This audiovisual behemoth is the first system to use professional-grade sampling rate conversion to deliver true-to-life sound
The Edition 8 headphones are a veritable bargain compared with their limited-edition predecessor, which cost $3,000
This affordable, standalone Web radio offers full access to Pandora and lets you listen to standard Internet radio stations
IntelliTouch's system fills your home with digital music, but so-so sound and a lack of key features make the pricier Sonos worth the upgrade
The latest version of Apple's smallest music-and-video player is simpler, speedier, and packed with smarts
The latest music player from the South Korean electronics maker is dazzling to look at, but lacks features now standard on comparably priced iPods
The next-generation Touch does almost everything an iPhone does
The rap producer's headphones, designed with Robert Brunner and manufactured by Monster, use the latest in noise-canceling technology
The new version of Apple's venerated desktop jukebox adds the useful Genius, plus new ways to handle movies and TV
Tivoli Audio has a richly deserved reputation for superb sound, but its new Internet radio has other drawbacks
An array of 10 baseball-like speakers, joined in five pairs, will make your rec room sound like a movie theater
KEF's compact, five-speaker system is certainly elegant, and its sound is rich and textured
With its sleek, stylish shape, the Rokr E8 is the best music phone produced to date by the embattled Motorola
The new alarm clock radio from Aluratek has drawbacks, but it offers the joys of listening to broadcast programs from around the world
As with most Sony products, the sound on this wireless digital music streamer is top-notch, and once you get past the bewildering setup it's a handy way to play your tunes at home
This media drive works reliably and quickly, but the price is too steep and the software complicates what should be easily scheduled backups
A decently priced music phone that stands to lure the more forgiving listener
Apple's newest iPod adds wireless downloads and Web access, but sacrifices some of the very things that have made the iPhone and other iPods so popular
The new XpressMusic feels great in the hand, and once you get used to its features it's a pleasantly stylish music phone to tote around
The simulated-surround-sound system is a good choice for small-apartment dwellers who want a big movie soundtrack experience
Apple's third-generation nano adds high-quality video to enhance the already popular music player
Logitech's affordable streaming device brings music and Internet radio to your stereo in a snap, but building playlists can be a chore
A cheaper alternative to the iPhone: Sony Ericsson's music phone also features FM radio, a full HTML browser, and a fitness application
Sprint's music phone has a novel two-faced design that, sadly, turns navigation into a nightmare
The Premium Sound System performs better at a low roar, but overall it acts as a worthy conduit for portable XM players
The HD Tabletop Radio comes up short for the audio equipment maker that's trying to do it all
Vying to claim Bose's throne in executive stereos, the $599 I-Sonic packs a bundle of extras. But does anyone really need all this?
The old-school design offers a fresh take on an HD Radio receiver. Too bad the sound and controls are outdated as well
After a staggering $200 price drop, Boston Acoustics' Receptor Radio HD is far and away the best value in the category
This is the cheapest HD Radio receiver now on the market, but even at $200 it's too expensive given its subpar sound
For movies, Internet radio, and even albums, videophiles and audiophiles alike will love this accommodating, high-def-ready receiver
Probably not, but with Sony Ericsson's new W810i Walkman phone, music lovers don't have to tote both an MP3 player and a cell phone everywhere they go
It lives in a smaller universe with fewer songs and videos, but Microsoft's digital music player has a few tricks up its sleeve
Hard-core music buffs won't be thrilled with this media player's lack of access to iTunes—no matter how many bells and whistles are attached
Its new YP-K5 digital music player has nifty features, and the price is right. But notable drawbacks keep it from getting top marks
Short clips and music are a breeze, but downloading longer video files will definitely trouble your serenity
The flash memory maker's Sansa is a strong competitor to the iPod, but it won't displace the digital music player's status as No. 1
The mobile phone opened in the U.S. to mixed reviews. We like its user-friendliness and excellent music quality
It's a more economical take on the docking devices that let you turn MP3s into home stereos, even if it does have too many things to plug in
New additions to its already elegant system make it even easier for beaming digital music from your PC around the house
Apple's latest iteration of the iPod sounds terrific, and its video capabilities open up another world in portable multimedia
Plantronics' Pulsar 590 headset sounds great and connects to all manner of devices, even if it looks more space-age nerd than high-tech chic
Not only do its Bluetooth headphones for iPods and MP3 players sound great, they spare the snags and hassles of being draped in wires
The new Wave Music System isn't much larger than a shoebox, but the audio quality puts many larger systems to shame
"Excellent new iPod, so light that you hardly know it's there"
Shure's E4C model molds itself to ears of all sizes, but the price tag will suit only the deepest pockets
"A good all-around choice, tightly integrated into the Rhapsody music service"
"It's a free, solid choice for music lovers who haven't embraced the iPod"
Giro's TuneUps puts sweet music into your ski helmet. TuneUps II adds cell-phone capability, but not well enough to make it useful
Sunglasses that double as a digital-music player may sound like a weird hybrid, but the Oakley Thump is more than just a novelty
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