I bought Creative Labs portable speakers, ($139) to use with my iPOd. They run on rechargable AAA batteries and fold closed to the size of an electric razor. I listen to acoustic jazz, chamber music, solo piano, cabaret singers and some orchestral music on them. The sound, if not driven too loud, is clear and well formed. Bass is adequate for a hotel room. The combination of iPod and these are fabulous for a traveler. I can't imagine the Altec Lansing's would sound any better than these.