MP3 Player Accessories Buying Guide

Unlock the true potential of your portable MP3 player with some great accessories.  Now that MP3 players are as versatile as computers when it comes to features, purchasing the right accessories allows you to experience them like never before.  Whether you're looking to upgrade your MP3 player to support Bluetooth technology or simply looking for a protective case, use this guide to find the accessories you need and see what other helpful gadgets strike your fancy. 

Most Popular Accessories

Motorola S9 Bluetooth Active Headphones	Altec Lansing inMotion iM600 (For iPod)	Jabra BT8010 Mono/Stereo Bluetooth Headset	Griffin Roadtrip with SmartScan FM Transmitter	Jabra A125s Bluetooth Adapter
These fancy wireless Bluetooth headphones are water-resistant and have volume/track selection controls.	This popular dock by Altec Lansing is loaded with goodies, has superior sound quality, and weighs 0.9kg!	Switch from talking on the phone to listening to music seamlessly with these amazing multifunctional Bluetooth headphones.	Listen to your MP3 Player in your car  without installing pricey components.	Don't have Bluetooth built into your MP3 player.  Pick up one of these gems from Jabra and forget about annoying wires for good.

Monster Beats by Dr. Dre Headphones	LG Portable Stereo Speakers
Serious headphones for serious music listeners.  Developed by Dr. Dre (a legendary producer) and Monster (a renowned cable company), these headphones are top of the line.	These compact folding speakers offer a perfect balance of portability and exceptional sound quality without over-complicated features and controls.

Timeless Essentials

Popularity aside, here are some highly recommended accessories for your MP3 player that are just about mandatory:

Cases  protect your MP3 player  from drops and scratches.  They are relatively inexpensive when considering the amount of protection they provide for your MP3 player.  Some cases are player specific, while others are made to fit just about any model MP3 player.

 

Charging kits  allow you to keep your MP3 player fully charged wherever you go.  Now that many players support video, a fresh battery is more important than ever.

Many people upgrade the headphones that came with their MP3 player to enjoy better sound quality and comfort.

Making the Most of Your MP3 Player

• Sound Quality
• Choose a higher bitrate than 128kbps when ripping your CD's to your computer. This will improve the sound quality on your MP3 player drastically.
• Using iTunes: Preferences-->Advanced (tab)-->Importing

• Compatibility

• Make sure all of your music is in MP3 format. This way your music can be moved from device to device with no format conflicts.

• Organization
• Properly tag (or label) all of your music so you can find it easily when listening.
• Try to do this as soon as you import your music so it doesn't stack up!

• Stay Current
• Keep on top of the latest firmware upgrades for your MP3 player
• Most of the time these updates address common bugs and sometimes improve battery life.

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External Links

• About.com: Changing iTunes CD import settings.