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January 29, 2009
iPod Nano 4th Generation Review
iPod Nano 4th Generation Review
I am well pleased with my iPod Nano which was a birthday Xmas present. It is a luxury 8gb model and it's worth paying out the extra for doubling the memory. They clearly aren't hi-fi although they do offer very good quality. The iPod is better as the AAC compression is a higher bit rate than MP3 players. That they don't off the last word in high fidelity is besides the point. Where they are going to be listened to on trains / coaches etc is an ideal listening environment.
The key thing for quality improvement is a good pair of headphones. I have a pair of Audio Technica EC7s the forerunner to th EC 700s pictured here. I got them for an excellent end-of line price. The EC700s are around £130.
Audio Technica EC700
Here is the blurb if you are interested
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Incredible lightweight ear-fitting headphones designed to offer both style and high quality sound. Audio-Technica has improved the EC7 earphones to bring you the EC700 GM's. With an increased driver unit and a reduction in weight to 11g, you'll get earphones with superlative sound and a lightweight fit, for total listening comfort. The earphones feature an all aluminum body and unique, unobtrusive stylish design. Easy to clip on and designed to offer long hours of listening without them becoming uncomfortable, they come with a convenient protective carrying pouch. Key Features
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My EC7s are superb but there is a problem when travelling that a lot of surrounding noise can be heard. Wearing them for a long time if you are a glasses wearer can also be uncomfortable. This means that I would be tempted towards good quality in-ear headphones such as the ones shown underneath if you plan to us them on public transport.
Audio Technica CK9 In-ear headphones. Seem to retail for around £160
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Audio-Technica presents the all new CK9 black earphones. These stunning earphone |
Top of the Range Sennheiser IE8 in ear headphones recommended price £250
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Unsurprisingly the Sennheisers got an excellent write-up in the Feb 2009 BBC Music Magazine although paying this kind of price just to use with an iPod seems a little excessive. It is worth using on a full audio system but be sure to get an adaptor to fit the standard headphone sockets. One thing for certain is that the audio experience of an iPod can be considerably improved. There are plenty of mid-priced in-ear headphones coming onto the market and they will offer a very good listening experience.
29 Jan 2009 10:14
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Tags: Audio Technica Headphones Audio Technica Headsets Hi Fi Matters In Ear Headphons iPod Nano Fourth Generation Sennheiserl Ie Eight
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