Home cinema accessories

  • 8.3 9

    Bose QuietComfort 15

    12 Oct 2009 10:50 AM

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

  • 7.7

    Bose SoundDock 10

    08 Oct 2009 4:44 PM

    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

  • 8.0

    Pure One Classic

    25 Aug 2009 3:01 PM

    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.

  • 8.0 10

    Sangean WFT-1D+

    24 Aug 2009 3:21 PM

    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.

  • 7.0 10

    Logitech Harmony Adapter for PlayStation 3

    09 Jun 2009 11:35 AM

    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

  • 7.4

    Belkin Conserve Surge Protector

    02 Jun 2009 11:15 AM

    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

  • 7.0 9

    Seagate FreeAgent Theater

    28 May 2009 12:13 PM

    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

    24 Apr 2009 1:34 PM

    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

  • 8.3 10

    Sennheiser HD 800

    17 Feb 2009 5:47 PM

    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.

  • 9.0 7.7

    Western Digital WD TV

    26 Nov 2008 5:11 PM

    Western Digital comes to the media streaming party with a product set to shake.

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