Stereo
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A stereo is an object found in all three Sims games. Stereos range from inexpensive "boom box" units to expensive "audiophile" systems. A stereo provides fun for Sims, and Sims can dance with each other to meet their social needs. In The Sims 2, Sims can "Listen to Music" while relaxing in bed, if a stereo is in the same room. In The Sims 3, a stereo provides the "Enjoying Music" moodlet.
In The Sims: House Party, The Sims: Superstar and The Sims 2, speakers are available in Buy mode. Speakers allow a stereo to be heard in other rooms, or other parts of the lot. In House Party and Superstar, speakers are 1x1 "stacks" which are placed on a floor or on level terrain. By default, they are turned off, and the player can click on each "stack" to turn it on or off. In The Sims 2, speakers are wall-mounted, and are always on. In The Sims 2, speakers which extend the reach of a stereo are only available on residential lots.
In The Sims 3, a stereo can be heard in nearby rooms, not just the one it's in. A Sim with high Handiness skill can perform the upgrade Wire House With Speakers, which causes the "Enjoying Music" moodlet to follow Sims around the house. Unlike the Buy mode speakers in earlier games, this upgrade affects the entire house; the player cannot choose which rooms will have speakers.
For songs in the Sims games, see Songs in Simlish.
For information on the radio stations, see Radio stations.
The Sims
| Expansion | Image | Name | Price | Fun | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Base) |  |
"Down Wit Dat" Boom Box | §100 | 2 | 1x1, surface |
| (Base) |  |
Component Hi-Fi Stereo | §650 | 3 | 2x1 |
| (Base) |  |
Strings Theory Stereo | §2550 | 5 | 2x1 |
| Livin' Large |  |
Wurl 'N' Hurl Retro Jukebox | §1199 | 3 | 1x1 |
| Superstar |  |
Musicphile Giga-Fi Stereo | §1672 | 5 | 1x1 |
The Sims 2
In The Sims 2, stereos also improve the Body skill.
| Expansion | Image | Name | Price | Fun | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Base) | File:TS2-CompactStereo.png | Compact Stereo by Lo-Fi Audio | §99 | 7 | 1x1 surface |
| (Base) |  |
Fun-Kadelic Frequency Stereo System from Kauker Inc. | §375 | 9 | 1x1 |
| (Base) |  |
Soma AudioGeek TK421 Tower System | §2550 | 10 | 2x1 |
| Glamour Life Stuff | File:TS2-PamperedSounds.png | Pampered Sounds Stereo | §3000 | 10 | 2x1 |
| Free Time | File:TS2-VintageHiFi.png | Hi-Fi with Vintage Turntable | §1300 | 9 | 2x1 |
The Sims 3
In The Sims 3, all stereos improve the Athletic skill but some don't.
| Expansion | Image | Name | Price | Fun | Size | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Base) |  |
Audio Lite by LoFi Audio | §150 | 3 | 1 x 1/2 | Portable |
| (Base) |  |
18 Disc Stereo System from Albacore Audio | §475 | 3 | 2 x 1/2 | |
| (Base) |  |
85g Audio Explosion from Landgraab Industries | §1800 | 3 | 2 x 1/2 | |
| High-End Loft |  |
BeoWuuf Stack | §2400 | 3 | 2 x 1/2 | |
| Outdoor Living |  |
Rock 'n' Rock Stereo | §175 | 3 | 1/4 x 1/4 | Portable |
| Generations |  |
Easy Listening Stereo | §200 | 4 | 1 x 1/2 | Portable |
| Generations |  |
Purr Purr Purr Stereo | §200 | 4 | 1 x 1 | Portable |
| Generations |  |
Slim Digital Stereo by McKible Technologies | §200 | 4 | 1 x 1/2 | Portable |
| Generations |  |
Big Daddy Sound Aire | §590 | 3 | 2 x 1/2 | |
| Showtime | Portably Portable Music Player by Muze Inc. | §300 | 3 | Portable, can't improve Athletic Skill | ||
| Showtime | MegaVox Classic Jukebox | §575 | 4 | Can't improve Athletic Skill | ||
| Showtime | BassBoom Jukebox of the Future | §1,195 | 4 | Can't improve Athletic Skill |