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Unlike most speakers which just stand there not doing anything useful the ZVOX 550 actually supports the weight of a 50-inch flat panel TV.

Japan’s Marantz has launched a space-saving audio system to excite music-lovers everywhere. The M-CR502 is a compact all-in-one music player with a spec to suit any bedroom or office.

If you need a powerful quality desktop speaker system for your PC that takes up a minimum footprint this could be just what you’re looking for. The Expressionist BASS integrates subwoofers within the free-standing desktop elements rather than a separate woofer box.

Lu Le was inspired by the “Peas in a Pod” concept to design a speaker system consisting of a transparent tube containing seven sound-emitting speaker-balls. The balls can be removed from the tube and spread around the room to spread the distribution of the sound — and probably to ruin the stereo image too!

If you’re thinking of decorating your abode to resemble the interior of a Bond Baddy’s lair these could be just the speakers you’re looking for. These Harman Kardon loudspeakers are made of cut crystal and according to the manufacturer would “integrate beautifully with home and office décor” so longs as your home or office is [...]