GearCulture

Designed to offer ease-of-use and portability, the Music Balloon ($50) is a compact and handy way to listen and share music on the go. It features an internal amp for more volume, 3.5mm stereo audio plug, built-in rechargeable lithium ion battery.

Easy to carry and set up, the iHM78B by iHome ($50) lets you enjoy rich, stereo sound wherever you go. It features two rechargeable, collapsible speakers with a built-in amp and vacuum bass expansion for enhanced frequency response. When not in use, the iHM78B has a magnetic base to keep the speakers together and stashed [...]

Featuring a compact and sleek design, the Crosley Revolution Turntable ($150) is the simplest way to enjoy your record collection while on the go. This battery-powered, two-speed turntable plays records equipped with a smaller platter, a diamond stylus needle and built-in stereo speakers. With a USB port for analog-to-digital, the Crosley Revolution is also the [...]

Experience your favorite tracks through the Parrot Zikmu Speaker System (1,600). Designed by Philippe Starck, this stunning and ultra-modern set of speakers incorporate an iPod/iPhone dock with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth which allows for streaming music directly from your computer to the speakers, as well as eliminates the need for messy speaker wires. The Zikmu features [...]

Still don’t know what to do with your stacks of records collecting dust in the basement? Convert them into MP3 and enjoy them while on-the-go. The Guber CM-02 USB Turntable by Vestax ($500) plugs directly to your desktop or laptop for easy vinyl-to-MP3 conversion. The CM-02 features an extra thick acrylic platter with 5 bullet-shape [...]

Inspired by the 1965 Radio-phonograh RR226, the Brionvega  RR226 Stereo System (~$8,000) boasts modern upgrades with a classic appeal. This nostalgic console features Pro-Ject manual record player with dual rotation speed, built-in dual 30-watt amplifier, MP3 player, AM/FM radio, RCA inputs and slot-loading CD player that supports CD-R/CD-W. The RR226 is constructed with MDF wood, [...]

Experience high quality sound on your laptop with Joey Roth’s Ceramic Speakers ($500). These speakers deliver superior audiophile performance matched by its visually striking design. The Ceramic Speakers are handmade from pure white ceramic, cork and light Baltic birch stand, with an included amplifier that sports a sheet metal and cast iron construction. [source]

Turn any flat surface into an audio speaker with the Kerchoonz K-Box Speaker ($75). This ultra-portable sound device employs a tiny speaker to handle highs and mids, complemented by a patented gel-audio technology to produce bass as well as transfer sound to any platform made of metal, plastic, wood or glass.

Crank up the sound in style with the Q-Speakers ($1,600) by Grier Govorko. Handcrafted in New Zealand these speakers feature a solid maple cabinet harvested from sustainable sources. Each speaker sits on a powder coated aluminum pedestal and is equipped with 70-watt stereo Class D amplifiers, complemented by a 30-watt woofer amplifier.

If you want a sound system in your home, but want to keep it clean and discreet, you may want to check out the Klipsch LightSpeakers ($600). This LightSpeaker combines LED lighting good for 40,000 hours of use and wireless ambient sound system into a single unit that’s designed to fit into 5- and 6-inch [...]