In what directions should I adjust the EQ for a more laid back / light experience with emphasis on vocal for pop music? I have Cowon D2 with UE super.fi 5 and I feel myself quite 'heated up' when listening, the music themselves are rather soft.

I am looking for a portable music player to be used without AMP. I would like it to have above 35 hours of battery, supports flac, has good sound for New Age and Asian Pop music. Actually the recording function is quite important, I will be using it for lectures in college.

Hi, I am looking for a canal phone around 50 usd, a little more would be acceptable, I live in the U.S. I usually listen to Asian pop music, I like to have better details in the mids, and the bass to be a little below average. I have been looking at the UE Metro.Fi series (if anyone can tell...