MP3 Players are special devices that play back audio files stored in the MP3 music format - a lossy compression format that is a very close, (but not perfect) replication of an original audio track.
Small, light-weight, portable MP3 devices that can be carried around in your pocket, back-pack or clipped into your jacket have taken off in popularity over the last decade or so. With portable MP3 players so abundant, portable speakers for MP3 players have become increasingly popular, effectively allowing one to listen to music played out loud without ear phones.
There are generally two types of speakers systems for MP3 players. High-powered, and usually quite bulky speakers that convert your MP3 player into a "boom-box" or home stereo like setup and smaller, portable mini-speakers that you can carry with you anywhere. These are ideal for holidays or business trips where you require an audio output without the need to plug headphones in.
Some portable speakers for mp3 players are designed to be folded up, so allowing for easy storage and transportation. The best quality travel speakers operate on batteries, offering you sound whenever you are in locations off the main grid. While compact, portable travel speakers are quite neat and convenient to use, they are usually poorer in quality than a larger set of stereo mp3 speakers and tend to sound "tinny" and weak in the bass frequency range. These speakers often distort at high volumes, but when played at a normal volume you would be hard pressed to be fussy when you consider that they are so small, light and versatile. If you want high-end quality, a set of cheap portable mp3 speakers is not your best option.
Portable mp3 speakers usually don't cost the earth either, making them a great gift for children who are prone to break things. Most speaker sets offer a matching carry case allowing them to be packed away neatly with your other travel accessories.
You will not be hard pressed to find a set of portable speakers for mp3 players. In this department you are truly spoiled for choice. You may have trouble choosing in fact. Most speakers offer a standard 3.5mm Aux input that is compatible with nearly all mp3 players. This input plug makes them compatible with a PC or Mac. Many are also compatible with the popular iPod, but as there is no truly "standard" mp3 speaker configuration, it is important to check that the speakers you intend to buy, will support your particular player.
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