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post #16 of 17
2/13/10 at 11:30am
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Well guys, after reading all of this,
i think my best option would be either the E1 (which uses a LOD), or just be happy with what I have.
Because the sound is amazing, and with max. volume on the old records the sound is loud enough.
Maybe if you start this upgrading, it's never good enough.

Thanks for all the help, both ipod lovers- and haters!
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post #17 of 17
2/14/10 at 2:22pm
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Originally Posted by zappp View Post
I am afraid there is no solution to your problem. You even ask for amps/phones that automatically adjust different recordings to your taste without touching any EQ setting.

At its current price point, there is no overall better earphone for the iPod than the RE0. Buy a Yuin PK2 ($80) or even a OK2 ($130) and you trade the RE0's resolution, highs extension and bass-control (with roll-off, of course) for boomier bass and higher volume. But while walking around or cycling, you likely won't notice the deficits of the PK2 or OK2. I compared my iPod classic 160GB (US purchase) with an older classic 30GB (EU purchase). The former plays RE0 louder, but still with bass roll-off.

To really improve, you either should go for a RE252 (>$200) or buy an amp with LOD (clumsy and bulky).

After all, I don't think it is a good idea to use a hard disk player and isolating in-ears for cycling (unless on smooth roads without any traffic).
Maybe your right, helas, a lod + amp is too bulky.
But in Groningen (the city I live in) almost everybody cycles, and half of the city is auto-free. So it's pretty safe (just in case you worried).
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