$50 - $60 Speakers & Speaker Systems

The Bottom Line: The Memorex Travel Speaker offers a compact, foldable design and some handy extras, but the so-so sound quality and cheap plastic construction will likely be a turnoff for some potential buyers.

Specs: portable speakers with digital player dock, 6.4 in x 9 in x 1.4 in, White, Active, 2 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, 5.5 in x 5.5 in x 5.5 in, Translucent, Active

The Bottom Line: Altec Lansing's Expressionist Classic FX2020 PC speakers may not blow you away with their sound quality, but their distinctive look will win them some fans.

Specs: PC multimedia speakers, 5 in x 6.3 in x 5 in, Active, 7.5 Watt

The Bottom Line: Despite some budget design traits, the iHome iH70 effectively combines PC speakers and an iPod speaker dock in one product--but you can get the nearly identical black version for half as much.

Specs: 3.2 in x 7.5 in x 8.5 in, Active

The Bottom Line: The Yamaha NX-A01 won us over with its minimal design and sound quality, but don't expect it to blow the roof off.

Specs: speaker system, 3.3 in x 3.3 in x 3.5 in, Black, Active, 33 KOhm, 4 Watt

The Bottom Line: The Yamaha NX-A01 won us over with its minimal design and sound quality, but don't expect it to blow the roof off.

Specs: speaker system, 3.3 in x 3.3 in x 3.5 in, White, Active, 33 KOhm, 4 Watt

The Bottom Line: JBL's On Stage iPod speakers provide a great way to enjoy tunes at home by yourself or with a few friends.

Specs: 6.9 in x 6.9 in x 2 in, White

Specs: PC multimedia speaker system, Active

Specs: portable speakers with digital player dock, 11.4 in x 2.4 in x 6.1 in, Active

Specs: PC multimedia speaker system, Black, Active, 6 Watt, 19 Watt