Made specifically for street use, the Audio-Technica Boogie Box ($160) isn't exactly a modern version of the boombox, but it's close enough. This all-in-one speaker system features two 70mm full-range speakers, driven by an integrated 2W+2W amplifier. Plug in your iPod, cell phone, or even old-school Walkman and blare your... [More]

Resting squarely in the realm of the ridiculous and yet too sexy to ignore, Joey Roth Ceramic Speakers ($500) ooze style with the same ease with which they produce sound. The white glazed ceramic speaker cones rest atop simple, understated Baltic birch plywood stands, and connect to a delightfully industrial... [More]

Handcrafted in New Zealand using woods sourced from sustainable forests and toxin-free MDF, Q Speakers ($TBA) are as easy on the environment as they are on your eyes and ears. These minimalistic speakers are powered by Class D amplifiers for less energy waste, and mount the mid-high speakers on the... [More]

Get your home theater ready for upcoming 3D content with the Sony DN1010 3D AV Receiver ($500). Boasting four 3D-ready HDMI 1.4 inputs, it's already ready for upcoming 3D Blu-ray releases, and also packs 7.1-channel output with 110 Watts per channel, decoding for nearly every codec under the sun (including... [More]

In need of a Blu-ray player and receiver, and don't want to buy an extra box *cough* PS3 *cough* to get both? The Denon S-5BD Blu-ray Player/Receiver ($1,800) has you covered. This new all-in-one boasts a number of high-end features, including three HDMI inputs and one output, all HDMI 1.4... [More]

If you have a thirst for audio in an area of your home where your partner might not be so thrilled having visible speakers, investigate the Klipsch LightSpeaker ($600). Designed to go into 5- and 6-inch recessed lighting fixtures, the LightSpeaker also offers 20 watts of power per full-range speaker,... [More]

While we still prefer a full 7.1 system when the room — and budget — allow, the new Yamaha YHT-S400 Home Theater System ($600) is a fine choice for cramped spaces. The S400 combines a 31.5-inch sound bar with an advanced receiver that features an integrated subwoofer, three 1080p-compatible HDMI... [More]

You shouldn't have to buy an all-new setup just to wirelessly stream music from your phone or music player to your existing audio equipment, and with the Belkin Bluetooth Music Receiver ($50), you don't have to. This small black dongle includes 3.5mm to RCA and 3.5mm to 3.5mm cables to... [More]

The McIntosh 60th Anniversary MXA60 Integrated Audio System ($7,500), the company's first-ever standalone setup, gives you audiophile-quality sound in a beautifully compact design. And while its price tag might seem high, you've got to recognize that this thing was designed and built by the same team responsible for the $250,000... [More]

Wiring your entire home for sound can be a huge pain — especially if you're working on a historic or otherwise pre-existing residence — which is why we're intrigued by the Sony Altus ($50-$700) system. Utilizing 2.4GHz wireless technology, the Altus system can push audio from the source of your... [More]

Access your home music library wirelessly -- as well as a host of Internet music sources -- from the Sonos ZonePlayer S5 ($400). Unlike the company's prior solutions, which required an extra speaker setup, the S5 is an all-in-one, packing two tweeters, two mid-range drivers, and an integrated subwoofer, as... [More]

Fill even the largest room with music from your iPod or iPhone with the Bose SoundDock 10 ($600). Featuring twin "Twidders" to handle the mids and highs, a hefty, rear-firing subwoofer hidden inside the 19-pound enclosure, and a simple, clean design, the SoundDock 10 also sports an interchangeable dock system,... [More]

Listen to your favorite Internet radio stations or your personal music collection anywhere in your home with the Logitech Squeezebox Radio ($200). Packing a 3/4-inch high-definition tweeter and 3-inch long-throw woofer, this Wi-Fi enabled radio lets you listen to a wide variety of Internet music sources — including Pandora and... [More]

Get legendary Klipsch sound in a package that would have looked just fine in your Dad's bachelor pad with Klipsch Heritage Speakers ($800-$4,000). Featuring the Klipschorn Floorstanding Speaker with 15-inch woofer, the Klipschorn-packing La Scala II Floorstanding model, and the complementary Cornwall III and Heresy III speakers, originally designed to... [More]

Listen to your iTunes, Pandora, or any other computer-based audio source anywhere in your home with the Bose SoundLink ($550; August 27). The SoundLink connects to your computer using a USB dongle, which then streams any audio you like to a powerful and compact portable speaker. A rechargeable battery keeps... [More]