Monster has been known to make some bold decisions with their speaker and headphone lines, but the TRON Light Disc Audio Dock is one I really have to question. I mean, I get the coolness factor. Although I was largely disappointed by TRON: Legacy, I remain a fan of the franchise. I’m also a big fan of great sounding audio. Monster combines the two with stunning results here, but will many besides me really care?

Hopefully, your holiday shopping is finished and you’re all set to relax and enjoy the season. May as well reward yourself, and a good way to do so is with Portable Sound Laboratories’ iMainGo X speaker case for iPhone and iPod touch, which we’re conveniently giving away. The contest ends at midnight, December 24th, so get your entries in before visions of sugar plums start dancing in your head.

It’s that time of season when friends and family gather together for an evening of wine, obnoxious sweaters and music. We can’t help you with the alcohol and poor fashion sense, but we can at least suggest you take a look at TEAC’s SR-100i when you’re ready to play some classic Spinal Tap, Wall of Voodoo and Dance Hall Crashers Christmas tunes…or are those just my parties? And is that why no one ever comes?

Speakers are great, but aren’t necessarily portable. Headphones are a great solution, but then you’re the only one who can hear what’s playing. How do we solve this problem? The Tunebug Shake and Vibe are both good options. They are extremely portable sound generators; one wireless, one corded. Now all you need is a surface to use it with. Yes, I said surface. These are not ordinary speakers.

In our coverage here at Appletell, we’ve seen many iDevice cases that serve many functions. They’ve been flashlights, they’ve been camera filters, they’ve been waterproof, and they’ve been more. But although we’ve seen cases that enhance the iPhone’s audio output, we’ve never seen one that’s an actual speaker system. Until now. Portable Sound Laboratories has released the iMainGo 2, protective case that “… turns your MP3 player into a powerful and portable speaker.”

Too often, the divergent goals of portable music and high quality audio lead to sound systems that skimp on the sound quality while simultaneously falling oddly short on portability. Speakers that require AC power but provide only mediocre sound trump both the iPod’s goal of portable music and an uncompromising listening experience that audiophiles demand. Luckily, the i-DS3 Plus falls short in neither of those categories, and brings with it innovative features and a streamlined interface that make its use a truly enjoyable listening experience.

Everything about the Duo i-plus is serious. This is not just another wimpy iPod/iPhone speaker dock—in the categories of aesthetics, functionality, and power, it is meant to stand out. This dominating attitude turns out to be a mixed blessing, but under the right circumstances, the Duo i-plus is an audio standout among a sea of lesser competitors.

iPhone and iPod speakers come in many varieties. Some are about portability, some are about functionality, some are about style, and some are about sound. You want a system that can satisfy your needs in all four categories, but such systems are hard to find. So, you often have to make some sacrifices. Thankfully, those sacrifices are likely worth it with the Altec Lansing inMotion Compact speaker system.

iHome has announced that it has earned three CES Innovation Honoree Awards in the categories of Audio Components, Personal Electronics and Home Appliances. The award winning speaker solutions include the iP1 Speaker System for iPod/iPhone, iA5 App Enhanced iPod/iPhone Alarm Clock Speaker System and the iP39 Kitchen Timer and Alarm Clock Radio Speaker System for iPod/iPhone with USB Charging.

While Apple has their own Black Friday event, online retailer Amazon is having a wide-ranging sale on just about everything, including some iPod accessories and Mac software. Oh, and the top thirteen mp3 players are all iPods. And let’s not forget Amazon’s Apple Store, which is offering a competitive advantage against Apple’s own Black Friday pricing. Here’s what we’ve found so far, though they’re adding new deals throughout the day…