Accurian by RadioShack

Style: Tabletop

Features: Remote control, 24 presets, headphone jack

MSP: $199.99

Available: $124.99 (after rebate) at RadioShack.com

Polk Audio i-Sonic

Style: Tabletop

Features: Four speakers, CD-DVD player with outputs, satellite and iPod compatible

MSP: $599

Available: $549 (after iBiquity rebate) at PolkAudio.com

Boston Acoustics Recepter Radio

Style: Clock radio

Features: Easy to use with detachable second speaker

MSP: $299

Available: $249.99 at Circuit City

JVC KD-HDR1

Style: In-dash car stereo

Features: Compatible with iPods, satellite radio, or a CD changer

MSP: $299.99

Available: $166.66 at Amazon.com

This article appears in December 22 • 2006.

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