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• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: Although its sonic talents are comparatively modest, the Bose Solo is an exceedingly handsome and easy-to-use sound bar. Read review

Specs: Sound bar, Wired, Active, Black

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The SpeakerCraft CS3 is a handsome, excellent-sounding sound bar that's well worth its lofty price. Read review

Specs: Speaker, Sound bar, Wired - Bluetooth, Wireless, Active, Matte black

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Dayton Audio B652 speakers are the best-sounding stereo speakers you can buy for under $50. Read review

Specs: Bookshelf, Wired, 2-way, Passive, 8 Ohm, 87 dB, 40 Watt, Ebony 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: Audio Dock, Subwoofer, Wired, Active

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.4 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 10 reviews

The Bottom Line: You'd be hard-pressed to find a pair of powered stereo speakers at this price point that sounds better--and offer more flexibility--than the Audioengine 5s. Read review

Specs: PC multimedia speakers, Wired, Black, 2-way - Active, 10 KOhm, 45 Watt

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Audioengine 5+ powered speakers deliver excellent sound quality and provide a clutter-free way to listen to smartphones, iPods, or any other audio source. Read review

Specs: Bookshelf, Wired, 2-way - Active, 10 KOhm, 50 Watt, White

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.1 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 7 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony SS-B1000 Bookshelf Speakers may not quite win the budget-bookshelf-speaker battle, but they do deliver quite decent sound for the money. Read review

Specs: Bookshelf, Wired, 2-way - Passive, 8 Ohm, 87 dB

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Audioengine 5+ powered speakers deliver excellent sound quality and provide a clutter-free way to listen to smartphones, iPods, or any other audio source. Read review

Specs: Bookshelf, Wired, 2-way - Active, 10 KOhm, 50 Watt, Black

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 13 reviews

Specs: Bookshelf, Wired, 2-way - Passive, 4/8 Ohm, Black

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: Though it's neither the best-sounding nor the cheapest Bluetooth speaker we've heard, the Altec Lansing InMotion Air IMW725 wins points for its attractive design, portability, and plug-and-play setup with any PC. Read review

Specs: Audio Dock, Speaker, Wireless, Bluetooth, Active

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 3 reviews

Specs: Wired, 3-way - Passive, 8 Ohm, 88 dB

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

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

Specs: AirPlay speaker, Wireless - Bluetooth 3.0, Bluetooth, Active, Black

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 5 reviews

Specs: Bookshelf, Wired, 2-way - Passive, 8 Ohm, Black

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Audioengine 5+ powered speakers deliver excellent sound quality and provide a clutter-free way to listen to smartphones, iPods, or any other audio source. Read review

Specs: Bookshelf, Wired, 2-way - Active, 10 KOhm, 50 Watt, Bamboo

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: Wired, 2-way - Passive, 8 Ohm, 89 dB, Cherry

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 3 reviews

Specs: Bookshelf, Wired, 2-way - Passive, 8 Ohm, 89 dB, Black

• 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: Made from old oak whiskey barrels, Pioneer's S-A4SPT-PM speakers deliver a rich and clear sound that belies their small size. Read review

Specs: Speaker, Wired, 2-way - Passive, 6 Ohm, 84 dB

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Wired, 2-way - Passive, 8 Ohm, 90 dB, Black ash

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

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

Specs: Bookshelf, Wired, 2-way - Passive, 6 Ohm, 84 dB, High-gloss black

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Wired, 2-way - Passive, 8 Ohm, 89 dB

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

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

Specs: Home theater speaker system, Wired, 2-way - Passive, 6 Ohm, 84 dB

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

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

Specs: Bookshelf, Wired, Passive, 92.5 dB, 85 Watt, Black ash vinyl

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.4 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: You'd be hard-pressed to find a pair of powered stereo speakers at this price point that sounds better--and offer more flexibility--than the Audioengine 5s. Read review

Specs: Bookshelf, Wired, 2-way - Active, 10 KOhm, 50 Watt, Caramel

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

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

Specs: Bookshelf, Wired, Passive, 2-way, 8 Ohm, 89 dB, 80 Watt, Black

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Wired, 2-way - Passive, 80 dB