Sony Walkman Vs Smartphone | 5 Reasons to buy the Sony NW-A55 in 2020

[@WhatGear]

Would you buy a Sony Walkman in 2020? Also did you see Sony's new Xperia Pro 5G smartphone... If not then you should check this one out : kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJ2QmGRjmcedm8k

[@77numerouno]

No I would never buy one of them

[@Bluesky-oz7ed]

Yup.. As someone who love listening to music.. I'll definitely gonna buy this walkman.. Thanks for your video 👍👍

[@smilingface2006]

@@Bluesky-oz7ed absolutely. not a single flagship phones today can beat the sound quality of my x series walkman from 14 years ago. plus there'll be zero interruption from calls and sorts you can't control, or, "listening in high volume may damage your ear" caution bullshit when you're on bluetooth speaker.

[@smilingface2006]

just like pc, tv, dslr, don't ever think of a mobile phone can replace the real thing, not even in the near future.

[@smilingface2006]

if you love listening to music, you're definitely missing out something if you never get yourself a flagship walkman with superb quality. entry level walkman normally offers only decent quality and benefits from playing in separate device.

[@robbiebriggs9228]

Love that off the grid part. I'm trying to kick my phone addiction. This walkman may do the trick

[@Shaxzara]

Ikr

[@MrChainrule]

Airplane mode works great for that

[@shinichi9do]

@@MrChainrule still a phone, you can get distracted easily, while the walkman only does music.

[@Piyushrahi]

@@MrChainrule turning on airplane mode on phone to cut off phone addition? 😂 who the hell will pick up the call? You'd do that? We are trying to use another device to get rid of phone addiction and leave it for just calls or work.

[@voltgaming2213]

@@Piyushrahi this is not for phone addiction device this is for those who want High quality music on the go.

[@Nekotaku_TV]

Another reason: just to have all your music in one place, not depended on the internet, and keeping it all your life no matter what happens to your PC and phone.

[@manuel_winde]

Want to ditch my smart phone but I need my music and podcasts with me as I listen to them daily. This one is in the lead at the minute

[@taylordowning2533]

Same here

[@voltgaming2213]

@@taylordowning2533 this is for audio quality and for dac please don't overcrowded the Market with normal cheap headphones, this is for high end audio on the go please use wired good headphones or ear phones

[@neoscribe2295]

Nice breakdown, but the ninja star at 6:02 steals the show, I want one!

[@arpitsrivstva]

omg thats so cool how to buy that

[@sandcat-maurice]

Thanks for the video. For me the two main reasons to buy this Walkman: 1. Storage capacity (it can hold all my music in all formats and lossless). 2. Sound quality, which is definitely better than my iPhone when using quality in ear headphones. Oh, and I love the real buttons. No need to turn on the screen, easy to find in the dark (in the plane or in bed).

[@Kartoshka177]

Storage capacity? It only has 16gb…

[@sandcat-maurice]

@@Kartoshka177 SD card (which is impossible when using an iPhone)

[@alakhazom]

@@sandcat-maurice ounds great. I have a small question...From what i understand,the power button works like in the case of a phone. You tap it,it turns the screen on or off alternatively. If you hold it for longer,it turns the device on/off alternatively. So far,so good. But how do the side buttons work,play/pause,forward/back track,volume ? If you press them when the screen is off(but playing music), do the screen lights up ? If not,and you can mess with music controls while the screen stays off,it saves battery. I have the smaller,older nwz E383, two of them actually. One annoying feature of that device is that it lacks dedicated side buttons for volume,so when you press volume keys(up down on that "mickey mouse" key design),it lights up the screen too,which consumes battery. And those are tiny screens compared to this. That's what many people struggle to understand,that screens consume the majority of your device. Worked in electronics retail some years ago,and never fell into the trap that bigger phones are more battery efficient. You increase the size,yeah the battery may increase in capacity,but the screen does also. So it evens out in the end,given everything else is the same(same os,same battery technology...). On the other hand,small mp3 players(or DAPs) are fantastic when on the move. Used to travel for my work al over the globe,and just took my phone,and this small device. A lot of power(single or two) day tourist sight seeing.Phones(no data) used for gps,and taking some pictures,and music on the mp3 player. Light and comfy,no extra batteries,no cables.Just leave the hotel room,and come back in the evening,or next day. The ability to literally blind operate your mp3 player in you pocket,is fantastic. No sticking out big cumbersome phone out,just put your hand in your pocket and change volume,play/pause. Sometimes not even doing that,just pressing it through the fabric of your pants. Thanks for your time,and if you can answer my small curiosity,it will be great. Just check if the screen lights up while you play/pause and change tracks.

[@React_Sessions]

Reason number 5 is the one for me. Unplug from the Matrix. Im loving the ninja star in the video btw. Next video should have some nunchucks or something. Keep it going. Lol.

[@danielfrancis4799]

January 2022 and I am still enjoying listening to Classical Music in FLAC format on my Sony Walkman NW-A55L via my second Bose Quietcomfort headphones, Bose Soundlink Revolve speaker (connected by wire) and an old Sony Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound set up. I just watched your review again as you originally help me decide to purchase this Walkman (I originally had a Tape Walkman and CD Walkman when they first came out which I still have). It is funny when I tell people that I am listening to my Sony Walkman as they think I am making reference to the original tape walkman.

[@heather2375]

Seriously considering buying this, but am wondering if downloaded music from Spotify or Apple music can be loaded onto the Walkman without having to convert to mp3, wave, or whatever format desired.

[@creatorbydefault]

Imma get one because some times on my hike -- a smartphone isn't desirable. You should do a full review of this device.

[@MegaShowmaster]

you are the first reviewer who actually explained to me what it’s used for and not just unboxing 😆 It was my 10th video trying to figure out why would someone need to buy it :) thanks

[@SonyEnthusiast]

Cool. I miss my classic Walkman. I listen to my music stored on my 256 gb SD card. Luckily, my Sony Xperia 10 Plus has DSEE HX that upgrades the quality of compressed music files

[@karljans4807]

how is the sound quality overall of the 10 plus? Speakers I mean

[@SonyEnthusiast]

@@karljans4807 the single bottom firing speaker is loud, but lacks bass and dynamics compared to the Sony flagships. It's ok. I usually connect it to my Sony XB41, XB12, etc. Great sound from these speakers btw. Highly recommended. Here are my sample audio clips of them connected to my Xperia 10 plus: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJvRqHdsnax9ps0

[@karljans4807]

@@SonyEnthusiast the reason I asked this is because I had a Samsung s10e. My first Samsung ever. Great phone. But I sent it back cuz it had black dot below because of dead pixels. So I was thinking of getting a sony device instead. But I love music so I want stereo speakers with good quality

[@SonyEnthusiast]

@@karljans4807 get the Xperia 1 or wait for the Xperia 1 II 5G for better stereo speakers on the phone itself. Or just use your headphones, earbuds, or Bluetooth speakers like I do.

[@karljans4807]

@@SonyEnthusiast the only problem I have with xperia 1 and mark 2 is that they're too big I want a smaller one so maybe the xperia 10 mark 2 is better (and cheaper) so I can spend money on earbuds and speakers. Ty for the info. I appreciate it :)

[@marvinhagen]

Got one and loving it, with a 200gb micro-sd this is a great music player on the go. Playing only flac and hi-res on the Beyerdynamic Xelento Remote it's like having a home-set on the road.

[@sonicxa2189]

3rd. Sony seems to getting into the process of reviving the old goldies of goodies. Sony Walkman. Still having a model of 90s. With the plastic see through plastic badged the "AUTO-REVERSE" sign. And of course the special dedicated MEGA BASS button with the orange logo. Sony started aiming high again. 😀😍😁 Great video WhatGear. Excellent job using the vocabulary!

[@albertocabezas282]

MEGABASS is what I sorely missed on these DAPs.

[@kortiwe1609]

I like reason no. 5 : get out of the grid 😅👍 when everyone leave they digital footprint 🤣🤣🤣

[@twinturbo3461]

If you don't want to be bothered by apps, emails, social media, text messages, phone calls, update notifications and a zillion other things begging for attention : get a non-android mp3 player. This is a good one, I have it and the sound is superb, especially when you have "Clear Audio" enabled on it. Another thing about using your smart phone for mp3 player is that it drains the battery and you have to charge it more frequently, thus decreasing the life of the smart phone and then your out spending another $1000 or more on a new cell phone.

[@hurilux41]

Twin Turbo even when charging several times throughout the day, the lifecycle is not 1 year as to spend 1000 dollars afterward but you’re right, the more performance smartphone do, the more it drain the battery thus affect the lifecycle of the battery, and then when it goes really bad, people gonna say, “well time for a new smartphone. Not gonna invest $150 on battery replacement or something because don’t have to when technologies keep advancing every year.”

[@cash198217]

I have one of those. Pretty cool device and I use it all the time. Just had to update the firmware to unlock volume cap which improved the sound even more.

[@YoungBlaze]

Wait.... Which do you have? I dont think the usa version is capped with that?

[@cash198217]

YoungBlaze I have NW-A55L which is European version. Because in Europe we have loudness laws or something like that, devise volume is restricted. Can’t remember now but I’m pretty sure I used US version firmware which also added FM radio capability. Out of the box it didn’t have FM radio, I think it’s also to do with some laws.

[@YoungBlaze]

@@cash198217 i hate that it wont put my playlist in order

[@edud8452]

@@cash198217 loudness laws? man thats crazy thats like large drink laws over here🤣

[@cash198217]

@@edud8452 yes it is stupid I agree.

[@root9065]

Thanks for pushing clever content to the Tube. I'm one of the subs who I think really appreciate this channel. One little suggestion that you might want to include as a point of focus - mainly because I haven't seen (m)any other tech reviewers doing it - when it comes to audio, is how many steps of volume you get when you press the volume up/down keys on a smartphone for instance, between completely quiet, to maximum volume. With the exception of LG (which has 75), most Android manufacturers use 15 steps of volume (which is inexcusable in 2020 IMO but that's beside the point). A very few other brands use around 20 or 25 steps of volume for media playback which is marginally better than 15. With handsets dedicated to audio such as the upcoming Xperia 1 II that might be valuable information to people who consider buying it and literally no one mentions this when they review a phone. The same applies when reviewing a wireless set of headphones as the WF1000XM3B shown in this video, because they have their own DAC and volume control independent form the source device. Keep up the good work!

[@WhatGear]

That's a great idea. I'll try and include that in my upcoming videos 👍 I appreciate the tips

[@root9065]

@@WhatGear Thank you sir! Godspeed.

[@liquidtunes]

Excellent comment. I'm excited about the Xperia 1 II on both the photography and music fronts. Do you mind sharing what you listen to music on and your views on the NW-A55?

[@jordanking6939]

I think the only exception to have a walkman over a smartphone if there is a work policy against cellphone use in the building, but walkman's are okay. Also since smartphones are so many, a pre-owned Sony Xperia functions like a high end Sony Walkman, but under $100 because the market is filled with smartphones.

[@HSNG10]

Try the Sony ZX507 Walkman with balanced output. My favourite combo with Sony IER M9. It sounds so much better than any phones and wireless headphones that are so prevalent today. To preserve battery, I switch on airplane mode when I'm playing my local sdcard music files, which is the way I like as I don't really stream music, preferring my own files.

[@midoahmed3159]

is there any Xperia 1 ll review in the near future?

[@deadworms]

Not anytime soon. The phone will be released around June

[@midoahmed3159]

@@deadwormsif this is true , then this would be a total failure for Sony , announcing a phone and release it after like 4 months!!! this just can't be good

[@prabhdeep16]

@@midoahmed3159 the phone will be available in the end of march...or in the mid of april...not late than this

[@arasa8896]

@@prabhdeep16 reading this in may lol

[@prabhdeep16]

@@arasa8896 😂😂

[@jeeztinoy08]

Does it mean that I can say, stream music from Spotify or Apple Music thru Bluetooth DAC for better music quality? Can it connect to a bluetooth source and a headphone say Sony XM3’s at the same time or does it have to be wired connection? Thanks man awesome as always. I’m really thinking about getting a walkman soon 😬👍🏻👍🏻

[@WhatGear]

I think if you're using it in BT receiver mode you have to use the headphone jack. I'll try and test it before I have to send it back.

[@paulosilva8200]

Main reason. Dac chip. Phones they have 19 bit by 45hz on 3 series chips.mp3 players can play 32 bit by 300hz. Big difference here. Don't know why people even compare with a phone. Then the eq does not affect volume and works in a more analogue fz way. Then the battery last for 1 week. Then played all formats. Then can play 24 but by 99hz by ldac format for wireless. Sd card and sound quality. So guys ,dont compare a phone with this. If you have cheap earphones. Yes phone is fine. Crap wireless, yes. Phone. Good wired iem. Get this if you want a pure sound.

[@roeslan1969]

Great introduction to DAP for all "not-yet" DAP users.. I was one of this bunch users 2 years ago but since getting my NW-ZX300 Walkman in Jan '19, I never regretted a single thing...

[@ambition260]

Hello, because I’m about to buy one I would like to ask if the AirPods Pro are compatible with this device ? Thank you.

[@Rethyso]

Should I buy this or the Hidiz AP80 PRO-X?

[@Verksmester]

Got it`s big brother, the Sony NW-A105 last week, paired it with my Koss PortaPro, and it sounds great compared to my old iPhone 6. Even KZbin Music (Audio quality setting: High) sounds tremendous compaired to my iPhone. And I must say I,m a little jealous of reasons #3 and #4. Great review, thank you.

[@awesomeguitarshorts]

Thank you Sony for still thinking of us music lovers. Please make this available to every corner of the world. I can't find it in shops or websites in India.

[@kevj2191]

it's available on Sony.co.in here's the link www.sony.co.in/electronics/walkman/nw-a50-series

[@fajarkurniawan9434]

so I just hold on to my Sony Ericsson Walkman phone

[@jbm_sicat]

In my opinion, this review is actually the most helpful review for the Sony Walkman NW-A55

[@karlooo79]

Still using nwa45. Wanting to upgrade but bit concerned of many cons of nwa306. Not keen on 100 and 300 series, due to android os and build in apps (google … crap) Not only os and apps are useless, but on top drains battery life and storage space! In terms of most important part, the sound quality, what are the sound differences ?

[@MichaelSheaAudio]

I just don't think I can justify how much these things cost though. Last time I checked, it was cheaper to just get a Sony XZ1 Compact. It's a little bigger, but it should still have pretty great battery life if you disable everything except for music and just use it as a media player. Also it's a backup phone should your main phone die. I have the regular XZ1 as my main phone but I've wanted one of the compact phones for years. I use a Nokia Lumia 830 for my music at the moment but Windows phone is dead now and it's kinda buggy. I just need to find the right deal on an XZ1 compact and then switch over to that for my music needs!

[@casse82]

It should have IP68 rating and built-in streaming clients in addition to all that it already has to justify this price.

[@jimboy6414]

This is for built for music. Xz1 isn't. I had an xz premium for my music needs until I bought a55. Let me tell you, the difference is miles away. I mean, xz premium doesn't sound bad, but this A55 blows any phone out of the water.

[@SpencersStuffTV]

So what's the sound quality like compared to an Xperia?

[@WhatGear]

Because the Walkman has a headphone jack, when it comes to DSD and WAV files technically should sound better on the Walkman. Over bluetooth it's going to be very similar.

[@SpencersStuffTV]

@@WhatGear perfect thank you. I was in debate getting a Walkman but if there is little upgrade over my Xperia I'm not sure if I want to spend the money. Also you should check out the FiiO btr5 if you get the chance. It's a Bluetooth receiver and it is stellar sounding!

[@kloaking]

@@SpencersStuffTV its an upgrade, just not that big since this is a entry level dap, mostly you get a warmer but still detailed sound and more power, it does handle better some formats too, like dsd or mqa.

[@SpencersStuffTV]

@@kloaking I primarily use flac files pulled from CDs or I need get them on pro studio masters or Bandcamp. I guess if I want a big jump, I need to spend more money haha

[@kloaking]

@@SpencersStuffTV thats the problem with quality audio, is way to expensive, if you want better audio without expending to much maybe a external dac its a better option, I have a fiio e18 and does sound better, but it does cause some fatigue also, the walkman its great for long listening sesions, ive read that de nw1a does sound great on the balanced output, zx300 seems to be a good option too.

[@davidrodriguezc3724]

I Have the 45 and its amazing, the audio quality its great and also its better for the storage of my smartphone

[@sabyasachisahoo2290]

Does it support bluetooth connection with jbl boombox? Please reply. I am from India. Thanks in advance.

[@shadowside8433]

Impedance - electrical resistance to current flow which changes at different frequencies. Thats basically it.

[@gururajchadaga]

Does this have gapless play and crossfade? They are very important to me while listening to Pink Floyd and the most important criteria that will decide whether I get this machine or not.

[@WhatGear]

I seem to remember seeing that as an option

[@Solitaire001]

It depends on the audio format. With FLACs it should play gapless. However, with MP3s there will be gaps because that's part of the format (some players are able to use fade-out/fade-in to simulate gapless playback). I was able to get an MP3 album to play gaplessly by ripping the entire album as one file.

[@sanyamraina3122]

Since apple is getting g lossless will I be able to use a streaming service like Apple Music on this ?

[@JayGnG]

Hi, does it have good bass? & what mode on equalizer would I need to go on for that option?

[@Sai_on_youtube]

I remember you sending me a message on twitter to sign some sort of a resume or something like that to get recognized by brands. Here u r buddy! SONY has sent you this, which is great. I am happy for u! Cheers.

[@wawricioescaloe3107]

hey man, do you know how many bands is the EQ? I want to buy a walkman player. But I don't know if the a55 / a105 /zx300 I a little bit confused about them x.x

[@jyexe525]

Hello ! I don’t know between this or the Bluetooth dac ifi go blu… And do you think all this is useful if I listen to 1411kbps music on my smartphone, I mean will I see the difference ? Thank you for your help.

[@justanobody4983]

2 totally different use case. If you want a wireless connection, ifi is the way to go. If you want to play flac to higher resolution audio sony walkman. If you have a lot of downloaded files, sony. If you just want to stream, ifi.

[@peikybc]

One question: this device has not gapless mode but I was wondering if you listen to a live album, do you perceive the cut between songs??

[@richstex4736]

I just bought an NW-A55 to use in my vehicle because most new vehicles no longer have a CD player. However, I cannot access the Walkman's controls when I hook it up to the media center. Is that the media center's failing; or is there a workaround?

[@TheMohit2912]

Hey there, need you opinion in choosing one from the below list: Sony A55 vs Shanling M2X AND, iBasso - DX120 vs Activo CT10 vs FiiO M9 must functions: long battery life, bluetooth, FM and high-quality music optional: Android, balance output, type-c

[@nestorguiyaan1661]

Yes i still consider it because i love listening music and not wanting my phone to consume battery

[@theSFCchannel]

hey there can you use the a55l as an external dac for a SMARTPHONE please? Like instead of using a smartphone dac you can use the walkman's?

[@blitzer25blitz62]

a55 vs a105? as I'm offered a a105 from a friend that he asked for the same price as new a55..

[@jerry5926]

Hey bro question would u go for this or for the Xperia one ... i am still planning to buy the new xperia pro but i am super into sony not sure what to do ?

[@josephlrefalo4125]

Thanks for the video , does it support WAV files ?

[@voltgaming2213]

Yes

[@phucnguyenuc8420]

Hey bro! I have a question! Which one should I buy, new Sony 2020 or new Sony Camera with the same amount price? Thank you!

[@YurcheHk0]

Seems you Walkman without tuner ? It’s true? Do you know how should named modal with tuner ? Thanks in advance.

[@ursulmusic]

The model without FM radio is A55L, released in Europe. Radio can be enabled by changing the region of the player.

[@oldmangaming3715]

So will this drive my akg k240 mk2 like a real external usb DAC or Sound card or not? At the moment I listen music with my phone but the problem is the sound is not clear or punchy or has enough bass. Until now only solution as I know is to have an external sound card. But maybe walkman can do this? Can it drive bigger headphones?

[@brianagee2790]

Nice rundown. Do you make any criticisms on products or do you mostly promote them?

[@kentallard8852]

I wish it had a larger built in memory and the sony music center was a bit more intuitive, I suspect the use of sd cards has to do with the mysterious 'language' functions that dont do anything - in Japan are these used for learning languages and it uses sd cards loaded with class modules?

[@ZaimAfham]

This sony walkman vs apple ipod which is better?

[@jim78910]

Thank you. The review got me over the line with the purchase decision.

[@goowy1256]

Just found your channel and love it. Cheers mate - looking forward to more content.

[@erikcastromontoya8211]

One question, i like this devices for the good reason i love music , so im using right know a xz3 device with my inEar mdrex750na, it is Hi res tech (both devices) and LDAC bluetooth, so does that mean i have the same expierence with my xz3 smartphone(that supports good codecs like FLAC,ETC), or it is going to be better with a walkman? Thanks for this videos i like em so much.

[@RealEyes24]

since Sony walkman NW-A45 has it's battery detachable unlike NW-A55 where it's battery is integrated and is going to die in like 4 years (I mean you will see battery performance issues - the randament of it is going to decrease) and aliexpress has plenty of batteries for NW-A45. Yes NW-A45 and NW-A55 are the best on the market regarding the sound but if you don't care about the battery I recommend NW-A55 if not, buy NW-A45 and buy as well batteries for it. Both of these models can be found on aliexpress. They are not in production anymore.

[@ivanfranco6541]

Hey Troy, great video! do you think the NW-A55 is suitable for use it running outdoors? maybe have it in my pocket while running and using some Jabras or something like that via BT?

[@ursulmusic]

Yeah, it's really small, it easily fits on the palm of your hand.

[@voltgaming2213]

Get a iPod then much more useful for running, this is best enjoy while listening to music in a high quality headphones while sitting at the beach and looking at the sunset

[@KK-zx5ju]

Impedance in simpler terms is resistance (measured in Ohm usually given in R) for Circuits with alternating Signals (like AC). So the Impedance for a resistor is just R (Z=R) and for conductive or capacitive Elements its depending on the frequency of the Signal so .... wait why the hell am i even writing this...

[@alwinarakkal8896]

Desperate electronics engineer huh

[@KK-zx5ju]

@@alwinarakkal8896 mechatronics engineer 😬

[@callumbrowns]

WhatGear Nice man is the Sound & Bass nice & crisp ?

[@kyleB061]

Perfect for a motorbike rider, 48 hours of music!!!

[@voltgaming2213]

Get a iPod then

[@davidjd123]

@@voltgaming2213 it can do more formats than iPod

[@dineshwaran1914]

If u want to feel that premium of audio , then it is right one.

[@JuzefaWingedCat]

What I wanna know is, if it is dirt and dust proof (so I can save my smartphone from dirt while working in the garden) and how good it is for listening to audiobooks

[@kaizel2264]

Does this have Bluetooth for music sharing?

[@carmstrong6507]

For me it’s not even a question if I would use my smartphone for music or would I use a dap. My first choice would be to use a dap.

[@SoloTraveler1961]

I have been looking at these but in addition to my music sounding great I enjoy podcasts from time to time. How is the podcast management handled on the Walkman? Not an Apple fan and not a fan of Smartphone for everything.

[@eapa37]

Probably would have to look into android based DAPs for podcasts unless you're gonna be transferring the podcasts from somewhere else (could be wrong though).

[@frankiepavinato]

I bought it last year, Walkman NW-ZX300. a fantastic way to hear music, compared to the smartphone you really hear the difference, especially with FLAC and Hi-Res Music...

[@chasew.l.5808]

I’m pretty keen to get one of those walkmans but I wonder where could you find Hi-Res music sources...?

[@frankiepavinato]

@@chasew.l.5808 you can find Hi-Res music on various specialized sites like 7digital, highresaudio, hdtracks, qoobuz and so on.. I tend to buy mainly from 7digital plus I have many special albums editions at home with the CD + DVD combo and I rip the Stereo hires audio part from the DVDs...

[@KickAssets]

I'm currently debating what to buy....Would you still get the A55? or would you go with the A105? or something else?

[@ursulmusic]

A105 doesn't have the same awesome battery life, and Android is a bit sluggish. A55 even has custom firmware available for better sound quality - www.mrwalkman.ml

[@sogtr]

All my music is mp3, I bought it in Google play... To this...it's worth the buy of one of this if I have only mp3 (320 kb)?

[@YoungBlaze]

Yes

[@kalkydra]

Great points and review! the USB External DAC functionality alone makes this device very attractive! Cheers!

[@kevanmcnay3079]

I had a Walkman 10 years or so ago ...it didn't do gapless which spoilt the experience ....does this do gapless , ie side 2 of Abbey Road , Sgt Pepper , Pink Floyd , Bowie and many more use gapless to link songs

[@ursulmusic]

Yes, it does.

[@amanswaraj4941]

Which headphone best for Walkman-50 or 55

[@G-Man..277]

I've got the previous nwa45, very good, but battery life is not a patch on an ipod classic. Look into removing the EU volume cap too, takes about 20mins to read, follow and do it.

[@donnieo9119]

What is the best music software to organize the music on this device ( I have the previous version ) but as an ex IPod owner I have the fact that my music is all over the place inside this device ( ITunes for IPod was the king of music collection organization. ) but the IPod unfortunately are on the way out and I know that sooner or later so will be the best music organization software ITunes. What would you say it would be the best music organization software compatible with the Sony Walkman?

[@Solitaire001]

I'd recommend MediaMonkey. It allows you to arrange you music on the player any way you choose. The one thing you will have to do is set up this player in MediaMonkey (it will see it as a generic audio device and you will have tell it what kind of files it can use). It isn't hard to do, but it has to be done.

[@johnmknox]

How does it handle playlists? Does it delete all your playlists and move songs to the cloud that you've purchased and prevent you from redownloading them again because the artist has removed them from the iTunes store like Apple does?

[@Solitaire001]

As far as I know, this Walkman has nothing to do with the cloud, you just connect your player to your computer to load music from your computer on your player. You can load music via drag and drop or by using a music management program (I use MediaMonkey 4 with mine). Concerning playlists, you can create them on your computer using music management software and then load them on your players. Another option is to create the playlists on your player. Unlike previous Walkman players, the A55 has complete playlist management on the player without the need for a computer. On the player your can create and delete playlists, add and delete songs from playlists, and re-order playlists. There are two limitations with playlists: (1) You can't put songs from the internal storage and in the memory card in the same playlist, and (2) the maximum number of songs a playlist can contain is 999. BTW, the player also has Bookmark Lists. These are 10 small preloaded playlists that can contain up to 100 songs each. Unlike playlists, you can put songs from the internal storage and in the memory card in the same Bookmark List.

[@theSFCchannel]

Hey there, Sony Walkman's are great, however if you happen to have a Sony phone anyway (or any smartphone) and require hifi qualitysound (you will not get this in ANY phones internal dac no matter how good they say it is) then buy an EXTERNAL DAC like the Audioquest dragonfly black, the size of a usb flash drive and is only around £60

[@liquidtunes]

Interesting. There is the usefulness of a standalone player though, including tactile buttons. How would you say the sound compares for say an FLAC played on the phone + DF Black v on the NW-A55? And similarly for an MP3 on each?

[@theSFCchannel]

@@liquidtunes I can't speak for mp3 but for 24 bit flacs are brilliant bon a phone with a external DAC . I just have the cheapest external DAC with the most expensive cobalt dragonfly being £220

[@muhammadadnan1430]

I am rather interested in your keyboard. Is that a low profile mechanical?

[@WhatGear]

Yes it's a Logitech g19 clicky

[@AniketSen]

i gio the A105...is that better or worse

[@GoodmanMcgill]

Planning to buy this on black Friday

[@flyingformation1878]

can it handle very (very!) large files without loosing truck of where you are when you go from one file to the other? tnx

[@samsonman2000]

How much is it? And does it have apps like tidal?

[@WhatGear]

It is proper old school stand alone. No tidal... no streaming services at all. Just direct read files. If you want the online audio stuff maybe the A105 is what you're looking for

[@stuartbaldwin7328]

Do you listen to NWA on the tube with that? Good work!!

[@WhatGear]

Haha yes. I was going to put a little NWA snippet into the video.

[@stuartbaldwin7328]

@@WhatGear Well; I enjoy that you're expressing yourself!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2SUd4KVaclsirs Keep it up :)

[@mindflayer]

NW-ZX300 here... (and a FiiO M11). DAPs - better sound, not draining phone, and can use my 4.4mm IEMs. I also travel to places with no signal quite often. That said, the Xperia 1 Mark 2 is intriguing.

[@JoeGillian0]

FIIO M11 pro here but a bunch of sony devices too

[@223raulh]

Nice video man. I'm looking to buy one of these myself. Thanks for the upload.

[@pa_maj.MARTINI-van-MAN]

Material IACS (International Annealed Copper Standard)...Ranking Metal % Conductivity* 1 Silver (Pure) 105%...2 Copper 100%...3 Gold (Pure) 70%. Gold doesn't tarnish/oxidise like silver and copper, keeping the equipment from prematurely degrading ( especially audio quality ) is probably a more realistic reason for it's use in higher end audio devices, keeping impedances from varying over time.

[@zingythelemon7949]

I am a huge Sony fan and I have subscribed, I love all Sony products including my Sony MDR V55 on ear headphones. There getting old and still playing clear as best audio I've heard so far.

[@9w6rmy]

can u listen it with bluetooth headset or just with normal 3.5 mm hradset????

[@voltgaming2213]

Yeah but bluetooth has low cheap quality and 3.5 has much richer and exquisite sounds on this walkman

[@9w6rmy]

@@voltgaming2213 tq..

[@eschoenmaker]

Is possible to avoid the volume limit for Europe? The volume is to low for classical music.

[@ursulmusic]

Yes, changing the region removes the volume limit (search Rockbox destination tool).

[@godwindarf8878]

do you think sony is working on a new walkman because even if this one is still good and sony ( still performing audio in their smartphone) they should improve the device

[@9000eldiablo]

I like this device but the fact that my whole library is on Spotify makes it a No for me. Was going for the ipod touch but the reviews say the battery is horrible. Don't know what to do

[@sameerumarofficial3559]

Hey Bro You are Awesome. I feel Very happy when you Review Sony's Phone or Sony's Products. Because I Love Sony ❤ And You Don't Know How much I Have Love And Respect For You From Me 🇵🇰 Keep it up Bro 💐 God Bless You 😇

[@cubbykovu8955]

Hi does this have left right balancing and does it work with BLUETOOTH. Headphones ?

[@ursulmusic]

Yes and yes.

[@cubbykovu8955]

@@ursulmusic Oh really ?

[@ursulmusic]

@@cubbykovu8955 Indeed.

[@cubbykovu8955]

@@ursulmusic so the right and left balance works on bluetooth headphones? Just I talked to someone in electronic shop and they said it doesnt so I HAVE to be sure before I buy one

[@ursulmusic]

@@cubbykovu8955 I thought you asked if the player works with BT headphones, and not if L/R balance works with BT headphones. So in this case, no, L/R balance doesn't work with BT headphones.

[@ignaciofuentesgonzalez9680]

where can i buy or download music in format flac or aac ? exist some kind of digital music store ?

[@yorusuyasoul69420]

Hdtracks maybe

[@nancy_v9059]

Try Qobuz. You can buy Hi Res and CD quality songs. Also you can rip CD's into flac format.

[@chrisnugraha8581]

started to hunt a proper DAP to reduce my screentime on phone tho

[@Bo_Hazem]

Sony 550i Walkman was my first ever Sony cellphone back in 2005. Still never used other than Sony phones till today, and looking forward for Xperia 1ii. I would love a new Sony Walkman cellphone or CyberShot cellphone with one more focused in sound and music, the other to be the best in camera phones. Why not throwing Sony Playstation Mobile while at it? Cellphone gaming is growing, not a bad idea if you ask me.

[@WhatGear]

I'm with you on the Playstation phone idea. Sony could make a killing on their own gaming app store with all the old PS1 & PS2 & maybe PS3 titles.

[@Bo_Hazem]

@@WhatGear That would be massive and could kill Switch in that area of more convenient handheld console.

[@anatol1204]

You can t put spotify or tidal in it stand alone ?

[@RasMajnouni]

Me: Newbie,Bought Sennheiser Momentum 2 True Wireless earphones it has Blue Tooth 5.1 Since MP3 players with 5.1 BT are rare & $$$. Was told that I can use MP3 with Blue Tooth 4.2 & Sennheiser 5.1 BT with the SAME audio quality. Will use MP3 ,ONLY will listen to uploaded KZbin songs SHOULD I still try to find MP3 player with 5.1?? Thank YOU..PS Would a transmitter help?(Told U, I am Newbie)