Speaker & headphone stories

  • 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?

  • ARCAM announces first DAB+ digital radio tuner

    11 Feb 2009 9:07 AM

    British hi-fi manufacturer has announced one of the first digital radio tuners to be sold in Australia, but hang onto your hats cos it's gonna cost ya.

  • Slingbox finally reaches Australia

    04 Feb 2009 6:04 PM

    Looking on with envy at our US friends, the Slingbox range has been on our wish list for a while. Never fear fellow Aussies, it's almost here!

  • Sharp debuts 2.1-channel home theatre sound bars

    09 Jan 2009 10:47 AM

    Sound bars, which are designed to sit below a flat-panel TV and simulate surround sound from their compact chassis, are all the rage these days. With that in mind, Sharp has introduced two new 2.1-channel sound bars, the HT-SB300 and HT-SB200.

  • iLuv hits the wall with the iMM9500 Vertical Hi-Fi

    06 Jan 2009 1:04 PM

    If you ever wanted a Bang & Olufsen wall-mountable system but couldn't afford one, iLuv will be offering the poor-man's version this May when it releases the iMM9500 Vertical 4CD/MP3 Hi-Fi Audio System with Subwoofer.

  • Radar signals new radio channels for 2009

    17 Dec 2008 1:02 PM

    Australia's new national digital radio station, Radar Radio, plays music from undiscovered artists, with an emphasis on local talent. Many more digital stations are expected to follow in the next few months.

  • Logitech's new line-up provides aural pleasure

    27 Oct 2008 4:57 PM

    Logitech has announced a slew of audio products for the holiday season, including iPod docks, a network music player and iPhone-compatible ear buds.

  • Inside an Airbus A380: A video tour

    24 Sep 2008 5:13 PM

    From cattle class to the $22,000 suites, we take you on a video tour of a Singapore Airlines Airbus A380.

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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.