IPOD sound quality

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IPOD sound quality

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hi guys. been looking around 4 a mp3 player. time to replace my Sony MD. when n try IPOD n realise that it sound abit hollow compare to other mp3 player. isit d earpiece or my ear's problem?? thanks alot.
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Sound quality (SQ) is not a strong point of the ipod.

If you want better SQ, then you should try out the offerings from Creative, iRiver or iAudio instead.
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i used apple lossless format instead of mp3, the sound was great when connected to Bose SoundDock speaker (i didn't buy the bose, too exp)
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i found the ipod quality not bad tho, owned a second hand one for a few weeks then sold off because it requires a backup of music on my computer instead of being able to fully transfer all the music in there.

Oh yea, if i recall correctly, there's an equaliser in the ipod so you can choose different presets, maybe you chose the wrong preset? You can choose one that has more bass to decrease the hollowness.

But, if you are an audiogeek, i guess lots of reviews about the ipod contender, Zen, from Creative, praise them well. With 24hrs playback time it's also a far better deal than the ipod with only 8hrs, although i guess the design could do with some improvements. I'm currently in search of a cheap Zen to verify this too..
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A good headphone or earphone will help a lot. If you want the best sound, everything has to be good.. including your ears. :)
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Get the zen micro! I have one and love it. Great sound quality and incredible battery life. I left mine on accidentally when I went to bed and it was still going strong when i woke up. :)
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I use this B&O headphones and it really makes a difference!
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Post by qu1xs1lv3r »

i still got my 3g ipod.. its already 5 years old and the sound quality is great!! im still using it with the original earphones.. when i plug it in into our bose system it rox! check out the equaliser..

since im a mac addict.. i wont even recommend any other alternative!! :D:D
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the Senheisser PX200 headphones are good too. no turning back....hee
anyone has the Ipod video? how's it.
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For those who wish to find out more between the different players or want to know more about Headfi (music appreciation through earphones/headphones), do pop over http://www.sgheadphones.net/

I prefer headphones to earphones because of comfort and generally better sound insulation.
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