Product Reviews:
Portable Audio Devices
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Price:
$129.00
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$129.00
Specs:
Headset, Wireless bluetooth earphone, In-ear ear-bud, Bluetooth 2.0, Volume control, Answer/end button, 2 years Limited warranty
The Bottom Line
Even though we had minor issues with the fit and sound, the Etymotic EtyBlu is an excellent Bluetooth headset overall.
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Price:
$179.00
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$179.00
Specs:
Headset, In-ear ear-bud, Mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole, Answer/end button, Track select buttons, 2 years Limited warranty Parts and labor
The Bottom Line
For iPhone users with a penchant for improved sound quality and a willingness to stick things in their ears,
the Etymotic hf2 earphones are a reasonable option.
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Price:
$79.99
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$79.99
Specs:
Clock radio, AM/FM, Stereo, Black, 90 days warranty, LCD
The Bottom Line
While its sound isn't so impressive, the iHome iH12's simple and attractive design gives it an appeal as a budget iPod clock radio.
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Price:
$109.99
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$109.99
Specs:
Digital player / radio, 4 GB, ASF, MP3, WMA, FLAC, Ogg Vorbis, MPEG 1 Audio, MPEG 2 Audio, MPEG 2.5 Audio, 1 x Lithium polymer Rechargeable Player batteryInternal
The Bottom Line
The Iriver E100 is a decent choice for people who want a ton of features in an easy-to-use package, but if you're after speedy navigation or top-notch sound quality, look elsewhere.
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Price:
$159.99
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$159.99
Specs:
Digital player / radio, 8 GB, ASF, MP3, WMA, FLAC, Ogg Vorbis, MPEG 1 Audio, MPEG 2 Audio, MPEG 2.5 Audio, 1 x Lithium polymer Rechargeable Player batteryInternal
The Bottom Line
The Iriver E100 is a decent choice for people who want a ton of features in an easy-to-use package, but if you're after speedy navigation or top-notch sound quality, look elsewhere.
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Price:
$190.86
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$299.95
The Bottom Line
While the iLuv i399 is still a solid-sounding iPod speaker dock, we wish it had held on to some of the features the made the previous model such an excellent value.
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Price:
$49.99
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$49.99
Specs:
Headphones, Behind-the-neck, 0.5 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Gold-plated plug
The Bottom Line
The Sony MDR-AS50G Active Headphones offer an affordable price tag, a secure fit, and good sound quality--they're a fantastic option for gym addicts.
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Price:
$31.99
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$39.99
The Bottom Line
The Sony MDR-AS40EX earphones are a good choice for fitness fiends with limited cash to spend and a preference for an earclip design.
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Price:
$49.99
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$49.99
Specs:
Headphones, Over-the-ear, Black, 2.8 oz, Stereo, Volume control, 1 year Limited warranty Parts and labor
The Bottom Line
While the Insignia wireless Bluetooth headphones may not excel in the design and performance departments, they offer a reasonable deal at this price point.
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Price:
$149.95
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$169.95
The Bottom Line
The Audio-Technica ATH-ANC3 QuietPoint earphones offer great noise reduction and an ultraportable design with travel-friendly extras--just don't expect to get them for cheap.
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Price:
$149.95
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$149.99
Specs:
Digital player / radio, 4 GB, AAC, MP3, PCM, WMA, Protected WMA (DRM), Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
The Bottom Line
The sum of the NWZ-S710F's audio enhancement and noise-canceling features adds up to one of the most pleasant and private music experiences you can have for less than $200.
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Price:
$119.95
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$139.95
Specs:
Digital player, 4 GB, AAC, MP3, PCM, WMA, Protected WMA (DRM), Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
The Bottom Line
The Sony NWZ-A720 is the best-sounding, best-looking Walkman series yet, and the inclusion of premium earphones adds real value.
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Price:
$39.99
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$48.86
Specs:
Headphones, Semi-open, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Foldable, Lifetime Limited warranty
The Bottom Line
Koss hit a home run with the PortaPros. Love or hate the design, there's no denying the sound quality here: they're the ideal companion for mobile audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts.
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Price:
$69.99
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$69.99
Specs:
Digital player, 2 GB, AAC, MP3, WAV, AIFF, Audible, Lithium polymer Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
The Bottom Line
If you like your music playback simple and your device nearly invisible, the third-generation iPod Shuffle will suit you well. But absentminded users should steer clear of this easy-to-misplace player.
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Price:
$79.99
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$79.99
Specs:
Digital player / radio, 2 GB, MP3, WAV, WMA, Audible, Rechargeable Player batteryInternal
The Bottom Line
The SanDisk Sansa Fuze is a great value--a slim design, simple interface, plentiful features, memory expansion capability, and solid sound quality all come with an easy-to-swallow price tag.
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Price:
$99.99
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$99.99
Specs:
Digital player / radio, 4 GB, MP3, WAV, WMA, Audible, Rechargeable Player batteryInternal
The Bottom Line
The SanDisk Sansa Fuze is a great value--a slim design, simple interface, plentiful features, memory expansion capability, and solid sound quality all come with an easy-to-swallow price tag.
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