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AirPlay is a wireless music-streaming option fit for a prince. With Apple's AirPlay feature, music mavens can stream their tunes via WiFi to multiple speakers all at once, and play DJ no matter where they are with their iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.

Immersive all-over sound is AirPlay's edge over its wireless streaming competitor Bluetooth. And when it comes to speaker options, there is a wide range of audio products designed specifically for an iOS home setup.

We've rounded up seven AirPlay speakers that'll deliver the freshest sounds in town.

Pastels and use of the word "kiss" do not a gadget for women make, a belief Stellé Audio used in the creation of a line of portable speakers that leave the standard white/black aluminum design of tech accessories looking downright severe. The Stellé Speaker Clutches are designed to look like they walked straight off the runway, draped in luxury materials like woven leather and snakeskin, but with an added bass boost.

We had a chance to experience the Bluetooth-powered sounds of the clutches in Las Vegas during CES and heard unexpectedly rich sounds bursting from the speakers that we paired easily to our iPhones. The clutches can also be connected to devices via USB and 3.5mm stereo cables and include a rechargeable lithium-ion battery for up to 15 hours of playback. With a removable strap, the speaker clutch is meant to be shown off, worn like a purse, or removed and placed in prime tabletop viewing at a party.

With a starting price tag at $300, it's definitely a luxury addition to an audiophile's life. The company expects to announce its first retail partners this February. Take a look at the Stellé flagship and Rebecca Minkoff accessory lines in the gallery, and share your opinion on the fashion and tech collaboration.

Too often, speakers look big, clunky, and unsightly — but Stellé Audio Couture's Pillar bluetooth wireless speakers ($349, wait-list only) completely defy that trend. We previewed the Pillar speakers in Las Vegas for CES this week and were blown away by their simple, understated elegance.

The company, whose mission is to create stylish gadgets "designed specifically for women," launched a new collection of audio products at CES and set its eyes on a February 2013 retail debut. Here's a first look at Pillar, and let us know if these speakers will fit into your chic home.

The integrated iPad speaker Thunderstorm ($200 to pre-order), which Belkin introduced earlier this week, delivers sound so rich, it rumbles. Belkin constructed an entire soundproof room on the show floor to prove just how capable the Thunderstorm is at creating a cinematic audio experience for gaming, movies, and music.

An iPad is fully enclosed in the speaker dock system, which also triples as a cover and an extended battery (10 hours). Thunderstorm, which goes on sale later this month, has a 30-pin connector compatible with the iPad 2 and third-generation iPad, and a Lightening connector version is due for Summer 2013.

We got to hear — and feel — the Thunderstorm's booming sound at the Belkin booth, and while we didn't know what to make of the heavy integrated dock at first, the audio quality is undeniably fantastic and immersive. If you're a film junkie who watches a lot of movies on an iPad, then you'll definitely want to consider the Thunderstorm.

For something used daily, home stereo speakers often strangely fall into the eyesore category of design, but we've rounded up some audio marvels that break that mold. From a butterfly-inspired sound sculpture to an elegant tabletop speaker made of bamboo, these architectural wonders are a modernist's dream. Think outside the bulky black box with these gorgeous speakers for your home.

No longer are cool gadget accessories exclusive to iPad owners — Kindle Fire users, these speakers are for you! Do more than read a book with your ereader/tablet mix, and make it your all-around entertainment solution with these speaker dock choices. Whether you want to listen to tunes anywhere you go or stream a movie at home, we've rounded up a selection of speaker options that'll keep your Fire burning.

Beach days, picnics, and camping trips: these outdoor Summer activities aren't the same without your favorite upbeat tunes buzzing in the background. That's where these eight portable speakers come in. Whether you are looking for something waterproof and inexpensive or want powerful, high-quality sound, there's a portable speaker for every outdoor need. Some contain audio jacks that you can easily plug into your iPhone, iPod, or other MP3 player, while others require a device with built-in Bluetooth (like the iPhone).