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As much as we love our Bowers & Wilkins P5 headphones, I realized 2 things after doing my original review:

1. Though at $299 we felt that the P5 was a bargain, that price point may still be a bit high for folks on a budget who still want to experience Bowers & Wilkins audio.

And…

2. While the P5 headphones are quite compact, many consumers are still looking for headphones that are more portable.

Now on the surface, B&W’s C5 in-ear headphones seem like the perfect solution–featuring a lower price ($179.95) as well as a much smaller in-ear form-factor; but the simple truth is that while the C5′s are a fantastic in-ear audio solution, some folks simply prefer on-ear or over-the-ear models. So what did Bowers & Wilkins do? What they always do–they outdid themselves. Read on to learn why the P3 headphones are the perfect compromise…without having to compromise.

Speaker docks come in all shapes and sizes–such as this new charging dock from Satechi. The Divoom iBase dock is designed for your iOS device and promises crisp sound in a compact design, all while charging your favorite iDevice (the Divoom iBase also has an auxiliary input, making it compatible with almost any audio device). The Divoom iBase Dock Station retails for $44.99 and is available now at both Amazon.com and Satechi.net–and you can check the full release after the jump.

Being ultra-portable is important for your Bluetooth accessories–but not at the expense of performance. Satechi’s BT Portable Speakers feature a sleek, portable design and can wirelessly play high-quality audio (or even your phone calls) streamed from any Bluetooth enabled device. The BT weighs in at only 3.3 ounces and with Bass Expansion, the dynamic audio range delivers sound you just wouldn’t expect from a speaker this size. Of course, it is rechargeable courtesy of the Mini USB port and features on-device buttons to advance tracks, answer calls, pause, and adjust volume. The BT Portable Speaker retails for $44.99…and you can check out the full release after the jump.