Gear4 Houseparty 4

Advantages: Great menu scrolling ability on remote and fantastic sound quality
Disadvantages: Low range on remote and quite heavy

...I received the Gear4 Houseparty III speakers for Christmas and have so far been delighted with them. The box is a suitable shape and gives a short description of the speakers on the back which is very informative: The HouseParty III is a high-quality stereo speaker system for iPod with FM radio. Also included is a fully functional remote control with direct access to the menus of your iPod and an audio cable to link up to other portable music devices and laptops. Its sleek design fits superbly into any room of the house, so you can sit back and enjoy your crystal clear tunes in style. Also on the back is a list of the speakers' main features: -30 Watt total speaker output -Built-in FM radio -Retractable dock for iPod -Hidden LED display -Charges iPod while playing -Compatible with all iPod models with dock connectors... Read review

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Advantages: Excellent sound quality and style
Disadvantages: Screen

...Its loud, its quiet, its light, its dark. The Gear 4 Houseparty 24/7 is an excellent speaker system for your ipod, or any other mp3 or walkman system. I have found it very good for listening as i go to sleep with the timer setting, as an alarm clock or at housepartys. Truly what it says on the tin. I have had it for over two years now, and in all that time the only issues I have found with it are the lack or a port for external speakers to plug into, which limits the sounds, and even thought the screen has three different light levels, even the lowest seems to illuminate the room at night. But overall, excellent quality of sound, excellent style and and excellent buy.... Read review

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Advantages: Great output from a little piece of kit
Disadvantages: Remote control is only useful for iPod

...I decided a few weeks ago that it was time that I moved with the times and treated myself to an MP4 player. As a part-time dance teacher I have to cart about an inordinate array of CD, tapes and CD players, along with all my dancing gear, so I decided to buy myself a decent player and docking station so I could put all my dancing music on, therefore reducing the amount of stuff I carry and also saves me leaving important CDs at home! Whilst browsing for a suitable player and docking system I stumbled across this in my local Boots store, it was reduced to £39.99 and I had enough advantage card points to buy it, so I asked the sales assistant for a little more details about the equipment, most importantly for me is I need speakers with a decent output, as when you are teaching a noisy class in a large hall you need to be able to hear... Read review

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