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PC Magazine
June 20, 2006
Mike Kobrin |
Logitech mm28 If you're a traveler looking for a portable speaker for hotel-room listening, or you just need something tiny for your office, this very affordable and compact speaker has a sound that belies its size.   |
PC Magazine
January 20, 2006
Michael Kobrin |
Creative TravelDock Zen Micro Overall, this is a very good choice for travelers who have a Creative Zen Micro if you can find it for below list price. Home or office users will definitely want a powered subwoofer. |
PC Magazine
February 21, 2006
Mike Kobrin |
i.Sound Max The i.Sound Max portable speaker for iPod needs some cleaning up before we can recommend it. |
PC Magazine
March 6, 2007
Tim Gideon |
Genius SW-Flat 2.1 850 Even at a bargain price, poor sound quality and design flaws make it hard to recommend these speakers. |
PC Magazine
May 19, 2006
Mike Kobrin |
Altec Lansing inMotion IM9 The IM9 is powerful enough for nearby listening outdoors and in small rooms indoors but it distorts at higher volumes. |
PC Magazine
October 19, 2005
Michael Kobrin |
Belkin TuneStage for iPod The Belkin TuneStage... DLO Home Dock... Kensington Stereo Dock... Klipsch iFi iPod speaker system... Monitor Audio i-Deck... |
PC Magazine
July 13, 2004 |
Voices Carry We checked out seven sets of portable speakers with prices from $40 to $200 to find out which ones were worth listening to. |
PC Magazine
April 7, 2006
Mike Kobrin |
Pioneer Inno The device itself is extremely cool, and the service is top-notch and integrated beautifully with the XM + Napster client. But the price may scare off those on a budget... Apple iPod Hi-Fi speakers... Think Outside BoomTube H 20 1 speakers... Casio Exilim EX-P505... |
PC Magazine
March 15, 2007
Tim Gideon |
Altec Lansing FX4021 This is a great set of speakers for PC gaming and DVD-watching, and with a little EQ-fiddling, it makes a pretty good pair of music speakers, too. |
PC Magazine
February 16, 2006
Mike Kobrin |
Saitek A-250 Though the design of the Saitek A-250 wireless dual-speaker system sets it apart, ease of use, track-skip controls, and very good sound quality are what make it a favorite. |
PC Magazine
March 14, 2006
Mike Kobrin |
Think Outside BoomTube H 20 1 The Think Outside BoomTube H2O1 isn't much different from its previous incarnation, but if you need a powerful, sturdy speaker when you're on the go, this fits the bill... Casio Exilim EX-P505... |
PC Magazine
November 3, 2008
Tim Gideon |
Altec Lansing Expressionist Bass FX3022 Altec Lansing's sweet-sounding FX3022 PC speaker set builds the subwoofer into its design. |
PC Magazine
November 1, 2005
Craig Ellison & Kobrin |
Garmin nuvi 350 Excellent GPS sensitivity and function coupled with new Travel Kit features make the nuvi 350 an excellent electronic travel companion... iPod nano... iPod Hi-Fi... Think Outside BoomTube H 20 1... Casio Exilim EX-P505... |
PC Magazine
November 16, 2005
Jim Louderback |
Speakers of the House Even though it scored slightly lower on the listening tests, I still think Logitech's X-230 offers the best overall value in my low-cost speaker tests. |
PC Magazine
August 24, 2004
Don Labriola |
JBL On Tour Harman Multimedia has done a good job of creating a small, light, and great-looking portable speaker system for portable music players and notebook computers. |
PC Magazine
August 2, 2006
Mike Kobrin |
Buying Guide: Portable Speakers The portable speaker market is crowded, but there are some very clear choices, as long as you understand what these devices can and can't do. |
PC Magazine
September 5, 2007
Tim Gideon |
Ferguson Hill FH007 and FH008 The inflated price for the Ferguson Hill FH007 and FH008 speaker/subwoofer combo is a result of it being both a design piece and a quality audio product... Altec Lansing iMV712... Logitech AudioStation... etc. |
PC Magazine
October 17, 2005
Michael Kobrin |
Pioneer XW-HT1 Digital Wireless Speaker System The XW-HT1 adds value to any home theater that doesn't already include a true surround speaker setup. |
PC World
February 28, 2008
Darren Gladstone |
Razor Mako 2.1 Advanced Desktop Audio System This pricey two-speaker system sounds as good as some 5.1 speaker kits. |
AskMen.com
Steve Guttenberg |
Top 4 MP3 Player Speakers These mini, battery-powered wonders are the hot ticket for travelers, dorm rooms, the beach, or the office; they plug into iPods, MP3 players, and laptop headphone jacks, with sound that can easily fill a small to medium-size room. |
PC Magazine
June 12, 2006
Mike Kobrin |
Geneva Sound System Model L Thinking of the Geneva Sound System Model L as a powerful contemporary-styled mini system wouldn't be far off the mark. Its sound quality and ease of use will make it an attractive addition to the living rooms of the tragically hip (and wealthy). |
PC World
February 2004
Michael Gowan |
Audio Nirvana: Cards to Speakers The right combination of speakers and sound card can yield amazing PC audio. We tested five speaker sets and four cards. |
PC Magazine
July 16, 2007
Tim Gideon |
Griffin Journi Those seeking excellent sound should steer clear of the Griffin Journi, but folks looking for a stylish, well-designed, very portable iPod dock to travel with could settle for worse. |
PC Magazine
October 28, 2005
Michael Kobrin |
Creative Zen Vision With a big, beautiful screen, the Zen Vision offers a compelling audiovisual experience, but it's not without its drawbacks. |
Inc.
May 1, 2010
Sarah Kessler |
The New Tunebug Vibe A gadget that turns almost any surface into a speaker. |
PC Magazine
June 28, 2006
Mike Kobrin |
Toshiba gigabeat S The short battery life and the lack of a voice recorder is disappointing, but you get your money's worth with a high-quality, elegant audio/video player... Apple iPod nano... Cowon iAudio U3... Creative Zen V Plus... |
PC Magazine
April 2, 2008
Tim Gideon |
Razer Mako The 2.1 Mako speaker system delivers clear, thunderous sound, but it comes at a price. |
PC Magazine
June 1, 2005
Mike Kobrin |
Creative Zen Nano Plus If you're looking for an ultra-small flash player for your commute or workout, this is a good choice. |
PC Magazine
July 9, 2007
Tim Gideon |
Logitech X-240 Logitech's low-priced X-240 2.1 speakers have some big-time issues. |
PC World
April 20, 2001
Joel Strauch |
Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 Delivers Sound You Can Feel Lots of watts: Three-speaker system brings power and clarity--for a price... |
PC Magazine
February 17, 2004
Don Labriola |
Getting Ready for 7.1 Depending on whom you talk to, 7.1-channel audio is either the Holy Grail of immersive sound or the answer to a question nobody asked. |
PC Magazine
August 28, 2006
Mike Kobrin |
Archos 604 The Archos 604 is a very good portable media player, but it doesn't quite live up to its predecessor's high standard of sound quality... Creative Zen Vision: W... Archos AV700 digital video recorder... |
PC Magazine
October 11, 2005
Michael Kobrin |
Archos Gmini 402 Archos has upgraded its pocket-size portable media player to include a few of the latest technologies... Cowon iAudio X5... Creative Zen Micro... iriver H10... Rio Carbon Pearl... |
PC World
November 2003
Stan Miastkowski |
Surround Yourself With PC Sound Install a sound card or sound processor to pump up your system's audio power. |
PC Magazine
January 26, 2006
Michael Kobrin |
Creative Zen Vision:M The Zen Vision:M is our new favorite iPod alternative and should appeal to lots of people, but we have a feeling it's still not going to sway the iPod-loving masses... The new iPod... Cowon iAudio X5... |
PC Magazine
July 18, 2007
Tim Gideon |
IntelliTouch Eos Wireless Call it a poor man's Sonos. Basically, the Eos Wireless consists of an iPod dock armed with a membrane button remote and one wireless stereo speaker. |
Home Theater
October 8, 2005
Darryl Wilkinson |
High-Styling High Fi-ing StyleFi gadgets from Oregon Scientific makes music both aesthetically functional and stunning to the senses |
Wired
January 18, 2008
Paul Boutin |
Why Things Suck: Wireless Speakers The reality? Bad sound and interference -- loads of interference. |
Home Theater
July 2005
Chris Chiarella |
Sherwood Hollywood at Home VR-670 Home-Theater-in-a-Box The stereo and enhanced listening modes are spacious and enjoyable but the video reproduction could look better. |
Home Toys
February 2006 |
Media Center Audio System Logitech Z-5450 Digital Wireless 5.1 Surround System Logitech, combining its expertise in wireless technology with its leadership in high-performance multimedia speakers, has delivered an original new surround-sound speaker design that solves the unsightly cord problem without adding any additional components. |
PC Magazine
December 19, 2007
Tim Gideon |
Boston Acoustics TVee Model 2 The TVee Model 2 home theater speaker set packs a wireless subwoofer and minimizes the messy cables. |
AskMen.com
Rob Lester |
Setting Up A Digital Audio Center There are three ways to optimize the vast music library that many people now boast, each with their own pros and cons. Take a look as I lay out these options and provide examples of the top products in each category. |
PC Magazine
October 11, 2006 |
Top Tech to Take on the Road Traveling light means skipping the extra shirts to make room for a full assortment of gadgets. Creative TravelDock 900... Sony Alpha DSLR-A100... Bose QuietComfort 2 Headphones... Kyocera KPC650... SanDisk Cruzer Micro USB Flash Drive... etc. |
Popular Mechanics
February 2007
Tyghe Trimble |
Top Five Bluetooth Devices to Streamline Your Life Anycom BIWAS-20... Belkin bluetooth USB adapter... Plantronics Audio 910 bluetooth headset kit... Parrot 3400 LS-GPS bluetooth hands-free car kit... Logitech FreePulse wireless headphones... |
PC World
January 2001
Joel Strauch |
Theater-Quality Sound Comes to the PC Break out the popcorn and boot up the PC: Home theater-quality audio is coming to a PC near you--if your wallet's agreeable... |
PC Magazine
June 28, 2006
Mike Kobrin |
Creative Zen V Plus Overall, this MP3 player is a very satisfying and reasonably priced device for mainstream consumers... Samsung Yepp YP-Z5 MP3 player... SanDisk Sansa e260... |
Home Theater
August 8, 2005
Darryl Wilkinson |
A Handful of Licks, Picts, and Flicks The 30GB Zen Vision, from Creative Labs, is a portable multi-media device that incorporates an MP3 music player, a digital photo storage bank, a video playback machine, and more -- all in one compact magnesium case. |
PC World
February 6, 2001
Eric Dahl |
Hercules Game Theater XP: A Powerful, Versatile Sound Station Make DVDs sound better with this sound card and rack combo... |
Home Theater
October 2, 2001 |
ICBM Improves Surround-sound Bass Recognizing that many home theater fans have satellite-and-subwoofer systems, or systems that don't go very low, Durham, NH-based Outlaw Audio has introduced an add-on device to send the bass where it will sound the best: from the subwoofer... |
Home Theater
December 2006
Mark Fleischmann |
Totem Acoustic Sttaf Loudspeakers, Outlaw Audio LFM-2 Subwoofer, and Outlaw Audio RR2150 Stereo Receiver The Totem Sttaf floorstanding speaker is versatile enough to support almost any kind of music or movies. Neutral and scrupulous, it has no serious sonic downside. |
