Help Help Help...sound quality suddenly horrible!

So, first of all I'll admit that my mini has been through a lot-its been dropped down stairs, things like that. But it has always worked perfectly besides being a bit scratched up--untill last week. All of a sudden, when I listen to any song on my ipod, the sound quality is just terrible. Every files plays through just fine, but the vocals sound distant and it's a little garbeled, definitely not listen-able..even though thats not a word. And no, it didnt start doing this right after I dropped it, I did drop it a couple weeks before it stopped working properly, though. And I've also tried different headphones, so I know that's the problem. Please help..I'm in trouble without it! And if I have to send it back to the company again....grr. Is this even covered under warranty? I dont even know what THIS is!

Marina,
A lot of people are having trouble with updates, I'd say "If it ain't broken then don't fix it". Do not download any more updates if the version you have works fine. That's too late for you I see...
I've never had a problem with updates so I always download them every time there's a new one.
Have you played your music in iTunes? Do you still hear static, or is it only in your iPod?
So I see going back to the old version of updater didn't work, hmm..tough case.
Have you dropped your iPod? Got it wet somehow?
Have you tried to reset it? Press and hold the MENU and CENTER buttons - at the same time - until you see the Apple logo. This is best done when your iPod is connected to your computer and it might take several attempts.

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