[audioqueso]

Can someone tell me how sturdy they feel the SlimX-350 is? I'm sorry, but I am not anywhere near a store where I can feel one, and I want one, but I am curious on how sturdy it is?

I have a RioVolt SP50 and it's very nice. Good quality. But the lid has a big problem. It latches, and it doens't open, but it doesn't stay clamped tight enough so whenever the player bounces, the LCD detects it as "OPEN CD" and starts all over. If I hold the CD player and clamp it with my hands, I can hit it against anything, and it doesn't skip. But unfortunately, the lid does not clamp good at all. I can't return it or anything because of where I am at, so I figured I'll get a new one. Besides, I like the idea of a remote and a backlit display.

So with my scenerio as an example, how sturdy is the SlimX 350? Thank you everyone.

 

[was ist los?]

It's pretty well built, but i have a few complaints. My lid has a little play i.e. it wiggles when fully closed and the remote is a bit too light and thick. Also, the iMP-400 has a better overall design, aesthetically with molded silver and a polished under lid. I guess these sort of relate to build quality. Hope this helped.

 

[audioqueso]

Yeah, the 400 does look nice, but I can't seem to see what's so much better for $50+ more.

The 350 looks nice (wish it was a perfect circule though, no big) but I am just concern about the lid closing on securely.

 

[was ist los?]

I wouldn't worry too much about the lid. I have dropped my unit several times unintentionally of course and its still fine.

 

[Kelvie1234]

I hear there's no hiss on the 400 on the headphone out... and that in my opinion is worth far over the $50.

It is quite noticeable on my Eggo D66's, but not so on my KSC-35s.

If you have lower impedance phones (hmm.. less than 50 maybe?)
and use the headphone out.. the hiss is quite noticeable.

 

[was ist los?]

Yes the hiss is most notable in high efficient, low impedances cans/buds.

 

[Kelvie1234]

dun wanna hijack thread..

but is that BoA in your avatar?

another J-pop fan?

 

[fyleow]

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Originally posted by Kelvie1234 dun wanna hijack thread.. but is that BoA in your avatar? another J-pop fan?

Boa is korean isn't she?

 

[Kelvie1234]

Yep, but she also sings english, japanese, chinese.

And it says jpop in his profile

 

[was ist los?]

Yes thats BoA. OMG her english and chinese are so bad. My profile says j-pop because i only listen to her japanese stuff.

 

[Kelvie1234]

Agreed there

Her english lyrics are VERY bad... and someone else writes them.. haha

Haven't heard her chinese songs though... oh well I only know cantonese anyways =]