[StevenBrouwer]

I thought I was done with head-fi two years ago, but now I am back :/. Reason is because I impulse-bought a sennheiser HD25-1 to go with my iRiver H340 as I am done with IEM's. But as soon as the senn's came in the H340 broke. Now I have to get a new portable source.

I am deciding between a Sony Ericsson w995 and the 7th Gen iPod 160GB.

I will receive the w995 in 2 weeks because I have a new contract and my sister is on holiday in USA, so this week she can buy a iPod for cheap. (I live in Europe.)

As I don't have the chance to test the w995, I don't know how good it is. But if it's good enough for the HD25-1, there is no need to buy the iPod.

But if there is a significant difference, then I should act now and buy iPod 160gb.

So what do you guys think?

(In fact I don't really care about SQ of w995, but I don't want my HD25-1 [stock cable] to be wasted, all I need is a smooth/natural/enjoyable sound out of the w995. Also: is it possible to turn off the clear sound and bass enchantment on the w995?)

 

[StevenBrouwer]

Bump

 

[StevenBrouwer]

bump once more. Not much people using w995 for mobile source I guess...

 

[StevenBrouwer]

One last bump, no opinions on w995?

 

[Dazed&Confused718]

just get the ipod, it has more space, plus it'll sound better

 

[StevenBrouwer]

Any idea how much better?

 

[Sparky191]

Haven't heard the 7th Gen iPod 160GB.

Herad the 995 and didn't think it was anything special. I didn't like the buttons on the side of the phone though. When I held it to my ear, I couldn't avoid pressing the side buttons.