Find The Right Portable Speakers

Logitech Pure-Fi Anywhere 2 (white)

It may not be the most compact portable speaker on the block, but the Logitech Pure-Fi Anywhere 2 offers useful extras and great sound for an affordable price.

Specs: portable speakers with digital player dock, White, Active

Logitech Pure-Fi Anywhere 2 (black)

It may not be the most compact portable speaker on the block, but the Logitech Pure-Fi Anywhere 2 offers useful extras and great sound for an affordable price.

Specs: portable speakers with digital player dock, Black, Active

Bose SoundDock 10

While it's expensive and isn't loaded with features, the Bose SoundDock 10 is classy looking and sounds excellent for a compact iPod/iPhone speaker.

Altec Lansing inMotion Classic

The Altec Lansing inMotion Classic offers a stylish way play your iPod or iPhone around your home. It sounds remarkable for its size, but it lacks the low-end oomph of a larger system.

Specs: portable speakers with digital player dock, 13 in x 2 in x 6 in, Active

Altec Lansing Orbit USB iML237

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.

iHome iP1

The iHome iP1 may not sound great with all types of music, but this striking iPod/iPhone speaker system will appeal to listeners who gravitate toward pop, hip-hop, rock, and electronica.

Specs: portable speakers with digital player dock, 16.3 in x 8 in x 7 in, Black, Active

Boston Acoustics i-DS3 plus iPod Speaker System (black)

The Boston Acoustics iDS3 is a bit low on features but high on performance and sound quality.

Specs: Gloss black, Active

Boston Acoustics i-DS3 plus iPod Speaker System (white)

The Boston Acoustics iDS3 is a bit low on features but high on performance and sound quality.

Specs: White gloss, Active

Memorex Mi2290 Travel Speaker with iPod Dock (white)

The Memorex Travel Speaker offers a compact, foldable design and some handy extras, but the so-so sound quality and cheap plastic construction will likely be a turnoff for some potential buyers.

Specs: portable speakers with digital player dock, 6.4 in x 9 in x 1.4 in, White, Active, 2 Watt

iDesign Power Speaker Stereo Dock for iPod

The Brookstone iDesign Power speaker is an attractive, portable iPod speaker well-suited for compact spaces such as kitchen counters or night stands.

Specs: portable speakers with digital player dock, Active, 2 Watt, 4 Watt

iHome iH15

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

Scosche PassPort HomeDock

The Scosche PassPort HomeDock is a useful solution if your favorite old iPod speaker system won't charge your newer gadgets, but your money may be better spent toward a new speaker system.

Specs: Black

Edifier iF330 Plus

While the Edifier iF330 Plus is short on features, it's worth considering if you're looking for an iPod audio speaker for a relatively affordable price that's equally as comfortable at home or on the road.

Acoustic Energy AE-29 Bluetooth speaker system

The Acoustic Energy AE-29 is a decent--if slightly overpriced--Bluetooth speaker system.

Specs: Active, 10 Watt

Logitech Pure-Fi Express Plus

Logitech's relatively inexpensive Pure-Fi Express Plus is a compact--and portable--iPod/iPhone speaker system with a built-in alarm clock that's fine for casual listening at home or on the road.

Specs: portable speakers with digital player dock, Active

iHome iHM77 portable multimedia speakers (black)

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

iHome iHM77 portable multimedia speakers (red)

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

iHome iHM77 portable multimedia speakers (silver)

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

JBL On Stage IIIP

The JBL On Stage IIIP is a solid portable- and desktop-speaker option for iPhone users who want a compact unit that will work with a wide variety of audio devices.

Specs: portable speakers with digital player dock, 2 in, Active, 10 KOhm, 6 Watt

Ion Audio Block Rocker portable sound system for iPod

If you need a durable, portable, and practical way to get loud, the Ion Block Rocker is an impressive and easy-to-use solution.