Can Euro iPods be made louder like the US models?

[Matthew Attoe]

Hi,

As topic really.

I find the volume on my euro model not unreasonable, but have read that it isn't really suitable for use on a plane or train, due to excessive exterior noise.

I was hoping someone had found a way of overcoming the 100db limit on euro models and bringing them up to the 103db specs of their US equivalents.

Thanks,

Matthew

[warrj]

Yes, there was a recent post on www.slashdot.org on this subject.

[Matthew Attoe]

Thanks... but i'm running OS X. Never mind... he says he is working on an OS X version, so I'll have to wait for that.

Thanks again

Matthew

[neilo]

then use Xplay to turn up the volumes on your Mp3's
works a charm

[tomson]

or just do it in iTunes

[Argento]

http://www.ringom.no/espen/ipod/

This works for ALL 3rd gen models - even if you use musicmatch - and its free.....


AND IT WORKS!!

My EU iPod is VERY loud!

Rich

[mjn]

quickest way to go deaf, or develop tinnitus is to have headphones volume too high!

[Argento]

ok..........

[pwarren]

Hi Argento
Read with interest your post. I have just got a Euro 40gb Ipod which works a treat with Itunes loaded on my windows XP pc. As most here the only moan is the volume. I will try your recomendation but just wanted to ask, is the lastest version I have the 3rd generation model. Don't want to screw it up my Ipod before I get started.
Cheers
Warren

[pbirkett]

Surely if you increase the volume of the files themselves, you'll introduce clipping in many cases? That cant be a good thing.

The only other suggestion I can make other than those already made is to use more sensitive headphones.

[texasboy]

I used the volume increase program on my Ipod.

Absolutely superb is all I have to say, no distortion whatsoever, no clipping.

I use a pair of Sennheiser PX200 and it sounds superb, more than good enough for the gym, train and stuff.

[pwiles]

Would a pair of headphones with better isolation not be a more sensible option than trying to drown out the noise of a Plane?:grin:

[tomson]

Originally posted by pwiles
Would a pair of headphones with better isolation not be a more sensible option than trying to drown out the noise of a Plane?:grin:

Quite agree - I have a pair of Sony MDR EX71's and have no problem at all with volume levels. They keep out the noise and i can back off on the volume a bit, even on the tube.

[Matthew Attoe]

Well, in the end I bought a new 40gb ipod while i was in the US for the equivalent of about £320, so i'm a happy bunny now.

Many thanks for all the advice,

Matthew