Speaker & headphone articles

  • 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

  • Logitech G330

    01 Oct 2009 10:24 AM

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

    Specs: Headphones

  • Altec Lansing Mix iMT800

    24 Sep 2009 3:53 PM

    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.

  • HP, Dr. Dre plan new 'digital music ecosystem'

    12 Aug 2009 2:13 PM

    Famed rapper/producer is teaming up with the computer maker in an ambitious effort to overhaul the sound quality of digital music.

  • Digital radio: All you need to know

    06 Aug 2009 6:00 PM

    Forget about AM and FM, as digital radio (or DAB+) is the way of the future. It features interference-free transmissions, rewind and pause, and track info.

  • Please Explain: Active noise cancellation

    07 Jul 2009 12:16 PM

    How does noise cancellation remove background noise and in which situations does it work best?

  • Creative Aurvana Air

    05 Jun 2009 4:04 PM

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

    Specs: 3.5mm stereo

  • AKG K 702

    22 May 2009 4:28 PM

    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

  • TEAC iTB1000 iPod dock

    24 Feb 2009 9:43 AM

    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.

  • Bang & Olufsen BeoSound 5

    12 Feb 2009 10:43 AM

    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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  • 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

  • Logitech G330

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

    Specs: Headphones

  • 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.