128. No wonder the Bose didn't sound bad for the money. Re-record at Apple lossless or something and buy the 530s for about $330. Or, if stuck at 128, save your money and enjoy what you have.

You won't tire of the 530s. And Shure's two year warranty is darn good.

Indeed, Denon. headroom i starting to carry them.

Thanks, very helpful. Sound like a good investment.

just kidding

I was thinking of purchasing the Shure SE530s (nicely discounted now, 3 drivers). But then I wondered if the SR60s by Grado (or a different can) would sound better at a fraction of the price. I'm thinking in terms of an IPOD with Apple Lossless music and possibly a line-out with portable...

I was set to purchase the SE530 for my IPOD (Apple Lossless, headphone amp. line-out) when some research indicated that good full size cans just might sound better with the IPOD. Maybe even the much less expensive SR60s. If so, aside from portability (and maybe sound isolation) why would I...

At first, I thought the HK sounded better --- more power, better soundstage, and deeper bass. But sometimes the HK seems to struggle with treble. The George seems to resolve treble better on some songs. Since the HK has no radio, I'm referring to Classic IPOD use (320kbps or Apple...

My guess is theoretically WAV might sound better but that they're about equal. Is this so? Tx.

Quote: Originally Posted by Sordel I was going to get my wife a Bose Sounddock, or something similar, for Christmas, so we checked the shops in the Autumn. There's very little high end in this type of machine, and the Bose isn't exactly bad, but there is no way that it is worth the...

I've heard it but interested in the opinions of those here. At $249 (limited re-release) it seems a decent bargain. Tx!

Thanks for the responses. It's a shame that better quality products (or at least products with more feautures) are not out there. I use 320kbps or Apple Lossless, too. I guess a 2.1 might be the answer ---not as portable as I want, but...trade-offs. We'll see. Tx.

It sounded pretty good in the Apple store and the sales people highly recommended it. I was a bit concerned about the lack of real subwoofer-type-bass, but it is a one piece, small unit as they pointed out. Volume was ok. The other systems they sold didn't sound that great. I didn't try the...

Can't think of a better place to ask... I have an IPOD at home (Classic 80 gigs) w/HK Play+Go (love these "cheap sounding" HK names!). At first, the IPOD (Apple lossless) sounded good in the HK. but, more and more, the treble sounds muddled. Yes, both items are less than audiophile quality...

Why the Classic or 5th Gen or 5.5? It seems we're thinking too much about it --- including me. It's fun in a way to compare and contrast but IPODs sound similar to one another and a good song (one you like) almost always sounds better than one you don't. Does the 5.5 sound as good as the...

Quote: Originally Posted by bigshot Can you give me a link that says that? I know early on, there were rumors that the DAC was different, but I suspect the DAC is just a rebranded Wolfson. See ya Steve Hi: I think this specifically states there is a Wolfson in the Touch...

Quote: Originally Posted by bigshot Can you give me a link that says that? I know early on, there were rumors that the DAC was different, but I suspect the DAC is just a rebranded Wolfson. See ya Steve hi, well try this for possible wolfson/cirrus differences... Measurements

That's how it sounds to me but I'll defer to you guys --- I like good music but I'm probably less of an audiophile. What sounds good to me is using a good headphone, headphone amp and line-out --- on whichever IPOD. Apple Lossless --- why not, there is enough space for music --- I don't use...

Which iGroove are you referring to. The $149 one at Apple? (SXT or something?) I think the Bose is slightly better sounding but not worth double the price. The Zeppelin has really good sound. But I'll take the Geneva Labs L (or M) for about the same price --- probably in red --- and have a...

Want an easy comparison --- the iPhone and the iTouch still use the Wolfson and the Classic uses the Cirrus. The iPhone definitely sounds better than the Classic, even through Bose phones. (I wondered why and found out it was because of the chip.) Admittedly it can probably also play at higher...

The sound is good but not quite as good as that on the IPOD 5 and 5.5 video. They used a cheaper chip (Wolson on the old; cheaper Cirrus on the new). Of course, bypassing the IPOD circuitry with a line-out and good amp will do the trick. IMHO, you're doing it the right way. And the...

Thanks. All good suggestions. Excellent values for what you get it seems. The Zeppelin is indeed impressive and worthy of its price but too big for my living space. The others cost less but seem to be good enough for most applications and some have a lot of functionality. Tx.

Using Apple Lossless (primarily for rock) what is considered the best or, at least sufficient, one piece speaker. At first, I liked the Harman Kardon Play+Go (by IPOD accessory standards) due to good soundstage, bass, and volume. But the more I listen the less enamoured I am with the treble...

I'm thinking 3 driver Shure (or perhaps better --- if there is better) vs. a good all-around phone that can be driven by IPOD w/out amp. Tx!

I strongly suspect this (the Model L or M) is the best IPOD speaker out there for "reasonable" money out there now. (One speaker box, not a 2.1 such as the iFi, etc...). But reviews are hard to find and those who own one (or have heard one) are even harder to come by. It's manufacturer sales...