We’d like a little more clarity and openness to proceedings, not least as the price puts it in to micro system territory, but it’s still a decent option should you fancy a smart, easy to use, all-in-one system
Samson Studiodock 3i is a docking system that will sit on top of your desk without making a nuisance of itself. It's unarguable value for money
If it was available without speakers like the Carbon, the Red-i would be much easier to love
The Razer Mako 2.1 is an intriguingly designed 2.1 powered sub/sat system for boosting the sound of your PC, iPod or MP3 player
You can get comfortably better sounding iPod docks for this money – though without the showy extras available on this JVC
Audioengine A2s are active desktop speakers. The price is right – and the size is too. But if your priority is outright fidelity, there are compelling alternatives
The best sounding iPod dock we’ve heard – but it isn’t cheap once a decent DAC is factored in
Krell's KID iPod dock costs an eye-watering £1350 and is billed as "the ultimate iPod system", but can it deliver the performance to justify its price?
If you're after a simple multi-room system, they don't come much more straightforward than this excellent Klipsch
All you'll need is the loft-style apartment to go with this Bose
This do-it-all premium system ticks most boxes – and it all comes at a competitive price