( 8 reviews )
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Posted: Jul 29 2009
I picked this up for a little speaker set to carry around. I also have the Sony SRS-T33 Sony SRS-T33 Compact Portable Speakers (Blue)active/passive speakers which work great. While this speaker is better passive than the SRS-T33 used passively, the TR-33 does have a better sound when battery powered. Nice to have in the kitchen or downstairs to plug my MP-3 player into while folding laundry. Let's not kid ourselves though, it's not gonna power a dance party. Also consider: the LG MSP-100 LG OEM MSP100 MSP-100 Stereo Portable Universal Speaker which charges through USB and comes with connections for mini- and micro- jacks which also has a pretty nice sound for the size.
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Posted: Jul 5 2009
First off, if you're planning a Disco, then these are definitely not for you. These speakers are great for listening to music in small spaces, your bedside, for example. Volume isn't great (though I get more out of them by increasing the volume setting on my iPod through iTunes - If you don't do this, sound will be frustratingly low) as the speakers draw power from whatever device they are connected to (iPod, PC, phone, etc, sparing you worries about charging or replacing batteries), but sound quality is crisp and clear with some Bass sounding. Just remember to disable any Bass boost or equalizer settings on your player to prevent sound distortion. The design is lovely, and ideal for travel, snaps shut like a spectacles case, and the 30cm cord wraps snugly into place, but you must handle with care as the hinge does look rather fragile. Great for when one tires of using headphones.
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Posted: Jul 3 2009
If you can tolerate just a little bit bigger speaker with batteries, there are better choices for the money. iHome iHM10B from Wal-Mart is better sounding (a subjective opinion) and cheaper, but it is a little bigger and takes batteries. However, if your priority is portability, these will do nicely.
