[IChangedMyMind]

Hey,
 
New to the forum. Sorry if its been asked already.
 
I have the Klipsch x10i earphones and my older model Creative Zen doesnt sound that great with them. When I use the EQ on my computer the x10i sounds like a live performance.
 
Can anybody recommend a portable media player with an excellent EQ that brings the best out of the x10i?
 
Also, just to kicks, do any of these players have buttons along with a touch screen?
 
I wanted to Cowon J3 after the rave reviews but i cant find it anywhere.
 
Thanks!

 

[zamorin]

What sort of budget are you looking at?
 
My cheap HP laptop - HP 4410s has better SQ than either my GS3 or my Sansa Clip Zip. A couple of DAP's come with touch screens. I would recommend the Fiio X3 since its rated well here and can be used as an independent DAC with its new s/w upgrade but it doesn't have a touch screen.

 

[IChangedMyMind]

Looking at the Fiio X3 now...thanks
 
I didnt want to go over $300.00
 
It will be used for music mostly and not videos/pics/online etc.
 
I know everything is touch screen these days but I would prefer buttons along with it.

 

[zamorin]

You can get X3 from mp4nation bundled with Brainwavz R3 for $200 with free shipping until probably next week. I think the R3 alone are worth about $129.

 

[IChangedMyMind]

Any other mp3/media players with great EQs?

 

[Trunks159]

I use a Samsung Galaxy 5 with the poweramp app.

The x1 is superior in SQ though, but the GP5 is basically a smart phone without the phone part.

 

[IChangedMyMind]

I use a Samsung Galaxy 5 with the poweramp app.

The x1 is superior in SQ though, but the GP5 is basically a smart phone without the phone part.

what is a x1?

 

[rubinstein]

you may want to look here for x1, http://www.head-fi.org/t/691332/fiio-x1-the-most-portable-and-affordable-high-resolution-dap-from-fiio

 

[PurpleAngel]

  Any other mp3/media players with great EQs?

Check out Rockbox, it's a firmware that can be added to mp3 players and adds features for adjusting audio.
You can get a Sandisk Sansa Clip Zip or Fuse+ and install the Rockbox.
http://www.rockbox.org/

 

[zamorin]

PurpleAngel,
 
How do I know that rockbox is installed on the clip zip? The menu looks the same and I can't find any additional functions. The Rockbox utility stated Installation complete.
 
 
Thanks.
 
EDIT: Managed to install already, I didn't change the drive mount to Sansa.

 

[PurpleAngel]

  PurpleAngel,
 
How do I know that Rockbox is installed on the clip zip? The menu looks the same and I can't find any additional functions. The Rockbox utility stated Installation complete.
 
 
Thanks.
 
EDIT: Managed to install already, I didn't change the drive mount to Sansa.

Could not tell you, I never installed Rockbox on my Clip Zip
I switched over from my Clip Zip to a Sony E series..
 
But it sounds like the Rockbox did not install.

 

[zamorin]

I rockboxed it already, Improved, more warm SQ now.

 

[IChangedMyMind]

Bump

 

[kraken2109]

Well if it wasn't discontinued I'd say Cowon J3.
I guess Sansa clip is your best cheap option. Rockbox can also increase the customization.

 

[Trunks159]

what is a x1?

meant x3