which mp3 sony or ipod

[atkins4725]

Im wanting to upgrade my mp3 from sony's nwz-a816 to the bluetooth model (nwz-A820 16G) but i cant help but wonder if i would get better sound quality from an ipod classic or ipod touch???

I'll be after upgrading the earphones and was looking at sony's flagship in ear headphones ( MDREX700LP ) could anyone tell me if these are worth what there priced at??? Cheapest i found these was 150 or 170.

Thanks Rick.

 

[fr0g]

Just remember, transfer of music to an iPod is only one way (ie TO AN iPOd). You can't grab files back that you might have mislaid.

(without 3rd party faffing)

 

[atkins4725]

Ye i realise that but what are the thoughts on SQ. Im hoping the answer will be the sony because for some reason i always tend to buy there products unless whatever im looking at gets a v bad review then i'll go with a different brand.

Thanks Rick

 

[fr0g]

I would stick with what you know. Sony make very good portables. I use a cheap Creative Zen, and it is at least as good as my GFs iPod. The iPod is a good machine, but you start tieing yourself in with their software, and their ethos, without faffing about. I wouldn't buy another iPod in all honesty.

I will need a new player soon, and it will be between Creative, Sony and iRiver (and maybe Microsoft)

 

[John Duncan]

iPod.......

 

[fr0g]

iRobot...

 

[John Duncan]

iAmLegend?

 

[fr0g]

Not seen it...any good? Still deciding whether to borrow or buy.

 

[Alec]

iseedeadpeople...

wheres me coat?

 

[John Duncan]

fr0g:Not seen it...any good? Still deciding whether to borrow or buy.

It was OK. I had read the book previously and in comparison it's been hollywooded. The first half - as an essay on isolation and going mental - is good, the zombie flesh eating second half is less unsuccessful. And the ending's a bit rubbish.

Beowulf is more fun.

 

[John Duncan]

fr0g: Still deciding whether to borrow or buy.

Do you have blockbuster-style mail rental companies over there? I watch a dozen or so films a month for 15 quid........

 

[fr0g]

JohnDuncan:fr0g: Still deciding whether to borrow or buy.

Do you have blockbuster-style mail rental companies over there? I watch a dozen or so films a month for 15 quid........

I dont watch enough DVD or BR films to warrant it. (We have Love films though).

 

[Anonymous]

atkins4725:
Im wanting to upgrade my mp3 from sony's nwz-a816 to the bluetooth model (nwz-A820 16G) but i cant help but wonder if i would get better sound quality from an ipod classic or ipod touch???

I'll be after upgrading the earphones and was looking at sony's flagship in ear headphones ( MDREX700LP ) could anyone tell me if these are worth what there priced at??? Cheapest i found these was 150 or 170.

Thanks Rick.

The ipod consistently gets 5 ***** reviews from what hifi; according to them they are the best sounding players of the lot.
In my own experience, however, the ipod sounds a little lightweight. Clear sound, but lacking a little in bass. To make a long story short: if you plan to use it exclusively for private listening and/or in the gym, I'd buy a sony walkman.
Only if you'd be planning to use it with docks, accessories etc, and need larger capacity -read ipod classic- my vote would be for the ipod.