iPod-matching headphone jack splitter lets you simultaneously use two sets of headphones or speakers with the iPod. Two free Audible audio programs (books/magazines) are included for free with each purchase - but this premium is the same as an offer...

Not as attractive as Macally's functionally similar PodDuo, doesn't include gold-plated contacts of Monster's iSplitter, slightly pricier than both of those options

No dust really. Though I agree with your point (we're reporting, not forcing purchases) entirely, once in a while (when I have the time) I like to respond to some of the points raised by readers, just to put the facts out there and keep future readers...

iPod shuffle-matching audio splitter that putatively lets two sets of headphones or speakers listen to the shuffle at once

Didn't work properly out of the box ; audio was unlistenable unless Splitter was moved into odd positions, and even then was unstable and tentative

Under iLounge's policy on defective accessories, we're obliged to give the Audio Splitter for iPod shuffle a D- rating as tested. We hope that other units aren't affected in the way that ours was, but if a future revision is produced that remedies the...