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CNET Reviews - Top Rated Portable Audio Devices

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1 30 GB iPod MP3 Player
We love almost everything about this beautifully designed player, but the battery life could be longer.
2 Apple iPod (15GB)
We love almost everything about this beautifully designed player, but the battery life could be longer.
3 Grado RS-2 Reference Series headphones
Grado's RS-2 Reference Series headphones are strong contenders for world's best sound.
4 Shure E500PTH Sound Isolating Earphones
If you're the type who prefers uncompressed or lossless formats, require low-profile headphones, and don't mind investing in high-end headphones, the Shure E500PTH should be on your short list.
5 iRiver Clix (2GB)
The iRiver Clix is a superbly designed MP3 player that's easy to use and packed with pretty much every feature in the book. If you're looking for a stylish Janus-compatible device and you don't need a boatload of storage, this is your player.
6 iRiver Clix (4GB)
The iRiver Clix is a superbly designed MP3 player that's easy to use and packed with pretty much every feature in the book. If you're looking for a stylish Janus-compatible device and you don't need a boatload of storage, this is your player.
7 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.
8 Iriver Clix (4GB, second generation)
The Iriver Clix offers the perfect blend of hot design, desirable features, and stellar sound quality. If you're looking for an alternative to the iPod Nano, this device should top the list.
9 Iriver Clix (8GB, second generation)
The Iriver Clix offers the perfect blend of hot design, desirable features, and stellar sound quality. If you're looking for an alternative to the iPod Nano, this device should top the list.
10 Sennheiser HD 650
The formidable Sennheiser HD 650 headphones are fit for a king--and have a price tag to prove it.
11 Ultrasone HFI-700
Ultrasone's ultrapotent headphones have a rock-and-roll heart and offer exceptional DVD performance.
12 Shure E4c
Shure's E4c earbuds are simply the best in-ear headphones we've ever heard.
13 AKG K 601
The AKG K 601 is fast becoming an audiophile favorite--maybe because its sound is more speakerlike than any headphones that we've tested.
14 Shure SE420 Sound Isolating Earphones (white)
You can't go wrong with Shure's SE420 earphones, despite their high price tag--unless you have the money to buy the SE530s, their more expensive cousins.
15 Shure SE420 Sound Isolating Earphones (black)
You can't go wrong with Shure's SE420 earphones, despite their high price tag--unless you have the money to buy the SE530s, their more expensive cousins.
16 Denon AH-D2000
For at-home listening, the Denon AH-D2000 headphones provide plenty of oomph, masterful musicality, and a solid, well-constructed design.
17 Apple iPod Nano (fourth generation, 8GB, red)
The fourth-generation iPod Nano is easy on the eyes and the wallet, and you can't beat its hardware and user interface design. Just be sure to give iTunes 8 a spin before committing.
18 Apple iPod Nano (fourth generation, 8GB, orange)
The fourth-generation iPod Nano is easy on the eyes and the wallet, and you can't beat its hardware and user interface design. Just be sure to give iTunes 8 a spin before committing.
19 Apple iPod Nano (fourth generation, 8GB, yellow)
The fourth-generation iPod Nano is easy on the eyes and the wallet, and you can't beat its hardware and user interface design. Just be sure to give iTunes 8 a spin before committing.
20 Apple iPod Nano (fourth generation, 8GB, green)
The fourth-generation iPod Nano is easy on the eyes and the wallet, and you can't beat its hardware and user interface design. Just be sure to give iTunes 8 a spin before committing.
21 Apple iPod Nano (fourth generation, 8GB, blue)
The fourth-generation iPod Nano is easy on the eyes and the wallet, and you can't beat its hardware and user interface design. Just be sure to give iTunes 8 a spin before committing.
22 Apple iPod Nano (fourth generation, 8GB, purple)
The fourth-generation iPod Nano is easy on the eyes and the wallet, and you can't beat its hardware and user interface design. Just be sure to give iTunes 8 a spin before committing.
23 Apple iPod Nano (fourth generation, 8GB, black)
The fourth-generation iPod Nano is easy on the eyes and the wallet, and you can't beat its hardware and user interface design. Just be sure to give iTunes 8 a spin before committing.
24 Apple iPod Nano (fourth generation, 8GB, silver)
The fourth-generation iPod Nano is easy on the eyes and the wallet, and you can't beat its hardware and user interface design. Just be sure to give iTunes 8 a spin before committing.
25 Apple iPod Nano (fourth generation, 8GB, pink)
The fourth-generation iPod Nano is easy on the eyes and the wallet, and you can't beat its hardware and user interface design. Just be sure to give iTunes 8 a spin before committing.