[Duncan]

The hiss is virtually non-existant until about 50% volume out of the remote, which is not the case at ANY volume through the headphone output...

Bangra, you'll have to keep us up to date with your tests

 

[ZackT]

Quote:

Originally Posted by CookieFactory this is different than the DAC in the Nano so this may account for the differences/improvements in SQ. It's generally accepted that the 5G > Nano with respect to SQ.

I can't speak for the 5G users but I think you could have something there as far as the Nano goes. If the digital signal is converted in the remote - which has a superior DAC, then that would explain the improvements in SQ.

 

[bangraman]

Hi guys.


It's going to take a bit more work than I first thought, as the iPod remote's headphone out seems to output at a subtly different (lower) volume to the headphone out at any given volume setting. This will throw off at a fundamental level all attempted assessments of sound quality (if you're swapping from jack to jack) without perhaps making it all that apparent.


I'm also not 100% sure at this stage that the variability remains constant. I'm going to have to do a whole lot more plug/unplug testing with the level meter.

 

[ZackT]

Quote:

Originally Posted by bangraman Hi guys. the iPod remote's headphone out seems to output at a subtly different (lower) volume to the headphone out at any given volume setting.

Hi bangraman,
This seems to make sense as I find that with the remote my my Nano the UM2's seem to be "driven" better. It's like the shuffle as far as output. Weird.

 

[Jahn]

Uh, Duncan was right. I like the Remote. So much, I'm adding this thread to my sig!

So here it is, pre-bagged:

Here's a close up of the portable rig bundled in its bag - you can see the Sumajin Smartwrap tucking away the long remote cable too.

Here's a top down view of what I see when I'm walking around and lift the flap- easy peasy.

 

[gshan]

Okay I give. If the remote can make a 5G sound better, imagine what it'll do for my Nano.

 

[ComfyCan]

I got mine today, and plugged it into my Nano. The SQ is definitely improved using my EC3's. What surprised me the most was the quality of the radio signal; it is truly excellant. The clip on remote is very handy also, as others have mentioned. I hate having to dig my Nano out of my pocket to change a song, and now I don't have to! Now I just have to figure out how to manage the cord-salad.

 

[gshan]

You might need multiple Sumajin wraps

 

[dbintoro]

Sorry to interupt, I have a burning question here for those 5th gen ipod user. Do you still experiencing distortion when EQ is set to bass booster on your 30/60 gig 5th generation Ipod ? I am currently using 4th gen 20g ipod and i am experiencing distortion when bass booster is set even after using the Xik dinram. Thank you guys and sry to interupt

 

[ComfyCan]

Thanks; I'm playing with various wraps as we speak. One solution that seems to be promising is the beltloop attachment on my incase sports armband. It uses a vecro closure to hook around a belt, and also can be used to store loops of cord. It looks a bit geeky (like hanging a garden hose from your arm or belt), but seems workabale. I'll give it a shot and see how it works.

 

[fongalv]

Maybe someones willing to risk making a "turbo remote dock" for those who dosent want the extended cable?

 

[Duncan]

Quote:

Originally Posted by dbintoro Sorry to interupt, I have a burning question here for those 5th gen ipod user. Do you still experiencing distortion when EQ is set to bass booster on your 30/60 gig 5th generation Ipod ? I am currently using 4th gen 20g ipod and i am experiencing distortion when bass booster is set even after using the Xik dinram. Thank you guys and sry to interupt

I can't say i've tried the EQ...

If no-one comes back to you before I get home i'll give it a whirl

Duncan.

PS - Jahn - Glad you like it

 

[ZackT]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duncan I can't say i've tried the EQ... If no-one comes back to you before I get home i'll give it a whirl Duncan. PS - Jahn - Glad you like it

Phew, glad Jahn has joined the fold. Thought it would be just Dunc and I - sole members of the radio remote fan club.

 

[Duncan]

Okay...

I'm not really one for EQ, so i'm probably not the best person to ask, but I can say that there is less 'distortion' with the remote than out of the headphone output...

...That being said, I think that anyway - so it could be just more of the same.

Does anyone else have anything to say about this?! Quote:

Originally Posted by ZackT Phew, glad Jahn has joined the fold. Thought it would be just Dunc and I - sole members of the radio remote fan club.

...and ComfyCan too

We're slowly gathering in numbers lol.

 

[wowie11]

Well, Duncan, ZackT, and Jahn...welcome me to the "Happy as hell with the ipod Remote Team!"
Wow...the sound quality is quite glaring with my A900LTD's. There was a bit of hiss from about 10% volume on up from the headphone out and with the remote...in the clear till about 70%
The treble is slightly toned down and the bass is tightened just a smidge.
Not pretending to be an uber-audiophile guy, but the sound quality is noticeable enough to more than warrant the purchase...decent radio to boot too!
Chalk up another recommendation for this tiny wonder!