travelling speakers


Say you are going on a ski trip and staying in a condo with friends, and would like to bring a compact sound system a cut above bose wave and its like, but easy to travel with. The electronics can be a laptop driving light weight class D amp. But what speakers?
wkraft
I've never heard them personally, but maybe something like the Anthony Gallo Nucleus Micro speakers. I doubt you get much bass, but they probably sound good and look tiny and easy to pack. Orb makes a similar pair. Never heard those either.

Another way to do it would be to get a small pair of powered (active) speakers, like these Advents: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00005LACB/ref=cm_rdp_product. I had a pair of the predecessor Acoustic Research version of these about 20 years ago when I was a ski bum. They sound pretty good - not audiophile good, but they are cheap, very rugged, and plenty powerful.

A similar option would be these powered JBL's: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/341563-REG/JBL_LSR6325P_1_LSR6325P_5_25_Biamplified.html
I like my Visonik's better than my Gallos', however Realistic Lieaum's are better.
For your situation: craigslist-buy old advents or something for $10, ship them for $10, leave them there when done.
My portable two-piece audio system: Macbook Air driving a 1958' Fender Champ Amp dressed in tweed, of course. 1/8" to 1/4" mono cable. Have the original speaker, JBL LE8T, or Lowther DX3 to swap out. Tube rolling to boot!!
I have a couple travel systems, as I travel a bit. I think the absolute best travel system I've had is the Cambridge SoundWorks Model 12. 3-way amp, with 2 satellite speakers, and the case is a subwoofer. Brilliant. I often use different satellites to mix it up if I'm traveling by car....Gallos and Mirage V2s. So far the Mirage had the best integration with the amp and sub. I also pack in it a Jolida GlassFx DAC, Audioquest KingCobra cables, and hand braided speaker cables. :-D

Most other systems lack bass, and that just isn't satisfying for me. This sends everything under 120hz to the bass case. All for under $500 (for the main system), and all in a tough-as-nails bass case. I've been taking mine all around the country for 9 years with zero problems.
Wkraft, I strongly suggest you stay in the parameters of the SBAF. (snow bunny acceptance factor)