I have a 30GB black 5th generation iPod, and I want to have the choice of mono and stereo. I don't want to re-rip the songs in mono; I just want the option on the iPod itself, as there is on more recent iPods. Is there any alternate firmware?
iPod classic
The option is not available for the 5G iPod Video, but is available on the iPod Touch. Thee is no alternate firmware for the 30 GB either that would add this functionality.
You could always purchase Stereo Plug to Mono Plug adapter like this one.
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2102690
B-rock
Unfortunately only one channel is coming out of the headphone jack (water damage, I imagine). That's why I want to get the iPod to play back in mono: then I could use a stereo-to-mono plug, producing a composite mono sound in both ears.
Another idea is a line-out dock jack, but I think the line-level signal would be too soft for headphones.
Still holding out for some sort of firmware hack.....
Aha. I see. You won't find any firmware hacks in these forums as Apple does not support such things and it's against the Terms of Use to discuss. Sorry. 😟
Google may have to come to the rescue on this one.
B-rock
Mono option on iPod 5th gen?
