Typical price: £60
What is it: 512MB flash MP3 player for clubbers
What we think: The Stix sounds impressive given its slightly flakey build quality. Audiophiles won't be impressed, but casual listeners who are fans of the Ministry brand will find a few shortcomings easy to forgive
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 16 November 2005
Tags: ministry of sound, commercial, recordings, shuffle
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
Ministry of Sound MP3 FM Stix (512MB) History
8 Nov 2005 in Crave
The Ministry of silly MP3 players
Dazed clubbers, dappled with neon paint and humming softly to Prodigy tracks will enjoy the latest offering from Ministry of Sound, which shares its kitsch aesthetics with penny whistles and glow sticks
26 Jul 2005 in Crave
Smack my MP3 player up: The Ministry gets edgy
What has the Ministry of Sound pulled out of its record bag?
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