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M-Audio Studiophile AV 40

M-Audio's Studiophile AV 40 is a PC speaker for music lovers who care more about sound quality than compact size or rock bottom pricing.

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Sony USB Turntable PSLX300USB

As a basic consumer-grade way to get your old LPs onto your PC, the PSLX300USB delivers good results, although the supplied software has a harsh learning curve.

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Cambridge Audio Azur 540R (Version 3)

Cambridge Audio's latest Azur 540R receiver is ideal for an entry-level buyer who is more concerned with performance than the latest features.

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Monitor Audio i-Deck

Recent price drops have meant the Monitor Audio i-Deck is one of the best-sounding and most attractive iPod speaker systems for the money.

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i-rocks MP3 Audio Case

Tweenage girls will probably think the i-rocks MP3 Audio Case is like, you know, so totally cool and stuff.

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Home audio without the wires

Desktops, notebooks and phones have all gone wireless. Will your stereo and TV soon be untethered?

PS3 to get DTS-HD Master Audio support

Sony's PlayStation 3 is set to support one of the most sought-after audio formats -- DTS-HD Master Audio -- with a new firmware update.

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.

Five reasons why the 4G iPod is better -- for audio

Is new necessarily better? James Kim thinks not. Find out why retro-podding the Apple may be a good idea.

Samsung shows off F400, F490, F480

After revealing a slew of cheap and cheerful handsets, Samsung makes a stronger impact announcing three high-end mobile phones.

What does an AV receiver actually do?

Hi, sorry to ask what must be a stupid question, but what does a receiver actually do? We're looking at buying the Pioneer 7th gen 42" plasma, and need to buy the accompanying equipment. We just didn't expect to spend almost the same amount on a receiver! Is it worth the investment? I had thought the speakers were the most important in making the most out of a home entertainment system? Appreciate any help or guidance you can offer.

How to make your music sound better

From noise-cancelling headphones to software tweaks, we show you how to get the most out of your music -- and highlight some must-have products for tune lovers.

CNET's glossary of music terms

Confused by the jargon? Our glossary will help explain commonly used terms related to digital music.

How does a speaker work?

CNET explains the jargon behind the conventional loudspeaker, with a quick guide on the anatomy of this important home theatre component.

How to setup your home theatre speakers

You don't have to be an electrician or an acoustics expert to get great surround sound from your home theatre system. Just follow the steps in this tutorial to setup your home theatre speakers for optimum sound.

Best receivers under $1500

AV receivers are the central hub of any home theatre system, and so we look at the best receivers available for under AU$1500.

Pioneer unleashes Susano

Named after Susano-oh, the Japanese god of storms and sea, Pioneer's AU$9,999 surround sound amp is its latest flagship.

CES 2008: world's biggest tech show preview

The annual International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is the world's largest, and in the leadup to our exclusive CNET.com.au coverage here's what to expect from CES 2008.

Surround Sound Gaming: Connect your PS2, Xbox or Gamecube to a home theatre

Get the most out of your games by hooking up your PlayStation 2, Xbox or GameCube to a surround sound system.

Centrino-equipped Chrysler 300C Roadster

Intel helps Chrysler pimp a digital audio and video ride: see the photo library.

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Amplify 1.0.28

Estimate the sound levels of a stereo or home theater system.

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Power Audio Recorder Pro 1.70

Record sound from microphone, line-in, tapes, LPs, video, TV, DVD, and streaming audio.

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Audio Converter Workstation 6.3

Convert multiple files between different audio and video formats.

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Okoker Audio Recorder & Editor 6.2

Record and edit your audio files, add effects to your own music.

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Leapic Audio Editor 2.2

Edit, record, convert, split, join, and play your audio files.

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