Sony Network Walkman NW-HD3?

[GiMione]

Im looking at it for its battery life, anyone familiar with the sound quality? I have the e4cs and want a lil more bass than what my iPod produces....

 

[DigDub]

the hd3 is quite bassy.

 

[bangraman]

It's also hissy, as is the HD5. The HD5 is definitely bassy though... it'll supply a lot more bass than the iPod, at the noticeable (to me) expense of sound quality.

 

[LFC_SL]

I have a HD3. In 700+ tracks about 7 have a slight background hiss. Drowned out if I turn up volume. Tried various 'phones + bitrates. no change.

Not enough to put me off my HD3. But enough to stop me buying Sony, unless they come out with a "killer" DAP. contradictory, I know

 

[GiMione]

Cant loose my sound quality! I think it might be outta the question

 

[gshan]

IME hissy sounds go unnoticed with outdoor usage. Ambient noise is enough to cover it up, even with soft music and Shure isolation. But of course, ymmv.

 

[DigDub]

yea. the hissing sound is not very obvious.

 

[Underdog311]

It is there, though. One thing for sure is I wouldn't buy another sony DAP if it has that hiss because even though once the song starts and true the hiss goes away, when it winds down its there again and all I can think is how does a $350 player sound like a frikkin' tape casette Walkman?!?

 

[bangraman]

Quote:

Originally Posted by GiMione Cant loose my sound quality! I think it might be outta the question

If you don't want to lose sound quality, the HD3 / 5's out of the running. However if you want more bass than your iPod and are willing to sacrifice sound quality, either will work.

 

[knevan]

How does the HD3 compare to the karma? Is it worth switching?

 

[cykalan]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Underdog311 and all I can think is how does a $350 player sound like a frikkin' tape casette Walkman?!?

i thought they told you already in the name: NETWORK [size=medium]Walkman[/size] NW-HD3

 

[Underdog311]

Quote:

Originally Posted by cykalan i thought they told you already in the name: NETWORK [size=medium]Walkman[/size] NW-HD3

doh, better read the fine print next time!