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Of course, the most important thing about the iPod is the music, man! Those who own an iPod know that you need quality sound-production equipment to complement the player's clean, powerful output. Below, you'll find the products that make the iPod sound better on the go, in the car, or at home.

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Est. price: From S$78 (US$45)

1. Belkin car adapter  The Belkin auto adapter not only keeps the iPod's battery fully juiced through the docking port but also offers a line-out jack for connection to your car stereo for a cleaner hookup than you can get with the wireless iTrip. Use the white Belkin cassette adapter (or any other brand) to help the iPod interface with the car stereo. You'll be up and running in no time. (Note: You can't use the iTrip with the Belkin auto adapter's line-out.)

Est. price: From S$76 (US$44)

2. Griffin iTrip  If you're still using a clunky cassette-style adapter to connect your iPod to the car stereo, consider cutting the wires with Griffin's iTrip FM transmitter. The iTrip lets you transmit music from the iPod directly to the car's FM tuner. While the sound quality through any portable FM transmitter is less than perfect, the iTrip is the best of its category. These units let you choose the broadcasting frequency from the iPod's elegant interface, unlike others that offer a sparser selection of frequencies that must be selected via a tiny switch.

Est. price: From S$120 (US$70)

3. Headphones  The big difference between mediocre portable listening and quality portable listening is a pair of decent headphones. After all, partnering your spanky iPod with a pair of cheap earbuds is like restricting a Formula 1 car to 60kmh on the race track--it limits your player's sonic capabilities. A set of quality phones can really elevate your adored MP3 collection to new and exciting heights, and also pick out all the nuances in your music that have been previously hidden. If you love clean sound on the go, try these top-notch headphones.

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