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9. Creative TravelSound 400

Strengths: We dig the travel-friendly design, the swivelling speakers and the 'enhanced stereo' option of the affordable Creative TravelSound 400.

Weaknesses: Unfortunately, the Creative TravelSound 400 offers virtually no low end, and it distorts at high volume levels.

Conclusion: Creative's TravelSound 400 is a snazzy, compact set of travel speakers. The enhanced stereo option manages to make sound seem more spread-out -- albeit with very little low end.

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