Recommendations for best external speakers suitable for traveling.

I am interested in purchasing a good set of external speakers suitable for traveling with my iPhone--compact with good stereo sound. Any recommendations?

Depending on what you mean by compact, but I like the Bose Sounddock (portable)
http://www.bose.com/controller?event=DTCLINKS_TARGETEVENT&DTCLinkID=7475&src=SOUNDDOCK

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Thinking of a European trip with lots of indoor usage in museums, churches and such where allowed as well as normal walk-around usage and landscapes. Would love to keep the equipment list to a minimum of course. Concerns are mostly indoor shots where flashes are not allowed. Not adverse to purchasing an additional lens or different camera body if that is what is needed for a once in a lifetime trip.
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If it were me, for travel I'd take the 60D, 10-22mm and 18-135mm. Then I'd probably add one or two or a few reasonably fast prime lenses for low light/shallow depth of field purposes, choosing among 20/2.8, 24/2.8 IS, 28/1.8, 35/2 IS, 50/1.4, and 85/1.8. I'd also take a flash, since it will likely be useable at times. Monopod might be a nice option, too.
I have traveled by air within the past year with 5DII (w/grip), 20/2.8, 24-70, 28/1,8, 50/1.4, 135/2, 70-200/2.8, 300/4, 1.4X and one 580EX II. That and the accessories I use with the kit add up to approx. 25 lb. backpack (that does fit in an airline overhead compartment). That wasn't fun getting through the airport, but doable and I wasn't going to be walking around a whole lot with it otherwise.
It's different when only traveling by car. Then I take a ton of stuff. Lots of lenses, 3 to 6 cameras, two tripods, and more. Sometimes even location lighting gear (five monolights, stands, umbrellas, etc.).
Another option is to ship some stuff ahead. I've shipped my location lighting kit cross country on occasion. Wouldn't want to try to take it with me on an airline! It's in a large roller bag and weighs 85-90 lbs.
If I were going somewhere that support, repair and rentals weren't likely to be available, i might ship a spare camera and other gear ahead, to meet me there. Not likely to be a problem in England. But I prefer to keep at least a primary kit of gear with me and under my control. A monopod can go in a checked bag. But only carry on flashes, lenses, cameras, etc. If necessary, I'll wear a photographers vest to stash small items.
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Hi Bryan
I think it depends on where your iMac is setup!
If your iMac is setup in your den or family room and you allready have a nice stereo system just pickup a mini headphone to RCA adapter and RCA cables and hook it up. If you do not have a decent stereo then yes the Bose or an upper end 5.1 system is the way to go.
[Mini Stereo To RCA|http://www.nextag.com/Cables-to-Go-Mini-87727346/prices-html?nxtg=10c4e0a24 051e-A3F9D6FEEE79567F]
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[Creative Inspire|http://us.creative.com/products/product.asp?category=4&subcategory=27&p roduct=15773]
[Other 2.1 systems|http://www.nextag.com/2.1-speaker/search-html]
[And 5.1 systems|http://www.nextag.com/5.1-speaker-systems/search-html]
Hey nothing against the Bose they are great, I might have a set myself if money grew on trees!
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