Unplugged: The 6 Best Electricity-Free iPod Speakers

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It doesn't have to April for you to go easy on the planet. Decrease your carbon foot print by copping one of the new breed for electricity-free iPod and iPhone speakers. No, they're not going to be as loud as their current-carrying counterparts, but if you're out and about (say, camping) and don't have a power source, these'll come in real damn handy. Still unsure? Well, check out the 6 Best Electricity-Free iPod Speakers available now. 

iBamboo

Price: TBD, ibamboospeaker.com

It doesn’t get any greener than this. Not only does this speaker not use electricity, it’s made completely out of a bamboo reed. Give Mother Nature a high five as you rock out, albeit pretty gently, to music bumping out of both ends this laser-cut speaker. It’s not available yet, so if you’re interested, head over to the site to get put on their mailing list. 

Griffin AirCurve

Price: $20, store.apple.com

A compact system of tubes amply amplifies the sound waves coming from your iPhone speaker. Small, cool looking, and cheap, this may be the way to go if you’re looking to delve into the world of electricity-free iPod docks. 

Phonophone II

Price: $600, scienceandsons.com

Yes, this powerless speaker horn costs $600, but look at it! It’s beautiful. If Kanye were looking for an electricity-free amplifier for his iPhone, we’d point him in the direction of this ceramic work of art. The people at Science and Sons say it can go as loud as your average laptop speakers. We think it’s a little louder, but if you’re dropping that kind of paper, well, you probably won’t care. 

Bone Collection Horn Stand

Price: $25, cyberguys.com

If you want to be one of those annoying dudes on the subway who play their music four notches too loud, this is the amplifier for you. The most portable on this list, the Horn Stand from Bone Collection snaps directly onto your iPhone 4 and adds up to 13 decibels of sound to your handset. If you see a guy with one of these on your morning commute, we’re very sorry. 

iVictrola

Price: $985, dwr.com

We know, we know. We’re bugging. Who the hell will drop a stack to listen to their iPod at inside-voice levels? Not us, and maybe not you, but hey, the iVictrola is pretty dope. Using an old Magnavox phonograph horn, it transforms into a huge amplifier. Not for your iPod or iPhone, but for your iPad. Pretty G.