I searched for a speaker powerful enough I think it is 9 watt RMS to use with my mp3 I have no ipod or iphone to put on the base, I also tested with 6 batteries are the top, the sound is the bass with my mp3 Fullsound mode, the sound is perfect, exellent for the evening and very very well to replace my 2.1 speakers with full cables everywhere with it just the thread of the adapter ..
I wanted to buy I've seen is "Boulanger" but to 130, 106 paid here. I paid 20 small speaker (for my mp3) but quality so so for 100 ... I recommend it.
rugged enclosure, just a lil something he did not cover to protect the base, I'll find something to protect it.