Budget Gadgets

Upping the volume

JBL Creature II 2.1 MP3 speakers

The Creature speakers are well-named - there's something spacey-looking about them. The simple interface makes use of touch-sensitivity so the volume is raised and lowered by repeatedly pressing one of the satellite speakers. Most important is the sound, which is wide and full, with strong bass. As well as their obvious use with an iPod or other MP3 player, the speakers can be used to play music from a computer or be connected to a CD player.

Price: £43 - £68.50

Score: 85/100

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