Gear4 StreetParty Size 0

Reviewed by

Jasmine France

on 10/05/2007

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The good: The StreetParty Size 0 offers an ultracompact, travel-friendly design, and it comes with a remote that can navigate the iPod's menus. It can also run off of battery power.

The bad: The StreetParty Size 0's audio comes across bright and bassless, and it doesn't include a U.S. power adapter at this time.

The bottom line: This is no bass-lovers' speaker, but the StreetParty Size 0 could be just the ticket for frequent travelers looking for an ultraslim sound system to keep them entertained on the road.

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CNET editors' rating: 3.0 stars Good
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Reviewed by:
Jasmine France
Reviewed on: 10/05/2007

In the ever-burgeoning iPod speaker market, how is a company to set itself apart? One way is to give your product a catchy name, perhaps one that is not related to technology. This is the case with Gear 4's StreetParty Size 0, an ultrathin device with a fashion-oriented name. Sure, it may not be the smartest naming on the planet, but it does get the point across. Of course we'd like it even more if it had a slim price to match--at about $100 (49.99 pounds) it's not exactly expensive, but considering the not-so-hot audio quality, a lower price point would be a real clincher.

We may not be too keen on the name, but the StreetParty Size 0 does live up to it. The unit is one of the smallest we've seen at just 8.7 inches long, 4.9 inches high, and 0.7 inch deep. A centrally located dock/stand folds completely flush with the unit for compact transport. This segment includes the iPod dock connector and volume controls, while the back of the Size 0 contains a power switch, DC- and line-in ports, and a compartment that takes four AA batteries (not included). There's also a mini USB port for syncing the iPod while it's docked, but you'll need to provide your own cable: Though the manual stated one is provided, there wasn't one in our package. Gear 4 does include a simple, neoprene carrying case; a power cable; and two international adapters: a European 2-pin and a British 3-pin. Currently, the unit is only available to U.S. users through the company's online store, and the speaker does not include a North American adapter. However, Gear 4 plans to launch officially in the States in the near future and will include the proper adapter at that time. For now, though, you're stuck using a converter--quite a bummer.