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Sony SRS-XB40: The best MP3 player for audiophiles
Price: £110 | Buy now from Amazon
Sony’s SRS XB40 MP3 player is one of the best MP3 players available, giving you a superb, if not the best-sounding audio experience, and it’s one of the best MP3 players for audiophiles. It’s a very heavy and heavy MP3 player, so it’ll take a while to get used to. It comes with both USB and microSD card slots, so if you’re a audiophile, you’ll be able to store your music and files on it. It’s also one of the most compact players on the market, so you’ll be able to store it in your office or bedroom.
The SRS XB40 comes with a pair of stereo speakers, so you can hear the music on your commute even if it’s in a room with far better sound-quality speakers. The Sony SRS XB40 is great for both bass and treble, so if you’re a fan of both, you’ll love the SRS XB40. It’s not the best MP3 player for audiobooks or audiologos, but it’s the best for music and movies, depending on how you’re looking at it.
Sony SRS XB40 MP3 Player – Silver
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Sony SRS XB40 MP3 Player, 2.1″ - £110
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Apple iPod Touch 8th Gen: The best MP3 players for audiophiles
Price: £119 | Buy now from Apple
It’s a shame that Apple decided to drop the support for the older iPod Touch model. This is an old-fashioned MP3 player, one that has long since been outdated, while still being one of the best MP3 players around. And, to make matters worse, the Touch ID sensor is poor, so you’ll be unable to get a picture of where the Apple device is in relation to your device.
However, we had a great time using the new Touch ID sensor in our recent test and it’s still a great feature.
If you’re going to use your MP3 player with an external audio device, then get the Apple iPod Touch. It’s more portable, so you can ditch the cables entirely and just use your MP3 player, which is great for commuting, or just to listen to music in bed. It’s also the only MP3 player that supports Bluetooth, so if you prefer to use your MP3 player in bed, you’re in luck.
You can read more in our full Apple iPod Touch 8th Gen review.
Apple iPod Touch 8th Gen (2016): The best MP3 player for audiophiles, plus the 7 other options you should consider
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