iriver's iFP-795 Delivers the High-End Goods!
Written: Apr 02 '05
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Pros: Compact, longest lasting standard battery, easy to use software, best sound, and most rugged.
Cons: I wish I purchased the 1 GB model!
The Bottom Line: What are you waiting for? Buy those little Sony MDR EX71SL earphones as a gift to yourself for making the best descision to buy the iriver 795!
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| tri's Full Review: iRiver iFP-795 (512 MB) MP3 Player |
I have heard many FLASH MP3 players. iRiver' 512MB iFP 795 has the most neutral, clean and open sound of any player FLASH or Hard Drive player I have listened carefully with Sennheiser HD600s or Sony ear buds (read below).
The programming is a breeze. Interface is via USB.
The software is the best I have utilized.
I also have a ZEN Micro, which is way too muddy sounding (veiled) no matter what EQ I set it on.
The single AA battery is great. I have gone a full month of listening at 2 hours each night and 1/2 hour in my car before needing to change a battery. I have also used the MAHA re-chargeable (2300ma) AA and those are great!
1. IF you want the best sounding and most robust player, the 795 will do the trick...as long as you don't cheap out on head phones or ear buds. Sony's new $49.99 ear buds come with 3 different size ear canal inserts. The audio engineers at SONY have managed to design an ultra-compact set of headphones with impressive sound quality. Fans of clear treble and robust bass will be equally satisfied by the MDR-EX71SL. Also, soft silicon "earplugs" are definitely the right step towards to a more involving musical experience. When used together with very light weight drivers, the soft silicon enables an EX71SL to be comfortably used for hours on end. The only complaint is the rather odd carrying case that comes together with the headphones.
2. WMA is excellent. Follow the recording bit data rates in the iRiver manual for the best sound and best total album capacity.
3. I got mine on sale at Circuit City for apx $120. I've seen them here for $129-139.
4. I agree that the supplied ear phones are not comfy. Get the Sony.
5. You can slam this player around, bump it, drop it (onto a carpeted floor) knock it into walls and it will be fine.
6. The armband is tight on my biceps. I wear it off my neck with its lariat.
PS: BestBuy has the EX71 earphones on sale for $47.99...use your rewards coupon if you have one!
Buy one and enjoy the music,
Terry
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Amount Paid (US$): 120.00
Recommended for: Music Lovers - High Capacity Storage for an Entire Album Collection
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Member: Terry Rossen
Location: Germantown, Maryland
Reviews written: 13
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