Customer Reviews

Samsung YP-MT6X 512 MB Digital Audio Player Blue

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I've had the player a couple weeks and really like it. I don't have a lot to add in terms of pros/cons, but here is some info which you may find useful.

From the YP-MT6 user manual it is not clear that REPEAT ALL can apply to all the songs in folder (rather than all of the songs in the player), but it is possible. Set PLAY MODE to REPEAT ALL. Using NAVIGATION, navigate until the desired folder is highlighted. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button.

If, however, you navigate to a song within the folder before pressing PLAY/PAUSE, then all songs in the player will be repeated.

I've only tested this with firmware 1.2.

For those considering purchasing a YP-MT6 who are not clear on the PLAYLIST function, the PLAYLIST function only allows defining one group of songs at a time as the PLAYLIST, i.e., you cannot have multiple PLAYLISTs and then select which PLAYLIST you want to repeat. (The PLAYLIST group is defined by marking each desired song using the M button.) This only-one-PLAYLIST restriction is why I searched for a way to repeat a folder.

Personally, I really like the YP-MT6X, but was questioning my purchase decision until I figured out how to repeat a Folder.

Also, if you are trying decide between the 512MB X and the 1GB Z, my X is full at 102 songs in WMA format at the default bit rate, which gives reasonable quality. These songs are, I believe, a normal-sized mix -- if you were playing classical music, obviously you would get a lot less. I had read that OGG-format files were smaller and offered better quality, but my test with a few songs indicated that the file size remained about the same -- so I decided to keep my life simple. Beyond my cursory test, there are extensive tests of formats and bit rates available on the web. For those who want to evaluate alternative formats, the free dBpowerAmp Music Converter works well.

Also, if you using Real Player, I found that even when you download Real Player playlists to the YP-MT6, RP places the songs into the YP-MT6's root directory. So I used Windows Explorer to create a Folder on the YP-MT6 and then dragged the songs to the Folder. Then downloaded the next playlist using RP. (For any anti-RP advocates, I started using RP because it has a Sony NetMD driver.)

Also, I've found the Koss QZ-99 headphones to be a good match to the YP-MT6 in a noisy environment (e.g., 16-HP lawn tractor). The YP-MT6 has just enough power to drive the QZ-99 adequately --but not enough power to threaten your hearing. The QZ-99's are bulky and heavy, so there are better choices for other environments. The QZ-99 has a long coiled cord, which can be kept out of the way by tying it to the top of the head band with nylon ties (definitely kludgy) -- then you can stick the player in a shirt pocket, thereby reducing the risk of the cord becoming entangled.

This stylish little MP3 is great. It's so feature packed and tiny. You have to see it in person to see how small it is compared to other players. I bought it to use when I workout but I'm finding that I'm using this device pretty much all day long.

PROS:
1. Small stylish design
2. Clear screen that displays tag info
3. Plays all popular music formats including WMA! I'm sorry I'm not gonna buy some proprietary *rap from Sony or Apple where they only offer certain formats, stupid. I use mainly WMA and sometimes MP3. ExetremeTech.com rated WMA as the best encoding format (yes they compared sony and apple's format too) for I think at 128kbs.
4. You can create folders and keep an order to your songs.
5. You can create playlists right from the device itself.
6. SRS WOW surround is amazing, especially when listening to music w/ electronic sounds or even Enigma. Pink Floyd sounds like they are singing right in your head when listening in Rock mode.
7. Can record from the built-in mic, FM tuner, and line-in into a MP3 file. Yes I thought I'd never use line-in but I ended up recording a bunch of tapes.
8. Nice clear case included, thought it was a nice touch.

Cons:
1. Wish the line in recording could record in a format other than 128kbs, maybe offer a 64kbs?
2. Maybe offer this device in other colors? I like blue but others may not.
3. Only 42hrs of battery life? Come on, gimme 100hrs+ guys!!!!!! (wishful thinking)
4. How come no one offers AM radio support? I'd actually love to record some programs that are offered only on AM, like sports? Anyone?!

Basically it's as simple as you want it or as customizable as you will end up using it.

I owned a Creative 6Gig Mp3 before I bought this one. Dropped the Creative and needed to get a new one. I was a little worried about buying a 512mb unit thinking I would not have enough space. However, the storage is fine for a whole days worth of music. I listen to my Mp3 every day and also use it in the car via an adapter. I think the Samsung product is a great buy for the following reasons.
1. Battery life 42hrs. I did not know how nice it was not to worry about the battery until I bought this unit. My Creative needed new batteries every 4-6hrs, a big pain if I wasnt at home.
2. The sound is awsome, earphones worked fine. The preset EQ settings sound great and I also set my own for car use. It is very easy to go from one setting to the other.
3. Ease if use. You just hook up the unit to your computer and drag & drop files, that simple. You create folders on the unit with your computer i.e pop, rock ect. Transfer the songs to those folders then disconnect and start listening. I read the manual and had a grasp on it by the 3rd or 4th hour of listening.
4. Has built in radio with 20 presets not 6. You can record off the radio with the click of a button and it gives you a counter of the remaining storage space. No guessing if you have enough space.
5. The size is awsome too, not much bigger than the AA battery. I hang it around my neck to play sports and it is very light.

I really don't have alot of complaints about this unit.
1. It is not as powerful as my Creative, so you can not drive unpowered speakers with it. Which I expected from something as small as a battery.

I would buy again.

I just bought this player a few days ago, and can safely say it was the best $120 I ever spent...when I was making my choices, I looked at this as well as the 512 MB IPod shuffle, and this has the IPod shuffle beat in just about everything, and for a scant $20 more...well worth it! Now on to the pros and cons...

Pros:
-Small size (not much bigger than the 1 AA battery that powers it)
-Screen that holds a lot of information in such a small space (HUGE PLUS over the Ipod Shuffle!)...also has a great backlight for night usage
-Battery life - 40+ hours on one AA battery
-Very easy to load songs onto it...just plug it into the USB port on your computer and use Windows Explorer...no special software needed (though it does come with a CD that is optional)

Cons:

- Slightly awkward controls...if you want to use the controls one handed, I found it much easier to do it if your holding the unit in your left hand, despite me being a righty, but if you have really big hands it might be hard to move the joystick control...also it is very easy to inadvertently press buttons or move the stick, though there is a "Hold" feature that locks out all the controls which helps...

I've researched just about every mp3 player/digital audio player for the last few months and finally decided on the YP-MT6X. You truly can't beat the performance of this tiny player for the price. It's loaded with features that are easy to use, a clear easy-to-read 4-line screen, and the sound quality of all of the different equalizer settings is awesome (Yep, you can choose Classic, Jazz, Rock, etc. or create your own!). There are other great choices besides the iPod, and this is definitely one of those choices.

Just wanted to chime in that I'm in complete agreement with the praise this unit is getting, and to point out for the one reviewer that you CAN in fact set the mp3 encoding bitrate to 32, 48, 64, 96 or 128 via the Settings->Record menu.

Sound is astonishing.
Plays 46 hours on 1 AA battery.
Easy use. Plug in pc and draw files to player.
Line IN encoding: possible to use with other devices (DVD/hi fi etc).
voice recording.
Much better than the 20 Gb HDD Samsung MP3 player that could only play 9 hours max, after 3 hours loading.
Highly reccommadable.

I bought this Samsung MT6X to compliment my iRiver H320. I wanted something a little smaller but still with great sound and FM capability. This unit exceeded my needs by far! The sound is great, it has very clean FM reception, AND it gave me some unexpected extras at a very bargain price...it records FM & voice and also has line input for encoding MP3's on on its own(no 'puter needed).
But the biggest bonus is the fact that it uses one AA battery! It is so nice not being tethered to a proprietary AC power adapter!!! This is the deal of the year in my opinion.
A very well thought out design!

Great FM Reception! When I first saw the YP-MT6 I thought there's no way this thumb sized device will get reception as good as my big old Sony AM/FM/tape player. But it does. And I can plug the YP-MT6 into my Sony if I want to record AM.

I also considered the YP-T7 so I downloaded its manual from the Samsung site. It has an FM signal to noise ratio of only 45 db, not as good as my YP-MT6's rating of 62 db. One reason to stick with the YP-MT6 if you plan to use the FM feature.

I find that playback of FM recordings sound best in Normal mode, without the SRS enhancements.

The YP-MT6 uses batteries quickly while recording FM. My experience is that the rate is ten times faster than playback. So an alkaline AA that can playback for 42 hours is only good for about four hours of recording. I record a lot so I bought a pack of four 2500 mAh (high capacity) NiMH batteries. Each battery is good for about nine hours of recording. These are rechargeable and cheap (about $10 for the pack and $10 for a charger). I like this combination of the YP-MT6 and rechargable AA batteries better than the YP-T7's single built-in rechargable battery,

But the YP-MT6 will stop recording before a battery is completely exhausted. It seems to be programmed to be conservative. If it waits until the battery is really low then there might not be enough power left to close off the MP3 file. I've seen this happen and the result is that the entire recording is lost. My solution is to break up long recordings in hour long chunks. That way I don't risk the whole session and the MP3 files stay at about 60 MB each.

I think I know why there is no AM radio support. The YP-MT6 apparently emits a nice strong AM signal itself. You can still record AM using the patch cord plugged into the headphone jack of any AM radio. Just keep the two units separated by a couple of feet.

I've contacted Samsung support a couple of times for help. They are friendly, professional and easy to access. They also speak and understand English without extra effort. Another reason to buy Samsung.

I ordered this MP3 player based on features, long battery life, and good reviews. Luckily, I haven't had any of the technical problems others have listed, but I'm underwhelmed with the sound quality of this player. Voice recording is muffled and can be hard to understand with built-in mike and refused to record at all with a powered external mike. FM reception ok, but I've heard better on other MP3 players. Fairly easy to navigate and seems to be solid build. Ok, but not great, player.