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Ipod Touch vs Ipod Classic vs Ipod Video: SQ of course!

post #1 of 32
10/9/08 at 4:06pm
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Hi!

I listened to the Ipod Touch 2 gen. and I liked the SQ of the headphone jack better than the sound of my Ipod Video 30gb.

Now I plan on getting either a Touch or an Ipod Classic 120gb and was wondering if there is a difference in SQ between them( on headphone jack).

What do you think,as regard SQ?

regards,
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post #2 of 32
10/9/08 at 4:41pm
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Originally Posted by Caribou679 View Post
Hi!

I listened to the Ipod Touch 2 gen. and I liked the SQ of the headphone jack better than the sound of my Ipod Video 30gb.

Now I plan on getting either a Touch or an Ipod Classic 120gb and was wondering if there is a difference in SQ between them( on headphone jack).

What do you think,as regard SQ?

regards,
Here is my preference from best to worst..tried and owned them all.

HP out:

iPod Video
Touch 2G
Touch 1G
Classic
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post #3 of 32
10/10/08 at 9:05am
I've got a few @ home myself:
1. Touch 2g
2. iPod Video 5.5G
3. Mini 2G
4. Classic
And my prefs are in this order for the SQ.
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post #4 of 32
10/10/08 at 12:01pm
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It is too bad the Classic is the last in SQ. With its 120gb it would be a nice size upgrade from the Ipod Video.

I had imagined that being a new item it would have the same characteristics as the Touch 2g, as they were announced at the same time,or about.

regards,
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post #5 of 32
10/10/08 at 12:17pm
I'm a little confused here; since from the past posts that I read, vinnie had confirmed ipod classic has better sound quality than stock ipod 5g/5.5g; both through hp out & line out.
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post #6 of 32
10/10/08 at 3:48pm
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Originally Posted by Kui4ever View Post
I'm a little confused here; since from the past posts that I read, vinnie had confirmed ipod classic has better sound quality than stock ipod 5g/5.5g; both through hp out & line out.
indeed... but it's a matter of preference what sound signature you like
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post #7 of 32
10/10/08 at 7:15pm
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Originally Posted by Milk and Coffee View Post
indeed... but it's a matter of preference what sound signature you like
agree
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post #8 of 32
10/28/08 at 11:48am
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Originally Posted by Audiofiler View Post
Here is my preference from best to worst..tried and owned them all.

HP out:

iPod Video
Touch 2G
Touch 1G
Classic
Can anyone create such list but this time taking into consideration SQ from line-out?
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post #9 of 32
10/28/08 at 12:13pm
well i compared both classic and video 80gb.
Classic isnt bad but it is really analitic and "cold" sound while the 5.5 video is damn warm and coloured
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post #10 of 32
10/28/08 at 11:18pm
I just sold my 80GB classic and bought 3 5.5Gs before they run out. The 5.5G sounds much better than the classic from the headphone out. The Touch 1G sounds at least as bad as the classic, although I only use mine for videos.
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post #11 of 32
10/28/08 at 11:54pm
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Originally Posted by Ross View Post
I just sold my 80GB classic and bought 3 5.5Gs before they run out. The 5.5G sounds much better than the classic from the headphone out. The Touch 1G sounds at least as bad as the classic, although I only use mine for videos.
Way to go man. I wish I had the capitol to get a 5.5G myself. I liked the SQ of it, better than my new Zune 120. Marvelous DAP, congrats!!!!
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post #12 of 32
10/29/08 at 1:20pm
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Originally Posted by mirh View Post
Can anyone create such list but this time taking into consideration SQ from line-out?
Sure, although speaking specifically to iPods, there is not as big of a difference between line out's between the models as VS the HP out. Personally I liked the LO's in this order best to worst.

Classic
Video
Touch 1G

(Touch 2G have not tried yet, probably never will..the sound from the HP out is why I have her employed as super portable.)

Also, the iMod has the best of Line Out signal VS any of the above iPods but since that is not a stock configuration, was not included. Hope this helps.
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post #13 of 32
11/1/08 at 6:58am
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Originally Posted by Audiofiler View Post

Also, the iMod has the best of Line Out signal VS any of the above iPods but since that is not a stock configuration, was not included. Hope this helps.
I am newbie to daps. Does the Line out plus an amp always give you better sound that the heaphones out.

thanks

Al
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post #14 of 32
11/1/08 at 7:22am
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Originally Posted by ajstark View Post
I am newbie to daps. Does the Line out plus an amp always give you better sound that the heaphones out.

thanks

Al
Yes, as the LOD>Amp bypasses the DAC in the ipod headphone out completely.
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post #15 of 32
11/1/08 at 8:21am
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Originally Posted by nywytboy68 View Post
Yes, as the LOD>Amp bypasses the DAC in the ipod headphone out completely.
I have Audio Technica ATH-A700 headphones. Will the ipod 120G + app give me the best sound quailty from a dap.

If I use a dap + app would I be able to hear any sq differences with these headphones?

I listen to classical music on my commuter train.

Al
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