Tags: headphones, speakers

Home cinema systems: Are kits or components right for you?

Whether you want to buy a home theatre in a box or go the components route, you'll need to decide which way is best for you right from the start.

Gamers with a penchant for very loud explosions will like the HP-100U, but those who want distinct audio levels will want to listen elsewhere.

Jabra Stone

While we love the style, portability and feature set of the Jabra Stone, it does suffer from a few design and performance issues.
Jabra Halo

Jabra's Halo is stylish to look at, but just too fiddly to use on a regular basis.
Altec Lansing inMotion Classic

The Altec Lansing inMotion Classic offers a stylish way to play your iPod or iPhone around your home. It sounds remarkable for its size, but it lacks the low-end oomph of a larger system.
Creative Sound Blaster Arena Surround

As an all-in-one sound system, the Arena Surround is a solid performer capable of engaging the user in a surround audio experience.
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.
Philips SHL8800

Despite the funky replaceable covers, a tight fit and overwhelming mid-bass mean the Philips SHL8800 aren't the best headphones for the money.
Cygnett Maestro Portable Speaker System for iPhone & iPod

The Maestro does a lot of things right for its AU$189.95 asking price. It produces good sound and is cross-compatible with a range of iPods and iPhones, but it's also light on exciting features.
Bose QuietComfort 15

While they're no bargain, the Bose QuietComfort 15s currently offer the best sound and silencing capabilities in a pair of noise-cancelling headphones.

Christmas gift ideas under AU$100

Most people will be spending less than AU$100 on Kris Kringle gifts or stocking stuffers, so we've rounded up a bunch of our favourite inexpensive tech gift ideas, from MP3 players to video games and even printers.
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.
Buyer's tips: Choosing the best music phone

The variety of music and media focused phones available can make it difficult to be sure you're getting the best device for your money. The following is the most important factors to consider before you hand over your coin or sign your life away on a long-term contract.

Sony Ericsson unveils motion-sensitive headphones

The rumour mill chalks up another point for getting it right again, as Sony Ericsson unveils its latest audio innovation: motion-activated earphones.
Sennheiser's HD 800 headphones

If you've got US$1,400 to burn on a sweet pair of headphones, read on because that's what Sennheiser's new HD 800 will retail for when they come out in February.
Panasonic SC-ZT1: Wireless, ultra-slim speaker system

Panasonic released a bundle of home theatre systems at CES 2009, but the SC-ZT1 is easily the best of the bunch.
Sony W-series Walkman: Wearable and wireless

The W-series Walkman from Sony is a 2GB MP3 player built into a set of impressively small ear bud-style headphones and sports a palatable price tag.

How to set-up 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 set-up your home theatre speakers for optimum sound.
Easy home theatre setup

How much space should I allot between the speakers in my surround sound system?
Surround sound buying guide

If you're feeling surrounded by questions instead of ambient sound, you've come to the right place. We have suggestions on how to shop for everything surround, from receivers to speakers to full home-theatre systems.

ATSurround for Winamp

Extract surround information in your music and enable it to be played in full surround.
Accedy - Edu

Learn foreign languages and words.
Amplifier-Loudspeaker Matching Formula

Match home theater or home audio speakers with power amplifiers.
Screen and Desktop Recorder

Capture and record video, sound, and images of your desktop.

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.
Whereis® maps

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