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• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.3 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: Buy it for looks, buy it for fun; but don't expect quality from the Lasonic i931. Read review

Specs: Boombox, AM/FM, 24 Watt, Stereo, 13.9 lbs, LCD

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, In-ear, 0.2 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Noise isolating, Extreme Deep Bass, Gold-plated plug

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  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, Ear-cup, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Flexible headband, Ultra-lightweight design, Replaceable leatherette ear pads, Limited warranty - 2 years

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 142 reviews

The Bottom Line: The second-generation iPod Touch includes features that are light-years ahead of the competition, its design has improved, and its price has finally come down to earth. Read review

Specs: 8 GB, 3.5 in, 36 hour(s), 4.1 oz, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion, 8 GB, Apple Lossless, WAV, MP3, AIFF, Audible, AAC

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 25 reviews

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, Ear-cup, 4.4 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.5 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 9 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you're looking for an ultra-low-cost replacement for the earbuds that came standard with your MP3 player, the JLab JBuds are a good alternative. Read review

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, Ear-bud, White, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Noise canceling circuit

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

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 67 reviews

The Bottom Line: The PX100 is a good choice for travelers seeking a compact headphone design. Read review

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, On-ear, 2.1 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Foldable, Limited warranty - 2 years

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: If you can get past the neon green coloring, Sennheiser's Sport Line has a design for every fitness fanatic. Read review

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, Clip-on, 0.2 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, L-shaped plug, Water resistant, Sweat resistant

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

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

The Bottom Line: Samsung announced its first-ever portable Bluetooth speaker at CES 2013, featuring the apt-X codec and NFC pairing. Read review

Specs: Portable speaker, Bluetooth speaker, Wireless - NFC

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.7 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Despite its tangle-free qualities and sub-$20 price tag, the only reason to buy these is if you can't resist the novelty of the zipper cord design. Read review

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, In-ear, Black, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Zipper cord, Tangle-free

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 4 reviews

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, In-ear ear-bud, 0.4 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Limited warranty - 2 years

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, Ear-cup, Black, 6.3 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Limited warranty - Replacement - Lifetime

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, Ear-cup, Black, 4.2 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Adjustable headband, L-shaped plug, Gold-plated plug, CCAW voice coil

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

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

Specs: Digital voice recorder, 2.6 oz, LCD

• 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:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 11 reviews

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, Ear-cup, 8.5 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, TalkThrough function, Volume control, Foldable, NoiseGard active noise compensation, Limited warranty - 2 years

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 9 reviews

The Bottom Line: It may not be the most compact portable speaker on the block, but the Logitech Pure-Fi Anywhere 2 offers useful extras and great sound for an affordable price. Read review

Specs: Speakers, Portable speaker, Wired, Active, Black

• 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: Panasonic's very affordable RP-HJE355 series in-ear headphones sound as good as many earphones that cost twice as much. Read review

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, In-ear, Blue, 0.1 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Passive noise reduction, Gold-plated plug

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 94 reviews

The Bottom Line: This TriPort set is the poor man's QuietComfort 2. Read review

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, Ear-cup, Glacier blue, 5 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 30 reviews

The Bottom Line: Delivering top-notch home-listening performance, the Grado SR125 will satisfy even the most demanding audiophile. Read review

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, Ear-cup, Stereo

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Boombox, AM/FM, 20 Watt, Stereo

• 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 Ultrasone HFI-680 headphones' abundant bass power, forgiving treble, and isolation from external noise should make these an attractive choice for some buyers. Read review

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, Ear-cup, 10.1 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, S-Logic Natural Surround Sound, Gold-plated plug, Foldable

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 74 reviews

The Bottom Line: Travel-happy audiophiles will be infinitely pleased with the Shure SE530s, but these earbuds should also be a consideration for anyone who has half a grand to drop on some sweet headphones. Read review

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, In-ear, 1.1 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Gold-plated plug, Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 2 years

• 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