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What MP3 player and mobile phone sound the best to you?: What MP3 player and mobile phone sound the best to you?don't get itWhat type of blog is this? Should you provide with some scientific proof of which one sounds best? Has ZDnet become now a discussion forum?what's zune?Best quality comes from the headphones most of the time. In my experience...; Tags: Digital music, Media players, Digital media, headphone, phone, MP3 player, BlackBerry 8320, MP3, mobile; Discussion threads 2008-07-02
Xmart Volume (dmg): If you are listening to music on the earphone, Xmart Volume may help you turn down the music volume when someone nearby talks to you. It then restores the music volume after the conversation. Perfect for "lazy" music lover. Xmart Volume utilizes the built-in microphone of your Mac or iSight...; Tags: Headphone, Volume, Cross-Discipline Technology, Xmart Volume; Software downloads 2008-06-04
Sony MDR-AS30G Active Headphones: Although the headphone market continues to burgeon with new models, it can be surprisingly tough to find a decent, fitness-friendly pair. A few companies, such as Sennheiser, have stepped up to the plate with sport-branded earphones, which feature design attributes meant to keep them secured on the head during activity....; Tags: Performance management, Sony Corp., earphone, MDR-AS30G, neckband, Active Headphones, headphone; Product reviews 2008-05-28
Image Gallery: Hands-free solutions from Etymotic, Aliph, Nokia, and Spracht: In just over a month, you will not be able to use your cellphone in your automobile in Washington State without some kind of hands-free solution. Hands-free laws are in place now or coming soon to many other states and areas of the world so now is a good time...; Tags: Headphone, Nokia Corp., Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Matthew Miller, product photos, wireless, hands-free, iphone, windows mobile, jawbone, etymotic, nokia; Image galleries 2008-05-27
Philips SHE-9850 In-Ear Headphones: Philips is no stranger to the headphone market, mostly turning out a line of inexpensive earbuds in the $5 to $25 range. Now, the company is stepping up its game with the SHE-9850 In-Ear Headphones, a $100 pair with a sleek and comfy design and good audio quality. We're hard-pressed...; Tags: Bass, SHE-9850 In-Ear Headphones, Philips Electronics N.V., headphone; Product reviews 2008-05-23

A vote for passive noise isolation, not active reduction: Based on a cross-county flight to NYC I took this week, many travelers are using active noise-reduction technology to shut out the din of the airplane. However, I prefer the passive approach of noise isolation, which is a greener solution, and provides more accurate sound. ...; Tags: Headphone, Isolation, Noise, ER-4, ER, David Morgenstern; Blog posts 2008-05-20
Photos: Top 10 reviews of the week: Here are CNET Reviews' 10 favorite items from the past week, including a fashionable Bluetooth headset, Bose on-ear headphones, and the BlackBerry Curve 8330 for Sprint.Here''s our weekly roundup of the new products CNET reviewers liked best. 1. Aliph Jawbone 2 black Editors'' rating: 8.7 The...; Tags: Headphone, Bose, RIM BlackBerry, Photograph, Bottom Line, CNET', Price, It', FireWire, Bluetooth, Handhelds, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Wireless, Hardware, CNET News.com; Image galleries 2008-05-17
Bose On-Ear Headphones (black): With a potent blend of quality products and what seems like an almost ubiquitous marketing campaign, Bose had managed to persuade thousands of people to spend large sums of money on the company's QuietComfort 3s and QuietComfort 2s noise-canceling headphones. While those models are mainstays in the business-class section of...; Tags: QuietComfort 3, headphone, On-Ear, QuietComfort 3s, Bose; Product reviews 2008-05-15
Sony Over-the-Head Ear Bud Headphones, Black/Silver: Although the headphone market continues to burgeon with new models, it can be surprisingly tough to find a decent, fitness-friendly pair. A few companies, such as Sennheiser, have stepped up to the plate with sport-branded earphones, which feature design attributes meant to keep them secured on the head during activity....; Tags: Sony Corp., headphone; Product reviews 2008-05-14
Sennheiser HD 600: When Steve Guttenberg reviewed the Sennheiser HD 650 headphones, he rightfully called them "fit for a king"--while noting that they retail for a correspondingly princely sum of $500. Thankfully, the HD 650s aren't the only model in Sennheiser's high-end audiophile line. The Sennheiser HD 600s can be bought at a...; Tags: Sennheiser, headphone; Product reviews 2008-05-13
Apple's 5 worst hardware flaws - and how to fix them: Apple is often lauded for its design chops. And Apple's post-modern industrial design is lyrical next to Dell's neo-Soviet brutalism. But Apple makes some really stupid choices. Here are the top 5 - and the best workarounds. In reverse order: 5) Keyboards ...; Tags: Headphone, Apple Macintosh, Disk, Mouse, Apple Inc., USB, Keyboards, Mice, Desktops, Hardware, Peripherals, Robin Harris; Blog posts 2008-04-29
Sony MDR-AS40EX Headphones: Although the headphone market continues to burgeon with new models, it can be surprisingly tough to find a decent, fitness-friendly pair. A few companies, such as Sennheiser, have stepped up to the plate with sport-branded earphones that feature design attributes meant to keep them secured on the head during activity....; Tags: Cable, Performance management, Digital media, Digital music, Sony Corp., earphone, Sony MDR-AS40EX, headphone; Product reviews 2008-04-25
Koss PortaPro Headphones: With so many funky headphone designs flooding the market right now, it's getting harder and harder to choose which one to buy. Instead of showing you the latest snazzy set of cans, we're taking you back in time to showcase the Koss PortaPros. These headphones are the ultimate in retro...; Tags: earcup, Koss PortaPros, headphone, Koss; Product reviews 2008-04-22
Sony MDR-NC500D Digital Noise Canceling Headphones: Sony is certainly no stranger to the headphone market. The company's portable line may very well be the most popular aftermarket earphones. It has quite an array of full-size "cans" as well as a decent selection of noise-canceling models. The latest high-end set to hit virtual retail shelves combines the...; Tags: cup, headphone, Sony Corp.; Product reviews 2008-04-16
Speakersetup (zip): Speakersetup is a command line utility that can change speaker mode (5.1 surround, headphones, stereo speakers, 7.1, 4.5..) without going to control panel all the time. Ideal for gamers and htpc addicts for changing speaker mode with a shortcut and a hotkey. Examples: (speakersetup 5.1) will change to 5.1 surround...; Tags: Headphone, Vrokolos, Speakersetup, Speaker Mode; Software downloads 2008-04-14
Denon AH-C551 In-Ear Headphones: MP3 players are practically as prolific as cell phones now--heck, some of them are cell phones. Regardless of what portable device provides the music, one thing is a given: the stock earbuds that come in the package aren't doing ears any favors. Clearly, the landscape is ripe for aftermarket headphone...; Tags: Digital music, Digital media, Denon, headphone, Denon AH-C551; Product reviews 2008-04-10
iPhone shock therapy: iPhone shock therapyNot a huge dealThis is kind of like when you get out a car and it's very dry outside, one touch to the metal and zap it gets you. Well there is a very creative way to minimize this discomfort, touch the door with the back of your...; Tags: therapy, Apple iPhone, headphone; Discussion threads 2008-04-01
iPhone shock therapy: Ever get a shock from your iPod or iPhone? I've been getting shocks now and then and they're not pleasant. Apparently I'm not the only one. There's a couple of posts about iPod shocks on Apple's discussion forums and it's been mentioned in other forums [1, 2] as well. Hardy...; Tags: Apple iPhone, Shock, Headphone, Apple iPod, Therapy, Digital Music, Digital Media, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics, Jason D. O\'Grady; Blog posts 2008-04-01
Acoustic Research AWD510 Wireless Headphones: "Wireless headphones" can mean different things to different people. Many envision Bluetooth portables--either the one-ear cell phone headsets or lightweight stereo models designed for on the go use. But there's also a large market for wireless home headphones, those larger models that are designed to be used around the house...; Tags: Consumer electronics, headphone, Acoustic Research AWD510s; Product reviews 2008-03-26
iTouchless Pure-Ear active noise-canceling headphones: Active noise-canceling headphones can be a sanity saver in noisy planes, trains, or offices, but their high price has kept them out of reach for many of us. The iTouchless Pure-Ear active noise-canceling headphones ($129) offer an affordable active noise-canceling headphone option for those seeking sonic refuge on a budget.Cosmetically,...; Tags: headphone, iTouchless Pure-Ear, iTouchless Pure-Ear headphone; Product reviews 2008-03-20