ULTIMATE EARS MEGABOOM 3 OPTOMA NUFORCE BE LIVE5

$225, ultimateears.com

The best waterproof speaker – it even floats – offers 20 hours of battery life and a hefty sound, perfect for outdoor parties. It works great for kitchen audio duties, too.

$120, optoma.com

If you want an on-ear alternative to the Marshalls, these ’phones from AKG remain a great option. The sound is punchy and the styling is pretty cool without trying too hard.

These slick earphones offer incredible sound for the price, taking everything from pop to classical in their stride. They’re made to stay comfortable for their eight-hour battery life.