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• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: The JBL Flip's decent performance and attractive design make it a worthy Bluetooth speaker contender at $100. Read review

Specs: Portable speaker, Bluetooth, Wireless, Active, Black

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Logitech UE Mobile Boombox sports an improved design and slightly better sound than last year's Mini Boombox -- for the same price. Read review

Specs: Portable speaker, Wireless - Bluetooth, Black

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 43 reviews

The Bottom Line: In the sea of affordable, forgettable iPod speakers, the Logitech S715i is a beacon for those who prefer their music to sound great. Read review

Specs: Speakers, Portable speaker, Wired, Active

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Soundfreaq Sound Kick portable Bluetooth speaker is a good value, with an attractive design and good performance for its size. Read review

Specs: Speaker, Wireless - Bluetooth, Active

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Monoprice 8247 does the impossible by offering a competent 5.1 speaker system for less than $100, setting a new standard for ultrabudget speakers. Read review

Specs: Home theater speaker system, 5.1-channel, Wired, Active subwoofer, passive satellites, 85 dB, 60 Watt, Black

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: While it won't blow you away with its sound quality, if you're looking for an affordable PC speaker-plus-subwoofer system, the Z523 is one of the best speaker systems in its price class. Read review

Specs: PC multimedia speaker system, Wired, Active

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 43 reviews

The Bottom Line: Bose's entry-level Companion 2 Series II speakers offer good bass and dual inputs--but they're not the best-sounding PC speakers in their price class. Read review

Specs: PC multimedia speakers, Wired, Active

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Logitech Mini Boombox Bluetooth speaker doesn't sound quite as good as the Jawbone Jambox--or look quite as slick--but it can play loud and has identical features for about half the price. Read review

Specs: Wireless - Bluetooth, Wired, Active, Black

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Logitech UE Mobile Boombox sports an improved design and slightly better sound than last year's Mini Boombox -- for the same price. Read review

Specs: Portable speaker, Wireless - Bluetooth, Active, Black

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Altec Lansing Octiv 650 is one of best-sounding iPod/iPhone speaker docks in its price class, with a distinct, stylish look and component video output to boot. Read review

Specs: Subwoofer, Wired, Active

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Floor-standing, Wired, 3-way - Passive, 6 Ohm, 87 dB

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.4 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Its sound may not be impressive, but the G-Go's unique design, affordable price, and splash resistance make it appealing for casual listening. Read review

Specs: Portable Wireless Bluetooth speaker, Portable speaker, Wireless - Bluetooth, Black

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Creative's diminutive Bluetooth PC speaker system delivers impressive sound for such a compact package. Read review

Specs: Subwoofer, Wireless - Bluetooth 2.0 EDR, Active, 7 Watt, 19 Watt

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The JBL Flip's decent performance and attractive design make it a worthy Bluetooth speaker contender at $100. Read review

Specs: Portable Wireless Bluetooth speaker, Portable speaker, Bluetooth, Wireless, White

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Offering surprisingly decent sound for its small size, the JBL OnBeat Micro makes for a good little desktop or bedside speaker and charging station for iPhone 5 owners. Read review

Specs: Portable, Wired, Active, 3 KOhm, Black

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.9 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Grace Digital Ecoxgear Ecoxbt's waterproof design and affordable price make it the go-to wireless speaker for pool parties, bathrooms, and other wet environments. Read review

Specs: Bluetooth speaker, Bluetooth, Active, Red

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Speaker, Wireless - 900 MHz radio frequency, 2-way - Active, 10 Watt, Black

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: LG is showing off four new sound bars at CES 2013, including the NB3730A with built-in Wi-Fi and streaming-video services. Read review

Specs: Sound bar

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: Indoor/Outdoor, Wired, 2-way - Passive, White

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: Altec Lansing's Expressionist Plus FX3021 is a good compromise for someone looking for a compact, affordable 2.1 PC speaker set that delivers decent sound. Read review

Specs: PC multimedia speaker system, Wired, Active, 28 Watt, 4 Watt

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: This compact $99 Bluetooth speaker has a splash-resistant design and fully charges in directly sunlight in around 5 hours. Read review

Specs: Solar-powered wireless sound system, Portable Bluetooth speaker, Wireless - Bluetooth, Green

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Wireless, Wired, 2-way - Active

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  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Wired, Active, 20 Watt

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.9 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Grace Digital Ecoxgear Ecoxbt's waterproof design and affordable price make it the go-to wireless speaker for pool parties, bathrooms, and other wet environments. Read review

Specs: Bluetooth speaker, Bluetooth, Active, 4 Ohm, Black

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Wireless, Wired, Active, Black