I'm always looking at accessories for my iPad. Most of what is out there is typical junk. Every once in a while you come across an accessory that you can actually use and are proud to show off to a friend or family member.
This stand from GZ Tablet Stands fits all of the above. It's finished wood with a carved out hole in the from to put an Altec Orbit speaker that you can get for $8-10 on Ebay.
The iPad will fit in slots with or without a protective cover on it. You can lay it in horizontal or vertical whichever you choose. For about $20, you can beat this stand. Unfortunately, this sand with the speaker mount in the front is no longer available. I can see it being hard to touch the iPad by reaching over the speaker, but if you are just looking for it to play music from Pandora or your own collecting this stand is ideal.
They are now making a similar stand where the speaker mounts in the rear. I'll showcase that one in a couple days, but here's a preview pic of how it looks.
It's another great stand. There were available on Ebay, but now they are on Etsy at
http://www.etsy.com/listing/63954314/gz-tablet-stand-original
These stands are highly recommended.