As we see it, the problem with the modern wireless speaker model is that, too often, sound quality takes a back seat to portability. Portability is great, but the market is still begging for compact, wireless desktop or bookshelf speakers that offer all the benefits of a hi-fi system stereo separation, tuned cabinets, full, refined bass, multiple intputs, etc. but with the modern convenience of wireless audio streaming, built-in amplification, and device charging. Looks likeAperion Audiomay have just answered the call.

Some products have gotten dangerously close to our ideal system. TheNuForce S3-BTsounded great and offered device charging and analog input flexibility, but they lacked a digital input and subwoofer output. TheNocs NS2 Air Monitorslooked and sounded excellent too, but they are locked into the Apple eco-system, can be tricky to set up, and they dont charge devices at all. And then theres the Paradigm A2, which offer some unique features and jaw-dropping sound quality, but theyre a bit bulkier that most folks are looking for in a desktop solution, arent wireless out of the box and dont sport a digital input. Even the highly-regardedAudioEngine lineupdoesnt check all the boxes.

Aperions Allaire Bluetooth speakers manage to nail down everything weve been looking for and wrap it all up in one very attractive, sweet-sounding package. The speakers offer an analog input, digital optical input, Bluetooth streaming capability, USB charging port and a subwoofer output. In the box iseverythingyou need to get the system set up and running. Optical cable, two different analog cables, high-gauge speaker wire its all there. Theres even a remote. The best part? The pair is only $400.

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Caleb is a professional musician, amateur chef and A/V electronics guru. Growing up, Caleb was the guy you would find in the garage tearing apart vintage electronics while other kids rode bikes or played football. His early immersion in consumer electronics has led to countless car stereo, home theater and live audio installations which laid down the foundation for his current work as A/V Editor and reviewer at Digital Trends. Contact him on twitter (@caleb_denison) or via email (cdenison@digitaltrends.com).

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Aperion Audio’s Allaire Bluetooth Speakers nail every feature and sound spectacular