Speaker & headphone stories

  • How to make your music sound better

    14 Mar 2008 10:28 AM

    From noise-cancelling headphones to software tweaks, we show you how to get the most out of your music -- and highlight some must-have products for tune lovers.

  • Digital radio: the countdown is on

    20 Feb 2008 2:01 PM

    The countdown to digital radio has begun, with free-to-air DAB+ broadcasts starting in selected capital cities on 1 January, 2009.

  • Yamaha releases schmick hi-fi gear; receiver

    13 Feb 2008 6:47 PM

    Yamaha is attempting to re-enter the field of hi-fi -- a phrase the company itself created -- with the release of three new flagship products.

  • CES 2008 wrap: tech's crystal ball

    14 Jan 2008 6:21 PM

    CES 2008 has wrapped for another year, and so CNET.com.au looks over the tech and the products we will be using in the years to come.

  • Open Interface offers next-gen Bluetooth audio

    09 Jan 2008 4:25 PM

    Bluetooth audio is becoming more and more popular, but the sound quality it offers is less than stellar. Hopefully a new standard proposed by Open Interface will fix all that.

  • CES 2008: world's biggest tech show preview

    31 Dec 2007 3:25 PM

    The annual International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is the world's largest, and in the leadup to our exclusive CNET.com.au coverage here's what to expect from CES 2008.

  • Get ready for digital radio with DAB+

    17 Jul 2007 7:06 PM

    The widespread introduction of digital radio in Australia has inched closer with the world's first test of the new digital radio standard, DAB+, in Sydney today.

  • How does a speaker work?

    06 Jun 2007 5:38 PM

    CNET explains the jargon behind the conventional loudspeaker, with a quick guide on the anatomy of this important home theatre component.

  • How to set-up your home theatre speakers

    21 May 2007 2:51 PM

    You don't have to be an electrician or an acoustics expert to get great surround sound from your home theatre system. Just follow the steps in this tutorial to set-up your home theatre speakers for optimum sound.

  • Bowers & Wilkins designs speakers for Jaguar

    07 May 2007 3:14 PM

    Speaker specialist Bowers & Wilkins has teamed up with Jaguar to develop a premium in-car audio system.

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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

  • 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.