Rechargeable battery powered portable heavy duty audio equipment

In accordance with the present invention, an improved audio equipment is employed. The audio equipment comprises a main housing (11) and a receptacle assembly (50) for receiving a battery (60) via a connector (56) appropriate to contact the battery terminals. The receptacle assembly is flexibly connected to the main housing and preferably comprises a receptacle housing (55) on which the connector (56) is disposed and a flexible gasket (51) disposed between the receptacle housing and the main housing. Charger circuitry (43) for charging the battery can be fixedly connected to the connector (56). The flexible connection of the minimises shock to the battery pack (60) and the circuitry (43) if the audio equipment is dropped.