Slick iPod docks that put the hi-fi to shame

Jul 18 2008 By Peter Jenkinson

Chic digital music devices more popular than ever

With digital music devices becoming our favoured method of storing tunes, it's easy to see the end of the humble hi-fi in sight.

Sleek iPod docks are more popular than ever, thanks to the ever-growing capacity of MP3 players and an increase in music downloads across all age groups.

Sound and build quality on these devices has improved dramatically and they are more than a match for other audio sources.

Out Of This World

Zeppelin Bowers and Wilkins £399 from www.johnlewis.com

Designed with the fruits of the Apple company in mind this cigar-shaped device produces superb sounds. This gadget can be hooked up to your PC and other entertainment kit.

Flatpack Fun

iPod Boombox £19.95 from www.firebox.com

Relive the days of lugging oversized music systems on your shoulder with this classic cardboard creation.

Turn it on and try to resist the urge to stomp around to your old favourite break dancing beats.

Mobile Solution

Altec Lansing T612 £168 from www.pixmania.co.uk

Mount this on your wall and make it the perfect perching place for your iPhone. The other benefit of course is that it'll belt out your music - but stops playing automatically when you have an incoming call.

Moveable Music

Griffin Evolve £203.82 from www.dabs.com

This system allows you to remove each of the wireless speakers so you can wander from room to room with your tunes.

Style And Substance

Fatman iTube £195 from www.audioaffair.co.uk

This unique design incorporates good old-fashioned hi-fi technology in the shape of the three valves on the amp unit.

Sizeable System

iPod Party £149.99 from www.iwantoneofthose.com

As well as having a dock on the top for your iPod, it has a load of other inputs. It also comes complete with a mic, a pull-out handle and wheels on the base.