Stereo Audio Shelf Systems

The Bottom Line: The Philips DC912 squanders its eye-catching design with subpar sound.

Specs: Speakers, Stereo, 100 Watt, MP3, WMA, Remote control (Infrared)

The Bottom Line: While the Denon S-52 is chock-full of impressive features, its subpar sound quality makes it hard to justify the steep asking price.

Specs: Micro system, Stereo, 20 Watt, AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA, FLAC, Network audio player -, MP3, Remote control (Infrared), 15 in x 8.7 in x 5 in, 13.9 lbs

The Bottom Line: The Geneva Sound System Model L delivers a giant sound that totally clobbers its flyweight competition--but the price tag matches its mammoth size.

Specs: Speakers, Stereo, 100 Watt, Remote control (Infrared), Piano black, 17.6 in x 14.4 in x 11.5 in, 37.9 lbs

The Bottom Line: The Geneva Sound System Model L delivers a giant sound that totally clobbers its flyweight competition--but the price tag matches its mammoth size.

Specs: Speakers, Stereo, 100 Watt, Remote control (Infrared), Piano white, 17.6 in x 14.4 in x 11.5 in, 37.9 lbs

The Bottom Line: The Geneva Sound System Model L delivers a giant sound that totally clobbers its flyweight competition--but the price tag matches its mammoth size.

Specs: Speakers, Stereo, 100 Watt, Remote control (Infrared), Red, 17.6 in x 14.4 in x 11.5 in, 37.9 lbs

The Bottom Line: The Mondo Mint DMS300 delivers a bigger, brawnier sound than the average iPod speaker system, but its unique wireless iPod dock is more a curiosity than a must-have feature.

Specs: Speakers, Stereo, Remote control (Infrared), Piano white

The Bottom Line: The Sony CMT-DH7BT shelf system features Bluetooth connectivity, a DVD player, and XM-ready functionality.

Specs: Micro system, Stereo, Network audio player -, Remote control (Infrared)

The Bottom Line: The Sony CMT-HX7BT shelf system features Bluetooth connectivity, MP3 playback, and XM-ready functionality.

Specs: Micro system, Stereo, Network audio player -, Remote control (Infrared)

The Bottom Line: The Sony CMT-BX5BT shelf system features Bluetooth connectivity, MP3 playback, and a CD player.

Specs: Micro system, Stereo, Network audio player -, Remote control (Infrared)

The Bottom Line: The JVC UX-G70 offers especially attractive features and sounds good enough to keep your bedroom or den rocking.

Specs: Micro system, Stereo, 240 Watt, Remote control