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Harman Kardon SoundSticks II
Long after it original release, Harman Kardon's SoundSticks II remains a standout speaker system. While missing many features found on other computer speakers, the SoundSticks II offers very good sound and an eye-catching design for a reasonable price.Playlist
Mi-Football iPod speaker: Sing in style after a match
Mi-Football has introduced a novel looking iPod speaker system shaped like a football (or, if you're on the other side of the Atlantic, a soccer ball).Playlist
Altec Lansing Expressionist Plus (FX3021)
Altec Lansing's affordable Expressionist Plus gives you a 2.1 speaker system that provides decent performance, an impressive-for-the-money design, and some nice features.Playlist
Edifier E3350
Edifier's E3350 offers an eye-catching design and a nice set of features, but its sound quality reminds you that it's still a budget system.Reviews
M-Audio Studiophile AV 40
If you've got room on your desk (or bookshelf), the AV 40 is an excellent set of compact studio monitors that out-performs the traditional 2.0 computer speakers we've tested, and even bests many 2.1 systems when it comes to overall sound quality.Playlist
JBL Duet II
JBL's Duet II can't pump out loads of bass or volume, and don't have many options, but if you want detailed audio without giving up much desk space, the Duet II is worth a look.Playlist
Creative GigaWorks T40 Series II
Creative's top-of-the-line 2.0 speaker system offers good sound quality, attractive appearance, and varied listening options.Playlist
Logitech Speaker System Z520
Logitech's latest two-piece computer speaker system offers convenient features and a unique design for listening from anywhere in the room.Playlist
Orbitsound T6
Orbitsoundu2019s approach to stereo is refreshing and the T6 is a lovely sounding unit.Playlist
Boston Acoustic updates Duo-i iPod/iPhone clock radio
Boston Acoustics has updated its Duo-i iPod clock radio with iPhone compatibility and glossy-finish exteriors.Playlist
Bose SoundDock goes to 11 (not really, just to 10)
Bose has announced the latest model in the company's iPod-speaker line, the SoundDock 10.Playlist
Griffin intros kid-friendly MyPhones headphones
Griffin Technology has announced MyPhones, a set of kid-friendly headphones with built-in volume limiting for hearing protection.Playlist
B&W slims down the Zeppelin
B&W has announced the Zeppelin Mini, a smaller version of the company's high-end iPod speaker system.News
Prediction: Apple Introductions Lack “Wow” Factor
Apple loyalists are a tough crowd and it seems unlikely that Apple will introduce anything revolutionary enough to get them very excited. That will happen next when the widely predicted Apple tablet is introduced.Playlist
Lady Gaga storms IFA with new headphones
International music star Lady Gaga brought some glamor to IFA in Berlin on Monday when she launched a new series of headphones developed with Monster Cable.Playlist
Klipsch updates its iGroove SXT iPod speaker
Klipsch has released an updated version of its iGroove SXT docking speaker system, improving sound quality and extending support to more iPod and iPhone models.Playlist
Altec Lansing introduces Mix digital boombox
Altec Lansing's new Mix digital boombox is designed for iPod and iPhone users.News
Snow Leopard versus Windows 7
Both Windows 7 and Snow Leopard pack notable new features, large and small. We take a closer look to see exactly how they stack up.iOS Central
Music Library Quiz for iPhone
Think of Music Library Quiz as a version of the old built-in iPod game Music Quiz. The game is a fun way to test your knowledge of your music library, and a recent update has things humming along.Playlist
Edifier ships iF500 iPod speaker system in US and Canada
Edifier has announced the US and Canada release of the company's iF500 iPod/iPhone speaker system.Playlist
Altec Lansing Expressionist Bass (FX3022)
Like its smaller sibling, Altec Lansing's Expressionist Bass speaker system offers a unique design; but it also gives you noticeably better sound quality and much more bass output — at times too much.Playlist
Logitech debuts new iPod speaker systems
Logitech has released two new portable speaker systems for iPods and iPhones, the Rechargeable Speaker S315i and the Portable Speaker S125i.Playlist
iHome ships iP1 audio system
The latest audio offering from iHome skips the alarm clock, instead focusing on big sound.Reviews
Roundup: 12 canalbud headphones
We take a look at 12 canalbuds — not quite earbuds, not quite canalphones — for improving on your iPods stock earbuds.News
Better Apple Rumor: $800 Tablet By Christmas, Really
Still not a netbook, but a platform for rented movies and a new type of interactive record album.Playlist
Shure announces first over-the-ear headphones
Audio vendor Shure, long known for in-ear monitors and microphones, has announced the company's first over-the-ear headphones.News
Apple’s iPhone and iPod Monopolies Must Go
Its App Store and Music Store give Apple too much control over how customers spend their content and applications dollars. It's time for that to change.Reviews
PercepTool 1.5.5
PercepTool plug-in for Photoshop CS3 and CS4 attempts to mimic your visual cortex in order to make an image look the way your brain thinks it should. In one fell swoop, this plug-in alters the brightness, edges, and contrast of your images.News
Logitech speakers offer ‘360-degree’ sound
Logitech is offering four new "360-Degree Sound" speakers, with front and rear firing speaker drivers.Playlist
Audio-Technica intros improved noise-canceling headphones
Audio-Technica has announced the ATH-ANC7b QuietPoint Active Noise-canceling Headphones, an update to the Macworld-favorite ATH-ANC7.Playlist
iLuv iMM153 iPod alarm clock shakes you up
iLuv's newest iPod alarm clock includes a wired vibration unit to help wake you up even if the audible alarm doesn't.iOS Central
Hands on with stereo Bluetooth and the iPhone 3.0 update
The iPhone 3.0 software update brings stereo Bluetooth streaming to select iPhone and iPod touch models. Dan Frakes takes an in-depth look at this new feature.iOS Central
JayBird offers new sports earbuds, upgrades Bluetooth model
JayBird has released two new earbuds for athletes and redesigned their Bluetooth offering with better audio quality.Playlist
Scosche announces TapStick iPod shuffle case with built-in controls
Scosche has announced the TapStick, a new iPod shuffle case with built-in controls that lets you use any headphones with the latest iPod shuffle.Playlist
Altec Lansing Expressionist Classic (FX2020)
Altec Lansing's Expressionist Classic speaker system offers a unique design and better audio than your Mac's stock speakers, although you can find better sound for the money.rnPlaylist
Roundup: 9 in-ear-canal headphones
We take a look at 9 in-ear-canal headphones that aim to improve on your iPod or iPhone's stock earbuds while blocking considerably more external noise.Playlist
Ultimate Ears announces lower-cost custom monitors
Ultimate Ears has introduced the UE 4 Pro, the company's least expensive custom-fit in-ear monitors.Playlist
iPod earbud revelation is shocking
What you don't know about your iPod's earbuds might just shock you. Literally.Playlist
Philips Docking Entertainment System DCP851/37
While the DCP851 can serve as a decent external speaker system for your iPod, its video functions and design don't match those of its predecessor.Reviews
Mini iPod speakers roundup
There are times when you donu2019t want to don your headphones, and you want your music (or audiobook, podcast, recorded lecture, etc.) fill the air in your general vicinity. For that, you need a mini speaker.rnPlaylist
Altec Lansing intros budget speaker line
Altec Lansing has announced four computer speaker systems for the budget-minded, ranging in price from $20 to $50.Playlist
DLO iBoom and Ewoo eFizz
DLO's iBoom and Ewoo's eFizz are iPod speaker systems that aim to stand out from the pack by providing large LCD-equipped remote controls that let you browse your iPod's menus and content from across the room.Playlist
Review: DLO iBoom Home
DLO's iBoom Home is a compact alarm clock that offers solid audio and connectivity options, but falls down a bit on the alarm clock end of the deal.Playlist
OutCast outdoor speaker gets a little sibling
Soundcasts' OutCast Jr. is a smaller and less-expensive version of the company's outdoor speaker system for iPod and computer audio.Playlist
Spalding iHoop mixes basketball and music
Spalding's iHoop is a basketball hoop with a built-in iPod audio system.Playlist
The headphone shuffle
Want to use other headphones with the new iPod shuffle? Your options are limited for now.Playlist
Klipsch to offer headphones for new iPod shuffle
Klipsch said Thursday it will offer custom headphones for the iPod shuffle with VoiceOver.Playlist
Another take on Apple’s new iPod shuffle
Christopher Breen is pretty sure the changes introduced by Apple to the iPod shuffle Wednesday arenu2019t for him. B<script type="text/javascript" src="http://copa.macworld.com/tools/shared/lib/tiny_mce_3_1_0_1/themes/copa/langs/en.js"></script>ut then, he figures, Apple is targeting a different kind of user with this device.iOS Central
‘iBoo’ iPod docking station debuts
The iBoo is a new integrated speaker system for the iPod that looks like a ghost.Reviews