07-24-2009, 06:01 AM
Nothing pejorative, but a gym wouldn't really benefit from audiophile level equipment, unless the home theater gear *is* of audiophile level, and the listening area is separate from the gym.
As such, even an average CD/DVD player would play MP3s at a minimum, and other formats as well. A music DVD would last *hours*.
Heck, even a CD can hold 10+ hours of music. They all use phono jacks (aka RCA jacks) for the audio, so there's no problem with compatibility.
I'd pass on an iPod. You can get a new CD/DVD player cheaper than a new iPod and the "non-portability" factor would make the player less likely to get "misplaced".
If you decided to go with an iPod, patch cords are readily available for easy connecting.
As such, even an average CD/DVD player would play MP3s at a minimum, and other formats as well. A music DVD would last *hours*.
Heck, even a CD can hold 10+ hours of music. They all use phono jacks (aka RCA jacks) for the audio, so there's no problem with compatibility.
I'd pass on an iPod. You can get a new CD/DVD player cheaper than a new iPod and the "non-portability" factor would make the player less likely to get "misplaced".
If you decided to go with an iPod, patch cords are readily available for easy connecting.