A lot of PMPs were excellent options and it was tough to choose a purist winner solely on the basis of performance. Most people still buy PMPs for their music abilities; after all you just cannot watch videos on your PMP on a crowded local or bus. Audiophiles demand the best; and Apple delivers. Whichever capacity you opt for, your ears are guaranteed a treat. Revealing, accurate highs; to the point of being bright at times, they will serenade you. The mid-range is rich, with nary a hint of recession. The bass is clean, goes down low but is precise with no flabbiness whatsoever. Extreme bass heads may be a little disappointed; but we mentioned audiophiles, and flabby bass-boom has no place here.