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, Gear4 BassStation, drivers, remote control, connector
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 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
Full review:
With the Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin on the market for £400 and the Bose SoundDock selling for around £300, you couldn't be faulted for going googly-eyed over a 2.1 iPod speaker system for around £100. Gear4's new BassStation is just such an eye-opening system, with stylings akin to Apple's old iPod Hi-Fi. Continue Reading...
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?
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