Guest Picks: Listen Up!
20 stylish turntables, radios and MP3 players to bring music into every room
I love how music can instantly change the mood and feel of any space or room. It's amazing how many attractive music players and accessories there are out there too. Here are just a few on the market right now that caught my eye. Enjoy! — Jennifer from I Art U
Barky Turntable
This is my dream record player! Isn't it amazingly unique? I'm always a fan of how wood looks against clean, white walls. This is definitely a record player that needs to be displayed front and center.
Pro-Ject Debut III Audiophile Turntable White
Since I probably won't be able to afford a wood slice record player, this would be my second choice. It's clean, classic and modern at the same time. What a beauty.
Balloon USB Speaker
Are you frequently on the go or just looking for a portable boost in sound from your iPhone, iPod or iPad? This is the perfect solution — small, attractive, practical and colorful.
Ceramic Speakers With Hi-Fidelity Sound
Ah! A set of dream music transmitters. These speakers are perfection in my opinion. They feed my white and wood obsession, and I've heard the quality of sound that they produce — amazing! I think these belong in my studio.
Eskuche 33i Headphones
Adorn your ears with gold. These beautiful headphones are definite head turners. I love the pop of gold with black. They'd be perfect to use with your laptop around the house.
Stereoluxe AM/FM Radio And MP3 Dock
This is a beautiful iPod and iPhone audio station with radio too. Such a cool and calming color — I imagine it right at home in my kitchen.
Record Player Wall Art by bam!boom!
I thought this was an actual CD or record player at first. This funky wall art would be perfect for any music lover. I'd hang this among the record sleeves currently gracing my walls.
Geneva Sound System Model S
This is a sound system that I'd love to have in our family room. I love playing my favorite tunes or using Pandora whenever I hang with the husband or have guests over.
Crosley iDeco Universal iPod® Dock, Mahogany
See what I'm talking about when I say there are so many attractive music players out there? This is another one of them. Made by Crosley, the rich mahogany is bound to set the mood for any candlelit night. I'll take one for my dining room, please!
Rechargeable USB Card Speaker
I had to look into this product before realizing it was a rechargeable USB card speaker. As a laptop user who sometimes wants more sound, this is perfect. Plus, it's the size of a credit card!
Vers 1E
I've heard these are the most comfortable ear buds ever. These buds are practical and pretty — always a must in my book. They also have in-ear passive noise cancellation that blocks 90 percent of surrounding sound. Great for laptop users or using at your desktop for sound privacy.
Manchester Media Stand
I love this affordable record player stand — perfect for your music device of choice and your favorite vinyls. I would place this by the side of my couch and hang a cool light over it.
Hi-Fi Soundsystem And Laptop Desk
Get out! I've never seen anything like this laptop dock. Noted for its gorgeous sound and practicality, it can be used as a desk while listening to your favorite tunes. It's true, it's as beautiful to look at as it is to listen to. A studio gem for sure!
Crosley iSolo Universal iPod® Dock, Black
I think this would look great in a modern bathroom. Start a bubble bath and throw on some jazz.
Audioengine Desktop Speaker System
I love the clean look of these speakers. They'd go perfect with a simple white or wood-slice record player.
Crosley Traveler Radio, Tweed
This is a definite bookshelf piece. It's such a pretty throwback! Listen to tunes in style.
Medium Wooden Radio
I would be happy if this attractive radio graced my shelves as a display piece, but to know it is functional makes it even more awesome. Can't you imagine this on your bookshelf?
Kikkerland US005-W White Music Branch Three-Way Head Phone Splitter
Headphone splitters are necessary to spread musical wealth while at home or on the go. This is the coolest one I've seen by far.
Crosley AV Room Portable USB Turntable
I've had my eye on this since the day it came out. It probably isn't the highest quality, but I love that it can be moved from room to room or even brought to a picnic!
Vers 1.5R
I'd love to have a Vers audio system in my studio. I love the clean design and, of course, the wood.
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