Contrary to the above posters, I have a 4th gen 20 Gig model and enjoy it very much.
I use the amazing Koss 35 clip on earphones (discontinued).
I save music @ 192 kbs.
Sounds great for portable use.
No it is not the same as my rig at home, but if that is your criteria, then you will be disappointed.
You can always save music to the IPOD at full CD quality if you wish.
A key to decent sound is decent aftermarket headphones.
I have not heard there is a significant difference between models.
I use the amazing Koss 35 clip on earphones (discontinued).
I save music @ 192 kbs.
Sounds great for portable use.
No it is not the same as my rig at home, but if that is your criteria, then you will be disappointed.
You can always save music to the IPOD at full CD quality if you wish.
A key to decent sound is decent aftermarket headphones.
I have not heard there is a significant difference between models.