8 Beautifully Designed Sound Systems

You can€™t have a party without music. These strikingly designed speakers make the most of your playlist€”and look great, too.

1. Small but MightyThese cube-like Geneva speakers ($2,600) may be small, but they pack a lot of punch in terms of sound quality. The only question is: which colour should you choose? genevalab.com

2. Surround SoundThe pint-sized BeoPlay S8 by Bang and Olufsen ($1,450) reconfigures to its placement in a room to sound as great tucked away in the corner as it does when the sleek design is placed front and centre. beovancouver.com

3. Hidden GemThis sleek Geneva TV stand ($4,000) doubles as an advanced Bluetooth- and Apple AirPlay-equipped sound system. genevalab.com

4. Spin Me ’RoundIt’s time to dust off your old records and listen to music in its purest form. Crosley’s collection of modernized turntables (from $90) will keep you boogying all night long. sears.ca

5. Master ClassThe award-winning, highly coveted Beolab 18 speakers ($10,000 for two) by Bang and Olufsen sound as fantastic as they look. beovancouver.com

6. Stairway to HeavenImpress your guests with the incredibly rich sound (and incredibly cool design) that the Bowers and Wilkins Zeppelin Air speaker dock ($399) provides. futureshop.ca

7. Synced SoundThe Sonos Connect amp ($599) allows you to connect every speaker in your home to your smartphone or tablet, resulting in perfect musical syncing as you walk from room to room. ayreborn.com

8. Building BlocksThe compact Jawbone Jambox speaker ($180) is best for impromptu gatherings. Need to move the party? Just pick it up and go. thesource.ca