The best ... pint-size speakers
Eco-speakers; Compact speakers; Vers 2x Sound System; Evolve Wireless iPod Dock; FireWire Speakers
Eco-speakers
These earthy speakers from Fashionation are made from 100% recycled materials. The perfect size for a desktop, the speakers collapse and fold flat, so they can be stored and carried easily. Price: $14.95
Contact: Fashionationstyle.com
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Source: New York
Compact speakers
“The high-quality sound and sleek, fold-up design” of these portable speakers make them ideal for traveling. The Museum of Modern Art design works with any MP3 player, which functions as the sole power source. Price: $28
Contact: Momastore.org
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Source: Good Housekeeping
Vers 2x Sound System
The “hand-finished cherry veneer” of this compact iPod-compatible sound system offers an alternative “to all those white, soulless i-accessories.” The speakers are energy-efficient but still “crank out rich, room-filling sound.” Price: $179
Contact: Versaudio.com
Source: Wired
Evolve Wireless iPod Dock
Griffin’s “battery-powered wireless speakers” and remote can function “up to 150 feet” from the base station. Place an iPod in the dock and carry the “lightweight” speakers to the pool, bathroom, or kitchen. Price: $350
Contact: Griffintechnology.com
Source: Esquire
FireWire Speakers
These sleek, industrial-style computer speakers “look nifty enough” to finally give you a good reason to clean that “absurdly cluttered desk.” They also work without batteries or an AC adapter. Price: $120
Contact: Aplusrstore.com
Source: Time Out New York
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