6 iPod or iPad Speakers for Less Than $150

These compact systems will play tunes from your iPod, iPhone, or other MP3 player

1. Altec Lansing inMotion

Altec Lansing is no stranger to bang for your buck iPod speakers. With a modern, angular design and clear sound, Altec Lansing's inMotion line offers a nice little slab of style that's easy on the ears too.

iHome Portable Speaker System for Apple® iPhone® and iPod® - Black

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2. iHome Portable Speaker System

While a bit derivative in design, iHome's Portable Speaker System is a solid contender in its own right. It's a great choice for anyone after crystal-clear sound without a compromise.

iSymphony Audio System with Apple® iPod® Dock and Wireless Speakers

4.25

3. iSymphony Audio System

While not truly wireless like some of the other affordable speaker options, the iSymphony has plenty of bells and whistles to make up for it. The iSymphony's remote control, CD player and FM stereo approximate a real, feature-rich sound system at a fraction of the price.

Logitech - Pure-Fi Express Plus Speaker for Apple® iPod® and Most MP3 Players Lowest price: $79.99

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4. Logitech Pure-Fi Express Plus

Logitech's Pure-Fi Express Plus is a lightweight portable speaker solution that's great for travelers and anyone otherwise on the go. With competitive sound for its price class and a nice alarm clock display, these speakers can keep you up at night just as well as they'll wake you up in the morning.

Altec Lansing Orbit Portable Speaker for Apple® iPod®/iPhone and Most MP3 Players - White

4.8

5. Altec Lansing Orbit Portable Speaker

The smallest and cheapest of the speakers on this list, the Orbit from Altec Lansing also has the distinction of being the most portable. The Orbit's unusual cylindrical design is eye-catching, and the surprisingly respectable sound make it an awesome choice for casual listening.

Klipsch - iGroove SXT Sound System for Apple® iPod™ and iPhone Lowest price: $149.99

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6. Klipsch iGroove SXT Sound System

The Klipsch iGroove's classic iPod dock look might not make it stand out in a crowd, but once the bass kicks in, it's a different story. If big, bold sound is the name of the game, look no further.

These speaker suggestions should be more than enough to get you on the road to a mobile sound system in no time flat. Have a favorite set of affordable speakers you swear by? Let us know in the comments.