xslimmiejimmiex
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Hello all,
I am new to this forum, but I definately have been a frequent reader over the past year or so... Thanks to Head-Fi, I bought the Koss KSC75! (and am damn glad I did!)
Anyways, I was just reading for the past couple hours on iPod and external amplifiers and cables and such... I have the 5th. Generation iPod (30GB) Video, and I just wanted to know where I should start
I.] I have many different:
A.)Bit Rates [128, 192, 256, 320, as well as 218, 223, 227, 232,233, 236, 243 (VBR)]
B.) Sizes [MB]
C.) Formats [mp3, m4a, m4p]
II.]
1.) Should I make everything the same bit rate and format (If so, what program(s) do you recommend?
2.) How about the mp4-I purchased these, should I change to mp3 and keep mp4? How does that work...?
3.) What would you recommend I use to arrange all my music? (I have it scattered either on my 250GB hard drive, or wherever they store your purchased songs)= EAC or J.River?
4.) iTunes vs. WinAmp? (which to use? I want iTunes because I like downloading from the store plug its compatible with my iPod), but I hear WinAmp is damn good and FLAC compatible (Should I use FLAC, too? I have no idea if I should use both FLAC and mp3)
5.) Any other recommendations/settings,opinions as well would help and are appreciated!
*I have SONAR, PowerDVD, Cakewalk Pyro, QuickTime, iTunes, Reason, Cubase and Nero 7
III.]
What sound I'm looking for:
I had EQ set to Latin, due to my wide range of genres that I listen to. But, I changed it to "Off" since it was recommended. The sound just has no HIGH highs in Latin/Acoustic nor the LOW lows in hip-hop or the deep bass metal hits (Chevelle - "Comfortable Liar" where the guitar and drums first kick in!, Metal Bands use this, too). The sound is very middy with no real highs or lows. The deep bass (and just sound overall) has no warmth or clarity, if you will...
Here's my X-Fi EQ settings to give you an example of settings I use:

courtesy of me
I also went here: ITunes-QuickTime for Windows - Setup Guide - Benchmark for 100% Volume in iTunes
and here:
Windows XP Audio Playback - Setup Guide - Benchmark
I don't understand all of it concerning my iTunes or X-Fi
- I need the EQ in X-Fi, but I did turn of Bass Boost in it...
* I only use X-Fi Control Panel and iTunes for my music ONLY... Nothing else
Thanks in advance, please get back to me ASAP.
I am new to this forum, but I definately have been a frequent reader over the past year or so... Thanks to Head-Fi, I bought the Koss KSC75! (and am damn glad I did!)
Anyways, I was just reading for the past couple hours on iPod and external amplifiers and cables and such... I have the 5th. Generation iPod (30GB) Video, and I just wanted to know where I should start
I.] I have many different:
A.)Bit Rates [128, 192, 256, 320, as well as 218, 223, 227, 232,233, 236, 243 (VBR)]
B.) Sizes [MB]
C.) Formats [mp3, m4a, m4p]
II.]
1.) Should I make everything the same bit rate and format (If so, what program(s) do you recommend?
2.) How about the mp4-I purchased these, should I change to mp3 and keep mp4? How does that work...?
3.) What would you recommend I use to arrange all my music? (I have it scattered either on my 250GB hard drive, or wherever they store your purchased songs)= EAC or J.River?
4.) iTunes vs. WinAmp? (which to use? I want iTunes because I like downloading from the store plug its compatible with my iPod), but I hear WinAmp is damn good and FLAC compatible (Should I use FLAC, too? I have no idea if I should use both FLAC and mp3)
5.) Any other recommendations/settings,opinions as well would help and are appreciated!
*I have SONAR, PowerDVD, Cakewalk Pyro, QuickTime, iTunes, Reason, Cubase and Nero 7
III.]
What sound I'm looking for:
I had EQ set to Latin, due to my wide range of genres that I listen to. But, I changed it to "Off" since it was recommended. The sound just has no HIGH highs in Latin/Acoustic nor the LOW lows in hip-hop or the deep bass metal hits (Chevelle - "Comfortable Liar" where the guitar and drums first kick in!, Metal Bands use this, too). The sound is very middy with no real highs or lows. The deep bass (and just sound overall) has no warmth or clarity, if you will...
Here's my X-Fi EQ settings to give you an example of settings I use:

courtesy of me
I also went here: ITunes-QuickTime for Windows - Setup Guide - Benchmark for 100% Volume in iTunes
and here:
Windows XP Audio Playback - Setup Guide - Benchmark
I don't understand all of it concerning my iTunes or X-Fi
- I need the EQ in X-Fi, but I did turn of Bass Boost in it...
* I only use X-Fi Control Panel and iTunes for my music ONLY... Nothing else
Thanks in advance, please get back to me ASAP.