1 to Dock 2 to auxiliary
input.
