Best Portable Music Player

[g4m3r]

Hey,

At the moment I own a 30GB Cowon iAudio X5. I couldn't be happier in terms of sound quality and build quality. The problem is I need more space. I would like to have a player with 60GB - 160GB(Preferable). I have looked at the Archos 605 WiFi, but was turned away by reports of bad sound quality and a hissy sound. Also some say that it is more of a video player, rather than an music. I don't generally like iPods, because I feel iTunes is too restrictive, but if I have to I will get one. I don't want an iMod, because I don't want to carry around an amp around with me all the time.

Thanks for all the input,
Brian

 

[fatman711]

kenwood hd30gb9.

Just got one and love it!

 

[Quaddy]

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Originally Posted by g4m3r /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hey, At the moment I own a 30GB Cowon iAudio X5. I couldn't be happier in terms of sound quality and build quality. The problem is I need more space. I would like to have a player with 60GB - 160GB(Preferable). I have looked at the Archos 605 WiFi, but was turned away by reports of bad sound quality and a hissy sound. Also some say that it is more of a video player, rather than an music. I don't generally like iPods, because I feel iTunes is too restrictive, but if I have to I will get one. I don't want an iMod, because I don't want to carry around an amp around with me all the time. Thanks for all the input, Brian

4g imod doesnt need an amp, a volume attenuator will do.

 

[John2e]

http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f87/up...eorder-424053/

Based on specs this beast s/b the best sounding. I preordered one so I will know soon...

 

[foreverfi]

After you used to Cowon , I bet your taste will never down to IPOD sound quality.

If you really want to change a new musical signature, Sony X 1050 and AMP3 is worth to consider. but be aware, it seems the superb sound quality DAPs don't provide big memory.

 

[ulsanman]

I won an x5l which I have been trying to sell for a long time now because I bought an AMP3, there is no comparison with sound quality, it's like listening to a tiny stage as opposed to a full concert hall, I agree that previously the x5l was the best available but alas it is no longer!!

 

[keezzzz]

Cowon D2+ or Sansa Fuze or Clip , but please........NO iPod , thats back in time, quality and sound

 

[Ssnake51]

If you really need that 60 to 160GB space then I'd say go for the new ipod classic. As long as you have a decent set of earphones the SQ will be fine for on the go.

Considering that you like the Cowon you presently have, you might try waiting a bit to see if the S9 gets upgraded to 64GB. I presently have the 32GB version and it is a great little player. Especially now that it has gapless playback.

 

[cathare34]

Cowon d2+ without a doubt....but its only my taste so try to hear different models so you can make up your mind