TDK's Three Speaker Boombox is as beautiful as it is powerful, but the hefty design does not travel well.

The Monster Beatbox may not deliver the most refined sonics, but if you're looking for big, aggressive sound from a small box, this is the one you want.

You'll have a hard time finding a more stylish and feature-packed speaker solution in this price range. The inclusion of Bluetooth support makes it an attractive buy for iPad and smartphone owners.

The Philips Fidelio speaker dock is a good value with impressive sound and a solid, attractive design.

If you're hell-bent on transforming your older iPhone or iPod Touch into a professional-quality portable multitrack audio recorder, the GuitarJack is the best in class, with a price to match.

If you're looking for a compact, affordable speaker for your bedside table that charges two iPhone or iPods simultaneously, the Octiv Duo is well designed and offers reasonably good sound for the money.

Its sound won't blow you away, but the Eton Soulra is a durable and compact portable iPod/iPhone audio system that offers a built-in rechargeable battery and solar charging.

The X-Mini Happy is a great little speaker that offers a creative all-in-one solution with an integrated MP3 player and a cable for attaching external audio sources. If you want to share music on the go, this is a great option.

The X-Mini Max II Capsule Speaker is an excellent option for anyone looking for an ultraportable speaker that offers great sound quality at a very reasonable price.

While the B&W Zeppelin Mini's sound didn't blow us away, this stylish, compact iPod/iPhone speaker is appealing for its size, swiveling dock, and decent performance.