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10-23-2007, 01:38 AM
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Best Portable Music Player
Hey,
At the moment I own a 30GB Cowon iAudio X5. I couldn't be happier in terms of sound quality and build quality. The problem is I need more space. I would like to have a player with 60GB - 160GB(Preferable). I have looked at the Archos 605 WiFi, but was turned away by reports of bad sound quality and a hissy sound. Also some say that it is more of a video player, rather than an music. I don't generally like iPods, because I feel iTunes is too restrictive, but if I have to I will get one. I don't want an iMod, because I don't want to carry around an amp around with me all the time.
Thanks for all the input,
Brian
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10-23-2007, 05:52 AM
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JMoney Audio
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kenwood hd30gb9.
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10-23-2007, 09:23 AM
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Headphoneus Supremus
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Quote:
Originally Posted by g4m3r
Hey,
At the moment I own a 30GB Cowon iAudio X5. I couldn't be happier in terms of sound quality and build quality. The problem is I need more space. I would like to have a player with 60GB - 160GB(Preferable). I have looked at the Archos 605 WiFi, but was turned away by reports of bad sound quality and a hissy sound. Also some say that it is more of a video player, rather than an music. I don't generally like iPods, because I feel iTunes is too restrictive, but if I have to I will get one. I don't want an iMod, because I don't want to carry around an amp around with me all the time.
Thanks for all the input,
Brian
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4g imod doesnt need an amp, a volume attenuator will do.
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09-11-2009, 04:34 AM
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After you used to Cowon , I bet your taste will never down to IPOD sound quality.
If you really want to change a new musical signature, Sony X 1050 and AMP3 is worth to consider. but be aware, it seems the superb sound quality DAPs don't provide big memory.
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09-11-2009, 06:05 AM
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I won an x5l which I have been trying to sell for a long time now because I bought an AMP3, there is no comparison with sound quality, it's like listening to a tiny stage as opposed to a full concert hall, I agree that previously the x5l was the best available but alas it is no longer!!
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09-12-2009, 05:58 PM
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Cowon D2+ or Sansa Fuze or Clip , but please........NO iPod , thats back in time, quality and sound
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09-12-2009, 06:56 PM
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If you really need that 60 to 160GB space then I'd say go for the new ipod classic. As long as you have a decent set of earphones the SQ will be fine for on the go.
Considering that you like the Cowon you presently have, you might try waiting a bit to see if the S9 gets upgraded to 64GB. I presently have the 32GB version and it is a great little player. Especially now that it has gapless playback.
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09-13-2009, 04:45 PM
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Cowon d2+ without a doubt....but its only my taste so try to hear different models so you can make up your mind
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