Typical price: £59
What is it: iPod speaker system with FM radio
What we think: Good for the price, but average audio quality
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 15 May 2007
Tags: Gear4, Gear4 HouseParty 3 (III), LED, accessories, radio
We like:
Great design; retractable iPod dock; discrete display; easy to control; loud volume
We don't like:
Poor audio quality at higher volumes; tiny remote control; no battery operation
You might also need:
An iPod
CNET UK judgement:
Great little speaker system for teenagers, and although audio quality could be better, it's not bad for the price
Full review:
The HouseParty 3 from Gear4 is a chunky speaker system that comes with a slide-out iPod dock, a built-in FM radio, a socket for an auxiliary input and can even be used as a standard iPod dock for use with a PC. For £60 we wanted to give this setup a run for its money. Continue Reading...
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