Sony MDR-XD200 compatability with Sandisk players

[sandyd]

I used to own a Sandisk Connect, until it broke. I used Sony's MDR-XD200 headphones with it, and I found that even when the player was cranked up to the highest volume, it struggled to produce sound in my headphones.

Im looking to pick up a new mp3 player, and ive narrowed it down to the Sandisk Sansa e280 and the Sandisk Fuze (v1)

Whatever player I decide to buy is going to be rockboxed.

Which of these players would produce a louder sound in my headphones?

Regards, Sandy

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[WalkGood]

Don’t think there’s a big difference between the two in output signal, it’s kinda weak driving higher impedance phones. That said the sony MDR-XD200 are only 70 ohms and most players should drive them fine, if not another alternative would be to add an amp if you are set on those two, but I think that might be over kill. On another note, I would recommend the fuze as it’s noted for much better sound quality.

[sandyd]

Originally Posted by WalkGood

Don’t think there’s a big difference between the two in output signal, it’s kinda weak driving higher impedance phones. That said the sony MDR-XD200 are only 70 ohms and most players should drive them fine, if not another alternative would be to add an amp if you are set on those two, but I think that might be over kill. On another note, I would recommend the fuze as it’s noted for much better sound quality.

thanks!

[FreeZ5]

Originally Posted by sandyd

ive narrowed it down to the Sandisk Sansa e280 and the Sandisk Fuze (v1)

Before you go too far down the road....

e280 - hasn't been made for a long time - may have difficulty finding a new one

Fuze (v1) - very tough to tell a v1 from a v2 externally (if buying new, expect to get a v2) - best way to get a guaranteed v1 is to buy used from somebody knowledgable.

Steve

[sandyd]

Originally Posted by FreeZ5

Before you go too far down the road....

e280 - hasn't been made for a long time - may have difficulty finding a new one

Fuze (v1) - very tough to tell a v1 from a v2 externally (if buying new, expect to get a v2) - best way to get a guaranteed v1 is to buy used from somebody knowledgable.

Steve

for the e280, theres an overstock store close to my house that sells them along with the Fuze. Ive checked the firmware (while the assistant's back was turned...) and its at 1.xxx, which means its still v1

[rickysio]

Hmm, at worse, you could pick up a FiiO E5 to add some power.

[WalkGood]

I did state adding an amp "might be over kill," for a reference I have driven my 300 ohm hd650s with an un-amped clip and they don't sound bad. Sure they're not running to their full potential but I don't think you'll have any problems driving a 70 ohm pair of headphones with either player ...