Review of: Sony Walkman NWZE345BLK 16 GB Video MP3 Player

Sony Walkman NWZE345BLK 16 GB Video MP3 Player

   Have you been searching for a mobile player with better sound quality?  So have I.   I have found it.  The Sony Walkman NWZ-E345BLK.  I have listened to quit a few mobile player from  i-pod to Sansa.  I was curious to find out if there was a player with audio enhancement like SRS Labs sound enhancement technologies built in.  I was pleased to find out that Sony had its own enhancement:  DSEE DIGITAL SOUND ENHANCEMENT ENGINE, Sony Clear Stereo and Sony Clear Bass. I was also pleased to learn that the walkman also supports: MP3,WMA,AAC AND LPCM.
    A chain is only as strong as its weakest link In my opinion  the ear buds that come with any player aren't worth the packaging that they come in. I actually recommend spending a little more than the Walkman on a set of high end ear buds.  I personally like the -Sure SE 210 Sound Isolating Ear Buds- Retail $179.99.  Although the SE 115 are also good- Retailing at $119.99.  If you like Bose their ear buds will work fine too.
Another very important consideration is the quality of the Sound file you load into your player.  I always rip and sync at the highest bit and sample rate.  It will use up much more memory in the player, but it is worth it.  I would rather run out of room and switch out songs to load new songs than listen to inferior quality tracks.  After all the artists intended for you to listen to your music with the best quality sound.
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An important thing that I must mention is, to get the best sound from your Walkman; the Clear Stereo must be turned on in the sound menu, and the Clear base must be turned up in the equalizer custom control. This means you will need to adjust your own setting if you don't like the flat preset.  Don't worry you will figure it out when you get into the settings.
    My  impression of the Walkman sound is that is richer, warmer and has more clarity and depth than any other player I have listened to.  Another nice Bonus is that this player will drive a full size pair of headphones!  I'm not saying it will drive them to earsplitting levels, but the base will be there and it will be fairly loud.  My Sure SRH 440 and my SenheiserHD380 PRO, Both Moderately expensive over the ear headphones sounded great through the Walkman.
For about $99.00 on Amazon this is a good deal.