walkingman
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I've seen it at my local Sony store. Looks like brushed aluminium. Very nice.
I've seen it at my local Sony store. Looks like brushed aluminium. Very nice.
Originally Posted by mobbaddict /img/forum/go_quote.gif Generationmp3 tried the new Sony players and they stated in their preview the new S series is better than the A series. They also said the E series doesn't sound as good as the S series, but is better than the old S610. Concerning prices the E series is not cheaper than the A series in France so don't worry about that. |
Originally Posted by walkingman /img/forum/go_quote.gif @tman1 I've seen it at my local Sony store. Looks like brushed aluminium. Very nice. |
Originally Posted by walkingman /img/forum/go_quote.gif Watford, probably around a week ago. I don't think it was on sale yet as no pricing information were available with the unit. It was in a display cabinet. I'll be heading there later (hopefully) and will check it out. |
Originally Posted by mobbaddict /img/forum/go_quote.gif They don't say much about the evolution between the new S and the A series, except that the new S series represents more than a simple evolution. They also state the new players are the best that Sony ever produced (i wouldn't really agree though as my Vaio Pocket is a step above the E430 for audio) and the S730 series is for audiophile use. |
Originally Posted by batracom /img/forum/go_quote.gif The E series is lacking several of the sound enhancements of the S series - its probable that they use different physical components as well. I think you can compare the A series to the S, but the E is really a low-end series for budget-conscious users...FWIW, even a Cnet reviewer is craving about the non-noise reducing S series new players (S638 in this case...) My unrequited love affair with the Sony NWZ-S638 Walkman | MP3 Insider - CNET Reviews |
Originally Posted by batracom /img/forum/go_quote.gif The E series is lacking several of the sound enhancements of the S series - its probable that they use different physical components as well. I think you can compare the A series to the S, but the E is really a low-end series for budget-conscious users...FWIW, even a Cnet reviewer is craving about the non-noise reducing S series new players (S638 in this case...) My unrequited love affair with the Sony NWZ-S638 Walkman | MP3 Insider - CNET Reviews |
Originally Posted by mobbaddict /img/forum/go_quote.gif They don't say much about the evolution between the new S and the A series, except that the new S series represents more than a simple evolution. They also state the new players are the best that Sony ever produced (i wouldn't really agree though as my Vaio Pocket is a step above the E430 for audio) and the S730 series is for audiophile use. |
Originally Posted by mobbaddict /img/forum/go_quote.gif I don't agree for a few reasons: - first the sound enhancements you're talking about are not so useful, ok DSEE is nice but only for low bitrate mp3, and clear bass doesn't really deliver what i would call clear bass. - secondly the E series is only 20€ cheaper in France (i'm comparing the two 8 GB models) and don't offer in-ear headphones. - finally in their review GMP3 stated the E430 series is just a little bit under the S630 series for audio, and quite above the old S610 series. So i guess there can't be a huge difference between those two series. |
Originally Posted by batracom /img/forum/go_quote.gif According to the official Sony press release, that you can of course take with a pinch of salt, the new S series is the "best sounding Walkman ever" Sony Europe Press Centre Also I think that ClearStereo and ClearBass, which the E series don't have, can contribute to improving SQ considerably... As for the CNET, I agree with you, which is why I wrote the FWIW (For What is Worth) |