Mp3 players reviews

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Aktimate Mini

Aktimate Mini

The Aktimate Mini is an Australian-designed iPod dock with a difference -- it's able to reproduce true stereo, plus it includes RCA inputs for CD players.

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.

iRiver Lplayer

iRiver Lplayer

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.

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.

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.

Philips SA3225

Philips SA3225

Philips' flash MP3 player sports a 220 by 176-pixel display, video playback, voice recorder and compatibility with MP3 and WMA formats.

Samsung S2 Pebble

Samsung S2 Pebble

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

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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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Creative TravelSound i80

Creative TravelSound i80

The Creative TravelSound i80 speaker is a solid option for third-generation iPod Nano owners who value portability and integration over top-notch sound quality.

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Sennheiser HD 600

Sennheiser HD 600

The Sennheiser HD 600 headphones are a good choice for home listening if you're willing to pay for high-quality sound.

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