The Altec Lansing Expressionist Plus FX3021 is a 2.1 speaker system, which means it uses relatively compact left and right satellites for higher frequencies plus a larger subwoofer/amplifier component for lower frequencies.

Altec Lansing's Expressionist Plus FX3021 gives you a 2.1 speaker system that provides pretty good performance, an impressive-for-the-money design, and some nice features. The inconveniently placed power switch and second audio input drag the system ...

The Edifier E3350 is a budget-level computer speaker system that tries not to seem like a set of budget speakers.

The Edifier E3350 may not look like a budget speaker system, but despite the fancy design and some nice features, it's still a system that costs less than £100. Which means you aren't getting high-end audio here: bass extension is limited, the Edifier ...

The Memorex miniMove Portable Boombox is a portable radio and iPod dock that's shaped like a handbag and designed to be taken out and about to the park or the beach.

Overall, we thought the Memorex miniMove Portable Boombox was a rather so-so product. Its value makes it worth buying and its light weight and handle means you can carry it around with ease. However the Boombox's speakers are not very loud, so we'd be ...

Teufel C 200 USB is a 2.1 speaker system featuring a large subwoofer and USB digital input

This system is capable of playing quite loud with a conspicuously fullsome bass-rich tone, although this can be tamed somewhat by turning down the sub level from the default setting. The USB input is useful, but not the outstanding feature it could be ...

Compact and tidily finished, the Creative GigaWorks T3 is a 2.1-channel sub/sat system of noteworthy sound quality

Compared to a conventional two-box stereo speaker system, a 2.1 sub/sat setup means you can reap the benefits of smaller-looking speakers - although there will still be a nest of wiring to contend with. The Creative GigaWorks T3 is a well-designed ...

The i-Station Clock Dock from Logic3 is a speaker set and alarm clock for iPhone and iPods that feels good.

The Logic3 i-Station Clock Dock is an impressive device, but shortcomings that could have been sorted with a better remote control take the edge off slightly.

Logitech's AudioHub is a compact, desktop speaker system for your laptop that aims to enhance your movie watching and music listening.

It's too big to carry around with your on trips, but if you often use your laptop at your desk, the Logitech AudioHub can enhance your experience when watching videos or listening to music without taking up a lot of desktop space. If you're nitpicky ...

Featuring a built-in iPod dock, two analogue audio inputs, and support for USB audio, the Samson StudioDock 3i Active are small speakers that are both versatile and listenable.

The Samson StudioDock 3i Active speakers are affordable, flexible, provide plenty of volume, and sound good for speakers their size. If you're in the market for computer speakers that can also accommodate an iPod, give them a listen.

The Creative Xdock Wireless Music System is a wireless solution for the iPod that allows affordable streaming of audio around the house.

The wireless convenience of the Xdock is attractively priced in the UK: the Xdock with one X-Fi Wireless Receiver costs £69, although you'll have to lay out another £79 for each X-Fi Wireless Receiver that you add for other rooms. If you've got the ...

Is there really any room left in a saturated marketplace for another iPod speaker combo? Genius seems to think so with its chunky boombox the Genius SP-Tempo 800.

The Genius SP-Tempo 800 is full of surprises. The styling may not be for everyone, but if you're looking for rock-solid audio performance then this keenly priced speaker system is the business. It's far from sophisticated and doesn't boast any ...