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By Kevin Sintumuang

March 5, 2015 at 7:32 PM UTC

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This article is part of the March 9, 2015 issue of businessweek.

The latest wave of wireless audio features better design, longer battery life, and speakers strong enough to drown out your boss.

1. Sonos Blue Note Play: 1
$250; sonos.com
In commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the jazz label Blue Note Records, the cerulean tower comes with exclusive access to a station filled with Art Blakey, Dexter Gordon, and other legends. Its software updates wirelessly, and it can connect to other Sonos speakers. The natural sound is perfect for jazz.