Portable Speakers & Speaker Systems

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 Altec Lansing Orbit-MP3 is a great choice for any frequent flier, thanks to its travel-friendly design, low cost, and versatility--in the realm of portable speakers, this one's an excellent value.

Specs: portable speakers, Active

The Bottom Line: The Logitech Pure-Fi Mobile is a versatile portable speaker system that's an excellent option for mobile-music-device users who value a compact design and multiple connection options over stellar audio quality.

Specs: portable speakers

The Bottom Line: The Nokia MD-6 Mini-Speakers are far from perfect, but they offer decent performance for what they are.

Specs: portable speakers, 1.3 in x 4.8 in x 1.3 in, Active, 0.75 Watt

The Bottom Line: If you have the phone and the cash, the Nokia Bluetooth Speakers MD-7W make an ideal accessory to maximize your music handset.

Specs: portable speakers, 2 in x 2.6 in x 4.1 in, Active, 1 Watt

The Bottom Line: The Creative TravelSound i80 speaker is a solid option for third-generation iPod Nano owners who value portability and integration over top-notch sound quality.

Specs: portable speakers, 2.3 in x 0.9 in x 3.9 in, High-gloss white, Active, 0.7 Watt

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: Few battery-powered Bluetooth speakers can match the NX-B02's combination of audio quality and ultracompact portability.

Specs: portable speakers, 3.3 in x 3.3 in x 6.7 in, Black, Active, 20 KOhm, 5 Watt