All Speakers & Speaker Systems

The Bottom Line: Anchored by its minitower speakers, the Aperion Intimus 4T Hybrid SD is an exceptional surround speaker system that ably combines good looks and superior sound.

Specs: home theater speaker system, High-gloss black, Active subwoofer, passive satellites, 150 Watt

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: 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 Kicker ZK500 Zune speaker system is both physically and sonically intimidating, but it doesn't come cheap.

Specs: portable speakers with digital player dock, 19.2 in x 8.4 in x 8.5 in, Active

The Bottom Line: Ion's Desk Rocker speaker system is an inexpensive way to add recording inputs and powerful sound to your computer system.

Specs: PC multimedia speakers, 2-way Active, 10 Watt

The Bottom Line: The Soundcast OutCast speaker system is an excellent--though expensive--choice for those who want all the benefits of great-sounding, outdoor wireless audio without the hassles of tricky setup and weather-damaged equipment.

Specs: indoor / outdoor, Active

The Bottom Line: If you like the swappable speaker grilles--and can find the system at a discount--the Boston Acoustics MCS 130 is a worthy surround speaker package.

Specs: home theater speaker system, Mist, Active subwoofer, passive satellites, 200 Watt

The Bottom Line: If you like the swappable speaker grilles--and can find the system at a discount--the Boston Acoustics MCS 130 is a worthy surround speaker package.

Specs: home theater speaker system, Active subwoofer, passive satellites, 200 Watt

The Bottom Line: The able Polk Audio PSW111 subwoofer delivers seamless bass despite its compact size.

Specs: subwoofer, 11 in x 13 in x 12.1 in, Black, Active, 150 Watt

The Bottom Line: If you don't mind its uninspired aesthetics, the Definitive Technology ProSub 800 is a mighty little subwoofer and a fine match for its SSA soundbars and ProCinema satellite speakers.

Specs: subwoofer, 10.3 in x 15.7 in x 12.9 in, Matte black, Active, 300 Watt