MP3 players: is there a difference in audio playback quality

[nealh]

I am considering a MP3 player..

I have a 6cd changer and single cd player in my car...I really like the cd quality on playback

I realize MP3 formats are more compressed...so I want to get as good as possible on audio playback quality

So is one MP3 better..ie Ipod, Zune, Zen etc

 

[ChAoTiCpInOy]

It is all in how the car audio is going to receive that audio. Go with a line-in and either of those MP3 players will work. Because if you use a FM transmitter or a tape input, you will hear a decrease in quality.

 

[nealh]

sorry..this will have a direct input...via my car...no tape input or FM transmitter

 

[zig3695]

use 320kbs cbr and youll have a good start. i believe there can be a big difference in sq between different players, but ipod's, zunes, sansa's and creatives stuff all sound good enough. just be careful when you get into the off-brand or cheap players.

 

[corkyg]

The quality of sound heard is greatly dependent on the final transducers or amplifier - speaker system. In a car, they will all probably sound the same.

 

[nealh]

thanks