Thinking about a Zune, but have a concern...

ZuneNoob15 · 09-24-2008, 10:37 PM

Hey guys, I'm looking into picking up a Zune 80, now that they're a little lower in price, and I really don't need 120 GB of room.

Anyway, the problem is, my collection is ripped mostly as 128 kbps mp3's, as I did most all of it before I knew any better. Now, I hear the Zune sounds great even without an EQ, but I'm assuming this is primarily with better quality files (192+)?

I have a Zen Vision: M right now and I've always used the EQ to "unflatten" things, and I've been pleased with how it sounds. And though I want to move on to the Zune, I'm not going to go back and re-rip my entire collection. Will my music now sound worse?

ACE · 09-24-2008, 11:09 PM

It's hard to say. It really depends on a variety of factors. How much of an audiophile are you? Can you detect the most minute detail in the music? Do you often find you switching up the EQ to every song? If so, you may find issue with the Zune. But then again, I've heard people say that the Zune, with it's processor and unique inner workings is able to produce a better sound than most other media players out there. Another positive thing about the Zune 80 comes with premium earbuds that produce a rich bass response.

My final word on this is try it out. The worst that can happen is you don't find Zune any good and you can go return it. No harm, no foul....

ZuneNoob15 · 09-26-2008, 04:01 PM

I'm hardly an audiophile, and I don't switch Custom EQ settings really at all. Another forum had some custom EQ recommendations for the Zen, so I tried a few out when I got it, and have left it that way since.

On the Zen Vision M, Going between the custom EQ setting, and turning it off, I notice the music sounds much worse (to me, at least). Songs sounds kind of flat and lifeless. Is the EQ off setting on the ZVM an indication of what the Zune will sound like?

helluvagood · 09-26-2008, 07:05 PM

you really dont need the eq, just get a good pair of headphones

got zune? · 09-30-2008, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ZuneNoob15

Hey guys, I'm looking into picking up a Zune 80, now that they're a little lower in price, and I really don't need 120 GB of room.

Anyway, the problem is, my collection is ripped mostly as 128 kbps mp3's, as I did most all of it before I knew any better. Now, I hear the Zune sounds great even without an EQ, but I'm assuming this is primarily with better quality files (192+)?

I have a Zen Vision: M right now and I've always used the EQ to "unflatten" things, and I've been pleased with how it sounds. And though I want to move on to the Zune, I'm not going to go back and re-rip my entire collection. Will my music now sound worse?

For the most part, as long as you are using a nice pair of headphones, it'll sound good. Even the premium buds it comes with sound good.

09-24-2008, 10:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
ZuneNoob15 Zewbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2 Reputation: 10	Thinking about a Zune, but have a concern... Hey guys, I'm looking into picking up a Zune 80, now that they're a little lower in price, and I really don't need 120 GB of room. Anyway, the problem is, my collection is ripped mostly as 128 kbps mp3's, as I did most all of it before I knew any better. Now, I hear the Zune sounds great even without an EQ, but I'm assuming this is primarily with better quality files (192+)? I have a Zen Vision: M right now and I've always used the EQ to "unflatten" things, and I've been pleased with how it sounds. And though I want to move on to the Zune, I'm not going to go back and re-rip my entire collection. Will my music now sound worse?

09-24-2008, 11:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
ACE I Scream, U Scream, We... zB Writer Section Staff Elite Zuner Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fresno, CA USA Posts: 2,132 Reputation: 209 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	It's hard to say. It really depends on a variety of factors. How much of an audiophile are you? Can you detect the most minute detail in the music? Do you often find you switching up the EQ to every song? If so, you may find issue with the Zune. But then again, I've heard people say that the Zune, with it's processor and unique inner workings is able to produce a better sound than most other media players out there. Another positive thing about the Zune 80 comes with premium earbuds that produce a rich bass response. My final word on this is try it out. The worst that can happen is you don't find Zune any good and you can go return it. No harm, no foul.... __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. I'm an To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. ...Do you know what the original ZuneMarketplace looked like?

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09-26-2008, 04:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
ZuneNoob15 Zewbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2 Reputation: 10	I'm hardly an audiophile, and I don't switch Custom EQ settings really at all. Another forum had some custom EQ recommendations for the Zen, so I tried a few out when I got it, and have left it that way since. On the Zen Vision M, Going between the custom EQ setting, and turning it off, I notice the music sounds much worse (to me, at least). Songs sounds kind of flat and lifeless. Is the EQ off setting on the ZVM an indication of what the Zune will sound like?

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