让我们面对现实吧：我们使用的大多数演讲者都很糟糕。无论是在我们的**、平板电脑、笔记本电脑，甚至电视上，我们都太习惯于在糟糕的设备上听音乐和看电影了。你可以在风格上或预算上为你的天才解决这个问题——如果你选择正确，有时两者都可以。今年给某人一个好声音的礼物，他们就会记得当初为什么喜欢音乐——在它听起来像是从罐头里出来之前。

Cheap portable speaker: Jawbone Jambox

In terms of portability and price, you cannot go wrong with the Jawbone Jambox. It packs two drivers into its 12-ounce body, and sounds great with upper and mid range sounds — though low-end sounds are a bit lacking since there’s no room for a woofer in the tiny box. It’s definitely one of the best **all speakers on the market right now, and a solid choice for $199.

Mid-range portable speaker: Bose Soundlink 2

The Soundlink 2 uses Bluetooth to connect to most **artphones, computers, and tablets. It has a built-in rechargeable battery, and also includes a case that wakes up the speaker when you take it out, Smart Cover-style. In typical Bose fashion the Soundlink offers great low-end resp***e, while not sacrificing that clear and mid-range Bose sound. The Bluetooth Soundlink comes for $299, or you can get an AirPlay-enabled model for $50 more. If you don’t love the “Bose Sound,” the Big Jambox is a great alternative at the same price.

High-end portable speaker: Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Wireless

The Zeppelin Air is unquestionably the best sounding AirPlay-enabled speaker you can buy, but as with all Bowers & Wilkins products you’ll pay for the quality. The five-speaker system also has a dedicated subwoofer, providing huge bass resp***e for an all-in-one system. At $599, the price is steep, but if you are looking for a high end AirPlay device and money is no object, the Air is the way to go.

Cheap home speakers: Sony HT-SS380

Sony’s SS380 is a great entry-level 5.1 surround sound system, with support for up to 24 bit audio as well as video and audio pass-thru over HDMI. Like Sony’s other surround systems, the $210 SS380 includes Sound Field presets, along with fine tuning controls over the individual speakers as well as the overall mix. With a total of 1000W output over all 6 speakers, the SS380 is a perfect, affordable way to crank up the TV volume.

Mid-range home speakers: Klipsch HDT-600

Klipsch’s high-end c***umer model is one of the best home theater systems you’ll find for less than $1,000 — and the HDT600 comes in well short of that number. Designed with cinema in mind, the system has exceptional mid- to mid-low-end sound, with a very balanced sound field allowing for great frequency crossover. The included 8-inch woofer is c***tructed out of a fiber composite material, not plastic, allowing for a much clearer low end. You’ll hear every thumping bass note like never before.

High-end home speakers: Bowers & Wilkins MT-60D

If you've noticed, it's hard to go wrong with a Bowers & Wilkins audio setup, even if it does cost an arm and a leg. The Mini Theater 60D is the pinnacle of all-in-one surround systems, a 5.1 surround sound system based on B&W’s M-1 bookshelf speakers that gives you remarkable low-end sound. The set also includes filter control, as well as sound presets for different room types. The $2,590 MT-60D is pretty steep, but there is a lower priced option — the 50D is a relatively cheap $1,750.

Cheap soundbar: Philips CSS2123B

If you’re not ready to spring for something really high-end, the Phillips CSS2123B is the soundbar to grab. The $129 soundbar includes 2 speakers per side (woofer and tweeter), plus an included external subwoofer rated at 30W. Its virtual surround algorithm is one of the best in its price class, and it comes in a unit that is just over 2 pounds.

Mid-range soundbar: Panasonic SC-HTB550

Panasonic’s HTB550 is a very versatile soundbar system, amenable to almost any situation. It can be a standard soundbar, or can detach into two separate speakers with their own stands, depending on your setup. The included 120W subwoofer wirelessly connects to the soundbar, and the whole system can integrate with a Panasonic TV via a single cable. You’d be hard-pressed to get a better system for $399.

High-end soundbar: Bowers & Wilkins Panorama Soundbar 2

The Soundbar 2 sounds as good as it looks, and in both cases that's pretty impressive. With five built-in speakers inside a curved enclosure, B&W’s promise of “widescreen for your ears” is delivered with what is arguably the best soundbar on the market today. The $2,200 unit is designed with plug-and-play in mind, with ports to connect to just about any device you own.