Zen Micro - Sound isn't as great as expec

Everyone raved about how great the sound is, but I'm not hearing it. Is it the equalizer? Is it these headphones it came with? Should I replace them?
I'm ripping CD's at 92 MP3 bitrate.Message Edited by falling5tarr on 0-22-2005 05:3 AM

falling5tarr
HAHA! I had the same exact problem. I got all in a huff because thought the headphone were broken the whole way to work one day. Once I got to my desk sat down and took them out to see what would be the matter. It's then I reliazed I didn't know my left from my right ;-)
I've since taken the foam things off and have remembered that the holes on the side of the earbuds face towards the back of my head.

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