Rockbox on iPod Nano 1G

[AkashS04@gmail.com]

Hi Friends,
 
I am using iPod Nano 1st Gen 4 GB. Actually, I had same 2 GB iPod which I foolishly exchanged under iPod Replacement Program and got 7th Gen which was not sounding good hence I bought this (used one) again recently. However, I noticed one thing, though there seems to be no issue with iPod, I am feeling some less Bass and Punch. Not sure if the reason is that I am using PowerAmp for some time and it has huge Punch and Bass and Boom.  Or may be if I continue to listen to some time, it will be comfortable. PowerAmp has huge Boomy Bass and Punch but sometime it distorted slightly or lacks details actually.
 
I heard a lot about Rockbox. Is it really good and if I install it on my iPod, will it allow me to give more Punchy, Boomy and Bassy sound with good clarity but no harshness? Something similar to PowerAmp? I noticed that it has configuration option such as Stereo Width, setting for Bass and Treble and big number of Pre Set Equalisers? Can anyone pls suggest what is Rockbox exactly? Also, in case if I don't like that, can I revert my iPod to original Apple Firmware in case if it makes iPod worse than original? Pls suggest.
 
Though some old threads, it seems that Rockbox will literally kill the Battery life of Nano 1st Gen. However, that threat was of 2005-2006 so I am not sure if it has changed in the latest version of Rockbox. Is anyone using Rockbox latest version on Nano 1st Gen and getting good 10-11 Hours battery? Pls suggest.
 
Just to let you know, I listen to only MP3 Files s not sure if using MP3 or Lossless will make any difference in Battery life of Nano 1st Gen. Any help is highly appreciated. Thanks.

Regards,
Akash

[saratoga]

https://www.rockbox.org/wiki/WhyRockbox

Battery life is much better than the Apple firmware, both for MP3 and FLAC.

[AkashS04@gmail.com]

I have downloaded Rockbox Utility, RockboxUtility-v1.4.0 Zip File. Once one of you help me understand the utility, I should install the Rockbox on my iPod. My only worry is that if it will really give Boom and Bass as well as 3D Effect on Songs and in case if at all I don't like it, will I be able to revert back iPod in original condition and firmware?

[AkashS04@gmail.com]

https://www.rockbox.org/wiki/WhyRockbox

Battery life is much better than the Apple firmware, both for MP3 and FLAC.

Thanks. But will Rockbox change the sound by adding Boom and Bass in the sound and also adding 3D effect? Will it give similar effect of PowerAmp kind. Problem with PowerAmp is that it compromises clarity and also distort sound at times.

[AkashS04@gmail.com]

I installed Rockbox in my iPod. No issue so far. What is the best setting to have Boomy Bass and Clarity with Stereo Width.