Is the sound quality better than the original rockout? After all it is double the price of the original.
1014018
The redesign with external play & volume controls is totally worth the extra $$ if you use this while cycling. Also a much better bungee system than the original.
1014019
Significantly. Being usb rechargeable is another additional feature. And the bass response is unlike anything i've seen in a portable speaker.
1254082
As I don't have the other model to compare, so I can't really say. But I do like base on my music and I am happy with these. The Extra Base ones were an option for me too, but I went for these instead. I guess it is a matter of personal choice. These ones seem to have a great build quality and should last longer, which is why I went for them.
1637446
I believe the sounds quality features are different as well, though I could be wrong, on Kenwood's website there is comparison thing though if I recall correctly
1292343
My understanding is that the Turbo RAT is marketed for those looking for extra "output" - considering that my RAT2 has what seems to me as already having strong output, I can't imagine how much more oomph the Turbo gives. Depends on one's tastes. It could be too much. Having not played through one though, I can't give you a detailed explanation as to how the extra output differentiates the sounds between the two models. However, if you check out youtube, there are some side-by-side demonstrations as to the differences. Hope I could help!
541553
In my opinion they were far superior to the original headphones. But you should know they only work well with the models listed.
2267463
No .. That is what I thought but it is actually better... Their customer service was very helpful and it is half the price.
222955
They definitely do sound better. It's like a richer and fuller sound. The difference in the lower frequencies can be heard most significantly. For sound quality, I recommend highly.
1761618
Since I have both and tried them out, they are the same thing (regarding the sound quality). the only difference as you said is the mic.
2005572
The 2M Red Ortifon that comes with it is excellent. If you are looking to replace it, I would not go "inexpensive" -- that would only let this fine turntable down. I believe the 2M Red retails for around $100. Audio Technica sells many alternatives for under $100, if you're willing to sacrifice sound quality. I was happy with an AT95e that I used on an old Marantz TT for years. Amazon has them for around $25.
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The new sound is amazing. I´ve been using the guitar plugged into a BOSS ME-25 and the sound is very good, I hope that in a normal Stompbox (ex. Big Muff) it will be better. If I´ll buy a new strato next years for sure I will replace the bridge pick up for another SSL 5
423311
Like the other answer stated, complete overhaul in design. Definitely a better sound, though both headphones will have great sound quality.
1101265
The sound quality I think depends more on the headphones. I liked the headphones that came with this player better than the one that comes with the sansa. The deal breaker for me more than anything else is the lifespan of my player. I got tired of replacing my. Sansa clip when it stopped working. I've had my Raga longer than any Sans a I've owned and wrote a review titled something like, "Goodbye Sansa , hello Raga!" Lol. I'm a runner and with all the movement and sweating I do, I needed something durable; Raga, for me, fits the bill (ans saves me $$). Now that Songbird has FINALLY upgraded their software, I've ceased to have anything to complain about for this device.
1743843
The Gen-1 seal out sound better and they are far superior in terms of sound quality. These are not closed back they are not as comfortable and they sound like a ten dollar pair of headphones.
808696
I disagree. I have purchased 24bit music from HDTracks and found that the sound quality was inferior to the same track ripped to FLAC from a CD. I bought Rush "Spirit of Radio" from HDTracks and wound up going back to the FLAC versions I ripped from my 1987 release of Moving Pictures. To assume that just because some music is superior because it was remastered to 24bit will leave you with less money - believe me, I'm a victim. If you have some CD's from the mid-80's to around 1992 you're better off (IMO) ripping them with foobar2000 or EAC to FLAC, WAV, or ALAC. Before buying a 24bit HD version do comparisons of the dynamic range of the original cd against the remaster/rerelease on dr(dot)loudness-war(dot)info. I've actually started trolling yard sales for early CD releases for this very reason, I think you'll be happy you did - I know your wallet will be.
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Hi Jessica, well my answer to your question is just a little. It's just a little better, you can hardly notice the difference in the sound. Plus you'll be paying more money for the SAD 01. Hopefully this helps.
167835
I really dont know but i imagine the newer versions may be slightly more open sound i'm happy with the original, though it does have a fantastic effect on music files with a good set of headphones
774784
They were built as a luxury set of headphones. The materials in the newer model are not as nice for the sake of making them cheaper. If cost is no issue, these are better, if you car about the $100, then the other set is nearly identical.