Price range: £48.90
What is it: Stylish Bluetooth-enabled speaker system
What we think: Attractive and well-priced, but a little dry on extra features
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 30 October 2007
Tags: Gear4, Gear4 Blackbox, London, LED, setup
We like:
Design; ease of use; price
We don't like:
Lack of features; doesn't sound good with all musical genres
You might also need:
Music phone
CNET UK judgement:
The Gear4 Blackbox is a very attractive little system and certainly useful for anyone with a music phone. The lack of extra functionality is a little disappointing and certain music genres don't sound fantastic. Overall, it's a nicely executed idea and priced appropriately
Full review:
Gear4's new Blackbox system aims to provide a wireless speaker solution in a snazzy package. Ideally, it's going to appeal to those of you with Bluetooth-enabled music phones, but a line-in socket paves the way for iPod compatibility and more. Continue Reading...
Gear4 Blackbox History
15 Oct 2007 in Crave
Hands-on with Gear4's Blackbox wireless speakers
Gear4's new Blackbox wireless speaker system has got Bluetooth, it's got flashing lights and it's got an enthusiastic thumbs up from us in terms of appearance
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