Making the iPhone Heard
Your iPhone comes with a pair of wired, mike-equipped earbuds and a not-very-powerful external speaker. If you want a bump up from this factory equipment, you can find plenty of other options. 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 four 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)

Ultimate Ears SuperFi 4vi Earphones. With three sizes of silicone earpieces to choose from, plus other two sets of foam ear cushions, you can create a better-fitting earbud that seals in the music and blocks out background noise. This set of Ultimate Ear also includes an in-line microphone and a control button for making and taking calls. ($150; www.logitech.com)

Griffin SmartTalk Headphone Adapter + Control & Mic for iPhone. Have a favorite pair of headphones? This headphone adapter has a built-in microphone and control box so you can use the headphones of your choice. The control box and mike let you play, pause, or skip tracks—and even pick up a call when one comes in.($20; www.griffintechnology.com)
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