Sonos Play:3 Wireless Speaker - Sonos

Like the times, music keeps a-changin’. These days, it’s more often enjoyed on the go from your iDevice, rather than by dusting off a CD or (gasp) record. That’s part of why Apple’s AirPlay feature, which lets you beam tunes from iDevices to compatible speakers ... read more at MacLife

iHome iW1 Speaker Dock - iHome

iHome’s new flagship AirPlay speaker comes packing touch capacitive controls, a remote control so you never have to use the touch capacitive controls, and an app for your iOS device so you never have to use the remote... read more at MacLife

Sound Step Recharge iPad Speaker Dock - Soundfreaq

There are tons of audio docks for your iPhone or iPod touch, but models for your iPad are much harder to come by. The Sound Step from Soundfreaq is built to accommodate your iPad or any other dock connector–equipped device... read more at MacLife

Tunebug Shake - JVC

I love music and I love bicycling, but it’s hard to find a satisfactory way that’s both safe and enjoyable to combine the two. Earbuds and headphones, besides being illegal in many places, make it hard to hear what’s going on around you ... read more at Macworld

JVC UX-VJ3 Micro Component System - JVC

JVC's UX-VJ3 Micro Component System isn’t your typical speaker dock. For starters, it works with not only iPhones and iPods, but also iPads—and, even better, it accommodates an iPhone and an iPad simultaneously ... read more at Macworld

Blue Sky EXO2 Speaker System - Blue Sky

Macs and music go hand in hand. Whether it’s crafting songs in GarageBand or listening to your favorite new tracks in iTunes, tons of music flows through our Macs. So a decent pair of speakers can do wonders for your desktop jamming, and Blue Sky’s new EXO2 monitors bring studio sound ... read more at MacLife

IDR655M Increased Dynamic Range Earphones - Scosche

These are Scosche’s most expensive headphones at $99.99, but don’t let that list price scare you away--we found them at Amazon for closer to $50. The sound quality is excellent ... read more at MacLife

AblePlanet NC300 - AblePlanet

The NC300 ’phones have a removable audio cord, so you can use just the noise-canceling part if you don’t want to listen to music. But when you’re listening to music, you won’t hear much without powering the headphones on ... read more at MacLife

Altec Lansing Muzx Mesh-MZX106W - Altec Lansing

After dropping a few hundred dollars on an iPod or iPhone, then raiding the App Store for all the great tower-defense games, it’s hard to come up with the scratch to drop on decent earbuds. And even if you do have deep enough pockets ... read more at MacLife

Etymotic hf3 - Etymotic Research

Like the hf2 before them, Etymotic’s hf3 are in-ear earbuds designed to block out ambient noise. Etymotic includes two sizes of rubber eartips and two different foam tips ... read more at MacLife

Bowers & Wilkins MM-1 - Bowers & Wilkins

The MM-1 speakers are designed specifically to work with your computer, although they’re flexible enough to be used with other audio sources. They connect to your Mac via USB, and they’re instantly recognized as an output device ... read more at MacLife

iHome iA5 - iHome

As iPod-compatible alarm clocks go, the iA5 works just fine. A large-ish display on the left shows the time in easy-to-read numbers, and the dock charges your device overnight--which is crucial, as anyone with an aging iPhone (meaning, more than six months old) knows ... read more at MacLife

Shure SE115M+ - Epson

Shure’s new SE115m+ headset for the iPhone 3GS does its darnedest to become the next big thing for your iPhone. The “m+” in the name refers to the remote and mic attached to the cable below the right earbud ... read more at MacLife

Skullcandy 50/50 - Skullcandy

The 50/50 (named, according to Skullcandy, because they’re “half mic, half bud, and all boom”) comes with pairs of small, medium, and large rubber eartips, as well as a circular, black-nylon carrying case ... read more at Macworld

Sennheiser MM 100 - Sennheiser

Fairly unique among Bluetooth stereo headsets, the MM 100 is a lightweight model that uses a behind-the-neck (“neckband”) design with fairly large, on-ear earpieces. At around 2 ounces in weight, with a fit that’s loose enough to be comfortable ... read more at Macworld

Logic 3 i-Station Rotate - Logic

Were I to judge Logic 3’s i-Station Rotate portable speaker system on audio quality alone, I’d rate it merely good—it’s a nice-enough-sounding speaker for its size and price... read more at Macworld

StudioDock 3i Active USB Monitors - Samson

With the success of the iPod there’s increasing interest in small, powered speaker systems to jack iPods into. Samson has recently released just such a set of powered speakers in the form of the $195 StudioDock 3i Active USB Monitors... read more at Macworld

Logitech AudioHub - Logitech

Apple’s top selling Macs are laptops, but many of those have a semi-permanent home on a desk, like a desktop Mac. Logitech’s AudioHub is a compact, desktop speaker system for your laptop that aims to enhance your movie watching and music listening... read more at Macworld

Eos Wireless iPod Speaker System - IntelliTouch

With the Eos Wireless iPod Speaker System, you can wirelessly transmit audio from your iPod to a remote speaker. It’s a system that uses proprietary 2.4GHz wireless spectrum technology to distribute music throughout your house... read more at Macworld

Creative Xdock - Creative

Creative designed the Xdock Wireless Music System for iPod so you and your family members can listen to your iPod from any speakers in your house—so long as they’re connected to the Xdock Wireless itself or an X-Fi Wireless Receiver... read more at Macworld

Scandyna Speakers Dock Pack - Scandyna Speakers

Scandyna Speakers’ Dock Pack offers iPod owners who care about crisp, clean audio a smart way to save a few bucks on the company’s curvy Micropod iPod speakers. The Dock Pack bundles Scandyna’s Dock (an iPod dock with speaker output, line out, and an AC adapter port) and a set of two Micropod SE speakers, which win points right off the bat for being compact, stylish, and cute, not a word we tend to use to describe iPod speakers... read more at MacLife

Sonic Impact i-F3 - Sonic Impact

We’ve seen a lot of iPod speakers, some of which are touted as “portable.” Most of the time, portable merely means they’re small enough to fit in carry-on luggage. Maybe, if you’re lucky, they can use battery power and have a carrying case thrown in. The i-F3 speakers are one of the truly portable sets we’ve seen... read more at MacLife

Creative Gigaworks T40 - Creative Labs

The first thing you'll notice on unpacking these stereo speakers from Creative is their size. Intended as desktop monitors, they rival bookshelf speakers in their dimensions. They sit 30cm above desk level without the included stand, and are 14cm deep with the front grille attached, so you'll need plenty of space to sit them next to your Mac... read more at MacUserUK

Eclipse TD307PAII - Eclipse

Eclipse speaker monitors are used in recording studios the world over by the likes of John Williams, Michael Nyman and The Royal Academy of Music. Clarity and accuracy are the Eclipse monitors' watchwords, and the same technology is used in these desktop speakers and amplifier... read more at MacUserUK

Griffin Technology Amplifi - Griffin Technology

It’s getting harder and harder to find a simple iPod speaker: one that doesn’t have a clock, a radio receiver, a CD player, or a space-age design. But we found one in the Amplifi, and for $150, we like what it has to offer: great sound for your iPod tunes, and not much else... read more at MacLife

Mondo Mint - Mondo

For anyone whose music entertainment revolves around the iPod, Mondo’s Mint is a great way to get your iPod tunes up front and center... read more at MacLife

Scandyna Micropod SE Active - Scandyna

Scandyna is a Danish company but the original pod speaker design was actually developed by a team of British engineers from high-end audio specialist Bowers and Wilkins. Scandyna licensed the design in 1996 and has since developed it into a broad line of speakers for home cinema set-ups, hi-fis and now iPod docks... read more at MacUserUK

Scandyna The Drop - Scandyna

If you're bored with the safe, angular designs of most iPod speaker kits around at the moment, then these two curvaceous speaker and dock combos from Scandyna might tickle your design funny bone... read more at MacUserUK

Hercules i-XPS 250 - Hercules

The world may be awash with iPod speaker docks, but that hasn't stopped Creative and Hercules adding to the flood with these two models. The docks are aimed at slightly different markets, with Creative targeting those who want a speaker kit to take on their travels, and Hercules gunning for folk who prefer to listen to music at home... read more at MacUserUK

Creative TravelSound i - Creative Labs

The world may be awash with iPod speaker docks, but that hasn't stopped Creative and Hercules adding to the flood with these two models. The docks are aimed at slightly different markets, with Creative targeting those who want a speaker kit to take on their travels, and Hercules gunning for folk who prefer to listen to music at home... read more at MacUserUK

Bose Companion 5 - Bose

The Bose Companion 5 is a set of speakers designed specifically to be connected to a Mac or PC. There are only two inputs - a 3.5mm jack for analogue audio and USB - there's no way to connect it to the standard coaxial or optical sockets you find on most modern equipment... read more at MacUserUK

Gear 4 HouseP - Gear 4

What the world needs now is... not another iPod speaker system. Yet that doesn't stop manufacturers from churning them out with alarming alacrity. Thus we have the third revision of Gear 4's HouseParty system... read more at MacUserUK

Tivoli Audio iYiYi - Tivoli Audio

The last time we reviewed an iPod speaker dock from Tivoli, we were less than impressed, particularly by the audio quality. This time, though, we're happy to report that the sound from the iYiYi is fantastic. Deep bass, crisp treble and a beautifully toned middle mean the iYiYi sounds great, whether you're listening to downbeat acoustic tracks, freeform jazz, or uptempo dance and rock music ... read more at MacUserUK

XtremeMac Luna - Amazon

Given the current apparent popularity of iPod alarm clocks, it's no surprise to see XtremeMac throw its hat into the ring with the Luna. Having won our iPod speakers roundup with the Tango, and having seen pictures of the Luna, we were keen to test whether it could live up to our expectations ... read more at MacUserUK

iMainGo - iMainGo

If iHome's iH19 is the Maserati Gran Tourismo of portable iPod speakers, the iMainGo is more of a Ford Mondeo. It works, and does its job reasonably well, but without any of the panache or power of the iH19 ... read more at MacUserUK

JBL On Tour - JBL

These portable, stylish speakers are from JBL, part of the same company that owns the well-respected Harman Kardon brand, which provided the speakers for the iMac G3 and G4. The On Tour speakers can be used with any device with a standard 3.5mm headphone jack ... read more at MacUser UK

inMotion - Altec Lansing

If you want to rock more than just your limited personal space with your trusty iPod, you’ll need to ditch the earbuds and pick up a set of speakers. Altec Lansing’s inMotion portable iPod speakers (using batteries or AC power) are an excellent option . ... macHOME

Logitech Z5300 - Logitech

There are speakers and then there are speakers. The first set is built for the average Joe, the guy who wants to have more noise than usual his desk, but who probably isn't going to notice the odd sonic blip. The second set is crafted for the audiophile, the person who can use words like "hot," "lush" and "chunky" to describe what they're hearing. Logitech's Z5300 5.1 speaker system falls squarely into that blue-collar first category. ... read more at macHOME

XDUCER 2.1 - Xhifi

The Xducer 2.1 system is two satellites and one subwoofer, both encased in European Cherry hardwood (they're hands-down the most handsome multimedia speaker system around) and sporting an extremely high frequency. The star of this system is the subwoofer. It bumps along at 50 watts and holds a 50-watt digital amplifier for the satellites--a little boost that helps create a warm, lush soundscape ... read more at macHOME

VS4121 - Altec Lansing

A key difference between good speakers and loud speakers is balance—not left-right balance, but tonal balance ... read more at MacAddict

JBL Invader Audio System - Harman Multimedia

"The attractive 4.1 system comes with four plastic satellites (silver w/ cool retro chrome accents) pumping 12 watts each and a subwoofer emitting 32 watts (80 watts total)" ... read more at macHOME

GMX D-5.1 - Klipsch

"The newest addition to Klipsch's lauded ProMedia line, the GMX D-5.1 speaker set was designed for gamers; folks serious about filling every corner of the room with ear-shattering sound" ... read more at macHOME

Creature - Harman Multimedia

"Although JBL's three-piece Creature may not look like any set of speakers you've ever seen, its high-quality sound is easy to recognize" ... read more at MacAddict

I-Trigue 2.1 3300 Speaker System - Creative Labs

"When you first turn on the tunes you'll be blown away by the sub (which incorporates a 6.5" long throw driver and dual flared port tube...mmmm) - it's got lungs." ... read more at macHOME

EV SonicXS - Telex

"Sonic excess is what this speaker system is all about. How excessive is it? Try 60 watts per channel in the bookshelf-size satellites and a whopping 125W downstairs in the subwoofer. More impressive specs: frequency response ranges from 45Hz to 20KHz and 105dB of sound pressure at 1 percent THD (total harmonic distortion)" ... read more at MacAddict

Altec Lansing 5100 - Altec Lansing

"The system is comprised of four satellite speakers, one center channel speaker and one subwoofer. There are no wall mounts for the four vertical satellites (thankfully they have small footprints), but the short cords mean you're gonna have to clear some shelf space nearby" ... read more at macHOME

MDR-NC11 - Sony (headphones)

"Sony's great-sounding earbuds are the ultimate iPod accessory. Each of the earbuds is equipped with a tiny microphone that samples your environment's ambient sound; it then pipes that information through noise-canceling circuitry" ... read more at MacAddict

Monsoon PlanarMedia 9 - Monsoon

"Music lovers will adore the system's clean, high-quality playback. Brass and violin pieces are smooth and free of ear-piercing tones, wailing guitar leads are crisp and fat and chunky rhythm guitars have the power to rattle a filling or two" ... read more at macHOME

XA 3021 - Altec Lansing

"For a 40-watt system, the XA 3021 sounds great: Its rich bass adds a whole 'nother level of menace to Quake III's rocket launcher" ... read more at MacAddict

i5 Multimedia Speaker System - Benwin

"The i5 seems to struggle with music. With little to no midrange and a wimpy bass, all genres of tunes come out tinny." ... read more at macHOME

JBL Sonnet Speakers - Harman Multimedia

"if you don't want to spend the bucks on those SoundSticks, consider the Sonnet speaker system. At half the price, it offers some very clean sound and more than enough boom for the buck" ... read more at macHOME

Kima KS-110 - Akoo (wireless audio)

The Kima KS-110 Wireless Audio System comes with cables to attach the transmitter to your Mac and the receiver to your stereo. A pass-through jack to computer speakers is also included, allowing music to be played simultaneously through your Mac and stereo system speakers. ... read more at Macworld

Cam Pro - RF-Link (wireless audio)

Ever get a tune in your head and wish you could hear the real thing? Now wireless technology delivers music from your Mac to just about anywhere in your house ... read more at Macworld

Yamaha QY100 - Yamaha