This is one product “made for iPods” that you’ll surely appreciate on your next ball game. The Spalding iHoop is simply a basketball goal with a built-in audio system that’s sure to bring out your best moves as you listen to your favorite tunes. The 54″ fully-tempered fiberglass backboard features a height-adjustable rim and with the “tip and roll” system makes the whole assembly portable. The highlight of the rig though is the audio system complete with two 3″ ear-level speakers plus a 5″ subwoofer that are both weatherproofed. Though the iHoop is designed for the iPod, it’s also possible to plug in other MP3 players via the audio jack. Now you can play the soundtrack of your next slamdunkin’ jam session! $1300.

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The iBlock mini speaker in Lego block form with a docking connector that’s fully compatible with any of the iPods lets you share your music and movies with your buddies. With its Active Bass System, it don’t sound tiny rather it boosts the bass for a real bold sound output. One of the iBlock’s coolest features is the volume controls that camouflage with the block. It doesn’t require any batteries since it acquires its power from the iPod. $21.

Increase the sound of your iPhone without sacrificing its battery life through passive amplification with the nifty TenOne Design SoundClip. Sound waves coming from the built-in speaker are redirected through the SoundClip’s chamber for a more robust audio. The added gain is up to 10 dB which is a lot from the small design. The device easily attaches to the iPhone’s synching/charging cable for easy storage. $8.

You’re probably still reeling from the whirlwind of Christmas, bloated from all that food and money burning a hole in your deep pockets. You scour the scene for a home theater system that masquerades as a table. If money is no object, then the folks from Switzerland have got a present for you. Blow out that fat Christmas bonus paycheck with their classy GenevaSound Home Theater. It’s a lacquered piece of furniture that comes built with a 2.1 audio system, 7 speakers, a 12″ subwoofer, and 700 watts of amplified goodness. Your brand-new plasma or LCD TV will look perfect on top of this unit. Ipods and iPhones will sit well too with the built-in dock on top of the cabinet and will even play your old CDs. Also comes in white. $4,000.

If you’re the kind of music lover who’s always wondering what song is playing or who’s the artist of the catchy tune you’re hearing, then the SongView from Brookstone is the perfect iPod (or iPhone) accessory for you. Not only does it deliver rich, powerful sounds but it also displays song title, artist, playlist, even the date and time from the ticker style display at the bottom. Should you need a little more punch on the sound, you can attach external speakers to the audio line out. Other audio players can also be accommodated by the SongView through the 3.5mm jack. Doze off to your favorite tune on sleep mode then wake up rocking with its built-in alarm clock. $100.

Let your iPhone rotate freely on all axes and all directions with the Ped3 Auto Car Mount+. The five-inch steel goose neck is flexible enough to let you position your iPhone whichever way you want, while the holder has seven fingers to lock your device securely without blocking the microphone or speaker port. Also included is the base that lets you choose where to mount the whole thing on surfaces other than your car’s interior. Attach it to glass or any slick surface with four suction cups or if you want a more permanent attachment, four screws let you attach the base as well. No, it’s not made in a sweat shop somewhere, the builders proudly claim that it’s made in the USA. $50.

One look at the Vers Audio 1.5R’s wood enclosure and you can instantly tell it’s no ordinary iPod speaker. It’s also an alarm clock and an AM/FM tuner and with another 3.5mm audio port, you can also connect your other MP3 players or audio devices. Worried about the environment? The people from Vers Audio reassures us that the wood from their speakers are from easily renewable and fast-growing trees. And with the Class D amplifiers on board, the device is energy-efficient as well. Available in walnut, dark walnut, bamboo, piano white, and natural cherry finishes. $220.