All Speakers & Speaker Systems

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

Specs: 8.1 in x 1.7 in x 3.5 in

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

Specs: portable speakers with digital player dock, Active, 2 Watt, 4 Watt

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

Specs: home theater speaker system, Cherry, Active subwoofer, passive satellites, 84 dB, 100 Watt

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

Specs: home theater speaker system, High-gloss black, Active subwoofer, passive satellites, 84 dB, 100 Watt

The Bottom Line: 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.

Specs: portable speakers with digital player dock, Active

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

Specs: home theater speaker system, Black, Active subwoofer, passive satellites, 100 Watt

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

Specs: home theater speaker system, Active subwoofer, passive satellites, 75 Watt

The Bottom Line: 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.

Specs: Black

The Bottom Line: 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.

Specs: PC multimedia speakers, 4 in x 4 in x 10 in, Black, Active, 3 KOhm, 6 Watt

The Bottom Line: 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.