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Digital radio

Digital radios review

16 Mar 2011 | Is digital a better option than analog? We review 22 digital radios, priced from $70 to $749, to see how they perform. More >>

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Home theatre systems

11 Nov 2010 | We test the latest all-in-one home theatre systems. More >>

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iPod speaker docks review

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

AV receiver

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 >>

Cables

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 >>

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Mini hi-fi systems review

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 headphone reviews

Noise-cancelling headphones and earphones review

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

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Headphones and earphones review

01 Apr 2012 | We review 27 headphones and five earphones, priced from $30 to $279, with test results for models from Bose, Philips and Sennheiser. More >>

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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 >>

Speaker dock

Speaker docks review

18 Apr 2008 | These speaker docks let you listen to your music aloud, but don’t expect too much in terms of sound quality.  More >>

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Wireless speakers review

03 May 2012 | We review six wireless speakers, priced from $129 to $799, including models from Sony, Bose and Logitech. More >>

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AV receivers (7.1) review

01 May 2012 | We test eleven 7.1 audiovisual receivers, to find out which models have the best sound quality, and are the easiest to use. More >>

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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 >>

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Headphones and earphones review

01 Apr 2012 | We review 27 headphones and five earphones, priced from $30 to $279, with test results for models from Bose, Philips and Sennheiser. More >>

Noise cancelling headphone reviews

Noise-cancelling headphones and earphones review

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

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iPod speaker docks review

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

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Digital radio hi-fi tuners review

17 Feb 2012 | Digital radio tuners allow you to enjoy digital radio as it was meant to be enjoyed - through a good pair of speakers. More >>

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Home theatre systems

11 Nov 2010 | We test the latest all-in-one home theatre systems. More >>

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Home theatre speakers review

07 Sep 2011 | CHOICE reviews home theatre speakers valued from $2000 to $3000.  More >>

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Mini stereo systems review

17 Aug 2011 | CHOICE put a range of CD, DVD and Blu-ray stereo systems through their paces, ranging from $849 to $1900.  More >>

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