iPod Shuffle Tops in Sound Quality
Bill Machrone's latest article in April's PC Magazine, "Shuffle's Got a Secret," includes some interesting audio test results that illustrate the Shuffle's impressive audio performance relative to other MP3 players, including a 3Gen iPod and old and new iPod minis. The tests use Apple's standard earbuds. The full article doesn't seem to be online yet. But here is the ranking noted on Mr. Macrone's blog:
- iPod Shuffle
- Zen Micro
- Dell DJ 20GB
- 15GB iPod (3rd Generation)
- iPod mini (Original)
He also tested a new iPod mini but did not rank it since the tests were not complete. Its audio response is much improved over the original.
His blog also graphed the audio response of each digital music player. It's neat seeing Apple mentioned so much in the "PC" mags. [Brian Nakamoto]
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