1st Gen Ipod Nano vs Creative Zen Stone

[mears]

I realize these are in different classes, but between the two, which will offer the best sound quality? I've read good reviews for both.

 

[infamous16]

I'm thinking the stone, since creative usually has the superior SQ compared to Apple.

 

[Tem]

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Originally Posted by infamous16 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'm thinking the stone, since creative usually has the superior SQ compared to Apple.

LOL

1G iPod Nano clearly wins.

 

[TheMarchingMule]

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Originally Posted by infamous16 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'm thinking the stone, since creative usually has the superior SQ compared to Apple.

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Originally Posted by Tem /img/forum/go_quote.gif LOL 1G iPod Nano clearly wins.

Yar, in this case, the Nano will reign superior.

 

[Nathan Snyder]

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Originally Posted by TheMarchingMule /img/forum/go_quote.gif Yar, in this case, the Nano will reign superior.

I'm not so conviced as you.. Please note you're talking about the ipod nano 1 gen, not the shuffle.

 

[GimliLongBow]

Sadly, I have no experience to help you decide between the Nano Gen1 and the Zen Stone. However, I might suggest another DAP. Sandisk recently released the Sansa Clip, and AnythingButiPod has a review. One of the highlights is the excellent sound quality (for a Sansa).

 

[Pianist]

Creative Zen Stone is the worst sounding DAP I have heard so far - any iPod will blow it away IMO. Heck, even my old generic Chinese 1Gb MP3 player sounds noticeably better than the Stone.

 

[Khanate]

Hey,

Well I just went through the creative mp3 forum and they seem to have consistent problems with their zen product line-up. I would recommend iPod just because of this.

To give you an example, most zen micro's freeze on the startup screen and the only known fix is to hit it on the floor... Moderators "do not recommend this" but don't provide any other solutions. (This is by the way the problem that everyone is reporting)

 

[yeeyy]

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Originally Posted by Khanate /img/forum/go_quote.gif To give you an example, most zen micro's freeze on the startup screen and the only known fix is to hit it on the floor... Moderators "do not recommend this" but don't provide any other solutions. (This is by the way the problem that everyone is reporting)

While you say most, perhaps I am those few lucky Zen Micro users did not encounter this? My Zen Micro has been with me for years.

 

[drlau9]

Hi all,

I just thought I'd share my views in the two players, after being an owner of apple ipods for years with many different generations. I find that Ipods tend to be highly uncustomisable sound wise as I have not found an EQ that I'm satisfied with. My previous mp3 player was the Sony HD5 but due to screen failure I can't use it, however the sound quality of the sony is far superior to an unamped ipod. Nano's are known for extreme portability and the gen 1 can be firmware customised. (www.ipodwizard.net)


Dr.

 

[Khanate]

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Originally Posted by yeeyy /img/forum/go_quote.gif While you say most, perhaps I am those few lucky Zen Micro users did not encounter this? My Zen Micro has been with me for years.

Sorry english is my second language and re-reading I can see my poor choice of words to carry out what I wanted to say. Let me word it badly but, I hope, more clearly:

Usually when a zen micro has a problem, that problem is the player freezing at the startup screen.



Update on my little problem: Zen micro now in pieces and I'm going to go buy a new hard drive (flashdrive or something similar)