travelling speakers

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)

If you are driving and have room for the like of PSB alphas you open up a floodgate of options. Please be more specific on size and price.

Simple works really well in my world - Audioengine A5s fed via iPod or laptop.

I also like the Cambridge SoundWorks Model 12. The sub woofer/case is brilliant. I keep waiting for something more modern to take it's place but nothing else is getting it right. The perfect travel kit would have the bass/case with powered speakers and a controller/gain optimized for an Iphone or like source. They should build the controller right into the case and provide a remote.
The only thing I don't like about this set up is having to plug in the speakers.