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CH Gift Guide: Speakers That Rock by Karen Day
With the vast amount of speakers and docking stations available for your iPod or MP3 player these days, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. We've picked our top ten and put them in our 2008 Gift Guide, and to help you out we've included a range of styles and prices for everyone, from the Lego lover to the serious sound junkie.
For a full look at our speakers, headphones, and DJ equipment, check out our Electronics guide, which also includes other musically-inspired and technologically-driven goods.
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