Best MP3 Players - Equalizer Controls Additional Features

'The FM radio and JPEG photo viewer found on the NWZ-S710F are nothing special, but both are easy to use and add value to the device.'

'In PC World Test Center audio tests, it netted a signal-to-noise ratio score of 82 decibels--just a shade below the latest iPods and the top-ranked Creative Zen X-Fi --as well as a barely registering harmonic distortion and noise level of 0.01 percent. '

'wide volume range'

'built-in speakers'

'Slim design with larger screen.'

'The bundled headphones do a capable job of rendering FM-quality broadcasts but fall a little flat when it comes to high-quality audio files, and still struggle with sounds at either extremes -- rolling, deep bass or high trebles came out a little squidgy for our tastes.'

'I plugged several pairs of headphones into the new nano and I was as pleased as ever with the sound, playing MP3, AAC, and AIFF files.'

'The FM radio and JPEG photo viewer found on the NWZ-S710F are nothing special, but both are easy to use and add value to the device.'

'In PC World Test Center audio tests, it netted a signal-to-noise ratio score of 82 decibels--just a shade below the latest iPods and the top-ranked Creative Zen X-Fi --as well as a barely registering harmonic distortion and noise level of 0.01 percent. '

'Even without any of the whiz-bang options or noise-cancelling activated, music is full-bodied and vibrant. '

'MPEG-4 and WMV videos are playable as well.'

'The highest volume was more than we could stand.'

'Impressive sound quality'

'Like most budget MP3 players, sound quality from the included earphones is nothing to write home about, but at the very least, generous foam padding and light weight makes them comfortable to wear for long periods. '

'Videos are extremely sharp--you can even see the rippling of water and waving of grass leaves.'

'built-in noise-cancellation technology'

'Pros Gorgeous OLED screen.'

'superlative FM radio'

'The Zune packs enough grunt to play at a smooth frame rate and the pixel density means movies always look sharp.'

'The slim, candybar shape with the screen at the top is simple but effective.'

'the images are very clear and there isn't a slight hint of blurriness.'