Bought an ipod shuffle

[MaverickBP]

Not very happy...the sound quality is below average. A few songs sound decent but others are too air-e. Now before you comment about it being an ipod..my regular ipod sounded way better than this shuffle. The lack of screen is not important to me because i know what song is on as soon as i hear it. Fm tuner would've been nice but would''be drained the battery quicker and very rarely is there a song on the radio i don't have. Other than that it's a simple, straightforward player that's a pleasure to use. But all that won't save it if sound quality is not up to par. Going to give it a few more days but not looking good for the shuffle.

Sound quality from 128 - 320

 

[neonerd]

Gurck in 3...2...1...

 

[suse920]

3...2....1.... GURK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i've been beat :brokenheart:

 

[dug777]

it's supposed to have better sound quality than the regular ipod IIRC...

 

[Philippine Mango]

why would you ever consider an ipod? If you need a good player, there are plenty out there like an iriver based one/creative based one. I'd return it if I were you and get another player because you've clearly seens it's already crap.

 

[mrSHEiK124]

Is that stupid option in iTunes to convert everything to AAC 128kbps on? If it is, that might be why you think it suxxorz.

 

[Kalvin00]

Originally posted by: Philippine Mango
why would you ever consider an ipod? If you need a good player, there are plenty out there like an iriver based one/creative based one. I'd return it if I were you and get another player because you've clearly seens it's already crap.

:roll:

Maybe because, despite its price tag, it does an excellent job doing what it's supposed to?

 

[Mrvile]

The Shuffle didn't do too well with MaximumPC, I wouldn't get it because it doesn't have a screen. A friend of mine has one and I guess she likes it but what does she know about MP3 players. I heard it got really loud though.

 

[MaverickBP]

nothing was converted to aac but i know what u mean...and the reason i choice this was because i have a 60gb ipod and dont like damaging it at work...so i got a "disposable" one...my 60gb is a great player..this one..the jury is still out

 

[mrSHEiK124]

Originally posted by: MaverickBP
nothing was converted to aac but i know what u mean...and the reason i choice this was because i have a 60gb ipod and dont like damaging it at work...so i got a "disposable" one...my 60gb is a great player..this one..the jury is still out

I hope you're not using those monstrous white iPod headphones, are you?

 

[MaverickBP]

Originally posted by: Kalvin00

Originally posted by: Philippine Mango
why would you ever consider an ipod? If you need a good player, there are plenty out there like an iriver based one/creative based one. I'd return it if I were you and get another player because you've clearly seens it's already crap.

:roll:

Maybe because, despite its price tag, it does an excellent job doing what it's supposed to?

exactly..like i said earlier..if i can get the sound quality fixed...the player is a great toy

 

[NiKeFiDO]

dont buy ipods, in the end its not worth it unless you use it allll the time

<-------- an ipod owner

 

[MaverickBP]

Originally posted by: sheik124

Originally posted by: MaverickBP
nothing was converted to aac but i know what u mean...and the reason i choice this was because i have a 60gb ipod and dont like damaging it at work...so i got a "disposable" one...my 60gb is a great player..this one..the jury is still out

I hope you're not using those monstrous white iPod headphones, are you?

the ones that came with it yes...there's nothing wrong with those headphones..sure they aren't the best but only thing i'd notice with better headphones would be more flaws...im trying NOT to do that lol

 

[MaverickBP]

Originally posted by: NiKeFiDO
dont buy ipods, in the end its not worth it unless you use it allll the time

<-------- an ipod owner

i use my ipod at least 9 hours a day :thumbsup:

 

[brigden]

Originally posted by: MaverickBP
nothing was converted to aac but i know what u mean...and the reason i choice this was because i have a 60gb ipod and dont like damaging it at work...so i got a "disposable" one...my 60gb is a great player..this one..the jury is still out

Why bother owning a 60GB iPod if you're not going to use? Where do you work?

 

[Mrvile]

I have the iPod skin for Winamp because it's so innovative but I wouldn't buy an iPod ever.

 

[MaverickBP]

Originally posted by: brigden

Originally posted by: MaverickBP
nothing was converted to aac but i know what u mean...and the reason i choice this was because i have a 60gb ipod and dont like damaging it at work...so i got a "disposable" one...my 60gb is a great player..this one..the jury is still out

Why bother owning a 60GB iPod if you're not going to use? Where do you work?

i do use the 60gb ipod constantly..in the car, waiting in lines, walking through the mall..etc.. just wanted the disposable shuffle cause it doesnt have a hd to damage..its small..and if it breaks i wont cry and kill whoevers next to me

 

[Gurck]

Originally posted by: Kalvin00

Originally posted by: Philippine Mango
why would you ever consider an ipod? If you need a good player, there are plenty out there like an iriver based one/creative based one. I'd return it if I were you and get another player because you've clearly seens it's already crap.

:roll:

Maybe because, despite its price tag, it does an excellent job doing what it's supposed to?

So do other players, and they're less expensive & sound better. There's a very simple fact that you cannot get around; advertising costs money, and lots of it. Especially during sports playoffs, which Apple does. That money has to come from somewhere, otherwise Apple would lose money.

Btw OP, the headphones most players come with, Apple or otherwise, are *garbage*. If you have another pair - any pair - try them out and see if the phones, rather than the shuffle, are to blame. Also do yourself a favor and look into getting a nice pair of phones. Claiming sound quality isn't important is just another way of saying "I've never heard a nice setup"

 

[mrSHEiK124]

Originally posted by: MaverickBP

Originally posted by: sheik124

Originally posted by: MaverickBP
nothing was converted to aac but i know what u mean...and the reason i choice this was because i have a 60gb ipod and dont like damaging it at work...so i got a "disposable" one...my 60gb is a great player..this one..the jury is still out

I hope you're not using those monstrous white iPod headphones, are you?

the ones that came with it yes...there's nothing wrong with those headphones..sure they aren't the best but only thing i'd notice with better headphones would be more flaws...im trying NOT to do that lol

Paging Dr. Gurck

 

[AnyMal]

Originally posted by: Gurck

Originally posted by: Kalvin00

Originally posted by: Philippine Mango
why would you ever consider an ipod? If you need a good player, there are plenty out there like an iriver based one/creative based one. I'd return it if I were you and get another player because you've clearly seens it's already crap.

:roll:

Maybe because, despite its price tag, it does an excellent job doing what it's supposed to?

So do other players, and they're less expensive & sound better. There's a very simple fact that you cannot get around; advertising costs money, and lots of it. Especially during sports playoffs, which Apple does. That money has to come from somewhere, otherwise Apple would lose money.

Btw OP, the headphones most players come with, Apple or otherwise, are *garbage*. If you have another pair - any pair - try them out and see if the phones, rather than the shuffle, are to blame. Also do yourself a favor and look into getting a nice pair of phones. Claiming sound quality isn't important is just another way of saying "I've never heard a nice setup"

My Iriver H10 came with Sennheiser MX400's which are quite nice.

 

[Gurck]

Originally posted by: AnyMal

Originally posted by: Gurck

Originally posted by: Kalvin00

Originally posted by: Philippine Mango
why would you ever consider an ipod? If you need a good player, there are plenty out there like an iriver based one/creative based one. I'd return it if I were you and get another player because you've clearly seens it's already crap.

:roll:

Maybe because, despite its price tag, it does an excellent job doing what it's supposed to?

So do other players, and they're less expensive & sound better. There's a very simple fact that you cannot get around; advertising costs money, and lots of it. Especially during sports playoffs, which Apple does. That money has to come from somewhere, otherwise Apple would lose money.

Btw OP, the headphones most players come with, Apple or otherwise, are *garbage*. If you have another pair - any pair - try them out and see if the phones, rather than the shuffle, are to blame. Also do yourself a favor and look into getting a nice pair of phones. Claiming sound quality isn't important is just another way of saying "I've never heard a nice setup"

My Iriver H10 came with Sennheiser MX400's which are quite nice.

Ya, that's why I said most - some Irivers and Rios come with those Senns.

 

[MaverickBP]

Originally posted by: Gurck

Originally posted by: Kalvin00

Originally posted by: Philippine Mango
why would you ever consider an ipod? If you need a good player, there are plenty out there like an iriver based one/creative based one. I'd return it if I were you and get another player because you've clearly seens it's already crap.

:roll:

Maybe because, despite its price tag, it does an excellent job doing what it's supposed to?

So do other players, and they're less expensive & sound better. There's a very simple fact that you cannot get around; advertising costs money, and lots of it. Especially during sports playoffs, which Apple does. That money has to come from somewhere, otherwise Apple would lose money.

Btw OP, the headphones most players come with, Apple or otherwise, are *garbage*. If you have another pair - any pair - try them out and see if the phones, rather than the shuffle, are to blame. Also do yourself a favor and look into getting a nice pair of phones. Claiming sound quality isn't important is just another way of saying "I've never heard a nice setup"

sound quality is important...its the whole reason for this thread and the only thing i think the shuffle is lacking in.. the headphones that do come with the ipods arent great but they arent horrible either. i used the same headphones on the shuffle than listened to the same song on my ipod...the ipod won hands down. if i did get some nicer headphones it could improve quality a little bit..but also could surface more flaws...at the end of the day, the shuffle's quality still isn't up to par with the regular ipod and i am saddened by it

 

[Excelsior]

Originally posted by: Gurck

Originally posted by: Kalvin00

Originally posted by: Philippine Mango
why would you ever consider an ipod? If you need a good player, there are plenty out there like an iriver based one/creative based one. I'd return it if I were you and get another player because you've clearly seens it's already crap.

:roll:

Maybe because, despite its price tag, it does an excellent job doing what it's supposed to?

So do other players, and they're less expensive & sound better. There's a very simple fact that you cannot get around; advertising costs money, and lots of it. Especially during sports playoffs, which Apple does. That money has to come from somewhere, otherwise Apple would lose money.

Btw OP, the headphones most players come with, Apple or otherwise, are *garbage*. If you have another pair - any pair - try them out and see if the phones, rather than the shuffle, are to blame. Also do yourself a favor and look into getting a nice pair of phones. Claiming sound quality isn't important is just another way of saying "I've never heard a nice setup"

Goddamnit, not this again. We have been over this many times. While Apple may advertise much more than most other companies, you have yet to prove this makes them charge as much as you act like they do.

 

[Gurck]

Originally posted by: MaverickBP
sound quality is important...its the whole reason for this thread and the only thing i think the shuffle is lacking in.. the headphones that do come with the ipods arent great but they arent horrible either. i used the same headphones on the shuffle than listened to the same song on my ipod...the ipod won hands down. if i did get some nicer headphones it could improve quality a little bit..but also could surface more flaws...at the end of the day, the shuffle's quality still isn't up to par with the regular ipod and i am saddened by it

By saying the stock buds aren't horrible you're saying sound quality isn't important. It goes far beyond music not being muffled, hissy or having pops.

Originally posted by: Excelsior
Goddamnit, not this again. We have been over this many times. While Apple may advertise much more than most other companies, you have yet to prove this makes them charge as much as you act like they do.

Where does the money come from then? Does it grow on trees? Does Apple operate at a loss?

 

[Deeko]

I have a shuffle and I love it. I actually have no problem with sound quality at all, going through any of the headphones it came with, cheap sony 'street style' headphones, or my Sony MDRV700's.