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From Sony NW-A55 to iPod 5.5 Gen: Will I face a massive downgrade in sound quality?

Hi everyone,

While searching for a new DAP, I came up with the idea of buying an iPod 5.5 and modding it (upgrading the battery and installing an SD card). During my research, I’ve read tons of Reddit threads regarding the sound quality of the iPod 5 / 5.5, and I noticed that the opinions are completely all over the place. They range from people comparing it to the FiiO M21 and claiming they can’t hear any difference, to comments saying the sound is flat, lacks detail (especially when compared to the Cirrus DAC in the 6th and 7th gen iPod Classics), and is practically devoid of bass.

A few years ago, I had a chance to listen to an iPod 5.5 for about 15 minutes using my ATH-M50xBT2 on a cable. From what I remember, the sound did feel terribly flat and lacked dynamics.

Right now, I’m considering the FiiO M21 as an alternative DAP. Generally, I’m looking for a simple device that offers good sound quality (I don't expect fireworks, but I don't want it to sound boring and lifeless), has long battery life, and supports podcasts and audiobooks. Plus, there's a huge nostalgia factor when it comes to iPods, and I’m honestly very close to buying one. However, the sound quality is what worries me, because the feedback out there is so mixed and contradictory.

Currently, I own a Sony NW-A55, and if it weren't for the lack of proper support for podcasts and audiobooks, I would be perfectly happy with it. I listen on Linsoul SIMGOT EW300 IEMs and the wired ATH-M50xBT2, and overall, this setup delivers a level of sound quality that fully satisfies me.

What are your experiences with the iPod 5.5? What headphones do you recommend pairing with it, and is the sound really that much worse (in terms of detail, dynamics, and low end) compared to modern DAPs like the FiiO M21 or my Sony NW-A55?

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u/wuoente — 8 days ago
▲ 1 r/Onyx_Boox

Force NeoReader to ignore embedded ebook styles? (same preset, different rendering)

Is there any way in NeoReader (per-app or globally) to force it to override individual ebooks' styles so everything looks consistent? I have two ebooks with the Bookerly font and the same font size set, but in one of them the text renders smaller and bold - even though I'm using the exact same preset in both.

Alternatively, is there another reading app that handles this properly? Not KOReader though - in dark mode I get an annoying white flash on every page turn, and I haven't found any way to eliminate it.

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u/wuoente — 2 months ago
▲ 6 r/Onyx_Boox

Onyx Boox Palma 2 for a distraction-free setup

Hi everyone!

I'm considering buying the Onyx Boox Palma 2 (not the pro version) and I have a few questions that I can't find clear answers to. I'd be very grateful if someone could help me out :) Please note that I don't use Android devices, so forgive me if some of my questions sound silly ;)

First and foremost, I intend to buy the Palma 2 as a device to help me break my doomscrolling habit, read more books, and expand my foreign language vocabulary.

Here is a list of my questions/requirements regarding the device, which I'm not sure if I'll be able to achieve.

As I mentioned, I want this to be a distraction-free device. Therefore, I intend to have ONLY three apps on the main home screen: a book reading app, a vocabulary learning app, and a notepad.

  1. Which launcher would you recommend, and is it possible to achieve this without an additional, third-party launcher? I saw Niagara Launcher used in one of the videos and that's exactly the effect I'm aiming for. You can see this layout in the Palma 1 review by YouTuber Reysu, and that's exactly what I want: https://youtu.be/mTx2iW2nMsY?t=173

Can installing a custom launcher cause any software update issues later on? I'm guessing there might be some compatibility problems after a system update. What has your experience been like with this?

  1. The book reading app must meet the following requirements for me:
  1. A well-functioning dark mode. I mostly read in bed before going to sleep in a very dark room. I've seen some photos and videos showing significant ghosting in dark mode. Has this been fixed recently?
  2. A good dictionary that integrates with a vocabulary learning app. In the video I mentioned, the author talks about the Anki app, but I couldn't find much information about it other than it has an annoying, heavy ghosting issue. Can you recommend something? What I really want is that when I highlight a word and its dictionary definition pops up, I have the option to export it directly to my vocabulary app. Any recommendations?
  3. It would be great if the reading app supported a folder structure for library organization.

  1. What vocabulary learning app would you recommend that integrates with the dictionary exactly the way I described above?

  2. My last question is about the frontlight. I definitely prefer the white version of the device, but I've seen Reddit threads and videos showing a noticeable light bleed/halo effect around the screen edges, specifically on the white model. However, this was shown at maximum brightness. Since I'll be reading before sleep in a very dark room (currently using a Kindle Paperwhite), I'll likely be using a very low brightness level combined with dark mode. Is it possible to get a satisfactory result in this scenario where the light bleed isn't particularly annoying?

Thanks in advance for any help! I hope I explained everything clearly enough :D

u/wuoente — 3 months ago