MacDef, You did? Anyways.. I don't trust Apple reps or the genius bar anymore. And I guess it's a pretty safe bet that the iPod will support the new formats in an eventual update, even if it isn't 1.2, since that's what it says on the website. I would be stoked if the downloadable 1.2...

mp4/aac is some kind of new audio compression format. I think the files are supposed to be smaller but sound better. You'd need an MP4 to play it or have something that encodes mp4. iTunes does not do it yet. Supposedly there is a freeware compressor.

Lextek, According MacDef, the new version should play MP4/AAC. Does it? I'm dying to put the new update on my old iPod.

MacDef, How do you encode AAC / MP4? I don't think itunes 3.0 does it. Are they reupdating it again, or do I need to buy QT 6 Pro? Seems like if the iPod plays aac, then itunes should encode it. If it doesn't, it's going to be a pain in the butt.

I went to the grand opening of the Apple store in Los Angeles last night, and I was able to handle the new 20 gig iPod. I like the new track wheel. It feels good. It's definitely more solid. The center button doesn't rock like the 5 gig, and when you press it, you won't inadvertantly spin...

I use 192kbps VBR-Highest. Smart Encoding, filter frequencies below 10hz, Normal stereo mode. As far as I know, iTunes uses Fraunhofer to encode mp3s. I tried using a Lame encoder once..it was a pain. It was so slow. I don't think my little iBook can take it. iTunes is so much more...

The iPod is also a firewire drive. The iPod syncs up seamlessly with iTunes like it was made for each other. Oh yeah, because it was. Because of the size, I look at it as a flash card mp3 player with a 5 gig flash card. I've carried the iPod in my pants pocket everyday since I got it back in...

I guess there is no difference besides the looks. And the archos has a bigger hard drive. It's a no brainer.

Quote: EQ settings in iTunes ARE transferred to the iPod, and are used for playback. Double check the settings in iTunes before blaming the iPod for bright playback. Russ, I remember checking to see if the EQ settings transferred a while back and didn't notice a difference in the...

Tony, I'll give 256kbps a try. I only encode at 192kbps VBR, and I find the opposite to be true. On my mx500s, CDs seem to have slightly harder edged highs, that is a bit fatiguing on my ears. All I know is that I can listen to music all day long without a problem with the mx500/ipod...

Quote: My guess is that your friend had boosted the treble on the songs when he was listening to them on his computer -- those EQ settings get transferred to the iPod. As far as I know, eq settings do not transfer over from itunes to the iPod yet. Well, the settings may transfer over...

I bought the 2 year replacement warranty from CompUSA for $30. Frankly, wouldn't you be happier now if it costs more to fix it than give you a new one? With the warranty, I'm hoping it will fail so I can get the new versions. That's strange that you noticed that the treble was boosted...

Well, I know I don't need two hands to squeeze it down my jeans pocket. It's about the size of a deck of cards. The iPod has a 1.8 inch drive in it. I think archos has a 2.5 inch drive?

I own of these things too, and it still works. Well, it makes this faint clicking sound in the background now. Oh well, I don't use it anymore..

I own an iPod, and I've played around with the Archos. The Archos "feels" like it is twice as big. The iPod is probably about the size of that nomad you have on your website.

I can listen to my mx500s all day long. I do use the radio shack foamies, but I had no problem listening to them with the stock foamies either. I guess they don't fatigue my ears.

I was going write something here.. Nevermind.

Wow, you must have read my mind. I was just about to search for the radio shack vertical phone thread you were talking about after reading that very entertaining A44L fight. I will not stop until I own every "good" <$20 headphone. Do you know if these things go on sale regularly like the...

Wow, you guys take things so personally. Don't be so defensive. Anyways, I guess people do care if I only buy <$20 headphones.. I don't think I'll be getting those ktx-pros by the way, not that anyone cares.

Quote: What the hell are you trying to do by injecting some logic and common sense here............there's no place for them on this site..................HERETIC!!!!! Oh yeah! That's why I started visiting this website! My bad! Forget my knee surgery. I'm getting the Orpheus!

Quote: Yeah, team cheapie-koss. If your in the US go to Circuit City and get the Koss KSC-50 at around $13 a pair. Get several. This is an easy can to find, cheap as hell, sounds incredible (especially considering the cost), and are comfortable. I bought the ksc-50s at circuit city...

Sometimes I think "Damn, these are only headphones.." I wish I never found this website. I guess it's cool reading about what other people think is good for something as subjective as sound. Is there a Team Cheapie <$20? I'm going to start one if there isn't.

I suppose if I ever break them, I won't get too depressed about it. Besides, I think I'm spending too much time and energy reading these posts.

I think I'm going to spend the rest of my days buying headphones that cost $20 or less.. I'm going to get the Koss KTX-Pros today. Just wanted to let you guys know, not that anyone cares.

If there was pressure pushing out, you would think there would be less of a problem yanking them out, since it already wants to come out. Don't a lot of people put them a little deeper than normal, then pull them out slightly to get a good seal? That seems like the worst scenario, if safety...