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MyTunes MP3 Amp iPod & iPhone Speaker
 
Manufacturer: Paladone
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Product Description
Looking for an amazingly cool and portable speaker system for your iPod or Mp3 player? This genius gizmo is the answer... One of the best looking mini Mp3 speakers we've come across... The front grill, corner protectors, and leather-esque finish make it extremely authentic. If you're looking to crank your music up to 11, then this is your best bet. The Mp3 Amp can be used with any Mp3 player (with a standard earphone socket) or as a computer speaker. It comes with a USB lead, so can be powered directly from your computer or by 3 x AA batteries. This versatile amp-style Mp3 speaker contains a premium grade speaker unit, so your music is crystal clear and loud enough to rock any party. The three control knobs adjust the volume, treble and bass to suit your tastes - the first Mp3 amp we've seen that allows you to adjust treble, middle and bass.

Product Details
  • One of the best looking mini Mp3 speakers we've come across... The front grill, corner protectors, and leather-esque finish make it look like an authentic guitar amp.
  • MP3 Amp: H 140mm W 90mm D 90mm / Audio Cable included: (approx.) L 1500mm / USB Cable included: (approx.) L 1000mm
  • Please Note: MP3 player not included! / Amp Style MP3 Speaker Unit
  • Volume, Bass & Treble dials / Uses standard 3.5mm audio cable (included) / Optional USB powered
  • Optionally requires 3 x AA batteries (not included) / Weight: 670g

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You should totally get one of these, like
 
Review Date: February 16, 2010
Reviewer: Anna, London
This ampy thingie is fantastically cool. It really does look like a wee amp, and when people see it, they invariably give a whispered "ooooh" before grinning happily. Really, this thing makes people smile.

It has Bass, Treble and Volume dials, and you can also adjust your volume via yer actual MP3, also, so if you're looking to rattle windows, crank it up to 11 (metaphorically... it's awesome, but it's not ironic) on both MP3 and amp and away you go. The top volume really does pack a punch, though, so you may want to experiment a little. Equally, the Bass and Treble dials aren't just there for decoration - they completely alter the sound quality, and increasing the Bass really does increase the bass. It comes with 2 cables - one to attach to your MP3, and another so you can attach it to your pooter via USB.

It runs on AA batteries and you have to use a mini screw-driver (or spoon) to un-do the battery lid so I was a little worried about having to change them a lot. You never know with gadgetry whether it's a battery-killer or a battery-camel. This is a camel. Duracel Ultra batteries went in mid-way through last December and after at least 80 hours of play, it's still going strong. It was so long ago I can't even remember if it took 3 or 4 AAs... but I remember thinking it was a jolly silly number, so I suspect it was 3. (Bit like Bill Bryson's ire at the way hot-dogs come in packets of 8, while the hot-dog buns come in packets of 6...)

But, you know, that's barely a concern when everything else about this is so super fantastico. One of the large supermarket chains that Jamie Oliver hawks things for (actually, does that narrow it down?) was selling them before Christmas, and if you're lucky, you may still find them there. But it would have to be very expensive indeed for this to not be a bargain.
Little amp goes a long way
 
Review Date: December 25, 2008
Reviewer: Slann101, england
Well, I'm going to keep it short: I originally saw this on play.com and thaught "yea, that'll be cool around the house and for the summer'. At some point over xmas, I mentioned it, and the rest you can guess.

The first thing that hit me was the authenticity of it! From the metal grill on the front to the texture and the protected corners, it looks every bit the real amplifier (this is coming from a guitarist / bassist). It is clear with effective bass and treble control. It's 5 watts, which is perfect for camping, festivals or just student digs.

I would recomend it to any one who asked me about it. The one gribble I have with it is the lack of mains power. It can be powered through USB or by 3 x AA batterys. Still, you can buy usb to mains adapters damn cheap these days, so i'm not knocking marks off for that.
great piece of kit
 
Review Date: March 10, 2010
Reviewer: Chris Ray, Newcastle, UK.
I've been using the MyTunes 'MyAmp' as a portable speaker for my MP3 player and my portable Sony (CD) Discman and am suitably impressed. Whether, using the set-up in hotel rooms or at home, sound quality and volume - for a mini-unit - are very good. The styling of the unit evokes an electric guitar combo amp - and is totally funky. In addition to the power on-off toggle switch, the unit has rotary knobs for bass, treble and volume. The MyAmp will connect up to any music player by way of its standard mini-jack socket.

With overall measurements of 12.5cm x 10cm x 8.5 cm - and with a reassuringly solid feel - the MyAmp is most appropriate for those occasions when travelling with a rucksack or suitcase.

A great piece of kit.
mp3 amp speaker simply put I wouldnt be without it quite a good sound for something so small also you can pop it in your bag or
 
Review Date: July 15, 2010
Reviewer: dee,
this is a great little gadget its small enough to fit in your bag or in the car i love it and the sound is quite good too i like the freedom from those little ear phones which can sometimes be a bit fiddley.and the price is good too.
Fab Little Speaker
 
Review Date: June 25, 2010
Reviewer: Mr. A. Orford, West Midlands, UK
I should quickly mention before I talk about the general aspects about this item that the speaker outputs in mono rather than stereo, which is obviously no bad thing as this speaker produces a stunning, clear sound with a great deal of realism in the vocals and instruments. But what it does mean, however, that whereas with a stereo speaker or headphones, which play both the left and right channels of a music track, the MyTunes MP3 Amp will play the music through the left channel. I discovered this after listening to various songs from The Monkees, (which have huge stereo separation between both the right and left channels), and so when playing the songs through the MyTunes speaker, I noticed the various instruments, accompaniment and vocals which made up the left channel.

You may think because it only delivers sound from the left channel of a music track, that parts of the detail in the music or video audio is lost. For most music tracks, this is not really much of a problem in my opinion, as the stereo separation (the difference between the music on the left and right channels) is often minimal. As such, you should find that most music and audio tracks play a near "full" sound, and sound much alike a track played in stereo form. I think it is also fair to say that a high-quality mono speaker is better than a stereo speaker with piteous sound, and I understand not everyone will be after a stereo system. However, should you be one of those people who prefer to listen to music through a speaker, then their are various options on iTunes and other audio programs (like GoldWave) where you can convert or re-save a stereo track to mono form. In this case, both the left and right channels of an audio track combine into one channel, so you get a full sound when outputting the music onto the speaker. Personally, I would only do this with tracks that have a huge stereo separation.

Inside the decorative cardboard box that comes with the speaker, which I should also say is very well labelled, you have an audio cable, a USB cable and a set of instructions. The audio cable provides a lot of flexibility as it fits any device, or MP3 player that has 3.5mm jack. You can use the USB cable to power the MyTunes Amp(although make sure you turn the speaker on by the black switch, too). Alternatively, the speaker can be powered using three AA batteries (not included with the speaker) and these will last a good while; perhaps six to twelve months depending how often the MyTunes Amp is used. When the battery gets low the red light on the speaker will usually dim and the music will become distorted. The use of batteries is very useful should you want to take your Amp anywhere with you. If you still preferred to power the speaker via the USB cable, but did not fancy using the USB ports of a computer/laptop, you can buy a USB charger - these plug into a spare socket, and they contain USB ports which will let you charge or power a USB device that way.

Design-wise, the speaker looks just like an actual amp and the attention to detail is fantastic. With its prodigious size, the speaker produces a wide frequency range of 200Hz to 20KHz and at a great volume, more than adequate for most situations. The dark casing, the placement of the dials, the stylistic MyTunes logo and the general robustness of the product all add together to make a speaker that is aesthetically pleasing to the eye. And should look great in any area of your house/flat. Or even anywhere in the garden!

When it comes to sound quality (including the elements I mentioned in paragraph one), the speaker produces an excellent strong sound with good details in the music. Classical and rock music, in particular, really jump out at you and have ambience and presence. I would probably say that the bass is a tad weak, but there are dials placed conveniently on the top of the speaker, where you can ajust the bass and treble levels. There is also a dial to ajust the volume allowing the speaker to reach high levels, although this will depend on the source you have the speaker connected to. For the best results, though, I would urge you to turn the volume on the input device, such as an MP3 Player, to full and use only the speaker to ajust the volume, otherwise you will find that if you have the volume lower on the input device than on the speaker, you will find that the music will begin to distort. This is particularly true if the volume of the speaker is high, but the volume on the input device is low.

I have to say I am very pleased with this speaker and will continue to use it for a while to come. So if you are looking for a speaker, which is portable, but do not want to spend too much money, I would recommend this product. Great sound, great appearance and not too heavy to carry around.