Ipod help-NLC

Clarkie · Post by **Clarkie** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 10:42 pm

I've had my Ipod video for about 8 months but can't seem to get the same quality of sound that I did with my old Creative Zen. Tried all the different EQ settings but don't seem to be able to get depth of sound or volume anywhere near the Zen. Is this how the Ipod's are or do I need different 'phones?

Cheers

Clarkie

Post by **campbell** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 2:54 am

Tried switching Sound Check on and off?

Lazydonkey · Post by **Lazydonkey** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 9:04 am

Standard 'phones are meant to be garbage. Get yourself to Richer sounds for some Sennheisers

Andy G · Post by **Andy G** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 10:41 am

Ipod actually doesn't generate that good a quality of sound. The standard headphones cost $0.05 to manufacture so ensure you aren't listening on them.

Sennheisers or Shure should help you out, but don't get too good a set of Shures as you'll be able to hear how poor the sound output is - found that out on what of the product launches!

Might be worth you making a trip to see Shug at Buchanan Galleries (0141 331 2530) so he can let you try all the various options.

Andy

Post by **campbell** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 12:05 pm

Our iPod is sensational. Think it's a 3G, so getting on a bit. Using clunky old Sony phones from a discman, no complaints.

Perhaps the bitrate of the ripped MP3s is a bit low? I use 160 to ensure CD quality, as we use our iTunes library for home music serving through a good hi-fi as well.

Andy G · Post by **Andy G** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 12:08 pm

campbell wrote:Our iPod is sensational.

You should try some of the others

Off to Germany to see the Latest and Greatest at Cebit this weekend.

Just trying out Sony's new NWA808 - awesome peice of kit

Post by **campbell** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 1:32 pm

Watch out for Robin then, think he is headed over there too...but doubt he will be looking at anything as straightforward as an MP3 player

Andy G · Post by **Andy G** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 2:30 pm

campbell wrote:

Watch out for Robin then, think he is headed over there too...but doubt he will be looking at anything as straightforward as an MP3 player

Scared to ask