[kothrush]

Lots of people talking about SQ of 5.5G iPod vs iPod classic. It seems classic has better sound than 5.5G. But, I am different dilemma.

I have 5.5G iPod and would like to get iPod touch to accompany it, mainly for wireless functionality. How's iPod touch SQ compare to 5.5G iPod ?

From reading lots of thread, it seems like flash based ipod touch/iphone dont have better SQ than HDD based ipods. Is this true ?

Thanks.

 

[kothrush]

No one ?

 

[abitdeef]

Very similar imho, with a bit more hiss with the touch, with shure e500's. Mine was week 38 , we are talking about a very small amount of hiss, it would not be noticed unless you have sensitive iems. My 5.5 seems to have just a little bit less, my nano has a little less than both, My screen was messed up on my touch, SQ was fine.

 

[Dublo7]

Apparently the week 38's don't have the hiss. I'm getting mine today, so I might try to confirm this.

 

[wind30]

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Originally Posted by Ihatepopupads /img/forum/go_quote.gif Very similar imho, with a bit more hiss with the touch, with shure e500's. Mine was week 38 , we are talking about a very small amount of hiss, it would not be noticed unless you have sensitive iems. My 5.5 seems to have just a little bit less, my nano has a little less than both, My screen was messed up on my touch, SQ was fine.

btw, which nano are you talking about? I have a UM2, and trying to find an ipod with the least hiss...

 

[abitdeef]

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Originally Posted by wind30 /img/forum/go_quote.gif btw, which nano are you talking about? I have a UM2, and trying to find an ipod with the least hiss...

3g, although 2g is about the same, 3g just sounds a little better to me.

 

[lan]

I never could stand the 5.5G ipod. It's just very rough in the treble for me. I think the touch is better in this regard as I could listen to it for extended periods of time.

I have week 38 touch and it has small hiss with my 16ohm er6is.

 

[Dublo7]

I got my 38 and there is a tiny, tiny hiss. When you play music, it's impossible to hear.

 

[trose49]

what did I miss what is a 38?

 

[kothrush]

I think "38" means Week 38 production. It's supposed to have good screen too, no blackouts when you see screen from an angle.

 

[Dublo7]

Yeah, week 38 manufactured Touches are supposed to be free of defects, like the busted screen.

 

[atx]

Quote:

Originally Posted by kothrush /img/forum/go_quote.gif I have 5.5G iPod and would like to get iPod touch to accompany it, mainly for wireless functionality. How's iPod touch SQ compare to 5.5G iPod ?

the 5.5g is better, more transparent and snappier at the high end.