Awesome Speakers

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.

German shop Soundpauli turns old speakers into portable ones, with a 3.5mm textile-wrapped cable to connect to a music player. They last up to 30 hours on 6 AA batteries but you can also plug them in via their AC adapter.

This upcoming product from Quirky is a thoughtfully designed Bluetooth stereo. Slide its two speakers apart to reveal a dock for iOS devices, with both 30-pin and Lightning connectors. Its handle also serves as a stand.

A backpack and portable sound system in one. Just like Solid Gray’s other backpacks, the Bass-pack is made of lightweight yet durable plastic. It also has a foam-lined interior. No word on price or release date yet.

The Kendall only has a couple of 2″ speakers and 5W amps, but its solid walnut case and retro design are a nice alternative to the sporty or modern look of other Bluetooth speakers.

The updated version of Muji’s minimalist CD player. The Bluetooth speaker can be turned on or off by tugging at its power cord. It also has a remote control and an FM radio. Video here.

The NS2 Air Monitors are AirPlay compatible desktop speakers. They have 3″ Kevlar woofers, 3/4″ silk dome tweeters and a 32-bit DSP. Their MDF cabinets are available in several colors.

The Sonos Playbar is a soundbar with 9 amplifiers to boost its 6 mid-woofers and 3 tweeters. It connects to your TV via optical cable and streams music from many sources via the Sonos app.