Philips SBA290

price, usability

83% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

usability, price, design, reliability

size

86% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Attractive design for iPod users, Dual Speakers provides a wider area of sound, Good value, Bass Boost works well, Included Carry Case

Takes 6 AAA batteries (not included), No included AC Power Adapter, Dual speaker design can be awkward at times, Some distortion at higher volume levels

The SBA220 sports a unique two-speaker design that has its advantages and disadvantages. At this price, we can’t complain about the sound quality though, so it's a good buy.

Sleek looks, Compact and portable, Decent sound quality, Good Bass levels

No AC Power Pack included, Difficult controls, Distortion at high volume levels

It won't blow you away, but the SBA290 delivers admirable sound for a portable and compact speaker unit – if you can put up with the poorly designed controls.

Great sound, goodish battery life but greatly reduced if used at high volume, surround sound setting and bass setting (2 hours or more). Good bass for portable speaker set

Great product, just annoying that it takes 6 AAA batteries. Easily solved by buying 6 AAA rechargables and a battery charger. Often have a set of non rechargables handed while the other ones are charging

It's very compact, neatly designed and has a really good sound. The travel pouch is useful.

As with many small electricals the charger is heavier than the product. But it can use batteries, so I'll probably do that when travelling abroad.

Great Price, Good Features, Useful, Compact, Good Manufacturer.

The good price took out any bad points.

Good clear sound for it's size. Quite low current consumption.

Would rather have had a 3.5mm stereo jack output socket on case rather than a trailing lead. I suspect some time in future a fracture will occur in this lead needing repair.

Great Price, Good Features, Useful, Compact, Good Manufacturer

The good price took out any bad points

Very good sound for the size. Good volume and extremely portable.

Quite expensive.

compact, mains power OR battery, superb sound, used for any mp3

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