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Where vinyl records are born 
Ever wondered how records are made? Come on a voyage to the land of vinyl as CNET News.com's Daniel Terdiman visits United Record Pressing in Nashville, Tennessee.
Internet killed the (digital) radio star
During a trip to the US four years ago, I rented a car fitted with an XM satellite radio — which gave me well over 100 radio stations, each carrying a continuous stream of crystal-clear talk radio or music in a surprising array of genres.
Altec Lansing PT8051
Its immense speakers suggest great audio quality, but it's all the little things that the PT8051 lacks that made it lose our favour.
Sony announces 1080p Bravia range
Sony has unveiled its 2008 range of Bravia LCDs which include new processing capabilities and better compatibility with other devices.
B&W PV1
While the B&W PV1 could be described as a "style" subwoofer, it doesn't compromise on sound quality. Good for movies, great with music.
B&W VM6
The B&W VM6 are surprisingly capable loudspeakers but the compact dimensions stunt their performance.
LG Micro HiFi System FB163
It's clad in a pretty package, but the FB163 disappoints on the performance front, offering confusing iPod features and an arguably superfluous USB recording function.
Conceptronic Grab 'n' Go Multimedia Player
The Grab 'n' Go Multimedia Player makes a decent play at the budget-end of the playback market — but its limitations are obvious.
Subwoofer set-up guide
Merely buying a great subwoofer is no guarantee you'll wind up with great bass — properly setting it up in your home is crucial. This guide will tell you how to get the most from your subwoofer.
B&W CM1
More "hi-fi" than "neutral", the B&W CM1s pack a lot of punch into such a tiny enclosure — great for smaller listening rooms.
JVC, Kenwood officially hook up
The two Japanese audio equipment makers will combine to form JVC Kenwood Holdings, which will focus on car electronics, home electronics, and professional wireless systems.
A BMW for the lounge room
You can get Lamborghini laptops and Porsche phones; now, if you're willing to stump up some serious cash, you can get BMW-designed speakers.
Pro-Ject Debut III/Phono USB
The Pro-Ject Debut III/Phono USB turntable is a great turntable which simplifies archiving recordings on a PC — even if it still doesn't make it easy.
Bowers & Wilkins makes Diamonds from marble
Bowers & Wilkins has come up with a design for their Signature Diamond speakers that encases the tweeter in a marble housing.
How to make your music sound better
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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Its immense speakers suggest great audio quality, but it's all the little things that the PT8051 lacks that made it lose our favour.
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While the B&W PV1 could be described as a "style" subwoofer, it doesn't compromise on sound quality. Good for movies, great with music.
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The B&W VM6 are surprisingly capable loudspeakers but the compact dimensions stunt their performance.
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It's clad in a pretty package, but the FB163 disappoints on the performance front, offering confusing iPod features and an arguably superfluous USB recording function.
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Conceptronic Grab 'n' Go Multimedia Player
The Grab 'n' Go Multimedia Player makes a decent play at the budget-end of the playback market — but its limitations are obvious.
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We take a tour through the International Broadcast Centre at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, plus see some of the technology employed at the Olympic venues.
Inside Apple's new Chatswood store
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