Buy Sony SRS-T77 Travel Speakers with Worldwide Voltage AC AdaptorSony SRS-T77 Travel Speakers with Worldwide Voltage AC Adaptor Product Description:
- Compact, folding speaker with 4 watts of power
- The size of a CD case; weighs only 9 ounces w/o batteries
- Dual power supply: 4 AA batteries or AC adaptor
- Neodymium magnets for max power and light weight
- World voltage (100V-240V) adaptor for international travel without batteries
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful.
Excellent tradeoff between size/weight and sound quality
By Mark Colan
As a frequent traveller, a criteria in whether to bring something is if the function justifies the space and weight. These small speakers in a compact and light package with their excellent sound are likely to come on every future overnight trip.
Now of course it isn't going to sound like a nice home stereo or even a boom box. But it can play loud enough, I suspect, to evoke complaints from your neighbors in the hotel. The high end is nice and crisp, and gives a dispersed sound that seems much wider than the width of the speaker, perhaps thru DSP. The midrange and bass are adequate, not quite in balance with the high end, but pleasant sounding. The bass goes audibly low, though of course with this power it's not going to shake your room. Unlike headphones (the only viable alternative) I could listen to these for hours, though quality headphones can sound better. I play music and movies on the computer thru the speakers and they are very good for this purpose.
The AC adaptor deserves special mention. Smallest and lightest one I've ever seen with this power capacity (9V 1000mA), obviously does not have a transformer. The prongs swing down when not in use, handy for packing. And it works for 100-240v, which is all you'll need. You will need a plug converter when using this in locales that use other than US plug style, but not a transformer. Also takes 4 AA batteries (I recommend rechargeables).
I bought a unit like this from Sony about 3 years ago, I think it's called the SRS-T1. That one includes a heavy transformer that only works in the US and does not have as rich midrange or bass, also has half the output power. The SRS-T77 is a huge improvement sonically, in weight, and in flexibility.
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful.
Good Sound Relative to the Size and Design
By D. Pritchard
Tonight I bought a set of the SRS-T77 speakers after seeing them online. They caught my interest as I am preparing for a vacation trip where I am carrying along a camcorder, laptop, and MP3 player and thought a little extra boost in sound for all of these devices would be nice; this is particularly true for the laptop when watching DVDs from a sufficient distance away that the built-in speakers are too weak...
In a word, I was pretty surprised at the sound volume that these speakers put out with only 4 AA batteries powering them, and supposedly able to do so for up to 24 hours. I suspect the length of battery life will vary considerably with the volume. In any case, they have pleasing sound for their size but deep bass isn't their forté, being rather clipped off and flat. Again, I wasn't surprised since they are rated only at 100Hz on the low end. What I particularly like is the all-in-one folding design that will pack and travel very well. I'll leave the compact 9v adapter behind and just rely on rechargeable AAs, since I must take them along for other devices also.
If the Sonic Blue SI-5 speakers sound as good or better than these, then I'd say they are a better buy since the Sonys are rather pricey. But, with time being short and these being available, they were my best option. When I want the best sound for listening, I'll opt for my Koss Plug in-ear headphones, but I'll use the Sony speakers otherwise.
20 of 22 people found the following review helpful.A Great Gift
By MartyHansen
I had originally purchased these Sony SRS-T77 Personal Travel Speakers to use with me on-the-road. But they've worked so well, I've ended up using them around the house -- whenever I want to listen to my music intimately, without headphones.
The Sony has a very flat design, and is about the size of three CD jewel cases lashed together, which makes them highly portable.
The sound quality, however, is excellent -- even at low volume -- which makes them the perfect companion for enjoying my music anywhere one-on-one. I use the speakers while reading the paper in the morning, or while eating breakfast or shaving. I'll even take them into the garage with me when I'm "puttering around" (as my wife puts it), or in the backyard when I'm lounging by the pool.
For those of you old enough, do you remember your first transistor radio? I took mine with me everywhere. These Sony speakers (attached to my jukebox MP3 player) have become just as personal for me.
The unit takes four AA batteries, but will play with the power either "on" or "off." I'll use the speakers unpowered when the room is quiet, and with the juice turned on when it's not. There's also a compact AC adapter which I've never used since the batteries last so long.
When traveling -- or when relaxing around the house -- these Sony Travel Speakers are great!
I'm sure they would also make a wonderful gift. Enjoy.
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