Speakman 6-Jet Anystream, $57 in chrome

Problem: Some days you just want a gentle spray; sometimes you need power to get the grime off. Unfortunately, lots of showerheads that boast three different sprays actually deliver slight variations on the same one. Other heads cram in options that never get used, thanks to unwieldy or confusing setting switches.
Solution: Forty-eight spray jets make the Anystream’s three functions feel entirely distinct from one another: One is a gentle rinse, one a dense pour, the last a vigorous spray. And even soapy hands can change settings easily with the large, easy-grip lever.
To Buy: www.speakmancompany.com. Also available in white ($96).