Hi-Fi Systems & Digital Radios

The seriously retro styling of the Sony ZS-BTY52 Boombox hides some impressive technology, including Bluetooth and NFC wireless streaming.

Back in the 1980s, blasting out some block rocking beats on your boombox was the only way to get the party started – assuming you didn't tire yourself carry it about first.

There's no need to bother with cassette tapes nowadays when you can enjoy wireless audio streaming via Bluetooth or NFC, letting you pick from all the music stored on your smartphone or tablet. You even get flashing red/blue lights to the beat of the music.

Perfect for a bedroom or the kitchen, the Sony Boombox lets you access your digital music in the easiest way possible, so you'll never be short of something to listen to. It can be powered by the mains or batteries, if you fancy busting out your best moves outdoors.

You can also enjoy USB music playback for non-Bluetooth® devices., plus there's an AM/FM radio onboard.

Useful info:

• Bluetooth® audio streaming
• One-touch connection via NFC
• Light Sync light effects in time to music
• Mega Bass
• Mains or battery operation
• AM/FM radio
• Sony ZS-BTY52 Bluetooth Boombox

Enjoy impressive sound and a versatile range of musical options from the compact Panasonic SC-AKX16EB-K Mini Hi-Fi.

With 350 watts of sound, you can fill rooms of any size with your favourite music or radio station, with a nanosized bamboo cone speaker and 16cm woofer giving you superbly detailed sound that really brings everything to life.

Play CDs, listen to FM/AM radio or enjoy USB playback to access your music stored on digital devices such as an MP3 player or smartphone.

You can also use the Panasonic SC-AKX16EB-K Mini Hi-Fi as an alarm clock, making it suitable for any room in the house.

Useful info:

• 350-watt output power
• 2-Way front speakers
• Nanosized bamboo cone speaker
• D.Bass with Smart Control
• Maximised Bass Sound Plus
• Improved MP3 operation
• USB playback
• Aux
• Rotary music selection (track/album select)
• Low power consumption
• Panasonic SC-AKX16EB-K Mini Hi-Fi

Kitsound Panda Speaker

So many iPod speaker dock systems look the same. Not that there’s anything inherently wrong with all that glossy minimalist chic, but if you want something a bit different, check out this adorable Kitsound Panda speaker system.

The Kitsound speaker dock will dock, charge and play your iPhone or iPod, and there’s also a 3.5 mm aux socket on the panda’s back to connect other MP3 players. The nose of the Kitsound Panda speaker lights up when switched on, while the ears are touch-sensitive to control the volume. Change the volume and panda’s nose will flash

The iPod or iPhone speaker dock is located under the panda’s tummy cover, and it’s compatible with all standard 30-pin connection iPhones and iPads.

Plug this Kitsound Panda speaker into the mains and it’ll even charge your iPod/iPhone via the dock. This iPod speaker dock system can also be powered by 4 AA batteries (not included).

Useful info:

• Panda speaker by Kitsound
• Excellent sound quality
• iPod/iPhone speaker dock
• Cute alternative to normal speaker systems
• 3.5 mm aux socket
• Interactive nose lights and touch-sensitive ears
• iPod/IPhone dock under tummy cover
• Dock compatible with 30-pin iPod/iPhone
• Aux port compatible with all 3.5 mm audio devices
• Charges iPod/iPhone from mains
• Alternative power: 4 X AA batteries (not included)

Start the day in style with the Gear4 Halo 2 Clock Dock.

Enjoy all the features you'd expect of an iPod/iPhone clock dock – charging facility, alarm, FM radio with auto-tune, 12/24 hour clock display, snooze and so on – with a raft of innovative extra features to make life easy..

What about an animated weather display, auto-syncing of time and alarms with iPod/iPhone, a motion-sensitive dim function and a back-up battery?

What's more, this Gear4 Halo Dock’s SmartLink app means you can use an iPod Touch, iPhone or iPad as a remote control, even charging a second device while you're doing it.

Best of all, the Gear4 Halo 2 dock is a seriously good-looking piece of kit that's compact enough to fit on even the smallest bedside table.

Useful info:

• Gear4 Halo 2 Clock Dock
• App-enhanced alarm clock
• Charges iPod/iPhone
• Animated weather display - wake up to weather
• Auto-sync time and alarms via dock
• Wake up to FM radio or music
• Auto-tune, save, edit FM stations
• Dim speaker display with gestures
• 12/24 hour clock with alarm
• Snooze control
• Line-in port for other music players
• Back-up battery
• H: 21.5, W: 17.7, D: 17.1 cm

So powerful. So portable. So cool. Pocket-sized speaker that delivers big sound from your portable audio devices. Experience loud and clear JBL sound from a compact speaker with a tuned bass port Connect multiple JBL Micro II speakers for even more volume. Get up to five hours of uninterrupted audio from its rechargeable battery The JBL Micro II is the first ultra-portable speaker featuring a Li-ion rechargeable battery and a built-in bass port. With a 1-5/8-inch (40-millimeter), this speaker delivers full-range JBL sound with exceptional bass - even though it's small enough to fit easily in backpacks or clip onto clothes. It connects to any mobile device or MP3 player with a built-in audio cable, and you can even daisy-chain it with other JBL Micro II speakers for a powerful sonic experience. The JBL Micro II offers performance, portability and pricing that the competition can't touch.

The Roberts MessageR is a clever compact DAB digital radio with a handy message record function to yourself a handy reminders!

It's perfect if you suddenly remember something while you're in the middle of cooking but don't have time to write it down. You can also set a time for the voice memo to go off as a handy reminder to yourself or someone else in the family!

The Roberts MessageR DAB radio even features an egg timer, so it will soon become your essential kitchen companion.

If you've not heard DAB radio yet then you're in for a treat. Enjoy crystal clear reception and access to stations exclusive to this form of transmission, including 6 Music and Five Live Extra.

The Roberts MessageR DAB radio is also equally suited to the bedroom thanks to dual alarms that ensure you both get out of bed at the right time in the morning.

Other great features includes a mood light with 8 brightness settings as well as 10 station presets, snooze function and sleep timer.

Useful info:

• DAB/FM RDS wavebands
• 2 voice message memories
• 20 station presets
• Moonlight with adjustable brightness
• Easy to read LCD display with adjustable backlight
• Auto time set
• 2 independent alarms - wake to radio, buzzer or voice message
• Sleep/snooze functions
• Easy to set nap/egg timer
• USB socket for software upgrades
• Aux input socket
• Headphone socket
• Dimensions: H 20, W 10, D 10 cm
• Roberts MessageRDAB radio

The Roberts Elise DAB / FM radio lets you enjoy crystal clear listening to all your favourite radio stations.

This versatile DAB radio comes with 9 station presets, including a favourite station button, so you’re never more than one touch away from the sounds you love. Perfect for the kitchen or bedroom, and you can use batteries if you want to take the Roberts Elise DAB radio out to the garage or away for a picnic.

The Roberts Elise radio features DAB/FM RDS wavebands, FM RDS station name display and search/manual tuning. An easy-to-use menu display guides you through all major functions and the LCD display keeps you up to date with what you're listening to.

The Roberts Elise DAB radio also includes a line output socket (for plugging into external speakers) and a headphone socket.

Useful info:

• DAB/FM RDS with 9 station presets
• Favourite station button
• Line out socket
• AC Adaptor
• Mains/battery operated (batteries not included)
• Roberts Elise DAB radio

Our lowest priced hifi system – the stylish JMB GSIMIC3001 with an iPod dock and motorised CD door.

This great-value JMB micro hi-fi system gives you a superb range of music options while taking up minimal space in your home.

With a CD player and FM radio, you can enjoy a huge range of your favourite sounds from the compact stereo speakers. The universal dock for iPod and iPhone lets you charge it up while listening to the music you've stored on it at the same time.

The motorised CD door gives a dash of style and you can also use this micro hifi as your alarm clock – ease into the day by waking up to your chosen music.

This affordable, easy to use all-in-one CD/radio micro hi-fi system is ideal for the bedroom and kitchen and can be wall mounted for really efficient use of space.

Useful info:

• Universal dock for iPod and iPhone
• Motorised CD door
• Plays CD, CD-R and CDR-W
• FM PLL digital tuning with 20 radio station pre-sets
• LCD display with blue backlight
• Clock/Timer/Sleep function
• AUX in
• Output power: 2 x 2.5 Watt (RMS)
• Wall mountable
• Remote control including batteries
• Dimensions: H 16.5, W 42, D 22 cm
• JMB GSIMIC3001 micro hifi system

Beats by Dr Dre Beats Beatbox

For the ultimate in sound quality, the Beats by Dr Dre range is designed to perform to the very highest standards; the Beats Beatbox means you can unleash epic sounds wherever you go.

Beats Beatbox delivers a mass of sound from a really compact unit, making it ideal for taking the party wherever you want – even more so when you consider there’s a useful carry handle on the top.

Beats by Dr Dre has really produced a unit that’ll pump out loads of bass and a lively sound here, and the unit is tapered so you can slide it into the corner of the room – it produces its best sound at the point where two walls meet.

The Beats by Dr Dre Beats Beatbox is powered by a mains lead, features a volume control and has an iPod dock.

Useful info:

• Beats Beatbox from Beats by Dr Dre
• Colour: White
• Powerful portable iPhone/iPod speakers
• Produces lots of bass
• Tapered case to fit into room corners for optimum sound
• Volume control knob
• iPod dock
• Carry handle
• Mains powered