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Browse Audio Reviews

Review: iPhone ringtone roundup
John Brandon checks out four iPhone ringtone makers and reports on the good, the bad, and the noisy.
Review: Roth Audio Alfie
The Alfie looks pretty, but its high price tag is more a function of its multi-purpose nature than its sound quality.
Review: Crystal Audio Video SSB-1 surround sound bar
The Crystal Audio Video SSB-1 surround sound bar is a good-sounding speaker set, but its virtual surround-sound feature doesn't live up to its promise.
Review: Cygnett Maestro iPod speaker dock
Average looks aside, the Maestro produces decent audio reproduction from a speaker dock that won’t offend the ears, or for that matter the eyes.
Review: Sonos ZonePlayer S5
Sonos delivers a good-sounding all-in-one wireless audio player.
Review: Razer Mako speakers
Razer's Mako isn't the most accurate system out there, but its quite impressive thanks to good overall sound, killer bass, a bunch of useful features, and a unique design.
Review: Harman Kardon Soundsticks II speakers
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.
Review: Word War for iPhone
This game lets you flex your command of English as you and an opponent build words, letter-by-letter, until you can't build anymore. And who knows -- the game just might have some educational value too.
Review: Altec Lansing Expressionist Plus (FX3021) speakers
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.
Review: Edifier E3350 computer speakers
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.
Review: 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.
Review: 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.
Review: 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.
Review: 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.
Review: Able Planet PS500MM True Fidelity stereo headset
Able Planet's latest headset provides good comfort and microphone performance, although audio quality is lacking for the price.
Review: 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.
Review: Sonos Controller 200 (CR200)
How do you justify a $349 Sonos hardware controller when you can get nearly duplicate functionality in a free iPhone app? Make it snappy, offer solid battery life, and gently tweak the interface.
Review: Simplify Music 2 for iPhone
Simplify Music 2 for iPhone, the second version of the media streaming software, has added a few new features, but perhaps not enough to be a compelling upgrade for users of the original program.
Review: TweetDeck for iPhone
Now that an update has fixed some stability issues, TweetDeck need only tweak an overly-crowded interface to rival Tweetie and Twitterrific as a top Twitter client for iPhone and iPod touch users.
Review: Mini iPod speakers roundup
There are times when you don’t 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.
Djay 2.3.1
Djay is a fun and friendly way to create music mixes and explore the art of DJing.
Review: Tivoli Audio NetWorks Stereo Radio with FM
Tivoli Audio's NetWorks radio streams Internet radio and music on your local area network. While versatile, it requires some work to configure and operate and its unique design isn't for everyone.
Textcast 1.0.2
Textcast is a clever utility that converts text into podcasts for on-the-go listening.
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.
Review: 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.
Review: iLuv i399
The iLuv i399 is an iPod speaker system that wears many hats; unfortunately, not all of them fit very well.
Review: Sonos Multi-Room Music System 2.7
If you thought a handful of AirPort Express Base Stations, an iPhone, and Apple Remote application for that iPhone would bring you the greatest multi-room audio playback on earth, think again. Sonos has it beat hands down.
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.
Review: Logitech AudioHub laptop speaker
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.
Review: Slacker G2 Personal Radio Player
If you’re a big fan of the Slacker Internet radio service, the G2 Personal Radio Player is a great device that frees you being shackled to a computer.