IPod Classic 6th Generation Sound Quality

So I'm looking to buy the iPod Classic 6th Generation (80gb) because it's cheaper than the 7th Generation. But after some internet research, people are saying the sound quality is really bad. Is there any way to upgrade the sound quality, and just make it better?

iPod Classic doesn't have any wireless built-in, so you would need a wireless microphone system plugged into the iPod output (and which is the size of 2 iPod Classic) and a wireless receiver. so it won't be very comfy to "walk around home, and this stuff start around 100$, so you'd be better off with an iPod Touch, although it has less storage.

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IPod classic 6th generation no sound

I have an iPod Classic 6th generation 80gb that worked fine until a week ago. It randomly stopped working. The iPod works perfectly but there is no audio. I've tried everything.
do you have any idea what to do?

iPod Classic doesn't have any wireless built-in, so you would need a wireless microphone system plugged into the iPod output (and which is the size of 2 iPod Classic) and a wireless receiver. so it won't be very comfy to "walk around home, and this stuff start around 100$, so you'd be better off with an iPod Touch, although it has less storage.

I have an ipod classic 6th generation which has a 160gb MK1626GCB HDD in it. This drive has failed so I bought a new one. I don't know how I've managed it but I've ended up with a 160gb MK1634GAL. Can I just get a different ribbon so it fits?

Hello I hope somebody can help. I have an ipod classic 6th generation which has a 160gb MK1626GCB HDD in it. This drive has failed so I bought a new one. I don't know how I've managed it but I've ended up with a 160gb MK1634GAL. The connectors on the hdds are different on the hdd end but look the same on the mb end. Can I just get a different ribbon so it fits? Ive looked for one and have found a couple of different ones and the seem to be specific to the ipod although I cannot find one specific for the 160g. Can anyone shed some light onto this?

Your computer is called an iMac.
Did you turn proxies on? If so, you should turn them off.

IPod Classic 6th Generation wireless streaming to speakers?

I have an iPod Classic 6th Generation 160 GB and I loaded lots and lots of music. Ideally what I want is to stream music from my iPod wirelessly to speakers so that I can walk around at home and have my iPod in my pocket and change tracks, kinda like a remote control. Is there any way that this can be done?

iPod Classic doesn't have any wireless built-in, so you would need a wireless microphone system plugged into the iPod output (and which is the size of 2 iPod Classic) and a wireless receiver. so it won't be very comfy to "walk around home, and this stuff start around 100$, so you'd be better off with an iPod Touch, although it has less storage.

Ipod classic 6th generation 160gb

I have just bought a second hand ipod classic 6th generation 160gb, I synced it with my itunes and all seemed well, the library on the ipod shows fine when connected, however when I disconnect it, he ipod is empty.

Hey philip288
Try syncing a different way, like enabling Manually manage music and videos. Then you can drag and drop the music that you want on it. Also try and restore your iPod Classic if that does not work either.
Managing content manually on iPhone, iPad, and iPod
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1535
Regards,
-Norm G.

I just purchased a 120gb iPod classic 6th generation from a friend. I have the latest iTunes installed and the software on the iPod is also current. My problem is whenever I'm syncing the iPod and iTunes freezes between the 250- 300th song...

I just purchased a 120gb iPod classic 6th generation from a friend. I have the latest iTunes installed and the software on the iPod is also current. My problem is whenever I'm syncing the iPod and iTunes freezes between the 250- 300th song... I have to manually reset the iPod for the iTunes to run correctly, but then my music isn't added and iTunes tells me I have to restore the iPod... I've done this numerous times only to no avail... Someone please help!!!

Here is what worked for me:
My usb hub, being usb2, was too fast. I moved the wire to a usb port directory on my pc. That is a usb1 port which is slow enough to run your snyc.

I have an Ipod Classic 6th Generation..just bought today...

where can I get cases with a built in screen protector? most are for older generations?

Try here. http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield/apple-ipod-classic-6th-gen-160gb-cases-scree n-protectors-covers-skins-shields.php

Building a 240gb IPOD classic 6th generation???

I have been doing a lot of research and I haven't found an exact answer to my question. Right now I have a 6th generation 80GB ipod classic. I have run out of storage and I really need 240GB. I bought a rebuilt 240GB 7th generation Ipod from ebay a few days ago for ($274), I received it and I dont like the fit and finish of it. It looks like the wheel and faceplate are aftermarket replacements so it does not sit flush against the rear case and neither does the wheel to faceplate, there is an excessive gap around the circumference of the wheel and the faceplate, and the screen flickers at times, so I am going to return it. I primarily use my ipod for mountain biking and cycling so it gets exposed to sweat and rain. My 80GB has never failed under these conditions for 5+years, and I think this ebay version will fail very quickly.
I would like to know what are all the parts needed to make a 240GB hard drive work in my 6th generation ipod classic. I know if I install a 240GB hard drive in my 6th generation ipod it will only read 128GB. So can I replace the logic board in my ipod with a 7th generation ipod? I can find the 7th generation logic boards for ($60+) on ebay, then buy the 240gb hard drive ($86) and 6th generation (thick)160GB rear cover ($10) new 850mAh battery ($10). That would be a $166 upgrade..... Is that all I would need? Would the logic board be a direct swap, or would I need a different connector, screen, etc? I would prefer to just modify my 6th generation ipod since I know it works and it seems like it could be the cheapest way, and I don't need two ipods so I feel like it would be a waste to buy another one.
My other option is to buy a new 160GB 7th generation ipod classic ($230), and buy the 240gb hard drive ($86) and 6th generation (thick)160GB rear cover ($10). That would put me around $326....
I would prefer not to take another gamble and buying another ipod off of ebay, so I would like to keep it to these two options..... If buying a 7th generation is the only way, could I then put the 160gb hard drive in my 6th generation? Would it still only read 128gb max? Would the hard drive be the only thing I would need to swap? From what I read it appears all the thin (6th and 7th) ipod classics used the same hard drive connector. To make the 160gb hard drive work, would I again need a 7th generation logic board?
Do I need a new headphone jack? Ive heard that it may need to be replaced but I dont remember for what ipod versions. Does this apply to my thin 6th generation, or the thin 7th, or neither?
Could someone please give me a complete parts list for making a 240gb 6th generation AND a 240gb 7th generation. Thanks!

You obviously know A LOT about this already. I hear the "iPod classic" is known to be VERY difficult to pry open. If your current iPod classic is working well, do you REALLY need more than 80GB of music when you go mountain biking. If you replaced it with a new iPod classic, do you really need more than 160GB of music.
I have a smart playlist, where I start out with ALL of my music, but exclude things I don't usually want on my iPod, such as Holiday Music, Classical Music, Soundtrack Music, etc. For my smaller capacity flash-based iPod, I have a smart playlist that starts with ALL of my music, then randomly selects a subset of songs that fits below the capacity limit of that iPod. In both cases, I manage my iTunes library to fit the iPod, instead of making expensive and potentially damaging upgrades to my iPod to fit my iTunes library.
I understand that some folks just like doing these upgrades for the sake of doing the upgrade, and I can certainly understand that...
Here's another high-cool-factor approach. Replace the hard drive with a standard Compact Flash card (Type II) on an adapter. For example
http://www.amazon.com/Komputerbay-128GB-Professional-Compact-Extreme/dp/B008O7N0 W6/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
(There is one customer review of it being used in an iPod.)
It's expensive, but less than any of your total upgrade costs. I have a much older 4th gen iPod with a Compact Flash card on an adapter, and here are the benefits I see. It's significantly lighter than the same iPod with a hard drive, especially if it has a double-platter "thick" hard drive. You can keep your iPod's sleek "thin" profile. It uses less battery power, because no moving parts. It is more shock resistant for the same reason, which I'm sure is an advantage for mountain biking. There is no "hard drive spin-up" delay; songs always start playing instantly (and no faint hum and vibration when the hard drive is spinning). I did not do any timing test, but I think it syncs faster.

Ipod 80GB 5th Generation of new Ipod Classic 6th Generation?

Which one is better and what are the differences?

Ibs wrote:
what exactly is this cover flow and split screen?
http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=5918320#5918320
http://www.pmptoday.com/2007/07/21/video-of-6th-generation-ipod-interface/

IPod Classic (6th Generation) 80GB syncing problems

Hello,
I have been encountering this problem for a couple of months with my iPod Classic. I have researched every possible fix, and I haven't been lucky enough to find a fix. When I connect my iPod to my computer sometimes, it'll just freeze everything up and I have to manually restart my computer. Other times I try to put songs onto my computer and it'll add a few then freeze and I have to restore my iPod. My problem is that it wont add songs and it keeps freezing. I have tried reformatting, putting the USB in different ports, last night I let it sit overnight to try to sing and let it work itself out. It seemed like it synced all the songs but as soon as I disconnected the iPod it restored itself and had factory settings with no songs on it. I have wasted a lot of time with this iPod in hopes of trying to fix this. But I refuse to pay Apple their crazy repair prices for something that isn't my fault. If I could please get a fix for this, cause I know A LOT of people are having the very same problem with their iPod's.

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Sync'ing a used ipod classic 6th generation to my pc..

Can't get my music video's to sync over. I have the box checked to automatically have it come over.
I had a first generation iPod that died and bought this one on eBay.

So you have the Include Music Videos option enabled from under the iPod's Music configuration tab in iTunes? Where are you looking for the Music Videos at on your iPod? You can view them from under Music or Videos. When under Music, it will only play the audio whereas when you play it from under the Videos -> Music Videos it should play the video as well.
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160GB ipod classic 6th gen cant be recovered by itunes 12

My 160GB iPod Classic (6th Generation) cannot be recovered by iTunes 12. I plug the iPod into my Macbook Pro and it shows up in Finder. Then an iTunes message appears: "iTunes needs to prepare your iPod for recovery. Please leave your iPod connected." Then it is says that it is preparing my iPod for Recovery and then that dialog window closes and the iPod screen is a flashing Circle with slash and the line "Do not disconnect." under it. At this point the iPod is not visible in the side bar in iTunes 12 and this message goes on with no progress. I have left it for a while doing this and there is no change. After a while I'll disconnect and it if I try again the same thing happens. I have a dual-booted computer with both Mac OS Yosemite and Windows 8.1 and on the Windows 8.1 side iTunes is able to restore and set-up the iPod, therefore I know the iPod, the USB, and iTunes are all working. All my music is on my Mac side though, so I need to get this working on the mac side. I need help getting iTunes 12 on the Mac Side to restore my iPod.
Thanks in advance for help!

disk utility is normally correct. you can try putting ipod in disk mode and control + click > get info on the ipod. see what the capacity is and it should have the 160 GB. in disk utility you can try verify disk. I would try to return the hard drive.

My ipod classic 6th gen. has a dark blinking screen with lines over it.

My ipod classic 6th generation has a dark blinking screen. Any suggestions?

Greetings MarkSaved1989,
Thanks for visiting Apple Support Communities.
If your iPod only shows a blinking screen, first try to reset it using the steps at this link:
Reset your iPod - Apple Support
If the iPod can't be reset using these steps, try restoring using the instructions found here:
Restoring iPod to factory settings - Apple Support
Best Regards,
Jeremy

My ipod nano 6th generation does not start on pressing the sleep/pause button or pressing both sound low and sleep pause button.it starts while connected to power it is fully charges

i have an ipod nano 6th generation .version 1.2 yesterday i restored it on i tunes using my system window 7. for the last few days it does not start when the sleep/pause button is pressed.or even by pressing the both button sleep/pause and sound minus..It starts while connected to power. and then continues working. I can not put off it and it automatically goes off after some time its performance is ok after starting by connecting to power and then disconnecting the cord.
what would be the reason and what to do?>

Call Apple Care as you are still under warranty.

My ipod nano 6th generation will not turn on.

My iPod nano (6th generation) will not turn on. I have charged it (attached to my computer) for 30 minutes. I have tried to reset it (held down Wake and Volume Down for 8 seconds)- no response. I have factory restored it (through iTunes)- no response. It shows up as connected to my computer and will sync in iTunes, but the display on the iPod will not turn on. Any ideas?

Hey s.mccarter2010,
Thanks for the question. After reviewing your post, it sounds like you have tried a lot of things and the iPod still will not turn on. I would recommend that you read this article, it may be able to help you resolve or isolate the issue.
iPod won't turn on
If you have tried the solutions above and iPod still won't turn on, check the following:
Make sure iPod is the only device in your FireWire or USB chain. Disconnect everything but the mouse, keyboard, and your iPod, then see if it will turn on.
Make sure you are using the FireWire or USB cable that came with your iPod, and that the cable is in good condition.
Try connecting iPod to the built-in port of a different computer to see if that works. Note: If using a portable computer, make sure it is plugged in to a power source and that the lid or display is open. If the lid is closed the computer may go into either standby, sleep, or hibernation mode and iPod will not charge properly.
If you still can't turn iPod on after performing these steps, it may need to be repaired. You can arrange for repair at the iPod Service Website.
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
Have a nice day,
Mario

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