The EQ3 runs off four AAA batteries, which are included in the packaging. The two speakers fold out, pseudo-locking at the 90 degree angle to the unit’s body before folding out to essentially double the speaker’s length and halve its depth.

As you’d expect from such a small pair of speakers, there’s a lack of bass and bit of tinniness to your music, but it far exceeds the quality of many phones and laptops inbuilt speakers. It’s as simple a unit as you’re likely to find – the only semblance of controls on the stapler is a power switch on top. Volume is controlled through your device, and it does get quite loud, although it does distort the sound at loud volumes.

In the end, this is a bit of a low-tech peripheral, but that’s what it’s meant to be. It’s small enough (130 x 35 x 35 mm) and lightweight enough (140g) to be a good accessory for travellers, or someone looking for a cheap set of backup speakers.