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August 20, 2008 11:12 AM PDT

EQ presets are for sissies

by Donald Bell
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Photo of the Creative Zen X-Fi.

The X-Fi sound enhancement in the Creative Zen X-Fi is so good they named the player after it.

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That's right, I said it. You want to know why Steve Jobs doesn't include advanced EQ settings on the iPod? It's because he thinks you're a drooling baby who can't be trusted not to mangle your own music. Considering how few of you care enough to slap a decent pair of earbuds on your MP3 player, he may have the right idea.

Truth is, in this iPod-dominated world, most listeners aren't aware of all the cool sound-enhancement technology being developed for non-iPod MP3 players. For those who yearn to take your music to new heights with custom EQ settings, we've got some MP3 players for you that will rot your ears with their artificial sweetness.

Check out our top five MP3 players with killer EQ settings.

August 5, 2008 12:04 PM PDT

Ready to rock you: Motorola Rokr EQ7/EQ5 portable speakers

by Bonnie Cha
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Motorola Rokr EQ7

Motorola Rokr EQ7

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In addition to unveiling a trio of new Rokr phones, Motorola announced today the U.S. availability of the Motorola Rokr EQ7 and the Motorola Rokr EQ5 portable speakers. The Bluetooth accessories allow you to wirelessly play your music or take speakerphone calls from a compatible cell phone like the Motorola Rokr E8 and can be purchased directly from Motorola or at electronic retail stores.

The Motorola Rokr EQ7 features four JBL speakers and noise- and echo-reduction technology for better sound quality during phone calls. While it's Bluetooth-enabled (A2DP), there's also a 3.5mm audio cable included in the box so you can connect other non-Bluetooth devices, such as an MP3 player, to play your music. The Rokr EQ7 has a retail price of $199.95.

Motorola Rokr EQ5

Motorola Rokr EQ5

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If you're looking for something a little more portable, check out the Motorola Rokr EQ5. The sleek Bluetooth speaker system can fit in a pocket and has a kick-stand and up to 6 hours of play time. It also comes with a 3.5mm audio cable; SRS WOW HD technology for improved call quality; and radio frequency shielding to help prevent static interference. The EQ5 costs $119.95; check out Kent German's full review of the Rokr EQ5 here.

Originally posted at Cell phone accessories blog
April 1, 2008 6:00 AM PDT

Motorola Rokr EQ3 rocks out on the go

by Nicole Lee
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Motorola Rokr EQ3

Motorola Rokr EQ3

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When I first saw Motorola was releasing something called the Rokr EQ3, I thought it was a phone. Instead, the Rokr EQ3 marks Motorola's foray into the portable speaker market. The EQ3 is a compact little speaker that folds up to a smaller and more portable size. It's not a Bluetooth speaker though; you'll still have to use the regular ol' 3.5mm plug, which is great for MP3 players, but not so convenient for most cell phones that still use the 2.5mm jack, so you might want to spring for an adapter if you want to use the Rokr EQ3 with a phone. It's powered by four AAA batteries, and there's an extension cable optimized for players that have FM radio. It's pretty old-school tech, but hey, maybe there's still a market for these things. It'll be available in Q2 of this year and pricing is still unknown.

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