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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.

18/11/2008 10:10 AM

Top in-ear headphones for MP3 players

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.

13/11/2008 04:38 PM

Logitech's new line-up provides aural pleasure

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.

27/10/2008 04:57 PM

Photos: Ears-on with the Sennheiser IE8, IE7 and IE6

Photos: Ears-on with the Sennheiser IE8, IE7 and IE6  Image Gallery

A look at Sennheiser's latest earphones, the IE6, IE7 and the flagship IE8.

24/10/2008 01:46 PM

Sony MDR-NC500D Digital Noise Cancelling Headphones

Sony MDR-NC500D Digital Noise Cancelling Headphones

The Sony MDR-NC500D Digital Noise Cancelling Headphones may lighten the wallet, but they are a great option for frequent fliers and tetchy commuters who need superior noise cancellation.

22/10/2008 01:59 PM

Klipsch Image X5 headphones

Klipsch Image X5 headphones

The Klipsch Image X5 earphones are a bit of an investment, but they're worth it if you demand excellent audio quality and have had trouble with ear bud fit in the past.

13/10/2008 01:53 PM

Sennheiser MM 50 for iPhone

Sennheiser MM 50 for iPhone

Compared to the headphones bundled with Apple's iPhone 3G the MM 50s are light years ahead. Exceptional sounding bass and its affordable price tag make the MM 50 a great choice for replacing those dodgy Apple ear buds.

04/09/2008 12:36 PM

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

Sony's sweatbuster Active Style headphones

Sony's sweatbuster Active Style headphones

Sony is targeting exercise fanatics with its latest range of headphones. There are five lightweight designs on offer, ranging from AU$49 to AU$199.

29/07/2008 02:40 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

Look professional with AKG's high-def headphones

Look professional with AKG's high-def headphones

High-end audio manufacturer AKG has introduced a range of high-def headphones designed to please the pickiest of music appreciators.

04/07/2008 04:06 PM

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

Creative's cheap headphones silence the world

Creative's cheap headphones silence the world

Buying noise-cancelling headphones usually requires a bank loan but Creative's new HN-605s are alarmingly cheap.

25/06/2008 03:56 PM

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

Philips: Won't someone please think of the children?

Philips: Won't someone please think of the children?

Sex, drugs, rock-and-roll: our innocent children need to be sheltered from this unholy triumvirate of badness, and Philips is attempting to tackle the third evil in the line-up with its new range of child-safe headphones.

13/06/2008 05:47 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

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

Audio Technica ATH-ANC7 headphones

Audio Technica ATH-ANC7 headphones

Most notable for their excellent noise-cancellation, the ATH-ANC7s are decent performers overall. However, their slight downsides put them a step below the Sennheiser equivalent.

20/05/2008 10:32 AM

  • Bose mobile on-ear headset

  • Top in-ear headphones for MP3 players

  • Oi!: Logitech's new line-up provides aural pleasure

  • Photos: Ears-on with the Sennheiser IE8, IE7 and IE6

  • Sony MDR-NC500D Digital Noise Cancelling Headphones

  • Klipsch Image X5 headphones

  • Sennheiser MM 50 for iPhone

  • Super Monkey Ball

  • Philips SHE9850 sound-isolating earphones

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      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.

    • Sony MDR-NC500D Digital Noise Cancelling Headphones

      Sony MDR-NC500D Digital Noise Cancelling Headphones

      The Sony MDR-NC500D Digital Noise Cancelling Headphones may lighten the wallet, but they are a great option for frequent fliers and tetchy commuters who need superior noise cancellation.

    • Klipsch Image X5 headphones

      Klipsch Image X5 headphones

      The Klipsch Image X5 earphones are a bit of an investment, but they're worth it if you demand excellent audio quality and have had trouble with ear bud fit in the past.

    • Sennheiser MM 50 for iPhone

      Sennheiser MM 50 for iPhone

      Compared to the headphones bundled with Apple's iPhone 3G the MM 50s are light years ahead. Exceptional sounding bass and its affordable price tag make the MM 50 a great choice for replacing those dodgy Apple ear buds.

    • 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.

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