[b-sides]

can the ipod support an equalizer, possibly as a firmware update? if so, why hasnt anyone (including apple) done this yet?

 

[LFC_SL]

the iPod doesn't have EQ?

 

[somody]

Yeah the iPod does have an equalizer, but IMHO, it is such crappy s*it that it doesn't do anything, and what it does do, at its extremes, sounds like someone jamming spinning drill bits in your ears.

 

[ripfrankwhite]

Use mp3gain and the EQ works wonderfully.

 

[wildfire]

Look here: http://www.dapreview.net/content.php?article.133

 

[blessingx]

If you're on a Mac see the links in my sig.

 

[South_Korean]

yeah MP3Gain is awesome, go for that. although i just started using it, its still good.

 

[Jahn]

Quote:

Originally Posted by South_Korean yeah MP3Gain is awesome, go for that. although i just started using it, its still good.

i'm going that route too. hopefully by the time i get home mp3gain would have finished up dicing up my itunes library. then i can finally crank up my Solo - at night i have to listen to it SO softly that the pot is barely turned on!


edit - and i might give the EQ a listen too, tho i never use them really.

 

[South_Korean]

why not? i always have to set EQ to get max bass

 

[b-sides]

i meant like a modifiable eq, with bars and such.

 

[Oink1]

Quote:

Originally Posted by b-sides i meant like a modifiable eq, with bars and such.

The chip is capable of parametric equalisation but Apple in their infinate wisdom.....

 

[PrototypeX2]

Quote:

Originally Posted by b-sides i meant like a modifiable eq, with bars and such.

I highly doubt Apple will release a Custom EQ.

 

[South_Korean]

they wouldnt care, just as long as it looks cool and does cool stuff. yeah.... thats apple...

 

[blessingx]

Yeah, that 'does cool stuff' sucks big time.

 

[vranswer]

Quote:

Originally Posted by PrototypeX2 I highly doubt Apple will release a Custom EQ.

Disagree. It will in fact be part of the continuous 'upgrade curve' marketing strategy Apple employs. i.e., "give 'em more {insert feature/performance value here}". Don't like the Mini?...we'll make it with more battery life....etc., etc. Sooner or later, mark these words, 'parametric custom EQ' will be touted as the next big IMPROVEMENT on iPod Gen nth.

Above not intended to dissuade enjoyment/purchase of iPod product - got one myself and enjoy it. One just needs to recognize the business aspect of the electronics world....why would anyone replace the old one unless the "new" one does {insert feature/performance value here} better? And it is my opinion that these improvements are doled out to us in a very calculated and market-savvy way.