The best sounding iPod dock we’ve heard – but it isn’t cheap once a decent DAC is factored in

Promising looks but struggles to deliver on pure sonic performance

Simple and effective, one RoomGroove is a sensible choice and two even more so

A superior portable solution, with bass that can be heard across a Glastonbury field

This award-winner remains about the best-sounding dock around - add decent speakers for a superb system, and check your iPod for compatibility

The $200 cheaper speaker-less option is the better deal, partnered with a quality hi-fi pair

Anyone who sneers at the description of iPod as 'hifi' needs to hear a pair of these

True hi-fi sound in the form of a speaker dock

The usual Bose feel-good glow and (mostly) great sound too – but at a price

A powerful-sounding iPod speaker dock, whose hefty sound is hindered by an overly hefty price tag

Unashamedly aspirational, the Zeppelin has enough sonic talent to justify its price tag

The Mini is a compact speaker dock with a big future, and top-notch sound quality – we just hope software updates are made available sooner rather than later

Get over the novelty design and you realise it's pretty pricey for what it actually does

Unashamedly aspirational, the Zeppelin has enough sonic talent to justify its price tag

It gets the second-most important aspect of its performance – wireless music – spot on. The most important aspect is a little less successful

The usual Bose feel-good glow and (mostly) great sound too – but at a price

Very good, but it needs a price cut