[fallclassic02]

I was curious to hear what everyone thought about the audio performance of the shuffle as compared to a mini or nano iPod while riding a sportbike. Let's not get sidetracked into a safety thread about music listening; I just want to know if the shuffle iPod is sufficient volume wise as I don't care about the lack of visual screen and the small, light size and cheap price as well as the neck lanyard sounds perfect for a good ride under the leather.

Will I be happy with the shuffle or will I be better off going with the larger, heavier versions because they rock out a little harder? Thanks

 

[fiveninerzero]

It's pretty much the same to me, just smaller and no screen and can hold like 5 songs (exaggeration, but you know what I mean by it doesn't hold much), if you can pay $100 bucks more you might as well go ahead and get the nano

 

[clsmitty]

shuffle

I agree, quality is really only limiteed by the headphones. I purchased some Shure E-3's and am very happy.

 

[Shadow]

I use mine everytime I ride. I will have to take a pic of how I have it set up. I leave the armband on the clamp and just remove the shuffle when I get on or off the bike. Its pretty simple. I can get a few more songs then 5..about 120ish depending on compression. The headphones suck....but all ipod headphones suck. I was looking to either get the helmet speakers or some better headphones this weekend.

In the way of sound...its good and the volume is plenty even at freeway + speeds.

Hope the info helps and I will see about taking a pic tonight if anyone is interested in how I have it set up.

 

[Project_2501]

In regards to capacity... I couldn't even fit half of my Iron Maiden collection on one of them... It's not like you're going over too rockey of terrain with a roadbike, so the hard drive won't be affected. For nothing else, get a 30gb iPod (like 4.4 ounces I believe, but get a case for it...) for storage and battery life.

 

[Scott_R6]

Let's not get sidetracked into a safety thread about music listening;

OK, but you really think it belongs in the gear section??? lmao

 

[clsmitty]

Iron Maiden

"Iron Maiden" Boy that brings back memories. Powerslave and Live after Death were my favorite two albums in High School. My 1 gigabyte shuffle easily holds 130 songs on it.

 

[FNGrx7]

Just invest in some noise-cancelling headphones. expensive, i know, but they really work and are great at highway speeds...just be sure to be more aware of your surroundings, because they REALLY DO cancel out ALL outside sound.

 

[Project_2501]

"Iron Maiden" Boy that brings back memories. Powerslave and Live after Death were my favorite two albums in High School. My 1 gigabyte shuffle easily holds 130 songs on it.

Well, at this point I have about 370 songs by Iron Maiden, 270 by Metallica, 150 by Megadeth, 60 by Bruce Dickinson, and some other things that I actively listen to. And this is only 4 artists, I have waaay more on my iPod.

Oh, and I'm 16. Beats the hell out of this rap shit that's always on...

 

[mmmjboner]

delete

 

[clsmitty]

Oh, and I'm 16. Beats the hell out of this rap shit that's always on...

Nice to know that good music stands the test of time. I do not want to put down todays music; however, it does not seem that many artists today can generate more than 1 cd worth of quality music.