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'Pop' Between Tracks In New iPod

Posted by pudge on from the pop-goes-the-ipod dept.

joesao writes "The new iPods released last week seem to have a problem that causes an audible 'electrostatic pop' between all tracks played on it. The effect is not imaginary, as it has been witnessed by many users over at the Apple discussion forums. Now, one user has actually published a sound sample recorded the iPod's playback and the verdict is in: it's real. I hope this is a firmware issue and that it's quickly fixed ..." I just ordered a new iPod. I wonder if I should cancel my order.

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  1. Re:I have a new iPod by joesao · · Score: 3, Interesting
    If you can't hear the pops, it might be because you're not listening to quiet enough music, or your listening environment might have noise above the level of the electrostatic 'pop'.

    Try a quieter location, or try listening to a sequence of classical music tracks.

    Notice that the pop isn't only passive: it's active as well; when you press next/previous & play buttons, the pop is there too.

    If you STILL can't hear the pops, then I'm stumped. I almost hope you can, because then it's more likely that it's a firmware issue.