THE GLOSSY BLACK JBL On Tour with chrome sides slides opens to display two full-way neodymium drivers, the status LEOs and the volume touch controls. You can power it using the adapter supplied or by popping in four AAA-sized batteries. Your finger tips may grumble as you shove in the batteries though.

Then use the mini-stereo cable provided to hook up the player to a notebook or any media player. Though lacking in bass, the sound is quite crisp. Music focussed on vocals and acoustic instruments will sound better. Even at full volume there'll be no distortion. The batteries won't let out for 24 hours. Not bad at all. You can store it in the travel pouch provided to protect it against scratches. And it'll fit in your jacket pocket too.