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JBL introduces new studio monitors
JBL added the LSR2300 series of speakers to its line of studio monitors.News
NAMM: Future Sonics releases new Atrio earphone models
Future Sonics has released new versions of its Atrio earphones in beige and red.News
CES: Ion Audio announces iCapture and Anyroom
At CES, Ion Audio introduced a recorder for the iPod, as well as wireless speakers for Apple's music player.News
CES: New Boston Acoustic speakers work with iPods, iPhone
The $500 Horizon i-DS3 Powered Speaker System with Wireless Subwoofer features a built-in 100-watt amplifier, two 3.5 inch woofers, and two half-inch tweeters that produce high-fidelity stereo sound.Macworld Podcast
iPod and iPhone Accessories at Expo
Headphones, cases, and other add-ons are a common sight on the Macworld Expo show floor. We talk about a few noteworthy ones at this year's event.News
Take your iPod for a spin with new Philips offering
The SBD8100 and SBD700, announced by Philips as part of the Consumer Electronics Show, feature a rotating dock for realigning your iPod to a horizontal orientation.News
Expo: AKG headphones coming to America
Harman Internationalu2019s AKG brand has made a name for itself in the professional audio market. Now the audio specialist is bringing more than a dozen consumer-oriented headphones to the U.S.News
Duet II and III speakers promise big sound from small footprint
JBL announced its Duet II and Duet III speaker systems which are both designed to provide a clear, powerful sound while maintaining a small footprint.Reviews
Review: Focal XS
Focal's XS is high-performance audio system that works with both iPods and your computer's digital-audio signal. Although it's expensive, you're paying for that flexibility as well as an attractive, iMac-matching design.rnReviews
Review: Altec Lansing Moondance Glow
The Altec Lansing Moondance Glow is a slick-looking iPod-compatible alarm clock with a good number of features, but its controls value style over usability.News
iLuv intros 2.1 speaker with built-in USB hub
iLuv's new iSP200 speaker system sports a built-in three port USB 2.0 hub.iOS Central
Review: Showtimes 2.0 for iPhone
Showtimes makes it easy to find a movie playing nearby, wherever youu2014and your iPhone or iPod touchu2014happen to be.Reviews
iMuffs MB220
There's a lot to like about the iMuffs MB220 Bluetooth wireless headphones, such as easy setup and intuitive controls, but the sound quality disappoints.Playlist
Our favorite iPod accessories of 2008
Even with all the focus on the App Store and its software, 2008 was still a great year for iPod and iPhone accessories. Here are 11 add-ons that caught our attention in the past year.News
iharmonix debuts new iPhone earphones
iharmonix's new iPhone earphones include an in-line microphone and, in some cases, volume control.Reviews
Review: iLuv i399
The iLuv i399 is an iPod speaker system that wears many hats; unfortunately, not all of them fit very well.Reviews
iLuv i399
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Apple’s In-Ear Headphones finally out—well, almost
If you've been longing for Apple's $79 In-Ear Headphones, you wait is finally overu2014at least according to Apple's home page.Reviews
Review: Boston Acoustics Duo-i iPod clock radio
If you've got room on your nightstand or desk, the chunky Duo-i is an impressive iPod clock radio.News
Gear Guide, part two: Gear for your iPod
In the second part of our four-part Winter Gear Guide, we continue to spotlight the accessories that will help you enjoy your Apple products to the utmost. We turn our attention to nine iPod add-ons and accessories that will have your music player singing your praises.Mac Gems
Scosche Passport
If your older iPod accessory won't charge your new iPod or iPhone, Scosche's passport is a good alternative to replacing the entire system.Reviews
Review: iHome iP99
The iHome iP99 is a nice combination alarm clock and iPod speaker system that manages to offer a decent combination of features and performance in a compact package.Reviews
iHome iP99
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Review: Samson StudioDock 3i Active USB Monitors speakers
Featuring iPod dock-connector connectivity, two analog audio inputs, and support for USB audio, Samson's small StudioDock 3i Active USB Monitors are both versatile and listenable.Mobile Mac
Review: Logitech AudioHub
If you use a laptop as a primary computer, the AudioHub can enhance your experience when watching videos or listening to music without taking up a lot of desktop space.Updated
iPod meets vacuum tubes in new audio system
A Tokyo company has combined a digital audio system with a vacuum-tube amplifier and plans to sell it next year.Reviews
Review: Eos Wireless iPod Speaker System
With the Eos Wireless iPod Speaker System, you can wirelessly transmit audio from your iPod to a remote speaker.Reviews
Review: Creative Xdock Wireless Music System for iPod
If you want to listen to your iPod's audio in multiple locations, Creative's Xdock Wireless Music System is one option, although it doesn't come cheap.
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First Look: Intellitouch Eos wireless iPod speakers
In this week's Macworld Video, Roman Loyola takes a first look at Intellitouch's Eos, a wireless speaker system for the iPod.Mac Gems
Comply Tips
It's headphone-tweaks week on Mac Gems, and this time we show you how to make the most of your in-ear-canal headphones.Mac Gems
BudFits
If you're happy with the sound of Apple's stock earbuds but wish they fit better, BudFits can make them more comfortable and secure for less than the price of an iTunes album download.rnNews
Sony debuts new iPhone/iPod-compatible sound systems
Sony has introduced four new speaker systems designed to work with iPhones and iPods with dock connectors.News
High end Art.Suono iPod sound system debuts
The Art.Suono is a high-end luxury sound appliance for the iPod.News
SingStand turns iPod into karaoke box
The SingStand lets people do karaoke using an iPod instead of a karaoke box.News
XtremeMac rolls out new iPhone 3G accessories
XtremeMac has unveiled its fall line of iPhone and iPod peripherals.News
iLuv offers portable speaker system
iLuv's new portable speaker system works with iPhones, iPods and anything else with a headphone jack.News
Apple posts ‘Lets Rock’ event video
Apple has posted a video of its "Let's Rock" September event.iOS Central
Shure offers new sound isolating headset for iPhone
Shure is offering a new sound-isolating headset that works with the iPhone and iPhone 3G.News
Philips aims compact home theater at smaller spaces
For people who want a compact home theater Philips has launched the CimemaOne, at the IFA electronics show on Thursday.News
Altec Lansing integrates subwoofer into desktop speakers
he latest speakers from Altec Lansing have the subwoofer built in to the main speakers, the company announced at IFA on Wednesday.News
Sony offers wireless iPod speaker system
Sony is offering a new wireless speaker system that's compatible with the iPod.News
Bose introduces SoundDock Series II iPod sound system
Bose has introduced a new version of its SoundDock speaker system for the iPod.News
Boston Acoustics announces iPod speaker system
Boston Acoustics entered the iPod speaker market with the i-DS2, a product that resembles Apple's own offering.News
George iPod speaker system updates software
George, the iPod speaker system from Chestnut Hill Sound, has gotten a software update that makes the iPod load quicker.News
Logitech to acquire Ultimate Ears
Peripheral maker Logitech plans to acquire in-ear canal earphone maker Ultimate Ears in a $34 million cash transaction.
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11 Things We Hate About iTunes
iPod and iPhone owners know that Apple's iTunes is the dominant software for managing digital media. But some aspects of iTunes drive us nuts.Reviews