When it comes to multi media playback there are few handsets around better than the iPhone 4S. Thanks to the ample storage capacity and the excellent iTunes software the phone is perfect for holding a multitude of audio files. This is perfect for travelling as your entire music collection can be taken along with you but the speakers incorporated in the phone do not deliver the greatest quality. We explore some alternative speaker options for this great phone.
One of the very best alternative speakers for the iPhone 4S is the Gear 4 Street Party Size Zero. Part of the name derives from the compact dimensions that the speaker boasts as it measures just 16mm in depth and the height is only slightly taller than the phone itself. This makes it great for slipping into a suitcase or a rucksack. The tiny weight of just 320 grammes is not going to have a drastic effect on your baggage allowance either. The speaker sports a stylish design which is available in a range of colours varying from basic shades to more vibrant options such as pink and green. The iPhone sits in a neat dock that folds out beneath the speaker and an auxiliary input is also available shroud you choose to use another phone. At around £70 the Size Zero is a super accessory for this phone.
While the previous speaker system we reviewed may boast the compact dimensions the Jawbone Jambox is one for the sound quality lovers out there. Although it costs double what the the Size Zero will set you back it is worth it for the smooth, rich sound that it delivers. Design is also very impressive on this model and the high quality materials that are used in its construction are evident when you handle the unit. A range of colours are once again available and each variant boasts a slightly different grill pattern. The unit itself measures just 155 x 57 x 40mm but despite the relatively compact size the speakers deliver a really great deep bass sound. The iPhone 4S does not have a specific dock on this speaker but there is the option to pair the device using Bluetooth and there is also a 3.5mm auxiliary socket present. A great additional feature on this unit is the presence of an internal microphone. This means that if you receive a call when the phone is connected you can answer it without needing to disconnect the handset form the speaker.
The two speakers that we have discussed are two of the very best that we have encountered for the iPhone 4S. The Size Zero is a great value option with compact dimensions while the Jambox offers a better quality sound but at a more premium price.
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