DH Review: Apple Ipod Nano

riles9262 · Dec 10, 2005, 07:50 PM

They look good, but i have not heard those models in particular. These are some of the best earbuds that I've ever heard.

Erroneus · Dec 10, 2005, 08:35 PM

Yeah they looks great, only a small problem, pain in the ass to buy here in Denmark

riles9262 · Dec 10, 2005, 10:03 PM

Hey erroneous, besides those sony's you mentioned, are there any other good noise cancelling headphones that you know of? I'm looking to get some as well, but the shure's are too expensive, and i'd like to compare the sony's with some other brands/models.

Erroneus · Dec 10, 2005, 11:40 PM

Etymotics should be really great also, but they even more expensive then Shure

Besides the Sony MDR EX81SL/B (which gets great scores by iLounge), the Sony MDR EX71SL should be ok and if you want it even cheaper, the Sennheiser mx500 is "ok", allthough no where near the others

I'm going for the Shure, almost 99% certain

riles9262 · Dec 10, 2005, 11:57 PM

I think I will too, even if i can't afford them

Ebay's got a bunch for 30-40 canadian, but of course the shipping is another 20 bucks...

Erroneus · Dec 11, 2005, 12:07 AM

So cheap, have to pay around 117$ for it with shipping

riles9262 · Dec 11, 2005, 12:11 AM

Wow...i got a steal compared to that

Erroneus · Dec 11, 2005, 12:35 AM

Thats the real big disadvantage not by living in North America or aleast UK, the hardware prices are so freaking high.

A x1800xt costs 625$, a 7800gtx 572$ a 7800gt 340$ and oh yeah, we have some of the highest taxes in the world

I cry everytime i checks hardware prices

CynicalSaint · Dec 11, 2005, 02:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sandok

Ummmm I BOUGHT the Nano for the review with MY money... So I don't hate apple and dude, even my last MP3 player from MPIO had better Headphones. So does my PSP. So does everything I own. These headphones DO suck bad. Honestly, listen to the same song with the default headphones on a zen micro and then on a Nano (or any ipod) and you will hear a difference.

Luckily, if you just get better headphones ur saved

I wasn't calling it a bad review. Far from it, it was good review for most users. I was pointing to those who are bashing the iPod headphones without actually using them for themselves (not only on this site, but on others also). Those who have never owned an iPod or used it for an extensive amount of time, shouldn't be the ones to call it a bad player. And to blame Apple for making an appealing product is just... jealousy.

But I do agree that the headphones are pretty bad. I believe it has a lot to do with how it fits your ear (try pushing the headphones into your ear). I cant have it in more than two hours before my ears are throbbing. Even my cheap $10 dollar Sonys are a better fit. I bought the MDR-EX70 for about $45 and I will never go back.

The Nano lanyard headphones are a complete ripoff actually. They are the SAME stock headphones in some fancy loop to produce a lanyard. Believe it or not, they offer no improvements in sound quality.

Lelisevis · Dec 11, 2005, 02:46 AM

I just bought my Fiancee a 30gb ipod video for Christmas, does it use the same earphones as the nano or are they any better. If they are rubbish i'll have to go and get a decent set tomorrow for her.
I was interested to hear about people having difficulties with stock, I ordered hers with a personalised message on the back last Sunday evening and it arrived wednesday morning 9am direct from the apple website.

Necrosis · Dec 11, 2005, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Lelisevis

I just bought my Fiancee a 30gb ipod video for Christmas, does it use the same earphones as the nano or are they any better. If they are rubbish i'll have to go and get a decent set tomorrow for her.
I was interested to hear about people having difficulties with stock, I ordered hers with a personalised message on the back last Sunday evening and it arrived wednesday morning 9am direct from the apple website.

I recommend you get a case for it to keep it looking like new. Not so much for scratches but the thing is finger print central.

Quote:

Originally Posted by riles9262

They look good, but i have not heard those models in particular. These are some of the best earbuds that I've ever heard.

I might just have to pick of pair of these up.

riles9262 · Dec 11, 2005, 07:46 PM

They're great also in that you don't need a headphone amp to get the most out of them. Shure has a few higher end models, like the e5 that are really expensive, but you really need an amp to warrant using them, and be a hardcore audiophile.

Necrosis · Dec 11, 2005, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by riles9262

They're great also in that you don't need a headphone amp to get the most out of them. Shure has a few higher end models, like the e5 that are really expensive, but you really need an amp to warrant using them, and be a hardcore audiophile.

Ah I've heard about the E2's just back then they were really expensive. However, I refuse to pay more than $150.00 for cans that I refer to as ear buds. If I'm going to pay more I'm getting full size cans. To be honest I'm more of a Grado person myself. However, those are not very mobile friendly.

riles9262 · Dec 12, 2005, 06:58 PM

[color=#808080][color=white]I just won the sony MDR EX81LP/B off ebay, for 45 bucks canadian after shipping

They seem like good headphones, and considering that in our stores here they start at 89 before tax, I got a good deal on them too. I think they're comparable to the MDR EX81SL/B you mentioned, but their frequency response is a little better on the low end (at least according to the specs).[/color] [/color]

Erroneus · Dec 12, 2005, 11:02 PM

Guide using Brasso to fix scrathes:
http://angelfire.com/planet/pod/

Necrosis · Dec 19, 2005, 12:15 AM

I ended buying a pair of the E2c's. Hope they sound as good as I've heard.

riles9262 · Dec 19, 2005, 07:24 PM

Nice buy. Make sure to give us your reactions.

Necrosis · Dec 22, 2005, 03:02 AM

I like them very much. Though I miss the bass response of the Koss Plugs. However, the clearity & isolation more than makes up for it. It really does help if you try out the different inserts. Now I just have to get used to them being wrapped around my ears.

Dec 10, 2005, 07:50 PM	#31
riles9262 Driverheaven brewmaster Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 4,842 Rep Power: 70 System Specs	They look good, but i have not heard those models in particular. These are some of the best earbuds that I've ever heard. __________________ A beer a day keeps the doctor away.

Dec 10, 2005, 08:35 PM	#32
Erroneus Get off my lawn! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Denmark Posts: 13,343 Rep Power: 114 System Specs	Yeah they looks great, only a small problem, pain in the ass to buy here in Denmark __________________

Dec 10, 2005, 10:03 PM	#33
riles9262 Driverheaven brewmaster Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 4,842 Rep Power: 70 System Specs	Hey erroneous, besides those sony's you mentioned, are there any other good noise cancelling headphones that you know of? I'm looking to get some as well, but the shure's are too expensive, and i'd like to compare the sony's with some other brands/models. __________________ A beer a day keeps the doctor away.

Dec 10, 2005, 11:40 PM	#34
Erroneus Get off my lawn! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Denmark Posts: 13,343 Rep Power: 114 System Specs	Etymotics should be really great also, but they even more expensive then Shure Besides the Sony MDR EX81SL/B (which gets great scores by iLounge), the Sony MDR EX71SL should be ok and if you want it even cheaper, the Sennheiser mx500 is "ok", allthough no where near the others I'm going for the Shure, almost 99% certain __________________

Dec 10, 2005, 11:57 PM	#35
riles9262 Driverheaven brewmaster Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 4,842 Rep Power: 70 System Specs	I think I will too, even if i can't afford them Ebay's got a bunch for 30-40 canadian, but of course the shipping is another 20 bucks... __________________ A beer a day keeps the doctor away.

Dec 11, 2005, 12:07 AM	#36
Erroneus Get off my lawn! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Denmark Posts: 13,343 Rep Power: 114 System Specs	So cheap, have to pay around 117$ for it with shipping __________________

Dec 11, 2005, 12:11 AM	#37
riles9262 Driverheaven brewmaster Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 4,842 Rep Power: 70 System Specs	Wow...i got a steal compared to that __________________ A beer a day keeps the doctor away.

Dec 11, 2005, 12:35 AM	#38
Erroneus Get off my lawn! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Denmark Posts: 13,343 Rep Power: 114 System Specs	Thats the real big disadvantage not by living in North America or aleast UK, the hardware prices are so freaking high. A x1800xt costs 625$, a 7800gtx 572$ a 7800gt 340$ and oh yeah, we have some of the highest taxes in the world I cry everytime i checks hardware prices __________________

Dec 11, 2005, 02:46 AM	#40
Lelisevis Howlin at the moon Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,663 Rep Power: 0	I just bought my Fiancee a 30gb ipod video for Christmas, does it use the same earphones as the nano or are they any better. If they are rubbish i'll have to go and get a decent set tomorrow for her. I was interested to hear about people having difficulties with stock, I ordered hers with a personalised message on the back last Sunday evening and it arrived wednesday morning 9am direct from the apple website.

Dec 11, 2005, 07:46 PM	#42
riles9262 Driverheaven brewmaster Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 4,842 Rep Power: 70 System Specs	They're great also in that you don't need a headphone amp to get the most out of them. Shure has a few higher end models, like the e5 that are really expensive, but you really need an amp to warrant using them, and be a hardcore audiophile. __________________ A beer a day keeps the doctor away.

Dec 12, 2005, 06:58 PM	#44
riles9262 Driverheaven brewmaster Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 4,842 Rep Power: 70 System Specs	[color=#808080][color=white]I just won the sony MDR EX81LP/B off ebay, for 45 bucks canadian after shipping They seem like good headphones, and considering that in our stores here they start at 89 before tax, I got a good deal on them too. I think they're comparable to the MDR EX81SL/B you mentioned, but their frequency response is a little better on the low end (at least according to the specs).[/color] [/color] __________________ A beer a day keeps the doctor away.

Dec 12, 2005, 11:02 PM	#45
Erroneus Get off my lawn! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Denmark Posts: 13,343 Rep Power: 114 System Specs	Guide using Brasso to fix scrathes: http://angelfire.com/planet/pod/ __________________

Dec 19, 2005, 12:15 AM	#46
Necrosis HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,838 Rep Power: 129 System Specs	I ended buying a pair of the E2c's. Hope they sound as good as I've heard.

Dec 19, 2005, 07:24 PM	#47
riles9262 Driverheaven brewmaster Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 4,842 Rep Power: 70 System Specs	Nice buy. Make sure to give us your reactions. __________________ A beer a day keeps the doctor away.

Dec 22, 2005, 03:02 AM	#48
Necrosis HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,838 Rep Power: 129 System Specs	I like them very much. Though I miss the bass response of the Koss Plugs. However, the clearity & isolation more than makes up for it. It really does help if you try out the different inserts. Now I just have to get used to them being wrapped around my ears.