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iLuv i168 HD Radio
Though it does include an HD Radio tuner at a fairly low price, the no-frills iLuv i168 doesn't offer much to distinguish itself from the clock radio competition.
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iHome iH12BR (black)
While its sound isn't so impressive, the iHome iH12's simple and attractive design gives it an appeal as a budget iPod clock radio.
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Asus Air (wood)
The Asus Air's subpar sound and myriad design issues will have you looking at alternatives to this Wi-Fi radio.
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Asus Air (black)
The Asus Air's subpar sound and myriad design issues will have you looking at alternatives to this Wi-Fi radio.
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Grace ITC-IR1000B Wireless Internet Radio (black)
While it lacks even some basic extras, the Grace Wireless Internet Radio delivers smooth Internet radio via Wi-Fi at a relatively affordable price.
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Sangean HDR-1
The Sangean HDR-1 is a capable tabletop HD Radio, but its lackluster controls and dearth of extras leave only its retro wood styling to distinguish it from the competition.
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Denon AVR-3808CI
The Denon AVR-3808CI AV receiver is absolutely packed with functionality and sounds great, but you'll need to be an AV geek to unlock all its potential.
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SDI iHome iHC5S
While the iHC5S tabletop clock radio incorporates some nice features that make it an intriguing choice for owners of Bluetooth-enabled cell phones with A2DP support, some usability issues and its overall flimsiness make it feel like more of a work in progress.
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Sony ICF-C1iP (black)
The Sony ICF-C1iP radio alarm clock for the iPod isn't the smallest or most stylish in the category, but decent audio quality, great radio reception, and a reasonable price point make it a fine option.
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Sony ICF-C1iP (white)
The Sony ICF-C1iP radio alarm clock for the iPod isn't the smallest or most stylish in the category, but decent audio quality, great radio reception, and a reasonable price point make it a fine option.
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Tangent Quattro (Walnut)
The Tangent Quattro is a fun gadget with great sound, but its premium price tag will scare off all but the most serious radio enthusiasts.
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Pioneer Elite VSX-91TXH
The Pioneer Elite VSX-91TXH AV receiver delivers excellent audio quality and a host of cutting-edge features, but competing models offer even better values at this price point.
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Sony XDR-S3HD
The Sony XDR-S3HD lowers the price for HD Radio without compromising on quality.
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Onkyo TX-SR805 (silver)
The Onkyo TX-SR805 is an all-around excellent AV receiver with plenty of audiophile appeal, but its less-than-ideal video performance may give HDTV aficionados a reason to hold out for higher-end alternatives.
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Panasonic CQ-C8305U
The Panasonic CQ-C8305U performs the basic functions of a digital-age car stereo well with great audio-tweaking options, intuitive file and folder navigation, and a worthwhile iPod interface. The stereo's full-motion color display adds little to its usability or attractiveness and its Bluetooth is disappointing.
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Audiovox XpressR XM Radio
If you can spend the extra money for a professional installation, the Audiovox XpressR offers one of the best-looking, fully loaded XM radio receivers on the market.
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Sony STR DA5300ES
With six HDMI inputs, an intuitive graphical user interface, and excellent audio and video quality, the Sony STR-DA5300ES raises the bar on what to expect from a high-end AV receiver.
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JVC KD-PDR30 CD Receiver
The JVC KD-PDR30 looks and sounds good, and its standard iPod connectivity will endear it to those looking to take their iTunes on the road. However, its lack of a decent search mechanism for navigating large iPod lists means that it fails one of its primary usability functions.
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Sony STR-DG810
The Sony STR-DG810 delivers three HDMI inputs at a fairly low price, but connectivity, features, and sound quality shortfalls spoil the deal.
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Sonos Digital Music System (Bundle 130)
Recent firmware and feature upgrades cement the Sonos Digital Music System's position as the best multiroom streaming audio solution available.
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Sony VGF-WA1 (white)
The Sony VAIO VGF-WA1 is a stylish tabletop radio that can stream digital music from your PC, but a few key feature upgrades would have made us like it even more.
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Sony VGF-WA1 (black)
The Sony VAIO VGF-WA1 is a stylish tabletop radio that can stream digital music from your PC, but a few key feature upgrades would have made us like it even more.
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Timex TM80B
The Timex TM80B is a decent little clock radio that sounds fine and offers the added flexibility of playing back MP3 files stored on a flash drive or SD memory card.
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SDI iHome IH8BR (black)
If all you have is $100 to spend on an iPod speaker system, the iHome iH8 iPod clock radio is one of your better bets.
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SDI iHome IH8SR (silver)
If all you have is $100 to spend on an iPod speaker system, the iHome iH8 iPod clock radio is one of your better bets.
