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Don’t have room for big, bulky speakers or have no use for headphones? Aabhas Sharma chooses some compact and powerful portable speakers that combine quality with ease of use.

LOGITECH PURE-FI DREAM
This set of speakers uses the StereoXL technology, which widens the sound stage beyond the physical boundaries of the speaker. It is not as small as the other speakers, but what it lacks in compactness it makes up in powerful sound. The brightness of the display automatically adjusts to the ambient light in the room. It coms with .75” high-definition, soft-dome tweeters and 3”-high-power, long-throw woofers
Price: Rs 17,995
Where: At all leading multi-brand electronics stores

ALTEC LANSING
The inMotion Compact from Altec Lansing is compact in size but delivers powerful sound. It plays up to 24 hours of music on four AA batteries and comes with a sleek protective cover which folds back as a stand.Use it for your iPod, iPhone, DVD player or even a CD player
Price: Rs 9,999
Where: At all leading multi-brand electronics stores

JBL
The JBL MX 100 gives great sound quality and is multifunction al. With a CD player, FM tuner, dock for an iPod , integrated loudspeakers, a clock radio with timer function and auxiliary inputs for other audio products, this is suitable for the home or office — or almost anywhere.
Price: Rs 3,499
Where: At all leading multi-brand electronics stores

ALTEC LANSING
The portable Orbit M speaker system is so small it can slip into your pocket. You just need to plug and play; the 360-degree surround sound offers great clarity and range. The system can be easily connected to portable CD players, MP3 players, music-enabled phones*, laptops and other audio devices, including iPod and iPhone, and plays up to 24 hours of music with 3 AAA batteries
Price: Rs 11,999
Where: At all leading multi-brand electronics stores

LOGITECH PURE-FI EXPRESS
These speakers project sound evenly in all directions, so you enjoy clear sound throughout the room. It comes with a remote which gives you control from up to 30 feet (10 metres) away, and can be stored neatly in an integrated compartment
Price: Rs 5,995
Where: At all leading multi-brand electronics stores

PHILLIPS
These speakers from Philips are the most basic portable speakers available in the branded segment. Pefect for laptop users as their spherical design makes them easy to carry around. can be used for your CD player as well as desktop computers.Note that these are not high on sound quality, though
Price: Rs 1,999
Where: At all Philips outlets across the country

BOSE SOUND DOCK
Sleek, elegant and powerful, Bose’s Sound Dock is one of the best portable speakers around. Not only can you plug your iPod or even your iPhone, but it also allows you to play other audio sources like DVD players or other MP3 players. It controls volume from anywhere in a room and gradually reaches preferred volume when the system is first turned on. And it’s easy to carry since it can be folded neatly
Price: Rs 24,638
Where: At all Bose outlets across the country