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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.

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JBL 420

JBL might not be that well known in the headphone market, but its premium Reference Series 420 headphones rank highly in terms of build and audio quality.

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Bose TriPort Headphones

If you don't have the dough to spring for the QuietComfort 2s, Bose's TriPort headphones are the smart alternative.

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Sennheiser HD 650

The formidable Sennheiser HD 650 headphones are fit for a king -- and have a price tag to prove it.

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Sennheiser HD555

The HD555s are terrific for listening to movies but aren't exceptional performers with music.

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Yamaha releases schmick hi-fi gear; receiver

Yamaha is attempting to re-enter the field of hi-fi -- a phrase the company itself created -- with the release of three new flagship products.

Our iPhone 2.0 wishlist

The first generation iPhone was a work in progress, with numerous common functions noticeably absent. So check out our wishlist for the iPhone 2.0.

Apple unveils MacBook Air: "world's thinnest notebook"

Apple unveiled its ultraportable MacBook Air, the world's thinnest notebook according to CEO Steve Jobs, during his keynote speech at Macworld 2008 on Tuesday in San Francisco.

What does your bit rate say about you?

All the music on your MP3 player is encoded at a certain bit rate, which determines both the audio quality and how much space it takes up. What does your preferred bit rate say about you?

Creative's Zen Touch sets sights on iPod

Creative aims to break Apple's stranglehold on the portable audio player by releasing the 20GB Zen Touch.

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.

Learn to rock with GarageBand

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

Laptop lowdown: 25 things you need to know to buy the perfect notebook

In the market for a new notebook? Check out our list of 25 things you need to consider before you hit the shops.

MP3 player shopping checklist

MP3 players are getting cheaper with bigger onboard storage and wider format support. We reckon that 24-bit MP3 players could be the next wave. For now, all digital audio players are still at 16-bit, with micro jukebox players expected to be the in thing this year.

10 mistakes to avoid when buying an MP3 player

If you're about to jump on the portable audio bandwagon, make sure you get what really suits your needs.

Top 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.

PS3's got game: plus Blu-ray, MP3 and more

We take an in-depth look at PS3's non-gaming attributes and cover what you need to know about how it handles Blu-ray and DVD movies, music, photos, Internet browsing and more.

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JukeJam 8.0

Request MP3s on this multi-user network jukebox, with a built-in chat system.

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DJ-1800 3.2.1

Mix audio for live events or Internet radio broadcasts.

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DJ-1800 3.1

Mix audio for live events or Internet radio broadcasts.

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Quake 2007 1.1.3

Manage, mix, and play music like a professional DJ.

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Quake 2007 1.1.3

Manage, mix, and play music like a professional DJ.

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