Awesome Speakers

The gigantic iPhone/iPod dock just got bigger and louder. The Wall of Sound 2.0 is a 1,600W speaker that weighs 392lbs. To protect your ears, it will automatically stop playing if you set it to a high volume for more than five minutes.

IK Multimedia’s iLoud Bluetooth speaker was designed for professional musicians and audiophiles. It has four amplifiers with a total of 40W output, two 3” woofers, two 3/4” tweeters,  3.5mm input and guitar/mic input. More here.

The M3-8 is a professional-quality powered 3-way monitor with a size, price, design and sound that even audiophiles will love. Each has an 8″ subwoofer, a 1″ tweeter and a 5″ midrange driver and 220W total power.

The JBL Pulse is a portable Bluetooth and NFC speaker. It has 64 LEDs that light up in sync with the music in a variety of patterns. You can also download additional patterns from JBL. It has two 40mm drivers and two 6W amps.

The Dash7 is a Bluetooth speaker that’s just 0.75″ thick but delivers booming sound, thanks to its patented design that uses its battery as a bass driver. It lasts up to 12 hours per charge and also has a 3.5mm input.

Bose steps onto Sonos’ turf with SoundTouch, a series of speakers that wirelessly stream music from the Internet, AirPlay or your personal library with a dead-simple setup. The smallest speaker has its own battery for mobile use.

The most affordable way to take advantage of the convenient Sonos wireless music streaming system. The Play:1 has a 3.5″ mid-woofer and a tweeter, and easily expands into a whole home system. Buy now and you get a Bridge for free.

Connects to over 16,000 radio stations via Wi-Fi. It also has 3.5mm, RCA, and aux inputs, plus DLNA, Bluetooth and Spotify Connect. It’s made of walnut, aluminum and steel and has an OLED display and a 15W amplifier.

A Bluetooth speaker and karaoke player. Singing Machine Home connects to a subscription-based song database via Wi-Fi. Its remote also acts as a microphone, and up to 2 mics can be used at the same time. Drops this Fall for $300.

Restoration Hardware continues its obsession with antique electronics with these vintage-styled Bluetooth speakers. The speakers are based on a 1928 freestanding speaker for radios. Available in two sizes.

A pair of 20W speakers with a minimal, natural aesthetic and a unique acoustic mechanism. Timbre speakers emit sound from the entire front stainless steel face for crystal clear sound. Available in different hardwood bodies.

A portable speaker with a bamboo case and hemp speaker cloths. Its two 3W 1.75″ drivers, two 1.75″ passive bass radiators and aptX Bluetooth audio promise high quality sound. Available in various color combinations.

A speaker dock with a 7″ Android tablet. Stream audio and video from Android apps and more. It also has an HDMI output, FM Radio and a CD Player. The best thing about it could be its rumored price: $178. Available at Walmart soon.

The Loop has a 4″ woofer and two 1″ tweeters. It supports AirPlay, DLNA and adhoc wireless streaming. It also has a USB port, a 3.5mm jack, a wall mount and a stand. We really dig its colorful, interchangeable wool covers.

Made of walnut and steel, it has two 15W tube amps, two 6.5″ drivers, an 8.5″ subwoofer and a turntable with a carbon fiber tonearm. It can also stream music from media players via Wi-Fi. Contact Symbol Audio for pricing.

If the Hanwell is too pricey or bulky for your taste, check out the Stanmore. It has the same classic Marshall cabinet, and inside is a 5.25″ woofer and two 0.75″ tweeters. Play music via Bluetooth, 3.5mm, RCA or optical cables.

Our friends at LogicBuy spotted this Bluetooth speaker you can use in the shower while your phone sits safely out of harm’s way. Sticks with a suction cup on smooth surfaces. Runs up to 15 hours per charge. (Reg. Price: $70)

The iBox XC has two 100W amplifiers, two Kevlar-coned speakers, a 12-hour battery and a beautiful case made of your choice of wood. Optional add-ons include a Bluetooth receiver, iOS dock and guitar bus input.

A speaker and media player with two vacuum tube amplifiers. It has an embedded computer that runs Linux and XBMC for media streaming via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, HDMI and 2 USB ports. It has a 100W main amp and a 30W subwoofer.

A handsome piece of furniture which offers exceptional form and function. Built into its rear cabinet is a pair of 4″ full-range speakers, a 5-1/4″ subwoofer, and an amp. Also offers hidden wire management to keep things tidy.

The KAN200 Anakonda is a modular and flexible speaker for locations where there’s no space for bulky audio equipment. Measuring 6.6ft. long, you can connect up to 32 modules and drive them all from just one amplifier.

The Minirig is a loud and long-lasting portable speaker. Its 3″ driver delivers up to 100dB and it lasts up to 50h. We’ve tested it and it’s unbelievably loud and crisp. You can also connect two Minirigs for stereo sound.

Tiptop sets itself apart from other Bluetooth speakers with its magnetized mount. It’s meant screws into a room’s corner. When docked into its mount, it effectively uses the surrounding walls as a speaker cabinet.