Over in Berlin right now the IFA (Internationale Funkausstellung in case you were wondering) Consumer Electronics trade fair is in full swing. Amongst all the many products that are on show Harmon/Kardon's new Go and Play iPod boombox has certainly caught our eyes.
Up until now the best portable iPod speakers are the Apple iPod Speaker and the iBoom. The latter is a bit on the ugly side and its performance isn't exactly earth shattering, the former is let down by the positioning of the iPod so as it's liable to fall out when moved. In contrast Harmon's Go and Play has the iPod fit in snugly on its back which should keep the whole thing nice and secure and, with the company's excellent reputation for audio quality, it shouldn't sound to bad either.
As well as a striking black body and stainless steel detail the Go and Play also packs bi-amped digital amplification, digital sound processing and ridge and Atlas transducers so it's safe to say our hopes are high. If Harmon is able to improve upon the sound of GC fave the Soundsticks II then we'll definitely be in for a treat. Expected by Christmas the Go and Play should retail for around £230.
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