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CNET Reviews - Most Popular Portable Audio Devices

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1 Apple iPod Touch (third generation, 64GB)
Though the updates are subtle, the third-generation iPod Touch still leaves its competitors in the dust.
2 Zune HD (32GB - platinum)
The Zune HD delivers one of the best portable music and video experiences money can buy. At a time when many people have shifted their focus to games and applications, providing a killer media experience may not be enough for potential Zune buyers.
3 Klipsch Image S4 earphones
The Klipsch Image S4 earphones offer up sound quality on par with and better than sets that cost many times as much; they are a spectacular choice for anyone looking for new earbuds.
4 Apple iPod Touch (third generation, 32GB)
Though the updates are subtle, the third-generation iPod Touch still leaves its competitors in the dust.
5 SanDisk Sansa Clip+ (4GB, red)
The SanDisk Sansa Clip+ is an excellent successor to the line, offering a fitness-friendly design with a built-in belt-clip, a simple interface, solid sound quality, and plenty of handy features--all for an ultralow price. It's an unbeatable value.
6 Apple iPod Nano (fifth generation, 8GB, silver)
No other MP3 player on the planet packs more features, from video to a pedometer, into a smaller package than the overachieving Apple iPod Nano.
7 Apple iPod Touch (third generation, 8GB)
Though the updates are subtle, the third-generation iPod Touch still leaves its competitors in the dust.
8 Apple iPod Nano (4GB, white)
Thanks to its limited capacity, the gorgeous iPod Nano isn't for everybody, but it sets the standard for MP3 players to come.
9 Koss PortaPro Headphones
Koss hit a home run with the PortaPros. Love or hate the design, there's no denying the sound quality here: they're the ideal companion for mobile audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts.
10 Altec Lansing Mix iMT800
The design of Altec Lansing's Mix iMT800 may not appeal to everyone, but its winning combination of good performance, lots of oomph, and portability makes it one of the best iPod speaker options out there.
11 Sony X-Series Walkman (16GB)
The X-Series is a superb choice for audiophiles who want a luxury device with an excellent touch-screen interface and plenty of other bells and whistles.
12 Apple iPod Nano (fifth generation, 8GB, green)
No other MP3 player on the planet packs more features, from video to a pedometer, into a smaller package than the overachieving Apple iPod Nano.
13 Monster Beats by Dr. Dre headphones
The unique and stylish Monster Beats by Dr. Dre headphones offer solid audio, useful accessories, and a look that's anything but copycat. For fashion-forward folks with cash to spare, they're a great option.
14 JVC HA-NC250 Noise Canceling Headphones
The JVC HA-NC250 Noise Canceling Headphones make a great travel companion for those who demand quality sound. And they may not be cheap, but they seem that way next to the Bose QuietComfort 3.
15 Bose QuietComfort 15
While they're no bargain, the Bose QuietComfort 15s currently offer the best sound and silencing capabilities in a pair of noise-canceling headphones.
16 Apple iPod Touch (second generation, 32GB)
The second-generation iPod Touch includes features that are light-years ahead of the competition, its design has improved, and its price has finally come down to earth.
17 Bose QuietComfort 3
With the QuietComfort 3s, Bose has done a remarkable job of shrinking its popular noise-canceling headphones while achieving similarly impressive sound quality--but that engineering feat doesn't come cheap.
18 Shure SE530 Sound Isolating Earphones
Travel-happy audiophiles will be infinitely pleased with the Shure SE530s, but these earbuds should also be a consideration for anyone who has half a grand to drop on some sweet headphones.
19 Apple iPod Touch (first generation, 16GB)
The iPod Touch is a beautiful product, inside and out, but prepare yourself for sticker shock.
20 SanDisk Sansa Fuze (2GB, black)
The SanDisk Sansa Fuze is a great value; a slim design, a simple interface, plentiful features, memory expansion capability, and solid sound quality all come with an easy-to-swallow price tag.
21 Ultimate Ears UE-10 Pro
Looking for the best in-ear headphones that money can buy? You've found them in the custom-molded Ultimate Ears UE-10 Pros.
22 Sennheiser PXC-300
Sennheiser's featherweight noise-canceling headphones are supercomfy and produce sound quality approaching that of some full-size models.
23 Bose SoundDock 10
While it's expensive and isn't loaded with features, the Bose SoundDock 10 is classy looking and sounds excellent for a compact iPod/iPhone speaker.
24 Sennheiser CX 300 headphones (black)
If you're looking for an affordable, decent-sounding pair of earbuds, start with the Sennheiser CX 300. Sennheiser's first in-ear design sounds like a winner to us.
25 Monster Turbine In-Ear Speakers
Monster's Turbine in-ear headphone looks, feels, and sounds like a much more expensive model.