Tags: earphones, mp3 player, sound

iRiver B30

Idiosyncratic as hell, the iRiver B30 is a feature-complete player with sparkling sound, but it won't put a fire up the Cupertino boys.

As an all-in-one sound system, the Arena Surround is a solid performer capable of engaging the user in a surround audio experience.

Philips GoGear Vibe

The Philips GoGear Vibe isn't the best budget MP3 player we've seen, but its enviable colour screen, photo viewer and video playback make it one of the most well-rounded in the price range.
Philips GoGear Opus

The slow interface probably kills what would have been an excellent player with decent format support and great sound quality.
Bang & Olufsen A8 Earphones

The original and still the best, the Bang & Olufsen A8 Earphones sound good and look great, but if you're looking for an exciting result these aren't for you.
Sony Ericsson W508

The W508 is a great phone for listening to music and playing games, but it's yet another Walkman phone from Sony Ericsson that doesn’t really standout from the pack.
Cowon D2+

The Cowon D2+ is a sturdy little touchscreen MP3 player with flexible sound enhancement settings and useful features, but it hasn't changed much from the 2007 version.
iRiver P7

The iRiver P7 is like a beautifully crafted concept car with a frustrating lack of horsepower, but the price is compelling.
Apple iPod Shuffle (3rd generation)

The Apple iPod Shuffle (3rd generation) is not bad as a budget player, but it has too many limitations for us to recommend it.
Logitech Super Fi 5

Logitech's in-ear Super Fi 5s claim to have the same sonic signature as its custom monitors.

Best FM transmitters for the car

Not all iPod FM transmitters are created equal — some have dodgy cradles that fling your iPod around the cabin, others roll over at the first sign of interference. We pick three of the best, so you have your tunes everywhere you drive.
Best MP3-playing mobile phones

Who wants to listen to train station or bus stop cacophony? If you want to take your music with you, then these nifty multimedia mobiles will do the trick.
Top in-ear 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.
1 and 2 and 3 and ... MP3 players to exercise with

The daily jog or cardio workout can get pretty boring. We round up our favourite small, lightweight MP3 players to fill in the boring bits of your exercise regime.

Creative's drastic price drop on unreleased MP3

The player hasn't even started shipping yet, but Creative has already dropped the price on its newest flagship, the Creative X-Fi2.
Memorex unveils US$99 touch MP3 player

If you're looking for a touchscreen MP3 player, but the usual suspects are beyond your budget, the new US$99 TouchMP player from Memorex may be just the thing.
Upgrades and sidegrades from Scosche

Scosche, makers of the Kickback iPhone case, is not slowing down in its support of the iPod and iPhone platforms.
MP3 player predictions for 2008

Taking a look into our USB-powered crystal ball, we predict the inexorable rise of Flash memory, touch-screens and Bluetooth in MP3 players.

Unwrapped: Tips and tricks for your new MP3 player

Were you lucky enough to get a shiny new Creative Zen or an iPod Nano for the holidays? Before you get your groove on, here are three things you should know about digital music.
Does DVI carry audio signals as well as video?

Does DVI carry audio signals as well as video?
How to get songs off your Mac-based iPod

CNET.com.au gives you a step-by-step tutorial on how to get music off your Mac-based iPod without any extra software.
How to set up a subwoofer

Take our easy-to-follow procedures to integrate your powered subwoofer into a component-level home theatre system.

AV Voice Changer Software Diamond Edition

Disguise your voice during voice chats and PC-to-phone conversations.
VolumeLock

Control the volume level of your PC and prevent other applications from changing the volume.
Xilisoft Audio Maker

Convert audio files, rip and burn audio CDs.
WAV Joiner

Combine two or more WAV sound files into large one.

Get (laptop) smart before you buy

Win the numbers game and get the laptop that's perfect your needs as well as your budget!
Microsoft Windows® 7. Your PC, simplified.

Windows® 7 has been designed to be more reliable, more responsive, and to make the things you do every day easier.
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If you’d like to get to know more of Australia, and do it safely, then check out Whereis® maps.