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Sennheiser PXC 310 headset

Noise-cancelling headphones are a necessity for any frequent flyer, and if you have the money, the PXC 310 is an excellent example of what you'll need.

Apple MacBook (Spring 2009)

The Apple MacBook may look the same as before, but it's had a Spring makeover and is now a better deal than ever.

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Reviews

  • Assassin's Creed II

    Assassin's Creed II is what you'd want an action sequel to be: bigger, better and more beautiful.

  • Sharp LC40LE700X

    The Sharp LC40LE700X is an LED-backlit television that comes in at a very reasonable price, and features great sound and decent picture quality.

  • 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.

  • Kogan Blu-ray Player BD 2.0

    The renewed Kogan Blu-ray player is a bargain, with many of the niceties of much more expensive players but you can't expect video precision for the price.

  • TDK iVibe

    If you can find a place for the iVibe in your home then you'll be happy with the sound it produces, especially if you overlook its various shortcomings.

  • 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.

  • Creative Zen X-Fi2 32GB

    The Creative Zen X-Fi2 is the company's first touchscreen MP3 player which includes expandable storage and native support for FLAC.

  • Denon AVR-1910

    The Denon AVR-1910 is a fully featured mid-range AV receiver with standout upconverted video quality, although it's held back by some subpar design issues and average sound quality.

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Features

  • 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.

  • Best portable mobile phone speakers

    People love sharing their music when they are out and about. We check out the best portable speakers to use with your music-playing mobile phone.

  • 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.

  • Q&A: Rock Band details unveiled

    Harmonix's Alex Rigopulos and EA Partners' David DeMartini talk about Rock Band and why neighborhood parties will soon be centered around a PS3 or Xbox 360.

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DIYs and How-to

  • Learn to rock with GarageBand

    Step-by-step instructions on setting up your own home recording studio.

  • Subwoofer set-up guide

    Merely buying a great subwoofer is no guarantee you'll wind up with great bass — properly setting it up in your home is crucial. This guide will tell you how to get the most from your subwoofer.

  • Headphone Buying Guide

    Headphones come in all shapes and sizes, spanning the gamut from small and sporty to large and professional. Junking the set supplied with your MP3 player is also the easiest way to improve its sound quality. We step you through the ins and outs, as well as the technical mumbo jumbo.

  • 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.

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Downloads

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The Explain Series

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