If you like the sort of speakers Teufel is producing for hi-fi systems and would like something of decent quality for your laptop or desktop PC, with the added bonus of a built-in USB hub, then look no further than the new Concept B 200 USB stereo speaker system.

Rather than having to use the audio output jack from your PC or Mac (if indeed it has one — most do but some don't) you simply plug the speakers into a spare USB 2.0 socket and away you go.

Whether you're choosing hi-fi speakers for your home, garden or somewhere else, European quality audio company Teufel has just introduced its rugged Omniton 202 loudspeakers which offer great sound reproduction yet can take the knocks that indoor and outdoor life can throw at them.

Though compact, the speakers feature a 130mm woofer and 25mm cloth dome tweeter, with bass reproduction so good there's really no need for an additional subwoofer.

Let's face it, regardless of what the specifications say, the in-built speakers on most laptop and even desktop PCs isn't great, which is why cute little speakers like these Syren Speaker Minis from MSI might be worth considering.

The connect up via USB so all modern computers should accept them, and they feature LED lights, built-in volume control, mute function and a travel pouch.

Following on from the HD 380 headphones announced last week comes a whole new series of headphones at a range of price points that should mean everyone can own a decent pair of Sennheisers.

The five pairs of headphones in the Series 400 are made up of one open and four closed backs, with prices starting at £39.99 and rising to £84.99.

For those who are serious about their music, such as sound engineers, musicians and producers, a decent pair of extended frequency headphones is a necessary addition.

Sennheiser has pushed out its HD 380 Pro closed back headphones use high-power neodymium iron magnets, offering a wide 8-27,000Hz frequency response, detailed sound reproduction, sound pressure level up to 110dB, and an attenuation of external noise up to 32dB.

If you like the concept of colourful visuals to accompany your music, the GEAR4 SoundOrb Aurora could be just for you.

Not only does this soundbar pump out all your audio, via its built-in iPod dock, but the EveryColour ambient light feature cycles the LEDs through thousands of different colours.

I'm not totally convinced by V-MODA headsets — I really want to like them but they don't quite cut it for me. They're generally well constructed, though — just personal taste in headphone design.

Maybe the latest Faze headset will do it, though it's an exclusive with Best Buy so I'm not likely to get my hands on one.

Wires: who needs them? They're so twentieth century which is why audio equipment manufacturers are embracing Wi-Fi in order to stream music around the home.

Take the latest Squeezebox music players from Logitech, which connect up to Internet radio stations, digital music files stored on PCs, and music subscription services.

Following on from the HD 238 headphones comes two new pairs of luxury headphones from Sennheiser.

Both the MM 400 and MM 450 Travel feature the latest Bluetooth technology so you're free to listen to your music without getting tied up in wires. Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP guarantees optimized hi-fi quality stereo sound. There's also a removable cable and airline adapter, for times when you want to hook up to a standard or airplane audio output, plus a built-in microphone for use with mobile phones.

Sony is claiming a "unique co-operation between manufacturer and retailer" as it announces a new line of home audio products to be sold exclusively in Best Buy stores throughout the US.

Products in the ALTUS range will include iPod docking stations, wireless PC audio systems, plug and play speakers and Blu-ray disc players.

Apparently, Best Buy customers are a special breed, which is why it took two years of collaboration to come up with the brand.