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- AKG K 601
- Audiophiles are scooping up AKG's high-end headphones, the K 701s ($400), as fast as the company can make them. Quantities are so scarce that we had to "settle" for samples of the step-down version, the $300 AKG K 601, to review. We couldn't wait to audition them to see if...
- Tags: K 601s, headphone, AKG K 601
- Product reviews 2006-04-06
- Audiophiles listen in on Microsoft's efforts
- Audiophiles listen in on Microsoft's effortsJust their DRM minidriver"improved audio playback and audio device driver support for Windows"Isn't this just their mini driver for their DRM'd audio? The one that handles all the messy certificate exchanges.Just Download & Install iTunes...iTunes allows you to RIP to AAC (MPEG4), MPEG3, AIFF or...
- Tags: Digital rights management (DRM), Microsoft Windows, Digital media, Digital music, Operating systems, Apple iTunes, Apple Inc., Audiophiles, Microsoft Corp., Monster Cable, digital-rights management, I-Tunes
- Discussion threads 2004-04-29
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- Sennheiser HD 800
- Model changes at the upper end of Sennheiser's headphone line don't happen very often. The previous flagship--the still available HD 650s--were introduced in 2003, and remain in the line. Their predecessor, the HD 600s, came out more than a decade ago, and are still popular with audiophiles. I've reviewed both,...
- Tags: headphone
- Product reviews 2009-10-15
- Oppo BDP-83
- Photo gallery:Oppo BDP-83Ever since standalone Blu-ray players hit the market, there's been a great deal of anticipation for an Oppo Blu-ray player, mainly because of the company's reputation for making excellent upconverting DVD players. Oppo held out for quite some time, and in retrospect it was a smart move; almost...
- Tags: Consumer electronics, Home entertainment, Blu-ray, DVD, Oppo BDP-83
- Product reviews 2009-09-02
- CDs still sell: Who are these people?!?
- who buys cds? why buy cds?own/control music no DRM issues!control quality/type of rip (mp3, wma, bit speed etc)!if you want the entire cd's music why buy track by track?RE: CDs still sell: Who are these people?!?I buy um. Always nice to have the real thing around. They often have...
- Tags: Digital media, Digital music, CD, Apple iTunes
- Discussion threads 2009-08-18
- Logitech Rechargeable Speaker S315i
- Logitech is no stranger to the world of iPod speakers, churning out both desktop and portable units since shortly after the time of the player's inception. The company hasn't varied sharply from its formula over the years, mainly making evolutionary changes to up the quality and functionality of the devices....
- Tags: Engineering, Logitech S315i, Logitech, battery
- Product reviews 2009-08-14
- Three new Shure pro studio headphones announced; $59 to $199
- Three new Shure pro studio headphones announced; $59 to $199We've known about this for months.Audiophiles have known about these for months, many have even had these headphones for weeks.
- Tags: headphone, Shure
- Discussion threads 2009-07-23
- Klipsch unveils S4i, in-ear headphones alternative for iPhone, iPod shuffle
- Klipsch on Tuesday unveiled its Image S4i, an in-ear headset that includes an in-line microphone and remote, positioning the pair as an alternative to Apple's in-ear headphones for the iPhone and iPod touch, nano, classic and shuffle. The headset...
- Tags: Apple iPhone, Headphone, Apple iPod, Microphone, Apple iPod Shuffle, Apple Inc., Klipsch, Image S4i, Ear Bud, Digital Music, Digital Media, 3G, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics, Cellular Phones, Andrew Nusca
- Blog posts 2009-07-21
- Yamaha YHT-791BL
- Photo gallery:Yamaha YHT-791BLGreat-sounding home theater is becoming increasingly rare, as consumers move toward space-saving solutions like soundbars and tiny home-theater-in-a-box systems HTIBs. If you still care about sound, have a budget around $1,000, and want the convenience of an all-in-one package, the choice largely comes down to two systems--the Onkyo...
- Tags: Yamaha YHT-791BL, speaker, Regular HTIB, Yamaha Corp., receiver
- Product reviews 2009-07-02
- Motorola Rokr S7-HD
- Motorola is no stranger to stereo Bluetooth headsets, like the Motorola S9 Bluetooth Active Headphones from a couple years ago. While those headphones are more for active sports, the more recent Motorola Rokr S7-HD is definitely geared more toward audiophiles with its high-definition surround sound. Its compact form factor also...
- Tags: Motorola ROKR, Motorola Rokr S7-HD, earpiece, Motorola Inc., headset, Rokr S7-HD
- Product reviews 2009-05-28
- Livio Radio
- Photo gallery:Livio RadioThe iPod may have killed AM/FM radio for the latest generation of music fans, but the classic version of Apple's ubergadget only lets you listen to your own music collection; there's no hipster DJ introducing you to your new favorite band. Music fans still crave new sounds and...
- Tags: Advertising & Promotion, Monitors & displays, Livio Radio, Pandora
- Product reviews 2009-05-27
- Yamaha HTR-6260BL
- Editors' note: The Yamaha HTR-6260BL is virtually identical to the RX-V665BL, therefore the reviews are essentially the same. For an explanation of why Yamaha has two model names for each receiver, read the company's FAQ.We've been critical of some Yamaha receivers in the past for not offering as many features...
- Tags: LCD Display, Yamaha HTR-6260BL, Yamaha Corp.
- Product reviews 2009-04-28
- Yamaha RX-V665BL
- Photo gallery:Yamaha RX-V665BLWe've been critical of some Yamaha receivers in the past for not offering as many features as the competition, but we've always been impressed by their sound quality. That's why when we previewed the Yamaha RX-V665BL, we were a little worried that the weight was substantially lower than...
- Tags: Consumer electronics, LCD Display, Yamaha RX-V665BL, Yamaha Corp., RX-V663
- Product reviews 2009-04-24
- Samsung SGH-A657 (AT&T)
- The market for rugged phones remains relatively small, but it shows no signs of waning. For a long time Sprint and Nextel had a monopoly on sturdy designs--Sprint with Sanyo models and Nextel with Motorola handsets--but other carriers have begun to catch up. Last fall, AT&T offered its second...
- Tags: Telecom & Utilities, Samsung SGH-A657, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., phone, AT&T Corp.
- Product reviews 2009-04-17
- How to kick iTunes' lock-in media formats squarely in the fruit
- ZDNet Editor-In-Chief Larry Dignan came to the frustrating realization today that his iTunes media collection was rendered unusable on his new media device, a SanDisk Sansa Clip. When he tried to copy his files over, he quickly found out many of them were useless and wouldn't play. ...
- Tags: Apple iPod, Media, Apple iTunes, YamiPod, CDex, Mediacoder, Songbird, Digital Music, Digital Media, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics, Jason Perlow
- Blog posts 2009-03-16
- The problem with Apple's new iPod shuffle? Humans
- Apple today introduced its all-new iPod shuffle. I'm impressed by the engineering, but I'm disappointed by the package. To be sure, improving on the shuffle is a challenging task: Apple must strike a precarious balance between innovation, size and cost. It must remain at a low price...
- Tags: Apple iPod, Shuffle, Apple iPod Shuffle, Apple Inc., VoiceOver, VoiceOver Feature, Digital Music, Digital Media, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics, Andrew Nusca
- Blog posts 2009-03-11
- The problem with Apple's new iPod shuffle? Humans
- Apple today introduced its all-new iPod shuffle. I'm impressed by the engineering, but I'm disappointed by the package. To be sure, improving on the shuffle is a challenging task: Apple must strike a precarious balance between innovation, size and cost. It must remain at a low price...
- Tags: Apple iPod, Shuffle, Apple iPod Shuffle, Apple Inc., VoiceOver, VoiceOver Feature, Digital Music, Digital Media, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics, Andrew Nusca
- Blog posts 2009-03-11
- Accessories for iPod audiophiles
- CNET's Donald Bell shows you the five accessories you'll need to squeeze audiophile-worthy sound from your iPod. by CNET News.com
- Tags: Apple iPod, Accessory, Digital Music, Digital Media, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics, CNET News.com
- Image galleries 2009-03-05
- Apple refreshes desktop lineup: Is the Mac mini irrelevant?
- Apple on Tuesday outlined a refresh of its iMac, Mac Pro and Mac mini lineups and the headliners are the Intel Nehalem-based Mac Pro and the iMac 24-inch update. However, perusing the updates you have to wonder if the Mac mini is irrelevant. First, the highlights, which...
- Tags: Apple Macintosh, Apple Intel Mac Mini, Apple Inc., Desktops, Hardware, Larry Dignan
- Blog posts 2009-03-03
- Sony STR-DG920
- Photo gallery:Sony STR-DG920Back in 2006, the STR-DA5200ES was the first AV receiver to feature a high-definition graphical user interface GUI for setup, finally replacing the ugly VCR-style text menu offered on even the most expensive AV receivers at the time. Sony has finally let this technology trickle down its product...
- Tags: Sony STR-DG920, receiver, Sony Corp., GUI, speaker
- Product reviews 2009-02-09
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