Loop by Libratone, $500 Whether mounted to a wall or stationed on its stand, the Red Dot Award–winning Loop delivers crisp, all-encompassing sound in a handsome yet compact package. The Italian-wool cover is available in eight colors. Stream tunes wirelessly from your computer or phone. Photo 5 of 15 in Top Home Tech News from 2014, and What to Look Forward to in 2015 by Kelsey Keith from The Best Modern Speakers

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Loop by Libratone, $500

Whether mounted to a wall or stationed on its stand, the Red Dot Award–winning Loop delivers crisp, all-encompassing sound in a handsome yet compact package. The Italian-wool cover is available in eight colors. Stream tunes wirelessly from your computer or phone.