Speakers & Headphones

Creative Aurvana Air

The Creative Aurvana Air is a beautiful looking and sounding set of headphones, but it's expensive and not suited to public transport.

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  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

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  Logitech G330

  The G330 may not sound great, but it's certainly one of the most comfortable headphones around.

  Specs: Headphones

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  Altec Lansing Mix iMT800

  The design of Altec Lansing's Mix iMT800 may not appeal to everyone, but its winning combination of good performance, lots of oomph and portability makes it one of the best iPod speaker options out there.

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  AKG K 702

  The AKG K 702 Open Back Dynamic Reference Headphones offer an ultra-comfortable way to enjoy sound that is remarkably more open than most sets; they're like personal speakers for your head.

  Specs: 3.5mm stereo

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  TEAC iTB1000 iPod dock

  The TEAC iTB1000 sits at the top of the "party" dock food chain with no known predators, but other devices give better bang for buck.

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  Bang & Olufsen BeoSound 5

  The Bang & Olufsen BeoSound 5 is the company's latest paradigm shift in how media servers should work, but if you have to ask about the price it's not for you.

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  Sony USB Turntable PSLX300USB

  As a basic consumer-grade way to get your old LPs onto your PC, the PSLX300USB delivers good results, although the supplied software has a harsh learning curve.

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  Oxx Digital Classic 600

  Neat, functional and simple to use, the Oxx Classic 600 makes listening to a world of internet radio easy. Its portability and easy-on-the-ear tonal quality make it a pleasure to use around the home.

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