Vers 1.5 Alarm Clock Radio orig price $199

Vers systems balance good design and great sound with an environmentally sustainable mindset
Vers extends its line of energy- efficient, sustainably built sound systems with the introduction of the new Vers 1.5R radio/alarm clock for iPod. The compact and versatile Vers 1.5R is good for a bedside table, but its compact size makes it a great all-in-one iPod sound system for any room.

“We have to give credit to our customers for the 1.5R idea,” says David Laituri, co-founder of Vers. “They asked for a compact AM/FM/iPod sound system with the natural ‘Vers sound,’ so we built it for them. We think of it as a ‘hybrid’ design, since it’s a great bedside sound system, but really works well in any room of the home.” The Vers 1.5R is available in the same four wood finishes as the Vers 2X: Natural Bamboo, Natural Cherry, Natural Walnut and Dark Walnut.

“The high-quality, hand-crafted wood of the 1.5R builds on our commitment to good design, great sound and environmental thoughtfulness,” says