listening

Best MP3 players for listening to podcasts

Reviews Creative's Zen comes with software called ZenCast. ZenCast has an online podcast directory divided into different categories. You can browse new shows this way or simply paste a podcast feed URL into the software directly.

8 November 2007, 9:46

Monster Beats by Dr Dre headphones review

Reviews Generally, the listening experience, which is gathered only after putting a set on and sitting down with some favourite music, is what draws people in. No matter what the music, be forewarned that these headphones have a fair amount of sound...

Editor's rating   7.7

Tags: monster cable, monster, headphones, pair

5 September 2008, 14:54

Sony Ericsson W950i review

Reviews Available for free on a monthly contract or for about £360 SIM-free, it's ideal for listening to music, but the unusual keypad and touchscreen combination doesn't work well, and there's no camera. If all you care about is listening to music on a...

Editor's rating   7.5

Tags: sony ericsson, listening, ericsson, sheet

26 January 2007, 16:18

Arcam DiVA DT-91 review

Reviews DAB stations in the UK use bit rates that continue to disappoint us (as low as 80Kbps), but for audiophiles there is always the option of listening to FM broadcasts on the DR-91 where they're available.

Editor's rating   8.1

Tags: arcam, optical, station, stations

12 June 2006, 17:30

Sennheiser HD 650 review

Reviews We logged many, many hours of listening time and came away thoroughly impressed with their comfort. The Sennheiser HD 650s are intended for home rather than portable listening -- they're too big and bulky for on-the-go use.

Editor's rating   8.7

Tags: sennheiser, hd, volume, details

31 August 2006, 13:31

Sennheiser PXC 450 headphones review

Reviews The luxury earcups are very comfortable to wear during long listening sessions and certainly feel less clammy than others of similar design. A little experimentation is required to get the best seal between the cups and your head, but your...

Editor's rating   8.7

Tags: sennheiser, noise, volume, headphones

27 June 2007, 12:25

Audio Technica ATH-W5000 headphones review

Reviews The W5000s are encased in a smooth ebony, providing a more natural listening environment over cheaper materials. After a 100-hour burn-in and over a week of near solid listening, what does £700 get you from Audio Technica?

Editor's rating   8.8

Tags: audio technica, reference, headphones, listening

3 June 2008, 11:43

Sony XDR-S20 review

Reviews A headphone socket on the left-hand side allows a more personal listening experience. There is the option to plug in headphones, but if you're going to be listening this way, you'd be better off opting for a much more compact unit without a built...

Editor's rating   5.3

Tags: sony, dial, speaker, broadcast

31 January 2006, 15:45

PURE Digital Sonus-1XT review

Reviews We found ourselves poking and slapping it gratuitously, just for the pleasure of listening to it speak. Once you've adjusted the volume, you can put your feet up and start listening. Listening to speech without the usual hiss and crackle is pure...

Editor's rating   8.3

Tags: pure digital, stations, stereo, recorded

11 May 2005, 22:09

Nokia BH-501 Bluetooth headset review

Reviews On the whole, the fit was secure and performance was admirable, particularly when listening to music, but we had a few complaints with the comfort and the call quality. Yet call quality over the BH-501 headset wasn't quite as good as when listening...

Editor's rating   7

Tags: nokia, adjust, volume, bluetooth

15 June 2007, 0:00

Freeplay Devo review

Reviews What surprised us most about this ingenious little gadget is that 60 seconds of winding the radio gives a full hour of FM listening. Demanding listeners may ask a little more from this radio despite its tiny size, but for general listening we were...

Editor's rating   7.8

Tags: freeplay, dial, station, handle

23 November 2005, 16:52

Panasonic SC-EN9 review

Reviews Sound quality is good for this end of the market, but the plastic-shelled speakers and thrifty component choices make the SC-EN9 hard to recommend for focused listening. The CD player and integrated DAB are unlikely to appeal to passionate music...

Editor's rating   5.5

Tags: panasonic, material, speakers, speaker

6 December 2005, 16:27

Audio Technica ATH-ANC3 earphones review

Reviews The large portion of the 'phone was noticeable to us, and we felt average fatigue after a few hours of continued listening. The deafening rumble was significantly deadened, making for a vastly enjoyable listening experience.

Editor's rating   6.9

Tags: audio technica, pack, noise, listening

14 May 2008, 11:52

Sony ST-SDB900 review

Reviews Unlike the PURE DRX-702ES, this Sony radio does not have a built-in headphone jack, so listening without an amplifier is not possible. Though DAB stations in the UK still use disappointingly low bit rates (sometimes slumping into the gutter of...

Editor's rating   7.5

Tags: sony, stereo, optical, stations

9 March 2006, 16:09

Creative Zen Stone Plus with Speaker review

Reviews For listening to podcasts in the car, the speaker on the back of the Zen Stone Plus is ideal The loudspeaker is reasonably loud and very bright, so it's ideal for listening to podcasts in the car. Is this a decision you even need to make?

Editor's rating   8

Tags: creative, hands, speakers, battery life

7 March 2008, 16:25