Digital Home Thoughts: Virgin Electronics Boomtube, Boomtube EX

"The names may sound like something from a Marvel comic, and they may look more like telescopes than speakers, but you'd be making a mistake if you didn't take the Virgin Electronics Boomtube and Boomtube EX seriously. These ruggedly roadworthy, anodized-aluminum cylinders aren't the smallest or lightest speakers on the market, but they can pump out sound that's brawny enough to power a LAN party. Both models are encased in 3-inch-diameter bead-blasted metal tubes, the ends of which twist off like the top of a thermos to become 2.5-inch-deep satellites. The center sections hold each system's electronics and have power switches, volume controls, and auto-muting headphone jacks."



Honestly, when I started reading this review, I did not expect to be blown away by this product. However, the folks over at PCMagazine like it. It doesn't have a room-shaking low-end, but it's still can be a great choice for LAN parties, notebook gaming, or lawn events; and the BoomTube EX adds a bass unit and rechargeable batteries making this a nice accessory. I just wish it weren't as expensive.