The gadget uses (according to the makers) an entirely acoustic amplification system, using the all-metal “horn” to amplify it even further.  The base is hand-carved walnut, using pieces of real antique furniture; a real cool item to display in any house.

The only downside: it’s pretty expensive, running $400 or so. If you have extra money, and have a use for it, it’s awesome indeed.

No, Apple had nothing to do with making the speakers; they’re shaped (vaguely) like apples, and they even have a keychain attached to make moving the speaker around a little easier.  It features a rechargeable battery and easy 3.5mm headphone connectors and this also makes it usable with any MP3 player.

There are various color choices, including yellow, red, pink, green and black.  You can get a bite of this apple for only $13 from USB Brando.

The white speakers are said to have powerful sound, and can stand up in any position needed.  The hinges are strong and keep the speaker open, and it has several power options to keep it running longer at a clip: you can use USB power from a computer, or 3 AAA batteries; whatever works for your situation.

It includes 3 speakers and you can pick up this handy speaker setup for $14 from Urban Outfitters.

Using fancy sounding “900MHZ Phase Loop Lock” circuitry, the device can send an audio signal up to 150-feet to the unit (even through walls, according to the makers).

It is also compatible with any iPod, iPhone or your choice of MP3 unit (if it uses a 3.5mm output jack of course). The Wireless Waterproof Shower Speaker sells for $59.99 each, which is a pretty good deal for rockin’ with the Rolling Stones while showering.

Let’s face it: Mp3 speakers tend to be on the wimpy side for the most part, catering mostly to the personal listening crowd. How about a small profile speaker that can still thump the room when it needs to? Well, the iXtreme Amplified Speaker promises that sort of power and sound.

It claims to operate much the same way as a high-end subwoofer, with all kinds of patented internal stuff to really pump out the jams. Deep bass, and bright rich sound are promised to fill the room. It comes with a rechargable battery so you can let the party last most of the night, then charge it up and go again.

It runs for $29.95, which is really quite reasonable, assuming it works as advertised.

The device is made to be mounted on the visor of a car and supports Bluetooth 2.1 with EDR and eSCO, so you can drive and talk at the same time, since many US states now have laws against driving with a phone to your ear, for very good reasons.

The Jabra Cruiser also features an FM transmitter allowing you to hook up a cell phone or MP3 player with music on it and listen to it with your Cruiser speaker.

This gadget provides 14-hours of talk time or up to 13-days of standby time, which is above average for this kind of device. If this sort of thing tickles your fancy, you can acquire the Jabra Cruiser for $159 each.

If you want to watch a movie on it, the Rotating Speaker System will turn the iPhone 90 degrees sideways so you can watch it properly in its aspect ratio. The company boasts full, rich sound and lighted controls, and it comes with inserts that allows it to fit any style of iPod or iPhone device, and works as a charging dock when turned off.

The Sharper Image Rotating Speaker System should be up for purchase on October 15, here for example,for $79.99, which isn’t a terrible price for something pretty slick and useful.

The PodX is an add-on speaker that is supposed to generate a strong sound and powerful bass out of your iPod or any kind of MP3 player, and is small enough to take pretty much anywhere you want music to go.

It comes with a built-in rechargeable battery and can be charged up again via mini-USB plug for easy recharges. Purchasing the PodXtreme Amplified Speaker will run you only $19.95 at SkyMall, which isn’t bad at all.

The speakers “slide” open to reveal the output area, so they’re protected from any element, rain or damage this way. It’s a pretty neat design.

They’re decently powerful too; the output can be up to 160mWx2ch and they measure 30mm wide, which is pretty small and compact, so they can travel with you.

They will go for up to 16 hours of play with the 4 AA batteries it requires.  There’s some color choices too, and these are available from Japan only for now.  Retail is at 3000 Yen or about $33 starting mid October or so.

More about it from the site:

“This ones not for your ear, it’s for everyone to hear! This larger-than-normal 3″ long earbud is a speaker for your mp3 player. With handy keyring clip and headphone jack.”

We love the look and price of the item, and it has a keyring attached to it, so it can go with you quite easily. To use it, just pop off the end holding the keyring and plug it into your MP3 player.

You can grab the MP3 Earphone Speaker for $10.98 from Things You Never Knew Existed.