Home Cinema Accessories

Christmas gift guide

We've got round-ups of the best products in each category to help you make the right choice for every person on your list. Enjoy, and Happy Holidays from the CNET Australia team.

Bose QuietComfort 15

While they're no bargain, the Bose QuietComfort 15s currently offer the best sound and silencing capabilities in a pair of noise-cancelling headphones.

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Articles

Best DAB+ digital radios

Digital radio is finally here, but what equipment do you need to receive it? We look at eight different receivers to find the best.
Beatles perfect storm on 9 September 2009?

For the first time, the Beatles' entire catalogue will be released, in stereo, in one fully digitally remastered collection. Will an iTunes announcement happen the same day?
Belkin gives up on wireless HDMI

After years in development, Belkin has decided not to release its wireless HDMI accessory "FlyWire".
New HDMI standard brings internet to TV

The latest HDMI specification will offer networking capabilities with Ethernet connectivity and add an Audio Return Channel to enable upstream audio connections via the HDMI cable.
Memory cards: All your questions answered

With all the different types and variations available, it's easy to get confused about memory cards. But as they now fit into everything from digital cameras to printers, phones and televisions, it's important to know your way around the memory card maze.
VTech enters the home-audio market with music-streaming device

In an interesting move, VTech, the makers of wireless home phones, has entered the home-audio fray with the IS9181, a Wi-Fi-enabled internet radio receiver.
Logitech unveils Harmony 1100 universal remote

The new Logitech Harmony 1100 fixes many of the problems we had with the original Harmony 1000 when it was released in 2007, and now has RF support and the ability to customise its 3.5-inch touchscreen.
Clear the coffee table: Universal remotes reviewed

If trying to juggle multiple remote controls is driving you crazy, check out our round-up of high-end universal remotes. Clear the clutter and control everything from one device.
Look professional with AKG's high-def headphones

High-end audio manufacturer AKG has introduced a range of high-def headphones designed to please the pickiest of music appreciators.
What's next for Apple? We think it's the remote

After looking at what Apple has done in the past, there are some clues going forward. A good place to look is some of its older products, both software and hardware.

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Reviews

Bose SoundDock 10

While it's expensive and isn't loaded with features, the Bose SoundDock 10 is classy looking and sounds excellent for a compact iPod/iPhone speaker.

Specs: ipod speakers
Pure One Classic

The Pure One Classic DAB+/FM radio does what it's designed to with simplicity and style, and is a good entry point to the new world of digital radio.
Sangean WFT-1D+

A bit of a jack-of-all-trades, this Sangean offers lots of different radio reception as well as excellent streaming capabilities. At the moment, it's a pretty unique bit of full-width component kit too, and given the feature count it represents terrific value for money.
Logitech Harmony Adapter for PlayStation 3

The Logitech Harmony Adapter for PlayStation 3 isn't completely painless (or cheap), but once up and running it provides total control over your PS3 including the ability to power it on and off.

Specs: Accessories , Wireless , Bluetooth
Belkin Conserve Surge Protector

Belkin's Conserve Surge Protector probably won't save you a ton of money, but it does provide a convenient way to selectively shut off any power-sucking devices in your home.

Specs: Surge protector
Seagate FreeAgent Theater

Its poor video support means it's not perfect, but if you have a FreeAgent portable hard drive it's quite a capable photo and audio streamer.

Specs: Photo and audio playback device for your TV
Meridian Sooloos Music Server

The Meridian Sooloos is a modular music server with an easy-to-use interface and one of the best Random modes we've seen. The downside? It's expensive.

Specs: Music server , Ethernet, Stereo audio, Coaxial , MP3, WAV, AAC, Apple Lossless, CD audio, FLAC
Sennheiser HD 800

If you're looking for the ultimate hi-fi experience in a pair of headphones, then the Sennheiser HD 800 should be on your audition list.

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