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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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Creative Aurvana X-Fi headphones

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.

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JVC HA-NC100 Noise Cancelling Headphones

The cushy JVC HA-NC100 Noise-cancelling headphones don't block out ambient noise entirely, but they do a good job of reducing it -- for an affordable price as well.

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Sony MDR-G54LP

Sony's affordable Street Style MDR-G54LP headphones offer high style and crisp sound.

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Sennheiser PXC 450

The Sennheiser PXC 450 is a fantastic set of headphones with the best noise cancelling we've heard, superb audio quality and outstanding build — but it comes at a price.

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Mobile phones 'worse than smoking': Neurosurgeon

Mobile phones could represent a public-health time bomb akin to asbestos or smoking, according to a study by neurosurgeon Dr Vini G Khurana.

Apple faces suit over iPod-related hearing loss

A Louisiana man has filed a class action suit against Apple Computer, saying the computer maker has failed to take adequate steps to prevent hearing loss among iPod users.

Creating your own cone of silence

Everyone who travels on any form of transport needs noise-cancelling headphones. Here's why.

Top five ways MP3 has changed the world

The MP3 format is officially 10 years old. Even though most people still don't know what it stands for, its influence has been far reaching indeed, altering more than simply the ways people get their music.

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.

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.

DIY: MP3 player buying guide

Let our video and text guide help you pick the perfect MP3 player.

Dream Tech: DreaMP3 player

Surrounded by neat new technology, CNETers every once in while sit back and daydream about the perfect gadget. Here's the MP3 player that we dreamed up.

Ultimate iPod accessories

Whether you're looking to transform the iPod into a fully functional stereo or just want to wrap it in a cool, scratch-resistant casing, you'll find the answer here.