$30 - $50 Speakers & Speaker Systems

The Bottom Line: While its $50 list price is high, the Orbit USB iML237 portable speaker is an attractive option for laptop users who want a compact travel speaker that outperforms their internal laptop speakers.

The Bottom Line: Logitech's Speaker System Z320 offers decent but unspectacular sound at a reasonable price point.

Specs: 3.5 in x 7.8 in x 3.5 in, Active, 5 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: 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: 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 DLO Portable Speakers for the iPhone are great portable speakers that offer excellent sound quality for its size.

Specs: portable speakers, Active

The Bottom Line: The iMainGo is a well-designed, portable iPod speaker with above-average sound quality.

Specs: portable speakers, 3.8 in x 2.4 in x 5.7 in, Pink, Active