Choosing MP3 Speakers
By Anne Ahira
If you are like the millions of other people around the world, you probably have your own Mp3 player by now. This handy little device has taken the music world by storm.
Now you can easily carry over five hundred songs with you wherever you go without a CD case in sight. Like any other major technological innovation, it now comes with hundreds of accessories, namely speakers.
Headset
The first mp3 speakers you will have will be the head set or earphone type that came with the player. These Mp3 speakers are fine but the quality may not be top notch or they may not suit your style. Never fear there are all kinds of funky fashionable mp3 speakers in head set form.
Ear buds are for the discreet personality (or the person who does not want to be caught at work) they fit snugly in your ear and are barely noticeable. You can get these mp3 speakers that sit in your ear or with an over, the ear clip that helps keep them in place.
For the older generation who remembers the days of eight tracks there are still the earphone style mp3 speakers. They are large and may look a little retro but the sound quality is awesome!
Home Speakers
You may be perfectly content with your headset and searching for a way to play your mp3 at home. Mp3 speakers for the home are in even larger supply than the headsets.
Many mp3 speakers are called simply docking stations. Of course simple is not a word that applies to very many of these mp3 speakers! They come in all shapes and sizes with add ons that will suit most every personality. Take for instance the mp3 speaker dock with photon ball. Alternatively, what about an mp3 speaker system that include a phone, clock and a radio? For some that could be considered overkill!
The most unique mp3 speakers you can find are the waterproof case and speaker combo. You just pop your mp3 player in the waterproof pouch seal it up and you are ready to jam on the lake, in the pool or even in the shower if you like.
Tastes that are more sophisticated may be interested in a Bose docking station. This mp3 speaker configuration promises to be the best of the best. Bose has a long history of premium sound; of course, it also comes at a premium price.
Conclusion
As you can see the choices of mp3 speakers is limited only by the imagination. A speaker to go, stay, swim and wake up to, is there anywhere you can’t listen to an mp3 through speakers?
You may want to check out my other guide on Car Mp3 CD Player or Digital Mp3 Player.
Here's MP3 Speakers Selections:
Altec Lansing iM-237 Orbit Ultraportable Speaker f... |
Customer Review: I am so glad I bought this product. It is excellent and works easily with my computer and BlackBerry. I love it!... Read More |
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Altec Lansing inMotion COMPACT iM310 Portable Spea... |
Customer Review: Altec Lansing has the best sound for docks for the price generally. The sound from this unit is acceptable. The volume rheostat is too insensitive and it is tough to adjust the sound in any reasonable increment. The unit folds up well for travel. I h... Read More |
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Coby CS-MP16 MP3 Portable Mini Stereo Speaker Syst... |
Customer Review: I wanted to use these with my MP3 cell phone thinking they would substantially be better than the phone's built-in speakers. Were they better? Well, my 1 star rating answers that question. If you want to know just how loud these speakers get, plug in... Read More |
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Sony Compact and Slim Travel Speaker for iPod and ... |
Customer Review: These speakers worked very well for the price. I am very happy with my purchase. The loudness of the music or audio book that I play depends on how loud the original is. If I have a song on my MP3 player that has a good sound value to which it will p... Read More |
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INSTEN Folding Stereo Speaker - Black... |
Customer Review: These little speakers do work once you figure out how to get them set up. The sound isn't bad but isn't great quality either. Although the speakers are pictured with the ipod sitting in them, it is not possible for me to set mine up that way. I ha... Read More |
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