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Audiophile quality headphones at a fraction of the price

Posted on 3/18/2011 21:22 EST

Cheap high-end headphones are not a contradiction in terms. Read this short post from Hackaday.com and you can learn how to turn your ho-hum set into hum-zingers. All you need is a little DIY confidence. Read more on hackaday.com »

Wesent MP3 Headphones Review

Posted on 1/6/2011 10:56 EST

If that cord dangling from your ear to your music source keeps getting in your way, check out this review of Wesent's cheap MP3 player headphones. As The Gadgetee explains, just load the music into... Read more on The Gadgetee »

Sony announces quartet of low-cost car stereos

Posted on 9/17/2010 18:41 EST

If you live on a limited budget and enjoy listening to music while driving, Sony has a deal for you. CNET reports on four new cheap car stereos, including two with USB ports so you can groove to... Read more on CNET »

What Are the Best Cheap Headphones?

Posted on 5/23/2010 21:52 EST

Cheap headphones are a bane in many people’s lives. While many users don’t want to spend a lot on headphones because they probably just dropped plenty on an MP3 player, quality listening devices... Read more on Cheapism »

Low Priced Turntables Recommendations

Posted on 3/5/2010 16:01 EST

Turntables are back. With a cheap belt-drive USB turntable, you can enjoy the warmth of vinyl in stereo playback and also digitize your favorite tunes for portable listening pleasure. We researched... Read more on Cheapism »

Pioneer outs competent low-priced AV receivers

Posted on 3/3/2010 8:16 EST

The cost of assembling a home theater system can mount up quickly. But CrunchGear.com has a money-saving tip: two new receivers from Pioneer that are cheap (less than $300) and do a more than admirable... Read more on CrunchGear.com »

Cheap and easy home theater soundproofing tips

Posted on 2/6/2010 20:00 EST

Like that volume cranked up way high when grooving to the sounds in your home theater? Bet you don't like the complaints from neighbors (or family members). So CNET suggests some ways to minimize... Read more on Cnet »

Logitech launches lotsa low-priced, loud speakers

Posted on 7/15/2009 10:41 EST

Tired of listening to music on your PC that sounds kind of one directional? Crunchgear.com reports on several new high-tech, low-budget options that provide a full circle of sound. Read more on CrunchGear.com »