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Shure se530PTH

Score: 94% When: August 2007 Worth: $550

Shure's high-end earphones might be the best we've heard. Could they possibly be worth the cost? Matthew Ruiz has the answer in our full review.

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Shure se420

Score: 90% When: November 2007 Worth: $400

Shure's $400 reference-class earbuds sure are pricey. But did anything other than the price (like the sound) take our breath away?

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Apple iPod 80GB

Score: 86% When: January 2007 Worth: $250 - $350

Before the imminent release of the iPhone, we take a good look at Apple's newest generation of iPod, with 80GB of storage for movies and music.

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Creative Zen Vision

Score: 85% When: August 2005 Worth: $400

Beneath the elegant exterior of Creative's Zen Vision portable video player lurks considerable audiovisual prowess; Jørgen Sundgot picks one up and is hard pressed to put it back down.

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Archos AV700

Score: 85% When: June 2005 Worth: $475 - $650

Jørgen Sundgot salivates over the multimedia monstrosity that is the do-all Archos AV700, finding a product that puts the competition to shame. Who the hell needs a video iPod?

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Sennheiser HD650

Score: 84% When: November 2007 Worth: $599

The Sennheiser HD650s don't come cheap. Does their sound justify the price?

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Ultimate Ears Super.fi 5 Pro

Score: 82% When: November 2007 Worth: $250

With the Super.fi 5 Pros, Ultimate ears has definitely made improvements upon their high-end consumer line. But was it enough to impress us?

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Etymotic Ety8

Score: 79% When: December 2006 Worth: $200 - $300

Designed by the venerable high-end headphone maker, this Bluetooth headset costs a bundle and won’t handle your voice calls. But the Ety8 has an ace up its sleeve. Read our review for the scoop.

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Sennheiser CX-500

Score: 78% When: February 2008 Worth: $130

Sennheiser's tiny white earbuds promise a noticeable upgrade to your iPod headphones' paper-thin woofers. Are they worth the extra coin?

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COWON D2

Score: 77% When: March 2007 Worth: $190 - $220

It packs a touch screen and video playback in a package smaller than a stack of post-it notes. Will it deliver, or wind up with the rest of the nano-killers?

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Sony Walkman NWZ-S615F

Score: 76% When: August 2007 Worth: $100

This tiny PMP fit in the palm of our hand and promised video, audio, photo and FM radio playback. Did the versatile little player stand up?

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Altec Lansing iMV712

Score: 76% When: May 2007 Worth: $350

With an LCD display between the speakers, the iMV712 lets you watch movies from your iPod. Is it an improvement over the iPod's tiny screen? Read our full review.

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Targus AWM02US

Score: 75% When: September 2007 Worth: $50

Targus offers a $50 alternative to the ubiquitous-in-the-skies Bose noise-canceling headphones. Can these budget cans get us our beauty rest?

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Samsung YP-T9

Score: 75% When: October 2006 Worth: $175

Smaller than a Nano, the Samsung YP-T9 has great sound and comes packed with features like FM radio and a mic for recording. Is it on the hunt for the iPod?

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Sony Walkman NWZ-A818

Score: 73% When: February 2008 Worth: $200

Sony's 8GB Walkman takes square aim at the iPod nano with its small profile and price tag. Is it an iPod killer or bargain bin fodder?

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Chestnut Hill Sound George

Score: 73% When: February 2007 Worth: $500

With a removable faceplate that acts as a remote, George is a unique speaker dock with an alarm clock and great sound. Is it the right system for you?

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Samsung YP-S5

Score: 70% When: April 2008 Worth: $170

We slide out the speakers on Samsung's YP-S5 and take a long listen. Did we like what we heard?

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Toshiba Gigabeat T400

Score: 70% When: September 2007 Worth: $120

The gigabeat has a widescreen display, 4GB of flash memory and a Windows Media Center interface, the T400 looks like a promising media powerhouse. But can it overcome its DRM handcuffs?

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Samsung YP-P2

Score: 70% When: November 2007 Worth: $250

Samsung's newest PMP is slim, sexy and sports a 3" widescreen touch display. Do all the bells and whistles add up to a killer audio-visual experience, or were we left wanting?

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Samsung YP-U3

Score: 70% When: June 2007 Worth: $79 - $150

The U3 looks like a stick of gum, has a cool retractable USB connector and feels right at home clipped to our shirt. But would we want to take it running with us?

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V-Moda Vibe

Score: 70% When: February 2007 Worth: $84 - $100

Wrapped in a gleaming, polished shell, the V-Moda Vibe headphones deliver a kick to the head for fans of party music. Should they be your next buds?

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Samsung YP-K3

Score: 68% When: May 2007 Worth: $120

With touch sensitive controls and a slim, slick look, the Samsung K3 looks a lot like Apple's popular device. Is the Samsung player the true bargain?

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Samsung YP-K5

Score: 65% When: August 2006 Worth: $170 - $207

With slide-out speakers and touch-sensitive buttons, the Samsung YP-K5 is in a league of its own. Should you play ball, or find a different game?

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Samsung YP-T10

Score: 64% When: October 2007 Worth: $100

Samsung's 4GB 1st-Gen iPod nano clone does music, video, photos and FM radio, but with limitations. Does it overcome its handicaps?

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Apple iPod Shuffle (2G)

Score: 62% When: February 2007 Worth: $79

The latest version of Apple's iPod Shuffle comes packed in a tiny aluminum shell, weighing just over half an ounce. Is it a complete music player package, or will it leave you wanting more?

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