i finally got this model yesterday from circuitcity for 49.99. and i am like amazed. the sound quality of this player is awsome lol. even with the supplied headphones i am happy with the sound. there are 3 clearbass options- none, 1, 2,3. on all 3 of the bass options there was no distortion whatsoevere. also there is a equalizer that changes the sound of the bass and treble of the music. there are 3 options to chose from.- soft, active, heavy. i guess with this you can customize the way you want to listen to your music.. now the 15w thing is also cool because it seems to be the loudest thing i have ever heard from a portable music anything, even when the volume is on max there is no distortion whatsoever ( and this with the stock headphones). it was so funny that circuitcity was selling the psyc d-ne330 fir 59.99 when that was last years model and this is the newwer model. this player is for more superior in sound quality, functionability and style as well. the orange and black of this model is interesting and pulls everything this player has to offer together. (btw 1st review so dont be harsh if i did something wrong.)