All Speakers & Speaker Systems

The Bottom Line: While the great-looking Altec Lansing Expressionist Bass FX3022 multimedia speakers fall a little short for music listening, their potent bass makes them a better choice for gaming and movie watching.

Specs: PC multimedia speakers, 5.3 in x 5.3 in x 10 in, Active, 3.5 Watt, 9 Watt

The Bottom Line: iHome's iHM77 portable speakers get high marks for design, but they don't exactly shine in the sound quality department.

Specs: portable speakers, 2 in x 2 in x 2 in, Black, Active

The Bottom Line: iHome's iHM77 portable speakers get high marks for design, but they don't exactly shine in the sound quality department.

Specs: portable speakers, 2 in x 2 in x 2 in, Red, Active

The Bottom Line: iHome's iHM77 portable speakers get high marks for design, but they don't exactly shine in the sound quality department.

Specs: portable speakers, 2 in x 2 in x 2 in, Silver, Active

The Bottom Line: The JBL On Stage IIIP is a solid portable- and desktop-speaker option for iPhone users who want a compact unit that will work with a wide variety of audio devices.

Specs: portable speakers with digital player dock, 2 in, Active, 10 KOhm, 6 Watt

The Bottom Line: Its unusual triangular design helps the Polk Audio RM95 home theater speaker package project a spacious sound, but it can't rock out at higher volumes.

Specs: home theater speaker system, Gloss black, Passive

The Bottom Line: Flexible configuration, a full list of features, and solid bass performance gives the Polk Audio DSW Pro 400 a leg up on similar-size subwoofers.

Specs: subwoofer, 13.7 in x 13.7 in x 14.6 in, Black, Active, 180 Watt

The Bottom Line: If you need a durable, portable, and practical way to get loud, the Ion Block Rocker is an impressive and easy-to-use solution.

The Bottom Line: While we weren't blown away by their sound, the Logitech Z-5s' combination of a simple, clean design, USB connectivity, and some basic remote operation make them a decent value in the sub-$100 PC speaker space.

Specs: PC multimedia speakers, Active

The Bottom Line: The LaCie USB speakers are too expensive for a niche product that places style over substance. The speakers look fancy and will undoubtedly attract attention...until you actually hear them.

Specs: PC multimedia speakers, 5.3 in x 3.5 in x 3.9 in, Active, 1 Watt