Don’t deny it. These new ipod docks by Speakal are ADORABLE. But they aren’t all just looks, you know. These 2.1 stereo systems have multiple speakers, a 9w subwoofer and a remote that will work with your iPod. Have an older iPod (or Zune)? No problem. The iBoo, iPanda and iPig all come with different dock connectors to make sure almost any generation will work properly. Another great feature of these docks is that they will also connect to other devices besides an iPod. Hook em up to your gaming console, your PC, your phone…whatever!

And the sound is great, too. The shape of the system allows for 360 degrees of audio. No matter where you are in a room, the speakers will spread the music out evenly.

Whether you want them for a dorm room, your office, or your kid’s bedroom, these speakers are sure to be pleasing to the ears and the eyes.

Having a surround sound setup for your computer is great if you want to watch movies or play games with the best experience possible, but it’s a real pain to set up all those speakers in most rooms with a desk and a computer. It’s not your living room, after all. Bose understands that, which is why they designed their Companion 5 Multimedia Speakers. While technically they’re a mere 2.1 setup, with a subwoofer and two satellite speakers, they sound much, much bigger than that.

That’s because they’re designed to throw sound around your room, creating the illusion of surround sound without the hassles of setting one up. You won’t need a fancy sound card to use them, either; they plug into your computer via a USB port. They’re the perfect solution for someone who wants to turn their computer into a home entertainment center without running cables and satellite speakers all over the place.

There are loads of iPod docks out there, but let’s face it: most of them sound pretty lousy. By trying to be small and portable, like the iPod, they end up skimping on speaker quality. If you want a way to turn your iPod into your home stereo as well as your portable music player, you’ll need to invest in a dock with a bit more heft to it.

The Polk Audio miDock Studio Speaker System for iPod is such a dock. It actually has some bass to it, featuring Bass Reflex Side Ports that’ll pump out low end sounds much better than smaller docks that force it through tiny speakers. And sure, it’s not exactly portable, but why do you need your iPod dock to be portable? It’s supposed to be the home for your iPod when you aren’t on the go. So go ahead, invest in a dock with some heft. You won’t be moving it around much anyways, and you’ll be glad your music actually sounds good coming out of it.