Speakers & Speaker Systems

The BluBridge speaker design is easy on the eyes, but sound quality is lacking.

The Brookstone iDesign Power speaker is an attractive, portable iPod speaker well-suited for compact spaces such as kitchen counters or night stands.

Aperion's Intimus 4B Harmony SA package looks the part, but didn't perform up to the company's usual high standards.

Aperion's Intimus 4B Harmony SA package looks the part, but didn't perform up to the company's usual high standards.

The iHome iH15 may not sound all that great or have much in the way of features, but its capability to change colors and set a mood in a darkened room is a unique and appealing trait.

The new and affordable Klipsch HD Theater 500 package prioritizes sound quality over cosmetic glitz.

Mirage's gorgeous Nanosat 5.1 Home Theater System may be small, but it produces a huge, room-filling sound for music and movies.

The Scosche PassPort HomeDock is a useful solution if your favorite old iPod speaker system won't charge your newer gadgets, but your money may be better spent toward a new speaker system.

If you're in the market for a fun-looking, clear-sounding set of speakers for you office or dorm room, the JBL Duet II is a good choice.

If you're in the habit of frequently sharing your headphones with friends and family members, the Sharebuds are an intriguing concept, though they're a bit overpriced.

If you're in the habit of frequently sharing your headphones with friends and family members, the Sharebuds are an intriguing concept--but the retractable-cord design isn't implemented as well as it could be and the headphones are overpriced.

Innovative engineering solutions propel Mirage's MX 5.1 Home Theater System to the top spot in the small system/big sound sweepstakes.

Thanks to its superbly matched satellites and subwoofer, Energy's Take Classic offers killer sound for a very affordable price.

The Canton Movie 150 QX sounds terrific with movies and music, despite its plain-Jane style.

While the Edifier iF330 Plus is short on features, it's worth considering if you're looking for an iPod audio speaker for a relatively affordable price that's equally as comfortable at home or on the road.

Canton's unique three-channel CD 90 SB sound bar combines good looks with above-average sound quality for music and movies.

Canton's unique three-channel CD 90 SB sound bar combines good looks with above-average sound quality for music and movies.

The Edifier MP300 Plus is a well-designed, affordable, micro PC speaker system for laptops, but it only sounds good at close range.

The little Canton Movie 120 MX delivers home theater punch beyond its fighting weight, but it's sapped by an underperforming subwoofer.

The little Canton Movie 120 MX delivers home theater punch beyond its fighting weight, but it's sapped by an underperforming subwoofer.

The Soundmatters FoxL Personal Audiophile Loudspeaker is well-constructed and offers a super compact design without sacrificing sound quality. Sure, it's pricey, but it's worth it.

The Soundmatters FoxL mb Personal Audiophile Loudspeaker is well-designed and offers some handy features, but the poor Bluetooth audio quality makes the price hard to justify. Check out its Bluetoothless brother instead.

The Harman/Kardon Go + Play is one of the best-sounding portable iPod speaker systems you can buy, but its high price and lack of compatibility with recent iPod models make it a limited recommendation.

Highly detailed sound is the key strength of Boston Acoustics' CS2310 system, but it lacks the muscle to make home theater come alive.

Highly detailed sound is the key strength of Boston Acoustics' CS2310 system, but it lacks the muscle to make home theater come alive.