Typical price: £99
What is it: All-in-one 2.1 speaker system for iPod
What we think: Definitely an entry-level offering, but appropriately priced for its performance
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 1 April 2008
Tags: gear4, setup, port, speakers
We like:
Price; physical volume controls; average sound quality
We don't like:
Design; no bass reflex port; no USB port; no TV-out
Also known as:
BassStation
You might also need:
iPod
CNET.co.uk judgement:
Very much an entry-level bit of kit, but at a good price for what it offers performance-wise. It's perfect for a teen's bedroom and although there are serious oversights regarding design, it's a pleasant system
Gear4 BassStation History
26 Mar 2008 in Crave
Hands-on with the Gear4 Bass Station iPod boombox
Gear4's Bass Station is a boombox for your iPod, and it'll only cost you £99. But would you be better off spending the £99 on leftover Easter eggs?
Latest user reviews
Do you own this product? What do you think of it?
Tell us what you think
Can't find the product you're looking for? Want to suggest a product for review?
Special Offers from our Sponsors
Latest Accessory Reviews
Audio Technica ATH-CK10 sound-isolating earphones
One of the clearest earphones we've ever heard, but lacking warmth and deep bass
Logitech Illuminated Keyboard
We expected wireless support to go along with the minimalist design, but were otherwise impressed
Seagate FreeAgent Go
This is one of the best portable drives we've seen that maintains a good transfer rate
on Accessories
Optimus Pultius: Mini-OLED keyboard for big spenders
We can't really claim to be big spenders, but when we saw the £940 Optimus Maximus keyboard's new Pultius attachment, we picked our chins up off the floor to check it out
More:
Do More with your Technology
- Gear Envy: iRiver Lplayer
- Gear Envy: Panasonic Viera TH-46PZ81 (freesat)
- Gear Envy: Apple iPhone 3G
- Gear Envy: Canon EOS 1000D
- Gear Envy: Samsung Tocco
- Gear Envy: MSI Wind
Special Feature
High Definition TV
Want to find out more about high-definition TV? Let CNET.co.uk's TV expert Ian Morris fill you in on everything you need to know...






