The only thing that I really dislike about this device is the low memory. It comes with 256mb of ram which is really low if you plan run apps from the store. Such a disappointment. Verdict: not worth the price.
Is nice and everything but why pay so much for a mp3 ???? For that price get a phone unless u got money to throw away plus Ipod touch is waaaayyy more fine and brilliant colors
I did a blind test between 320kbps and 1411kbps on my laptop and could tell a difference, comparing identical songs directly in each format. But granted, ordinarily I'd say 320kbps is fine for a portable player and most headphones.
He should as there is absolutely no audible difference between FLAC and WAV and ALAC and AIFF. They contain the exact same data, hence a directly ripped WAV and a FLAC transcoded to WAV are 100% identical. Lossless is Lossless. Plus FLAC isn't decoded in real time they are decoded to PCM audio and placed in a buffer therefore your DAC can't tell the difference. WAV is also a pain as they don't contain the means to tag.
I like the way of packing in which walkman F series are sold in the US. What a nice package!! In japan,this series are sold only packing in the box made from thin cardboard. It was so boring.
I do not consider myself audiophile, but I know deep these gadgets, because 7 years ago I sell these types of items over the Internet. I also sell and use high-end cell phones, and I think specifically the Galaxy S4 sounds very ugly. Probably has the Wolfson DAC more refined, but I think that is very poorly implemented.
it's not al that great , you can only do music and video and pictures. there's no camera on this thing witch make the iPod touch a better choice , the audio sound quality can be better but yeah , ios is still a better os then android
Before u compare it with I pod u have to try it it sounds way better than any ios device other than alac it plays every thing. Believe me I have galaxy s4 and it sounds really bad but this f series is an audiophile grade devise. I agree it is not for every one but if u care about the sound quality this thing is for u.
Omg...thats good to know. I was going to buy the 64GB for $400 after all the hype about it in Head-Fi. Instead decided to buy the new iPod Touch 5G 64GB brand new for $250 on craigslist. I installed the equalizer app from Audioforge Labs and it really took the sound of the iPod to another level.
hey hifiguy528 get a pair of the marathon djh-1100 headphones an do video of theam like i did of theam there realy good an cheep on amazon try theam out when u can thanks
I think your opinion of the OS is colored by the fact that you mainly use iOS in your day to day listening and computing. If you take some time to get used to Android I think you'll find it less annoying than you currently seem to :).
"Your phone is now ready to use." Oh really? How about this Walkman that is supposedly in my hand? :S Nice looking device, but I don't like the Android bells and whistles. It might be an iPod touch competitor, but frankly I wouldn't make a device to compete with that.
Could you honestly tell the difference between Lossless and lossy on a $299 player? This whole lossless thing is just a myth. Take a blind test and you won't even notice the difference. Most people
The interface of this device, as well as also the the Cowon Z2, are truly horrendous. For sound, there is nothing on the market with Android that sounds good. Even the very expensive iBasso DX100, which has been a real failure in terms of sales. Sony has launched electronic crap lately, very overvalued, according to a market which is unfortunately tending to extinction, the MP3 players. I guess, without having tested, Fiio X3 today could be the most promising player at an affordable price.
but you can download equalizer apps in the play store on top of the sound enhancing settings built into the device itself.
does it have the bravia engine?
Is it possible to get the earbuds separately? Been looking for a cheap pair to wear and not worry about them getting lost or stolen
The thing about walkman is that although there sound quality is very clean , it isn't loud at all , is it like this for this one ?
You should try to review some of the SOL Republic in-ears. I'm curious to hear your thoughts on them.
Mike could you review the earbuds they give you? Because i really wanted to know the quality. ;)
Can you tell me some wireless headphones that sound amazing and are within a good price range as well?
Hi which player do you suggest if i consider to upgrade from my ipod classic 80gb? i try to put WAV file in there
i have a NWZ 273 S SERIES i lost the earbuds of that were i can get the same kind of a walkmen earbuds??? sorry for bad english
Is the clarity even a big difference from a normal ipod
The only thing that I really dislike about this device is the low memory. It comes with 256mb of ram which is really low if you plan run apps from the store. Such a disappointment. Verdict: not worth the price.
please make a review walkman f series vs Astell&Kern AK120 Mastering Quality Music Player vs ipod touch apple, which sound better and have better EQ
Ever try the Altmann Tera player? i hear its even better than that Astell & Kern pmp.
would you convert your aiff files to wav or flac?
Which is better, the v moda lp or lp2 overall?
hey i was wondering does this have itunes
Can you do a review on the V-Moda Vamp Verza?
Can you do a video on how to convert compressed files to aiff and how to convert aiff to wave ? Thanks !
The earbuds are the MDR-EX210B maybe, they have the same housing anyways.
not sure what you mean by "great DAC", i still have that Galaxy S fker laying around somewhere here and it sounded horribly compared to old NWZ-A
Is nice and everything but why pay so much for a mp3 ???? For that price get a phone unless u got money to throw away plus Ipod touch is waaaayyy more fine and brilliant colors
true, Id prefer buying the xperia if you're on a budget. sound still better than other mp3 players though not as good as the newer walkman
it's about the sound quality
Omer698 true ^^
I don't like iPod.
By the way this really expensive. buy a fii0 x3 instead, same quality, fraction of the price
The 32gb version goes for US$150 locally where I live... should I get one?
no
Nice unboxing Mike. 149 usd on BF last year
ipod nano 7th or this?
I did a blind test between 320kbps and 1411kbps on my laptop and could tell a difference, comparing identical songs directly in each format. But granted, ordinarily I'd say 320kbps is fine for a portable player and most headphones.
The LG G2, which is an upcoming smartphone, apparently does 24 bit 192000 KHz audio. That's pretty great.
Any review?
He should as there is absolutely no audible difference between FLAC and WAV and ALAC and AIFF. They contain the exact same data, hence a directly ripped WAV and a FLAC transcoded to WAV are 100% identical. Lossless is Lossless.
Plus FLAC isn't decoded in real time they are decoded to PCM audio and placed in a buffer therefore your DAC can't tell the difference.
WAV is also a pain as they don't contain the means to tag.
yea but AK120 doesnt play videos :)
*** CAN YOU PLEASE MAKE A REVIEW ON CHAMBERS BY RZA STREET HEADPHONES? thanks. *****
Let me ask you guys a question. If you had the choice between an iPhone5s 32GB, or the new Walkman, which would you pick?
I like the way of packing in which walkman F series are sold in the US.
What a nice package!!
In japan,this series are sold only packing in the box made from thin cardboard.
It was so boring.
Looks good! A little pricy for what it offers! Great video mike
On Amazon it says it is Android 4.0 (Jellybean)
4.0 is NOT Jelly Bean, it's Ice Cream Sandwich. Jelly Bean - along with Project Butter - was introduced with Version 4.1 onwards.
I do not consider myself audiophile, but I know deep these gadgets, because 7 years ago I sell these types of items over the Internet. I also sell and use high-end cell phones, and I think specifically the Galaxy S4 sounds very ugly. Probably has the Wolfson DAC more refined, but I think that is very poorly implemented.
The specs were on the back of the box
it's not al that great , you can only do music and video and pictures.
there's no camera on this thing witch make the iPod touch a better choice , the audio sound quality can be better but yeah , ios is still a better os then android
You probably not talking about stock android are you? You're talking about sony version
Before u compare it with I pod u have to try it it sounds way better than any ios device other than alac it plays every thing. Believe me I have galaxy s4 and it sounds really bad but this f series is an audiophile grade devise. I agree it is not for every one but if u care about the sound quality this thing is for u.
i prefer andoid over apple
Omg...thats good to know. I was going to buy the 64GB for $400 after all the hype about it in Head-Fi. Instead decided to buy the new iPod Touch 5G 64GB brand new for $250 on craigslist. I installed the equalizer app from Audioforge Labs and it really took the sound of the iPod to another level.
hey hifiguy528 get a pair of the marathon djh-1100 headphones an do video of theam like i did of theam there realy good an cheep on amazon try theam out when u can thanks
I think your opinion of the OS is colored by the fact that you mainly use iOS in your day to day listening and computing. If you take some time to get used to Android I think you'll find it less annoying than you currently seem to :).
"Your phone is now ready to use." Oh really? How about this Walkman that is supposedly in my hand? :S Nice looking device, but I don't like the Android bells and whistles. It might be an iPod touch competitor, but frankly I wouldn't make a device to compete with that.
Can I have it :D?
Could you honestly tell the difference between Lossless and lossy on a $299 player? This whole lossless thing is just a myth. Take a blind test and you won't even notice the difference. Most people
This walkman just like ipod touch. it's like mp3 player plus phone but if we buy phone, it's better.
exactly my thoughts, but then i just don't take stuff coming from iOS users seriously when it comes to portable devices
Its also a thousand dollar cheaper than the AK100 :OO
dude, those are NOT in-ear monitors...
i will dump my classic ipod for this, and it runs android. My iPod classic the last apple product i have.
looks good
You could buy an iPhone5s with $299.
nice so furteristic
I dislike sony android skin,touchwiz is better
You wanted to say it's all aluminum, yeah you always say!
Hello
Oh yeah it dose play apple lossless
Sony NW-NX1!!!!!!!
The interface of this device, as well as also the the Cowon Z2, are truly horrendous. For sound, there is nothing on the market with Android that sounds good. Even the very expensive iBasso DX100, which has been a real failure in terms of sales. Sony has launched electronic crap lately, very overvalued, according to a market which is unfortunately tending to extinction, the MP3 players. I guess, without having tested, Fiio X3 today could be the most promising player at an affordable price.
Cool
Sony xperia Z3 thats it.
and also ipod touch is better
dam proprietary cables hate those things , why can sony just do what the rest of the world do and use micro usb , deal breaker unfortunately
299? FUCK!!!!
lol jeez i know what DAC means, im just saying Galaxy S is complete crap compared to a decent mp3-player
I can't believe you've never used android Lol
- not at the same price-point anyway...
ipod touch is far better
This
ipod classic is better
rofl
i prefer andoid over apple
i prefer andoid over apple