Am I correct in thinking that this doesn't even have a replaceable battery ?   So, battery dies - throw it away ?

F886 seems to be out due to poor built-in battery.   Am I better off with a Cowon ? Do these have replaceable batteries, and will their aging Android systems support Spotify etc. streaming apps ?   Thnx for any advice.

Oh dear.   Yes, I guess with WiFi on as well, the already poor battery life will be even worse. Hadn't considered that !   Think I may look at Cowons... but they're on ancient Android versions... or hold out for ZX1. I already have the Minidisk flagship model to keep me going... but no...

How is the F886 when attached to headphone amp ?   I am aware of the "Volume Issue", but am thinking my Fiio E17 may give it a bit more punch.   Basically I just want it to stream Spotify or Sony Music via WiFi, with some equalisation ability - as the PS3 or laptop alternative has none, and...

Looking at a Cowon as alternative to Sony F886, but they all appear, to have old versions of Android.   So, can it be upgraded, and if not, does anyone know if Sony Music Unlimited streaming app, will work on a very old version of Android ?   Thnx in advance

Hmmm... looking less good than the F886 !   No EQ, no Wifi / Android / no ANC... by the looks of it.   We need something better - or as good with removable battery and SD card slot. The wait continues.

Aha... wonderful news !   Thnx.   On it right now.

Hi,   Thnx. I have an E17.   But, I'm looking for something with a multiband EQ.

Amazon... can't buy any more. Still on sony site though.   I hope they bring one out in the 300-350 range. F886 seems to have issues - but then again, no micro card or replaceable battery in the flagship model is rather worrying. £550 and can't swap out batteries... Huh ? Really ?!   So, I...

Massive hole in their range now ... don't understand why it's been shelved when it only came out a year ago.   I'm wondering if anything new is likely to arrive to fill the gap between ultra-cheap, and stoopidly expensive £550 model.   Anyone in the know ?

Hi all,   Can't find a decent affordable MP3 player with WiFi... and a EQ capability.   So was wondering if a receiver-type box could do the job.   Needs to accept optical-in and have a decent headphone-out socket, and of course decent EQ capability.   Anyone know of what I should be...

Hi all,   Ok, it seems the F886 from Sony has been discontinued, and I have heard problems about volume level and dodgy build quality, and of course low battery life.   I can't afford over £500 for the ZX1 (?), so am looking for a player that has WiFi as standard, so I can stream Sony Music...

Well i may be referring to the incorrect term: by poles I meant the rings on the spline of the jack. On the standard 3mm there are 2 ( 1 for each channel), on the 2.5 mm BOSE jack, there are 3... 2 for the channels and 1 for the microphone / device controller (as in the QC25, there is only 1...

Sound is pretty much the same - NC is way better - especially high frequency (TV, babies screaming and seagulls !), and they are more comfy.   Pleased with purchase, although these are going back as balance has gone out of whack !!! ???   So, hopefully it's just the pair I got, and not a...

They benefit a lot from a half-decent amp. I use a Fiio E17 and crank up the gain and bass, and reduce the treble. Much better... especially with music.   My problem is that the balance is shifted to the left by around 6 db... can't cope with uneven volume so, mine are going back tomorrow for...

Not quite unfortunately... yo need the 3.5 to 2.5mm cable which are quite rare... and the one I tried only had 2 poles and was shorter than the original, and as such keeps cutting out. So, you either try a myriad of cable options in the hope they fit, or make do.

Well the original link took me here:   http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JUADD78/ref=olp_product_details/178-7560495-3118201?ie=UTF8&me=   3rd party, and looks braided to me...    

Thnx for that !   That looks like a nice quality cable... braided 'n all !   Cheers !   !!!!!

Hmm..... not so easy.... can only find cheapo ones.   The search continues !

Sorry, just realised it's actually a 3.5mm to 2.5mm cable - doh !   (Having a senior moment)   Guessing they should be easy to find !

Looking for standard 3.mm audio cable replacement for the new BOSE QC25s, but can't find any, as quite simply I don't know what they're called.   Although they are "Standard" 3.5mm plugs, the end that attaches to the headset is actually a long (25mm) and very thin (5mm) barrel.   Help anyone...

Just got them, 3 days from Belgium to UK.   Ok, so compared to the QC15s:   PROS:   1. Better build quality - arms, pivot joints and cups - but see Cons ! Joints especially, look very metal and substantial - I feel better about touching them now.   2. Better fit - slightly more roomy and...

Good to know a standard 3rd party cable can be used !   How is the battery compartment - still plasticky with a spring that cost less than the one in a 99 cent flashlight ?   As for Android, they reckon Kitty-Kat is as good as the iOS anyhow. I'm after the new Moto G2 - £150 for a 5"...

Bravo on so many posts... I've made around 6 !   Good info., makes me feel better about my pre-order ! Improvements are good. 8-)   But I certainly hope the cable will work on a normal mp3 player, as I don't own - nor ever will - own an "i" anything !   As for alternatives to BOSE, I think...

Without wishing to bang on too much, I'd love to see a manufacturer take the risk and make ANC phones of the audiophile quality, with a stellar design with built in ANC... purely aimed at the home-user.   I understand WHY they won't, as they think that ANC only appeals to the mainly-portable...