Designed mainly to be used with headphones, mp3 players tend to be portable and compact, but due to people wanting to play MP3s in the same way they would a conventional stereo system, the sale of MP3 speakers have increased in the market dramatically.

MP3 stereo speakers usually offer a docking port for players like the popular iPod, delivering an entire “boom box” platform rather than just individual speakers. While there are certainly numerous portable mp3 speakers available, which are light, usually foldable and can easily be taken with you when you travel, these “mini speakers” often sound “tinny” and lacking a certain something when compared to the output and response of larger mp3 speaker sets.

With so many options available, it can be overwhelming (There are even clock radio/mp3 speaker set to choose from) and you might be tempted to just buy any old pair without doing proper research. As with any product however, it always pays to shop around and see what’s available in advance of your purchase.

Buying Considerations

It is not a trivial task finding that perfect set of speakers for your player and individual needs. MP3 speakers do share several standard attributes, but vary in more ways than they conform.

Perhaps the number one thing to look at is what type of docking platform a pair of speakers has. Most will accomodate the popular iPod, but not everyone owns one. If you use a non-iPod player you will want to check that it will support the speakers you are about to buy. Fortunately most speakers are fitted with a 3.5mm Aux input, that can be used with a wide range of players, but there is no such thing as truly universal mp3 speakers, so it is important to always check this.

Once you have determined compatibility there are other considerations such as:

• Audio Playback Quality
• Portability (if required)
• Style and Design
• Remote Control Support
• Extra Features

We eleborate on each of these in more detail on our website.

While a set of MP3 speakers can offer you some truly great benefits over a set of headphones, the choices vary widely, and care is needed when choosing speakers that are compatible with your player and will deliver on the level of quality and functionality that you seek.

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