really helpful posts shig... I think I'm going to go with the 160gb Ipod. I think you cleared up some misconceptions about the sound quality of an Ipod, taking your word for it.   So if I do decide to get the 160gb Ipod released in late 2009 I think, how good of headphones should I get? Am I...

for someone who doesn't know much about computers or tech stuff.. Is rockbox hard to enable and use? Sounds like I could "rockbox" that 160gb Ipod? would that improve the sound quality?

What is the X?   Also, I really know nothing about EQ and all of that stuff as for how I would set it and stuff. Would it just be easier to get the X? or the cowon s9 as someone suggested to save the headache. (price isn't too big of an issue)     Edit: Also I just found a late 2009...

   What MP3 players offer the best sound quality for a cheap price. I'm thinking around 32gb... Can I potentially buy a sandisk clip+ and replace the micro sd card with a 32gber? I heard the sound quality of these are pretty good for the price, but the highest they come in is 8gb I...