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August 2, 2008

Sony NWZ-A826 MP3 player review

The Sony NWZ-A826 is one of many MP3 players belonging to the Walkman A-series. This edition features 4GB flash memory, as well as a large and particularly clear 2.4 inch monitor; in additon the MP3 player offers several audio novelties, and all of this in a housing with a thickness of a mere 9.3 mm. The EX earplugs complete the package nicely and make it extremely attractive.

The music quality is excellent. An extremely clear sound that really proves the best with the aid of the special EX headset. The sound, even without settings, sounds bright and vivid and especially the bass proves exactly right. Furthermore, you have 4 audio technologies at your disposal: Clear Stereo, Clear Bass, VPT Surround and DSEE Sound Enhancer.

The ear plugs look rather odd, they are a combination of earplugs and a normal earset in one. They do seal off the ear well and they clearly reproduce the sound. However, when you are outdoors in a somewhat noisy environment, you have to turn the volume up to 8 or higher, otherwise the earset works as earplugs normally do and the sound will be somewhat muffled.

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Posted by pajaro at August 2, 2008 6:03 PM