BIG SOUND
LaCie’s expertise lies in external drives, so it tapped French hi-fi specialists Cabasse for guidance in crafting these compact, USB-powered LaCie Sound2 Speakers. The minimalist package, envisioned by renowned industrial designer Neil Poulton, delivers a cosmic 2001: A Space Odyssey aesthetic and 30 watts of MP3-pumping power to any desk. [$100; lacie.com]