OT: Buying an iPod in Toronto: recommendations please

James Knott james.knott-bJEeYj9oJeDQT0dZR+AlfA at public.gmane.org
Tue Nov 20 20:58:59 UTC 2007


Evan Leibovitch wrote:
> James Knott wrote: 
>   
>> Considering the source is MP3, how much will a kickin' set of
>> headphones improve sound over a decent pair?
>>     
> Substantially. I'm not sure that "considering the source" is an issue
> here; the choice of good headphones -- like good speakers -- has made
> substantial difference even in the old days of analog music.
>
> As the only mechanical component of the chain from the music file to
> your ears, the choice of headphones will have far more impact on the
> sound of the music than the choice of player. In addition, there are
> other issues such as noise blocking or cancellation (great on an
> airplane, not great when walking or on a bike).
>
> My personal choice is from a company that branched out from making
> hearing aids into some of the most accurate, noise-eliminating stuff out
> there:
>
> http://www.etymotic.com/
>
> They make a cordless (Bluetooth) earphone set just for the iPod:
> http://www.etymotic.com/ephp/er88.aspx
>
> - Evan
>   

I was referring to good quality headphones vs better quality, where both 
are better than MP3's are capable of.  I believe the expression "gilding 
the lily" may apply.  Does it help, if you can hear the distortions more 
clearly?


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