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Are you not happy with your MacBook speakers? Sound a little flat don’t they? The Bassjump is a USB powered subwoofer that turns your MacBook into a sweet sound system. It looks like an aluminum Mac mini which perfectly compliments the new unibody aluminum MacBooks.

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The built-in speakers are pretty sweet but if your computer doubles as your stereo, you might want to invest in this awesome little peripheral. The Bassjump makes sound fuller and richer by enhancing the mid and low frequencies. The software drivers come with snazzy analog VU meters but they’re really just for effect. The fact that you use customized audio profiles to meet your needs makes it even better. We prefer to use the “electronic” profile because it gives full bass and treble when listening to my tunes.

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As always it’s difficult to review anything having to do with audio because so much of that is subjective. Although  MacBook isn’t my primary audio system, it is the hub for all our media. Aside from listening to music, we also watch DVD’s and videos online. Everything benefits from the enhanced sounds. It doesn’t make anything sound louder or provide that bone rattling shake you automatically associate with a powerful subwoofer, but it does add to the overall experience.

What we loved:

* Beautiful design, clean and matches the Mac aesthetic
* Richer, fuller sounds
* Simple installation
* Compatible with MacBook, MacBook Pro, MacBook Air
* Affordable, only $80

What could be improved:

* Wouldn’t mind if it were a bit punchier and more powerful

Specifications:

Drive Unit 77mm subwoofer speaker cone

Frequency range -6dB at 50Hz-20kHz

Signal-to-noise ratio 80dB

Connection USB minijack

Designer:  Twelve South [ Buy it here ]