Samson Meteor M2

Interesting, sturdy retro design. Solid clarity and crispness through the high-mids and highs

Audio performance doesn't line up with price. Included Aux cable has bulky connection points, and isn't ideal for tablet and phones with protective cases

The Samson Meteor M2 speaker system is that increasingly rare beast in 2015—a computer speaker system that uses only cables instead of offering Bluetooth. Its contour vaguely resembles an old ribbon microphone from the 1950s, and at $149.99, the M2 is...