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WINNER
GROUP TEST PORTABLE SPEAKERSThe beach noise
Hold back the scorn at
that silly name (which
isn’t even accurate – it’s
lightweight aluminium),
because this is the best
portable speaker you can
get for under £75. It can
duel with big names at
twice the price.
The dual bass radiator
setup gets you serious
low-end and enough
volume to fill your lounge.
The pricier speakers onthe opposite page might
have better mid-range
detail and texture for more
natural vocals, but the Jam
can skip between genres
like a pro and is alarmingly
refined for the price.
If you’re on a budget,
the Jam Heavy Metal is
more or less unbeatable.Jam Heavy Metal
£69 / stuff.tv/JamHMSTUFF SAYS +++++
Classy sound and desi
n
at a true bar
ain priceSummer gives audio snobs a tough dilemma: relax in the sun or stay
indoors for hi-fi heaven? These portable speakers let you do both...
GOOD VIBRATIONS
It’s almost all metal
apart from the big
vibration-stopping
rubber foot on the
bottom, and has a
classy minimal look
that belies its bargain
price. Very grown-up.MIC LOVE
The Jam Heavy Metal
has a microphone for
hands-free calls, and
an aux input for any
nostalgic iPod Classic
owners who are still
clinging on to their
beloved mp3 players.DON’T GO NEAR
THE WATER
You can’t charge a
phone using its 8hr
battery and it won’t
withstand being
dropped in a swimming
pool – this speaker is
not water-resistant.