Money, it's a gas.

Today I felt a little frivolous and treated myself to a SpeckTone Retro iPod Speaker System (see below). Now, apart from its stylish veneer, it also sounds pretty good – but not too good, if you know what I mean. This guy knows ; it isn’t going to replace my conventional stereo anytime soon. It’s a little bit weak, a little too quick to distort.


That said, the Specktone certainly beats the old pair of speakers I’ve used for my computer for years. And in addition to an iPod dock – which charges and plays at the same time – the product also has an auxiliary input so I can plug in my computer.

It’s strange how the mediums in which we listen to music impact on our experiences. In the Apple store I tested the SpeckTone with three different songs – attempting to cover my musical spectrum. These were M.I.A.’s ‘Bamboo Banga’, The Notwist’s ‘One Step Inside Doesn’t Mean You’ll Understand’ and Spoon’s ‘The Ghost of You Lingers’, however, I realised afterwards that I should have tried something heavier as that’s where it struggles a bit. But I’m happy. The friendly storeperson was happy. The best thing was he recognised the music I was playing…and there began the start of a beautiful relationship (one I paid heavily for!). Music, bringing people together.

OK, the real best thing is that now my girl and I can now cook in the kitchen to our favourite tunes. It’s hard getting a good sound through thick brick walls, so that’s where the new purchase comes in. Now we’re cookin’ with gas!