New Kenwood Media KEG HD60GD9EC

[dk_min]

Hey Everyone,

I'm kinda new here on Head-Fi!! Long time reader, first time poster. I've been looking at the Kenwood HD30GB9 for a little while and thinking of trading in my Cowon X5 w/(Rockbox) when I came across this:

http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/14/k...ng-on-the-int/

The 2008 Model.. A 60GB player with gold plated chassis and AAC support. It's pricey, but I'm wondering how much cleaner it will sound with my E5's.

Anyway, if anyone who has a HD30GB9 could let me know what they think of the Kenwood sound signature and how it would sould with Shure E5's, please let me know.

Cheers,
Matt

 

[Jeff]

Is that gold plate just being used for a ground or something?

 

[antonyfirst]

The Shure E5 are ultra sensitive. I tried the E500 with the HD10GB7, lil' brother of the GB9, and there was a lot of hiss. The E5 are quite more sensitive than the E500. I hope Kenwood got rid of the hiss with the new model. Like always, Kenwood is very pricey.