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Portable desktop digital radio reviews

04 Feb 2013 | We've tested portable digital radios from Bush, Pure, Roberts and Sangean among others for sound quality, ease of operation and their ability to hold a signal. More >>

Home theatre system reviews

11 Sep 2012 | We test the latest all-in-one home theatre systems, priced from $399 to $799. More >>

iPod speaker dock reviews

01 Mar 2012 | Price is no guarantee of quality when it comes to iPod docks. More >>

Audiovisual receivers buying guide

05 Apr 2012 | When you buy a home theatre in a box the AV receiver and DVD player are often combined. However, there's good reasons to buy separate components. More >>

Digital AV cables rip-off

18 Feb 2009 | How much money should you spend on your home entertainment cables to feel confident about sound and image quality? CHOICE finds out. More >>

Mini hi-fi system reviews

05 Aug 2009 | Our test of mini hi-fi systems reveals they are packed with more features than speaker docks but are more pricey. We put 10 through their paces. More >>

Noise-cancelling headphones and earphones reviews

04 Apr 2012 | Test results for seven noise-cancelling headphones and six noise-cancelling earphones. More >>

Headphones reviews

10 Apr 2013 | CHOICE reviews 16 pairs of headphones, priced from $198 to $300, including models from Beats, Bose, Fanny Wang and Ultrasone. More >>

Guide to digital radios

19 Jan 2009 | If you're keen to experience the difference digital technology makes to the radio waves you will have to open your wallet along with your eyes and ears. More >>