Ministry of Sound MP3 FM Stix (512MB) review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Chris Stevens

Reviewed on: 16 November 2005

Tags: Ministry of Sound, Ministry of Sound MP3 FM Stix (512MB), students, plastic, microphone

We like:

Small size; controlled bass response

We don't like:

Flimsy battery cover; uninspiring design

You might also need:

A headphone to phono adaptor will let you listen to the Stix on your home hi-fi

CNET UK judgement:

There may be nothing remarkable here, but for a MP3 player that's so cheaply made the Stix sings a fine tune. If you're into dance music, or most things in the genre of electronic music, you'll find this player to deliver a good tone and a rounded bass. Some music fans will be dismissive, but for casual listening the Stix makes the grade

Full review:

Though ridicule has befallen the poor clubber who continues to twirl her glow sticks into the 21st century, Ministry of Sound still appears to be doing rather well. The non-commercial roots of rave culture have been heartlessly stomped on by the Ministry with its branded CDs, DVDs, record decks and bags, but it's almost like commercial enterprise does subculture a favour each time it packages and sells the fringe to death. Maybe without clubs like the Ministry we'd still be going to warehouses in the Thames docks to watch a thousand Keith Flints nod along to Faithless. With every t-shirt sold, rave became that little bit less cool, and something else took its place. Continue Reading...