Headphones
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We've got round-ups of the best products in each category to help you make the right choice for every person on your list. Enjoy, and Happy Holidays from the CNET Australia team.
Best headphones for audiophiles
With more and more people looking for a fully immersive audio experience, we've listed some of our best headphone picks for audiophiles.
Articles
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HP, Dr. Dre plan new 'digital music ecosystem'
Famed rapper/producer is teaming up with the computer maker in an ambitious effort to overhaul the sound quality of digital music.
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Please Explain: Active noise cancellation
How does noise cancellation remove background noise and in which situations does it work best?
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Apple warns of static shock from iPhone, iPod
The company says users may experience a "small and quick" shock via their ear buds due to a build-up of static electricity.
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Sennheiser's HD 800 headphones
If you've got US$1,400 to burn on a sweet pair of headphones, read on because that's what Sennheiser's new HD 800 will retail for when they come out in February.
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Upgrades and sidegrades from Scosche
Scosche, makers of the Kickback iPhone case, is not slowing down in its support of the iPod and iPhone platforms.
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Ears-on with Shure's SE115 headphones
Shure unveiled its new SE115 line of in-ear headphones today at Macworld 2009.
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BackBeat boys: Altec Lansing unveils new Bluetooth stereo headphones
Altec Lansing has introduced "its first wearable stereo Bluetooth products", the BackBeat 906 and 903 Stereo Bluetooth headphones.
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Apple in-ear headphones
Apple's high-quality ear buds have finally arrived. Here's what they look like from every angle.
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Top in-ear headphones for MP3 players
MP3 players will come and go, but if you buy a good pair of headphones they should last you a lifetime — well, a good portion of it anyway. We name the headphones that rock our world.
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Logitech's new line-up provides aural pleasure
Logitech has announced a slew of audio products for the holiday season, including iPod docks, a network music player and iPhone-compatible ear buds.
Reviews
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Philips SHL8800
The funky replaceable covers, a tight fit and overwhelming mid-bass mean the Philips SHL8800 aren't the best headphones for the money.
Specs: 3.5mm stereo , Closed , 15 - 24,000 Hz, 107db
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Sennheiser HD 438
The HD 438 just falls shy of a fully immersive audio experience, but these mid-range headphones are very comfortable for the home listener.
Specs: 3.5mm stereo , Closed , 17-22500 Hz, 32 Ω
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Bose QuietComfort 15
While they're no bargain, the Bose QuietComfort 15s currently offer the best sound and silencing capabilities in a pair of noise-cancelling headphones.
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Logitech G330
The G330 may not sound great, but it's certainly one of the most comfortable headphones around.
Specs: Headphones
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Bose Mobile In-Ear Headset
The Bose mobile in-ear headset is a fantastic pair of headphones for people who love music, and for those who just have to sit close to them on the bus.
Specs: Headset
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Sennheiser HD 448
The Sennheiser HD 448 is a set of headphones that is balanced for the most part, but if you're looking for articulated bass then this isn't your stop.
Specs: 3.5mm stereo , Closed , 16 - 24000 Hz, 32 Ω
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Bang & Olufsen A8 Earphones
The original and still the best, the Bang & Olufsen A8 Earphones sound good and look great, but if you're looking for an exciting result these aren't for you.
Specs: 3.5mm stereo
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Ultrasone Zino
Ultrasone's Zino headphones strike the perfect middle ground of performance, style and convenience for earbud-eschewing connoisseurs of portable audio.
Specs: 3.5mm stereo
The Explain Series
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Microsoft Windows® 7. Your PC, simplified.
Windows® 7 has been designed to be more reliable, more responsive, and to make the things you do every day easier.
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Whereis® maps
If you’d like to get to know more of Australia, and do it safely, then check out Whereis® maps.
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Commonwealth Bank Mobile Banking
Bank anywhere, anytime. Learn more.
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Nokia Navigation
The introduction of GPS adds a new dimension of 'social navigation'.
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Best headphones for audiophiles
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Top in-ear headphones for MP3 players
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Bluetooth headphones: Enjoy your music wirelessly
| Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB | 35 plans |  4% |
| Apple iPhone 3GS 32GB | 35 plans |  1% |
| Nokia N97 | 42 plans | 2% |
| Sony Ericsson Satio | 6 plans | 1% |
| Nokia 5800 XpressMusic | 35 plans | 1% |
| Apple mobile phones | 4% |
| Nokia mobile phones | 4% |
| Sony Ericsson mobile phones | 1% |
| Samsung mobile phones | 1% |
| Blackberry mobile phones | 1% |
