MP3 Players - Reviews

Logitech Pure-Fi Mobile

Logitech Pure-Fi Mobile

The Logitech Pure-Fi Mobile is a versatile portable speaker system that's an excellent option for mobile-music-device users.

03/09/2008 10:50 AM

Philips SHE9850 sound-isolating earphones

Philips SHE9850 sound-isolating earphones

An excellent all-rounder, with good detail, a balanced, warm sound and superb comfort and fit. Deeper bass and brighter treble exists in competing models, but for almost all genres of music and in most listening environments, the SHE9850s will impress and for a good price.

02/09/2008 03:08 PM

Creative TravelSound i50

Creative TravelSound i50

The Creative TravelSound i50 is a fine choice for iPod Shuffle owners looking for a powerful portable speaker that integrates the player seamlessly, but there are better sounding options out there.

22/08/2008 05:35 PM

AVLabs MYTube Video Speakers for iPod

AVLabs MYTube Video Speakers for iPod

The MYTube iPod dock throws everything it can into a dock, and then a little bit more. Only some of it sticks, mind you.

15/08/2008 03:04 PM

Samsung S2 Pebble

Samsung S2 Pebble

Have you tried squeezing blood out of a stone? How about music out of a pebble? The Samsung S2 Pebble is a screenless MP3 player with an LED just under the surface that blinks different colours as you listen to music.

14/08/2008 03:26 PM

Creative Zen X-Fi 16GB

Creative Zen X-Fi 16GB

The Creative Zen X-Fi is finally here, and while it fits in the pocket and sound quality is excellent, the iPod Touch is still a superior product.

11/08/2008 02:53 PM

Altec Lansing T612

Altec Lansing T612

iPhone 3G owners have a strong incentive to splurge on Altec Lansing's T612. Every other iPod owner should look elsewhere, though.

11/08/2008 10:36 AM

Sony NWZ-A728 Walkman (8GB)

Sony NWZ-A728 Walkman (8GB)

Sony's new batch of Walkmans looks lovely and we're happy to see the end of SonicStage, but the features are a little bland compared to competitors' models.

31/07/2008 03:20 PM

iRiver Lplayer (8GB)

iRiver Lplayer (8GB)

The iRiver Lplayer is a very likeable player with a decent feature set and an ideal choice for anyone seeking a small and simple MP3 player for music. The best reason to choose it is its small size and intuitive navigation system.

29/07/2008 10:25 AM

Tonium Pacemaker

Tonium Pacemaker

The Pacemaker is a pricey but addictive toy for beat mixers, and a good way to experiment with song combos without having to lug records and turntables around.

23/07/2008 05:01 PM

Klipsch Custom-3 earphones

Klipsch Custom-3 earphones

The Custom-3 'phones are bursting with detail, warmth and power, but their design and fit won't suit everyone.

09/07/2008 01:49 PM

Samsung S2 Pebble

Samsung S2 Pebble

Samsung has officially announced the S2 Pebble, a screenless 2GB MP3 player that retails for under AU$50.

02/07/2008 11:14 AM

Koss PortaPro headphones

Koss PortaPro headphones

Koss hits a home run with the PortaPros. Love or hate the design, there's no denying the sound quality here: they're the ideal companion for mobile audiophiles and home cinema enthusiasts.

02/07/2008 10:44 AM

Audio Technica ATH-W1000 headphones

Audio Technica ATH-W1000 headphones

An exceptional pair of reference headphones for the price with sonic accuracy across the board and brutal detail from upper low end to the top of the high end.

23/06/2008 02:16 PM

SanDisk Sansa Fuze

SanDisk Sansa Fuze

Hey there, Nano killer! The Sansa Fuze has its sights set on Apple's skinny player, but comes up a little short. Still, with its extra features and ease of use, it's one to put on the shortlist.

18/06/2008 12:35 PM

Sony MDR-AS20J Active headphones

Sony MDR-AS20J Active headphones

Sony's curvy MDR-AS20Js are a suitable choice for MP3 player owners who simply want a more secure pair of earphones for the gym, but don't need better audio quality than that of stock earbuds.

13/06/2008 01:50 PM

Audio Technica ATH-W5000 headphones

Audio Technica ATH-W5000 headphones

From dance to metal, folk to pop, rock to Balinese gamelan, these cans shine with their relentless detail, wide soundstage and clarity. What they lack in low-end presence they make up for in brightness and high-end clarity.

04/06/2008 10:59 AM

Denon AH-D2000 headphones

Denon AH-D2000 headphones

Denon's AH-D2000s are truly outstanding. Masses of detail and a sonically neutral, balanced sound make these superb reference cans.

03/06/2008 01:03 PM

LG Micro HiFi System FB163

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.

28/05/2008 04:20 PM

Bose On-Ear Headphones

Bose On-Ear Headphones

The Bose On-Ear Headphones are compact headphones with a comfortable fit, but you can get better sounding models for half the price.

23/05/2008 05:47 PM

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    • Bose mobile on-ear headset

      Bose mobile on-ear headset

      The sound quality and build of the Bose mobile on-ear headset is great but the premium you'll pay for the microphone attachment is daylight robbery.

    • Cowon O2 (32GB)

      Cowon O2 (32GB)

      The O2 is a solid player, offering impressive video and sound quality and support for a massive list of filetypes.

    • Logitech Pure-Fi Express Plus

      Logitech Pure-Fi Express Plus

      Logitech's relatively inexpensive Pure-Fi Express Plus is a compact — and portable — iPod/iPhone speaker system with a built-in alarm clock that's fine for casual listening at home or on the road.

    • JBL On Stage Micro iPod Speakers

      JBL On Stage Micro iPod Speakers

      The JBL On Stage Micro is a good option for iPod owners who want a cute, and compact, portable speaker that matches the player.

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      Sony NWZ-S738 Walkman

      An excellent player equipped with noise-cancelling and a wealth of customisation options, the S738 is poised to take on the iPod Nano.

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