BloodSugar00
Headphoneus Supremus
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Another in a long line probably but I just wanted to have my say and express my befuddlement as to why ppl are so downputting on ipods for their SQ. I have here in my possesssion, a sony NWZ-A829, which I own, and then an array of 6 other DAP's I'm side-testing and trialing with a view to purchase at least one of them off Advancedmp3players.co.uk. They are, the Sony NWZ-S639, Samsung YP-Q1, Ipod Classic 6.5G (120GB), Ipod Nano 4G (16GB), Cowon D2, with DAB radio functionality, 16GB and the Sandisk Sansa Fuze 8GB, all of which, except the Samsung Q1- not a fan of the UI but will examine more thoroughly- and Sony S639- recieved a week later than other players on order due to a last minute stock run out- I have listened to quite extensively, and I have to say, I'm amazed as to why ppl pan the ipod Classic's SQ!
I will say, that comparatively to the nano and D2, it can seem lacking a certain sparkle and glitter and shimmer that they possess in the mids-highs, and, comparatively to the Fuze it lacks the robustness and brilliant defintion of bass that that players thumps out- N.B.// this is all with an 120 Ohm resistor adaptor and with the UE's Triple Fi pro 10's headphones/IEM's. It lacks anythin particulary special but it does everything proficiently and adeptly, just, and this is only when going from one of the aforementiond, singled-out players to it, ie, you do quickly adjust to the classic's sound sig, nothing exceptionally. Otherwise, whilst it's highs may be more subdued/darkened and/or distant than and/or quicker decaying than say those provided by the D2 or nano, they are nonethesless very much there and not particulary rolled-off at all, just that little bit more stifled and darkly presented. The ipod's overall sound to me is very neutral, with no one area of the frequency range recieving any real accentuation of note; bass, mids, highs all reproduced at a good, pretty much level to one another, volume. The sound appears to have a slight colur and/or veil to it but this is part of it's sound sig and sound distinction and isn't really an affect on sound quality. It affects sound clarity slightly, being more translucent than transparent say, but the quality is still very good to my ears. Also, another minor quibble may be that, on occasions, it's vocal presentation can be a little constricted and in the head. However, given it's massive memory advantage and potential for an amp if I am to buy one in future, though I might prefer some of the other DAP's sound over it, somewhat, its easily acceptable enough to me to be considered as a keeper over the others for those reasons coupled with a decent SQ. More testing to do though
I will say, that comparatively to the nano and D2, it can seem lacking a certain sparkle and glitter and shimmer that they possess in the mids-highs, and, comparatively to the Fuze it lacks the robustness and brilliant defintion of bass that that players thumps out- N.B.// this is all with an 120 Ohm resistor adaptor and with the UE's Triple Fi pro 10's headphones/IEM's. It lacks anythin particulary special but it does everything proficiently and adeptly, just, and this is only when going from one of the aforementiond, singled-out players to it, ie, you do quickly adjust to the classic's sound sig, nothing exceptionally. Otherwise, whilst it's highs may be more subdued/darkened and/or distant than and/or quicker decaying than say those provided by the D2 or nano, they are nonethesless very much there and not particulary rolled-off at all, just that little bit more stifled and darkly presented. The ipod's overall sound to me is very neutral, with no one area of the frequency range recieving any real accentuation of note; bass, mids, highs all reproduced at a good, pretty much level to one another, volume. The sound appears to have a slight colur and/or veil to it but this is part of it's sound sig and sound distinction and isn't really an affect on sound quality. It affects sound clarity slightly, being more translucent than transparent say, but the quality is still very good to my ears. Also, another minor quibble may be that, on occasions, it's vocal presentation can be a little constricted and in the head. However, given it's massive memory advantage and potential for an amp if I am to buy one in future, though I might prefer some of the other DAP's sound over it, somewhat, its easily acceptable enough to me to be considered as a keeper over the others for those reasons coupled with a decent SQ. More testing to do though
