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• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 13 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Jays A-Jays Three earphones look good and sound impressive for the price, but not all genres of music perform equally, and comfort will no doubt be a problem for some. Read review

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, In-ear ear-bud, Black, 0.03 lbs, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Gold-plated plug, Limited warranty - 2 years

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 11 reviews

The Bottom Line: The design of Altec Lansing's Mix iMT800 may not appeal to everyone, but its winning combination of good performance, lots of oomph, and portability makes it one of the best iPod speaker options out there. Read review

Specs: Digital Boombox, FM, Stereo, LCD

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 31 reviews

The Bottom Line: Though the updates are subtle, the third-generation iPod Touch still leaves its competitors in the dust. Read review

Specs: 8 GB, 8 GB, Apple Lossless, WAV, MP3, AIFF, Audible, AAC, 3.5 in, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion, 30 hour(s), 4.1 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 16 reviews

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, Ear-cup, 6.5 oz, Stereo, Extra Bass, Gold plated connectors, L-shaped plug

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 59 reviews

The Bottom Line: Grado's made-in-Brooklyn headphones kick butt on CDs and DVDs. Read review

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, Ear-cup, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: You'll get a kick out of the JVC HA-M5X headphones if you like music that emphasizes thundering bass, and their sturdy construction and adequate noise cancellation come at an affordable price. Read review

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, Ear-cup, Black, 9.9 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Gold-plated plug

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Ultrasone Signature Pro is a German-made Mercedes class set of headphones built for a discerning clientele. Read review

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, Ear-cup, 10.6 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Phone stereo 6.3 mm, Detachable cable, S-Logic Plus technology, Ultra Low Emission (ULE) technology, Gold-plated plug

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 195 reviews

The Bottom Line: Bose's standard-setting noise-canceling headphones have just upped the ante. Read review

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, Ear-cup, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Battery level indication

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Yamaha EPH-30 Inner Ear Headphones are a fantastic option for anyone on a budget, offering sound quality on par with the sound of sets that cost at least twice as much. Read review

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, In-ear ear-bud, White, 0.5 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Durable, Noise isolation, Dynamic driver, 3.5 mm stereo plug

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 8 reviews

The Bottom Line: We hoped that the Audio-Technica's QuietPoint ATH-ANC7b noise-canceling headphones would deliver more bang for the buck than Bose's noise-canceling models--but they don't. Read review

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, Ear-cup, 7.4 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Noise canceling circuit, Lightweight, Fold-flat design, Closed-back headphones, Comfortable earcups

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 33 reviews

The Bottom Line: The HD555s' speakerlike sound is the hot ticket for DVD thrill seekers. Read review

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, Ear-cup, 9.2 oz, Stereo, Phone stereo 6.3 mm

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Shure SRH550DJ headphones strike a solid balance of durability and respectable sound definition, worthy of hard-hitting DJs who play pop, rock, hip-hop, and electronic music. Read review

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 132 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you're looking for an affordable, decent-sounding pair of earbuds, start with the Sennheiser CX 300. Sennheiser's first in-ear design sounds like a winner to us. Read review

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, Ear-bud, Black, 0.1 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Limited warranty - 2 years

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 39 reviews

The Bottom Line: No other MP3 player on the planet packs more features, from video to a pedometer, into a smaller package than the overachieving Apple iPod Nano. Read review

Specs: 8 GB, 8 GB, Apple Lossless, WAV, MP3, AIFF, Audible, AAC, 2.2 in, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion, 24 hour(s), 1.3 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Altec Lansing inMotion Classic offers a stylish way 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. Read review

Specs: Portable speakers with digital player dock, Wired, Active

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: Despite some small shortcomings, TDK's EB900 in-ear headphones sound as good--or better--than a lot of more-expensive competitors. Read review

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, In-ear ear-bud, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 8.5 mm micro-drivers, 3.5 mm gold-plated plug

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: TDK's Three Speaker Boombox is as beautiful as it is powerful, but the hefty design does not travel well. Read review

Specs: Boombox, AM/FM, 35 Watt, Stereo, 31.3 lbs

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Audio system, AM/FM, Stereo, 8.6 lbs, Platinum white, 1 year warranty

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Sony RDP-X50iP is a powerful iPod/iPhone speaker with a classic design that surprises with its deep low-end sound, but we suggest springing for the better-equipped portable model. Read review

Specs: Portable speakers with digital player dock, Active, 4 Ohm

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 70 reviews

The Bottom Line: These full-size earcup 'phones deliver excellent reproduction of today's popular music. Read review

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, Ear-cup, Metallic gray, 10.6 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Gold-plated plug, Limited warranty - 1 year

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: The iPod Shuffle's buttons are back, and the lightest, smallest MP3 player on the planet is now better than ever. Read review

Specs: 2 GB, 2 GB, MP3, AIFF, Apple Lossless, Audible, AAC, WAV, 1, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion, 15 hour(s), 0.4 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: The MEElectronics M6 earphones are a great value for bass-addicts, thanks to solid sound quality, a rugged design, and plenty of features. Read review

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, In-ear ear-bud, Clear, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Sound-isolating design, Lightweight, Limited warranty - 1 year

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.6 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 20 reviews

The Bottom Line: The formidable Sennheiser HD 650 headphones are fit for a king--and have a price tag to prove it. Read review

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, Ear-cup, 9.2 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Limited warranty - 2 years

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 7 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you need a durable, portable, and practical way to get loud, the Ion Block Rocker is an impressive and easy-to-use solution. Read review

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Boston Acoustics Duo-i Plus is a great-sounding AM/FM/iPod clock radio with plenty of customization and connectivity options. Read review

Specs: AM/FM, Stereo, Black, LCD