The sound reproduction is disappointing. For simple applications, eg. As hear audio plays or have casually blare some music, it's enough. But for real music enjoyment, the device is not suitable, a stereo compact system brings a much more nuanced soundscape. The bass is muddy up muttering, the highs are weak and dull. (Ie about 11 from 32 steps) If you increase the volume over one third is nothing more to hear of sound quality. Less volume would have been more here. The equalizer of the iPod because you can also no longer be improved, it remains a washed-out and unbalanced sound.