MP3 players

  • 6.6

    EOS Wireless multi-room iPod dock

    15 Oct 2009 10:43 AM

    Given its price and average sound, the EOS only makes sense if you absolutely need to stream music from one room to another.

  • 8.0

    Altec Lansing Mix iMT800

    24 Sep 2009 3:53 PM

    The design of Altec Lansing's Mix iMT800 may not appeal to everyone, but its winning combination of good performance, lots of oomph and portability makes it one of the best iPod speaker options out there.

  • 7.0

    Altec Lansing inMotion Max

    29 Jul 2009 12:24 PM

    For its price, the inMotion Max is a very decent iPhone-compatible speaker dock. It makes up for the lack of features with decent audio quality and portability.

  • 10

    JBL On Stage 400iD

    29 Dec 2008 9:52 PM

    JBL's iPod dock supports all iPod models, comes with an infrared remote, and charges the iPod while docked.

  • Klipsch RoomGroove iPod speaker

    18 Mar 2008 12:12 PM

    The Klipsch RoomGroove is a good-sounding iPod speaker, but you're paying a premium price for a wireless feature you probably won't use.

  • 8.0

    Klipsch Image sound-isolating earphones

    12 May 2008 10:12 AM

    The Images are easily the most comfortable earphones we've ever worn, and possibly the most comfortable in the world. But get ready to pony up some serious dosh.

    Specs: 3.5mm stereo

  • 7.7

    Creative Aurvana X-Fi headphones

    03 Dec 2007 10:37 AM

    The Creative Aurvana X-Fi headphones are a good option for bass-loving frequent fliers who have the money to spend and don't mind others eavesdropping on their listening experience.

    Specs: Headphones - Wired , 3.5mm stereo

  • Logitech Pure-Fi Elite

    09 Nov 2007 5:50 PM

    If you have plenty of hundred dollar bills to blow on an iPod speaker system, the Logitech AudioStation is a strong contender for your money.

  • Archos 605

    08 Nov 2007 2:34 PM

    The Archos 605 Wi-Fi portable video player is one of the best mobile distractions money can buy.

    Specs: 800 x 400 pixels

  • Apple iPod Touch

    24 Oct 2007 2:54 PM

    If the Touch is the player that you want, that you really, really want, you've probably got one already. Fence-sitters should stay there until next year when third-party apps or version 2.0 comes out.

    Specs: Flash , 8GB, 480 x 320 pixels, Yes , No , No

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