Making the iPhone Heard
Your iPhone comes with a pair of wired, mic-equipped earbuds and its own not-very-powerful external speaker. If you want a bump up from this factory equipment, you can find plenty of other options. Hate wired headphones? Go with a Bluetooth headset. Want wireless headphones in stereo? Get a stereo (A2DP) Bluetooth adapter. Want to blast the music on your iPhone? A set of external speakers takes care of that.
For example:
DLO iPhone speakers. This compact sound system looks like a big black Easter egg before you open it and connect your iPhone. The system runs on 4 AA batteries or its own AC adapter, and if you need to take a call while you're rocking out, you can do so on a really loud speakerphone. ($50; www.dlo.com)
V-MODA Vibe Duo headphones. Not everyone likes white plastic, and Apple's trademark headphones have traditionally taken hard knocks for wimpy bass. Matching the chrome edge of the iPhone, the Vibe Duo noise-isolating earbuds give you more boom, style and a mike pickup for calls. ($101; www.v-moda.com)
Griffin SmartTalk Headphone Adapter + Control & Mic for iPhone. Have a favorite pair of headphones? This headphone adapter has a built-in a microphone and control box, so that you can use the headphones of your choice. The control box and mike let you ...
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