i.Sound Duophone for iPod Nano 2nd and 3rd Generation (Silver/Black)
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Manufacturer: DreamGEARModel: DGIPOD-630
Product features:
- i.Sound DGIPOD-630 Duophone Noise Reducing Headphone - Connectivity: Wireless - Stereo - Over-the-head - Black, Silver
- Mfg #: DGIPOD-630
- Monster MCL MSTFST MINI 1/8 Stereo Female to 1/4 Stereo Male Cable Adapter
- Monster 123872-00 iSplitter Shared Headphone Adapter
Digital camera reviews of i.Sound Duophone for iPod Nano 2nd and 3rd Generation (Silver/Black)
Digital camera Review: Mixed feelings, but mostly bad.
Summary: 2 Stars
I got these headphones as a gift from my girl because she couldn't used them with her iPod classic (only 2nd and 3rd gen. Nano. It does come with some cables to use with (as is stated in the instructions) "1st gen. and non-iPod audio players).
I am what you'd call an "audiophile," and I am also a musician (bass player), so I know when something sounds really bad. I will try to explain myself because these headphones are a weird case.
What I've noticed is that the sound quality depends a lot on the production of a specific record, which shouldn't be the case. When I use my other ear-phones( V-moda, which are great), even though production always makes a difference, it does not make such a big difference as in this case.
I've noted that acoustic guitars sound great (e.g. The Cranberries, Animal Instinct), but the sound is horrible when there are a lot of instruments or voices at the same time (e.g. The Cranberries, Promises). This record has one of the best productions I've ever heard, so it's obvious that it'll be good (notice that it's good, not excellent).
However, the production has to be really superb, basically perfect, for the sound to be bearable. Blind Guardian's "Fly" has a great production, but it sounds horrible here. T "And then there Was Silence" (from the album, not the EP) also sounded quite bad, and even though the production of that CD is not that good, it sounds a lot better on my earphones.
I then heard Carlos Gardel. And, well, I never imagined I'd say this, but he sounds awful! Gardel!!! If you've heard him you'd know that's saying a lot. As with Dark Tranquillity's "Inside the Particle Storm," the voice sounds dreadful at (a lot) of times! However, in DT's song the guitar solo sounds ok because it's the only thing being played at that moment.
Candlemass's "Lucifer Rising" gave me a headache before finishing the song.
Threshold's "Opyum (Synthetic Remix)" (an electronic song) was ok, but again the lows could barely be heard.
Uli Jon Roth's "Land of the Dawn" was fine, but the bass (which is simply excellent in this song, lots of slapping) can *barely* be heard.
The design of the headphones is the best feature, it's really nice. It can be folded so you can carry them easily. I doesn't need batteries (they use the iPod's), and that's good.
But in the end I wouldn't recommend this product; if you don't care about how good music can sound you can get them, but if you like to be surrounded by sound and be immersed in the song/sound, these headphones are NOT for you.
P.S: And you should be ready for some headaches, but that may just be me.
Summary of i.Sound Duophone for iPod Nano 2nd and 3rd Generation (Silver/Black)
The i.Sound Duophone combines high quality speaker drivers for great, robust sound on the go with the convenience of a docking station for your 2nd and 3rd generation iPod Nano. The Duophone portable wireless headphone offers noise-reducing earpads for performance and comfort and a lightweight foldable body for portability. Includes a 3.5mm audio cable and 1/4 inch adapter for use with any audio device and requires no battery.Cameras and Photo
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