Learn how to adjust your iTunes settings when you rip CDs for higher-quality audio files, and how to hook up an external hard drive to give your library room to grow.

Learn how to choose an iPod dock with the right capabilities and audio/video connections for your home A/V system.

Learn about the different types of accessories available for your iPod.

Are you an avid music lover? Then you should have a special space and the gear you need to properly indulge your passion. This article will help you put together a high-fidelity stereo music system that suits your lifestyle and the space you have in mind.

This short video describes your options for playing an iPod through your car's sound system.

In just a few short years, iPod control and app compatibility have become prominent features of car stereos. Car A/V companies have acted just as quickly to develop stereos that let you take advantage of the iPhone's fantastic app capabilities while you're driving. In this article, we're going to take a quick look at four different types of app interactivity.

Keeping your portable player or smartphone at safe volume levels not only protects your hearing, but can also improve your listening experience in the process.

Step-by-step instructions on how to connect an iPod to your car stereo.

A list of frequently asked questions about iPods.

Glossary of terms associated with Apple iPods, iPhones and iPads.

For the past several years, countless music fans have been turning to the Web as a source of new tunes — and usually those tunes come in the form of MP3 files. Find out why.

Firmware plays an important role in many of our electronics these days. But

Learn about the different types of digital files.

Now you can enjoy all the advantages of an outboard digital-to-analog converter and a headphone amp while listening to music directly from your iPod, iPad or iPhone. Woody tries out the NuForce iDo.

Steve, Crutchfield Senior Editor and audio enthusiast, and Tara, Crutchfield writer and digital audio enthusiast, set up a dedicated stereo listening system. They show you what you need to enjoy your music to the fullest, from a basic system to one that's more complex.

Our new in-house Labs will help us dig even deeper into the equipment we sell. From acoustically optimized listening rooms to advanced test benches, we'll bring you meaningful measurements along with real-world impressions from our savvy experts.

Steve, Crutchfield A/V Editor, gives us a tour of the Crutchfield Labs. He talks about why we built the Labs and how they can help us find you the right gear.