inputs.text: sidebyside comparison xmini ii ihome ihm60 im237227 - purchased item not long ago along xmini ii capsule speaker originally altec lansing im237 decided wanted something addition smaller convenient terms power rechargeable upon arrival immediately checked products listed specs similar specwise physically except following xmini ii ayl 1 weight 83g 63g 2 height 44mm closed 45mm 3 frequency 100hz20khz 180hz20khz xmini ii builtin volume control builtin audioout plugcord buddy jack daisy chain expandable bass boost ayl lacks features battery capacity ayl not list discharge stats cant completely vouch battery life suspect given identical specs terms power consumptionoutput terms sound output xmini ii closed ayl gave less similar amounts expected utilize 40mm drivers shape however terms sound quality preferred ayl bit xmini ii closed ayl not expandable cannot configured expose resonator like xmini ii therefore one would think lacking versatility would automatically give xmini ii upper hand not fast ayl speakers actually produced noticeable amount bass xmini ii closed aside sound clear ayl especially near highs xmini ii closed slightly uncomfortable listening higher volumes however bxs resonator exposed xmini ii bass far present ayl actually feel beating xmini iis overall sound output decreases slightly gives tremendous boost bass use equalizer possible balance bass sound quality also improves treble parts one main issue xmini ii moved around expanded form bass heavy songs hard surface wood metal plastic bottom xmini ii would tap vibrate produce unwanted sounds getting bass boost great degree unwanted sounds bit bothersome keep speaker expanded form select songs max volume controlled bit placing included pouch underneath new 010112 recently purchased ihome ihm60 series speakers able comparison well little bit bigger ayl xmini ii speakers plastic feel unlike two since rubberized exterior ihome like ayl doesnt builtin volume control builtin 35mm cable ihome bass boost daisychaining capabilities like xmini ii compared xmini sound wise output levels bit higher ihome theres noticeably better separation different frequencies ihome xmini little harsh ear bass clean tangible expanded form gripes minor ihome led light bright closing speaker expanded form rather arduous task speakers still move around bass heavy songs tapping vibrations suppressed ive not mentioned altec lansing im227237 comparison virtually aspects sound im227237 blows away xmini ayl ihome speakers although driver size larger free consumes power course wins xmini ii expanded form feel type bass im227237 feel hear elements offered great balance treble output much easier heardifferentiate actual pitches bass lines various instruments im227237 xmini ii presence wthe bass overpowering wbassheavy vibrations makes difficult however want mention although altec lansing speaker capable much higher sound output nearing max volume quite bit distortion songs heavier bass 3 portable alternatives not present issues especially ayl ihome although give lower sound output comparatively even reduced volume im227237 terms pure sound quality output id rate speakers following 110 altec lansing im227237 10 ihome ihm60 expanded 85 xmini ii expanded 80 ayl mini speakers 73 xmini ii closed 70 overall would recommend altec lansing im227237 rechargeable batteries able use spares extended playback big plus longer trips however choosing among rechargeable portable speakers would recommend ihome ihm60 speakers sound full treble bass ayl xmini ii really nice balanced sound profile subjective xmini ii builtin volume control 35mm cable highest rating portability sound important ihome winner price performance ratio note ive bought multiple altec lansings 1315 xmini iis 1718 past months leading 2012 hit prices quite often ihome ihm60 20 ayl 1819 rather stationary prices would rated ayl 5 stars lack bass boost option buddy jack capabilities comparison ihome additionally lack volume control builtin audio cable comparison xmini ii considering three basically price shipping various times gives 5 thexmini ii 5 ihome 445 ayl regardless good speakers give satisfying performance results note apparently im237 im227 different color included accessories