User Rating:
Good: The Bose SoundLink Mini is a very sleek, very compact wireless Bluetooth speaker that sounds very good for its small size. It also has excellent build quality, with a unibody aluminum enclosure, and includes a charging cradle that you can leave plugged in.
Bad: Fairly pricey; no speakerphone capabilities; protective case costs extra.
Bottom Line: While it's fairly expensive at $200, the Bose SoundLink Mini is one of few standout products in the ultracompact wireless speaker category, featuring a top-notch design and very good sound for its tiny size. [Read more]

User Rating:
Good: The AKG K551 headphones have a sturdy build and are very comfortable; closed headphones offer some passive noise reduction; airy sound suited to classical or acoustic music.
Bad: Loss of bass in noisy environments even with passive noise reduction; treble can overwhelm bass with some music; not suited to rock or dance; obnoxious-looking; no carrying case; large and not as portable as alternatives.
Bottom Line: The AKG K551s are closed portable headphones with an open, airy sound, but their relative lack of bass means they're actually better for use at home. [Read more]

User Rating:
Good: The AKG K551 headphones have a sturdy build and are very comfortable; closed headphones offer some passive noise reduction; airy sound suited to classical or acoustic music.
Bad: Loss of bass in noisy environments even with passive noise reduction; treble can overwhelm bass with some music; not suited to rock or dance; obnoxious-looking; no carrying case; large and not as portable as alternatives.
Bottom Line: The AKG K551s are closed portable headphones with an open, airy sound, but their relative lack of bass means they're actually better for use at home. [Read more]