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High-fidelity audio players can now fit in your side pocket. They may be small but they make a big impression. Here's your checklist for the latest models

MONSTER Diamond Tears high-performance earphones are a collaboration between engineer/ songwriter JYP and sound engineers, HK$3,280

ULTRASONE The Edition 8 Romeo/Julia features the Bavarian headphone manufacturer's patented S-Logic-Plus technology for sound reproduction at its best, HK$14,888

ASTELL & KERN The AK100 portable player supports up to 24-bit highdefinition music, while your average MP3 player stalls at 16-bit, HK$5,680

LALIQUE AeroSystem One’s acoustic qualities are enhanced by crystal and it features a Masque de Femme motif. Limited to 999 pieces. HK$154,000 for clear crystal, HK$178,000 for black crystal

BANG & OLUFSEN The award-winning BeoPlay A9 produces the best sound and can be customised in different colours and materials. Farewell bulky stereo, HK$19,000