Does anyone know of an equalizer or volume app that I could set to work only on certain apps (like Spotify)? I often want to listen to music at volumes lower than the lowest stock phone volume, but I don't want to affect the rest of the phone (speaker/earpiece volume, alarms, etc.)  The stock...

I'm considering getting these (or the CK7s) but I am concerned about the shiny metal 'stick' and if it sticks out (one definite advantage of the CK7s is that they look much more inconspicous). I'm not trying to sneak them in anywhere or anything (a little old for that), but I don't really care...

Since there seems to be such difference of opinion, trying to see how many people think they are the same/different. Please describe whatever differences you here.

I think I am about to get a Sanyo MM-9000 cell phone, which happens to have MP3 support and a mini-SD slot, so it could conceiveably be used as a 2gig flash player. Has anyone tried listening to music from a cell phone? Can you use regular headphones (with an adapter)? How is the sound...

Title pretty much says it all. Was seriously thinking about the X5 as my first dap, but just found out about the M5. I don't need video or picture cabability, plus apparently you don't need the subpack to charge the M5 (couldn't you just keep the subpack attached to the charging cord though, for...

So the Karma's are gone (after I decided to take a chance on one), so it was back to the drawing board. After some more research I am focusing in on the Cowan X5 or Creative Zen Touch (or Sleek) at the moment. I was also considering the Dell DJ but from what I am reading it looks like it is...

I am a total newb to mp3s - I downloaded and am setting up EAC as per this great instruction page I found: http://users.pandora.be/satcp/eac-qs-en.htm#quickstart It says to download LAME from here, but under the recommended 3.97b1 version I don't see one labeled for Windows...

Has anyone tried both the Westone UM-1 and the Senn HD-25? Very curious how (similarly priced) IEMs stack up to the HD-25s (comparisons with othe IEMs are welcome, of cousre). Also, would love to know how the UM-1s stack up against the PX-200s, since I have these and am looking to upgrade a bit.

Has anyone used an extended warranty from J&R? Opinions? Stories? I am seriously thinking of getting a Karma from them, so it is important to know whether they will honor the warranty since I know there's a very good chance I'll need to use it. I called them today and they referred me to...

How are the gaps on these (esp compared to the iAudio X5) or any other player you may know about? (a review of the Samsung player indicated it had very small gaps (like the X5). I saw the gap comparison someone did on all formats on the X5 - that was great (and showed that OGG is not a viable...

While trying to sort these things out, I was thinking about the non-removeable batteries, various problems suffered by seemingly every model, and that a lot of people seem to be continually upgrading. For me, if I'm spending possibly upwards of $300 for one of these I would expect it to last for...

My head hurts from trying to research these things. Is there a comparison anywhere indicating which features they have and plusses and minuses of different ones? (not likely, I guess). If not, would it be possible for one of you experts on here give a brief +/- of whatever ones you can...

so I've dived back into researching for my first mp3 player (tired of taking/changing CDs). I was set on the Karma until I read about all the HD freezes, and that they went belly-up. Now that you can get them so cheap, I'm thinking of taking a chance on one (maybe a refirb). Digging around a...

Yesterday while waiting for the subway I tried to open my precious D777 to change CDs and it did not open easily and I heard a plasticy snap (not good). Closed it and realized the small plastic pin on the right side in back for the lid broke, so that now when I close it the right side of the lid...

I bought new Sanyo gumsticks for my newly aquired D-777 PDCP about a year ago and now suddenly I am getting a lot less battery life (really got screwed on a bus trip from DC to NYC last weekend - I95 was closed because of a crash and the trip took over 6 hours and my freshly charged D777 lasted...

Has anyone compared the Sharp MD-33s to the PX-200s? (Sound quality and islolation - nothing came up in a search).

Please help a newb: I know EAC is supposed to be the best way to rip, but I saw somewhere that it takes longer than real-time to do a CD. I'm not sure I have that kind of patience, esp. when I will have a spankin' new DAP in my hands and 800 CDs to choose from (I know they won't all fit)...

Does the Dell DJ have gapless playback? Seems like this is a big advantage for the Karma (plus OGG and FLAC support). Does the Rio automatically play albums in correct order? Any opinions comparing these two players? Other advantages/disadvantages of each? SOUND QUALITY? I am new to...

I posted this on another site, and after all the typing thought it would be good to post here as a summary of less expensive phones (which people are always asking about). After learning so much from others here, I figured I'd earn my keep by passing on my headphone moxie. My knowledge dates to...

How much will I lose in sound quality if I move from my D777 PCDP to a hard disk like the ipod or Rio Karma (assuming I use files ripped from my CDs)? I use Senn PX-200 mostly (for walking around), with Senn HD 545s and Grado SR-60s at home. Also have KSC-35s that are great but too open to walk...

Stumbled on this post in rec.audio.opinion: ----------------------------------------- On Tue, 27 Oct 1998 13:05:50 GMT, fear3495@my-dejanews.com wrote: >I was wondering if Sony's D777's worth it other than being the slimest >around. I know this is an old model but it's going cheaper as...

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I received new gumsticks for my D-777 (HF-A1U industrial batteries, from tnrtechnical.com) These are the "equivalent" to Sony NH-14WM. However, the body of the battery is a tiny bit taller, so that the contact point ("bump") on the positive side of the battery is almost flush (does not stick up...

Earning some message board karma here : http://www.tnrtechnical.com/nicad_nimh.html[/URL] I love google. I searched this site and didn't find any good info on cheap replacements. Just ordered mine. They have an order form on the site, or you can call one of the locations' 800 #s (see...

Starting to really like the idea of having many CDs worth of music at my disposal, without carrying any (even though I have a D-777 on the way!). Problem: Don't know a damn thing about ripping, downloading, WAV, LAME, KGB, FBI, NBA, or anything else regarding computers+music. Call me...