Hi folks,
I just got a new Xperia S, having already a Omnia W. I wanted to get a good music phone and considering gsmarena showing a better rating for Xperia S than Omnia W, I got this one. I am using Phone's speaker, not headphone for playing few songs. However my Xperia S does not sound great and cannot be compared to OMNIA W at all. I played the songs simultaneously and certainly Xperia S is no match. The Xperia S seems a little jarring and as a result the vocals aren't as crisp and clear as Omnia W. It isn't too bad, just that I find it hard after having a omnia w. I have turned on XLoud on and off, no difference.
My Question: Anyone else observed audio issues with Xperia S? I have already seen few folks complaining about ICS, but it does looks like an inherent issue rather than a software. Or is gsmarena wrong to give a high rating for Xperia S? Any thoughts?
If you remove the backplate, the audio will get MUCH better. It is awful, though... low-end phones like the Galaxy Ace have better speaker sound than the XS.
they use proper tests
ur better of trusting them than youre own hearing
i say get a doc involved
The Xperia X10 Mini and X8 had awesome speakers and I think thats what your looking for
But...you are referring to music and when they do those tests they are not done through the Phones speakers but through headphones
Thats where the confusion is, slap in some decent earphones and you'll see the difference compared to your Omnia W
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The Xperia X10 Mini and X8 had awesome speakers and I think thats what your looking for
But...you are referring to music and when they do those tests they are not done through the Phones speakers but through headphones
Thats where the confusion is, slap in some decent earphones and you'll see the difference compared to your Omnia W
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Theres no difference in what sound the test the loudspeakers with. the fact is theyre still testing it
wither it be music or a ringtone on a loop
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The stock codecs are also a factor. Try Nuetron MP. The UI takes a bit of getting used to but I always end up going back to it for external playback qualities. Nuetron relies on its own software instead of the stock Android build. It makes a difference to not only my seasoned ears but to the average listener as well.
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I was planning to get a BT Stereo headset. I saw one from Nokia
http://www.nokia.co.in/find-product...eadsets/nokia-bluetooth-stereo-headset-bh-905
http://www.nokia.co.in/find-product...eadsets/nokia-bluetooth-stereo-headset-bh-504
Does you think it works with our Arc? What about the Music controls ? Any other recommendations ?
I've got a MW600 which does the job perfectly plus it also comes in handy for listening to my house system without having to trape a wire across the room. =)
I am still using my DR-BT21G headset i bought when i had my K850i
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MW600 looks good but still those wires and clips are little messy
I have MW600, but the earset that came with it had very bad sound quality. Now I'm using MW600 with MH-500, the bass-reflex earset from SE.
I had a the Sony DRBT100CXS that were great until I put them in the washing machine! And yes, it had music controls.
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I had a the Sony DRBT100CXS that were great until I put them in the washing machine! And yes, it had music controls.
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Funny, my SonyEricsson MH-100 that was bundled with Aino went through the washer as well. But still works fine and has music controls also. It didn't want to start in the beginning, but I left it in the charger for a day or so and it has been working fine ever since.
MW600 for sure, I have since I bought the arc, good sound quality.
using the sony ericcsson HBH-IS800 had them since launch used both with my old iphone 3gs and now the arc
arc connect mw600 don't display playlist .... help !
...androi + walkman + cybershot...
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arc connect mw600 don't display playlist .... help !
...androi + walkman + cybershot...
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Because 2011 Xperia phones do not have the built-in Bluetooth function, which would send song title to MW600.
CyanogenMod ROMs have that feature, as that ROM's bluetooth modules are custom.
hic. i like stock rom (
...androi + walkman + cybershot...
I have a Sony DRBT100 CXS. Greater !
And works fine...
What about the MW1 ... is it worth to spend more money than to buy a MW600 ... because I wanna buy a new headset with BT functionality ...
Hi Guys,
I am looking for a Wireless Bluetooth Earphones for my Xperia S (for music), not very expensive.
While looking for such earphones at eBay, it seems these only supports NOKIA phones for music eBay Link
Please suggest !!!
Looking for something like this:
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Try using bluetooth for music before buying anything. Sony have screwed up and bluetooth playback stutters like anything!
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I've used my senheisers with a sony mw600 as i dont always use BT.
I have used a pair of sony Ericsson is800s which are similar to what your looking at, and I've been happy with them.
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Try using bluetooth for music before buying anything. Sony have screwed up and bluetooth playback stutters like anything!
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Mine doesn't stutter at all unless I am surfing the web and even then wired headphones stutter too.
Only the odd stutter over a wired connection, but blue tooth is terrible when listening to media. Stutters with music every few seconds. Videos can be unwatchable
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I have a Motorola s10 and he works well with Xperia s, I didn't had any stutter problem( yet xD)...
And s10 really looks like with you are looking for, sorry for my horrible English ^^
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I have a Motorola s10 and he works well with Xperia s, I didn't had any stutter problem( yet xD)...
And s10 really looks like with you are looking for, sorry for my horrible English ^^
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Where I can find? Available on eBay??
EDIT: Is this one? Expensive SGD 70 !!!
http://www.ebay.com.sg/itm/MOTOROLA...936154?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item5d3491e91a
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Where I can find? Available on eBay??
EDIT: Is this one? Expensive SGD 70 !!!
http://www.ebay.com.sg/itm/MOTOROLA...936154?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item5d3491e91a
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Looks like, but my box isnt write droid, only Motorola, and the colors are black with some details in white, but maybe this one is a Verizon version, or something like that...
Its a bit expensive, but I never heard a better sound for a cellphone wireless headset(at least the headsets that I tested)...
Novero Rockaway
I just purchased a set of Novero Rockaway, RRP 55 GBP. I'll let you know if there's any stutter with these (will test with my Acro S, and my Mrs's Xperia S)
Hey guys, i've just bought the Apple Earpods and after trying them on my iPod Touch 4g, I tried them on my phone. They weren't detected. I looked for info about it and in this forum I saw that i had to download soundabout. I did, but Earpods aren't still detected. Does anyone have an idea of this problem ? Thank you all !
It's blindingly obvious. You can't use Apple earphones with Android devices because they were made for Apple devices. These earphones will contain hardware that can only be used with Apple devices. No matter what program you use, you won't get the same experience from it as compared to using it with an Apple device.
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Hey guys, i've just bought the Apple Earpods and after trying them on my iPod Touch 4g, I tried them on my phone. They weren't detected. I looked for info about it and in this forum I saw that i had to download soundabout. I did, but Earpods aren't still detected. Does anyone have an idea of this problem ? Thank you all !
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Looks like Earpod is not supported by Sony phones, not a software issue. Incompatible headset notification appeared on Sony stock Rom. But, when I tested it on my friend's Samsung Galaxy Note 2, it worked.
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It's blindingly obvious. You can't use Apple earphones with Android devices because they were made for Apple devices. These earphones will contain hardware that can only be used with Apple devices. No matter what program you use, you won't get the same experience from it as compared to using it with an Apple device.
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It's not an Android's problem because I tried them on my bro's phone and they worked.
Isn't there any solution then ?
I believe Arc uses OMTP audio jack
Will earpods are TSSP (like most other phones)
U can find OMTP to TSSP adapters/converters online
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It's not a software thing, it's hardware related.
It's the 3.5mm jack itself. The 2011 xperia phones are made with OMTP standard jacks. But most of the new headsets are made on the CTIA standard.
The difference is the switched ground and microphone place of connection.
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As you see it on this picture.
You could buy a adapter or cut the cable and switch the connections yourself (not recommended )
Altough, any headset WITHOUT a microphone will work on both devices
Bluetooth® Music Receiver BM10 Launched for Xperia Z1
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Bluetooth® Music Receiver BM10 Launched for Xperia Z1
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I bought it yesterday: wonderful!!!
The volume is so hig that my marantz amp warns me of possible peaks: gotta turn down the volume a little...
Have been using it for some weeks now: The audio quality is perfect and the range is impressive!
Thank You so much for posting this! I picked one up from MacMall for $44.99, coupled it with my LG G2 and Mazda's AUX, and it sounds way better than all the previous BT receivers I tried.
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I bought this and it's terrible! Cuts in and out, and unusable. Perhaps I have a defective unit? I have it INSIDE a cabinet, with the door closed, but I thought that's ok for bluetooth? Using with an xperia z1 not 10 feet away...
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I bought this and it's terrible! Cuts in and out, and unusable. Perhaps I have a defective unit? I have it INSIDE a cabinet, with the door closed, but I thought that's ok for bluetooth? Using with an xperia z1 not 10 feet away...
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Anyone who owns this still following the thread? I didn't touch this for a couple weeks and tried to use it again. It was fine at first, and then after about 30 minutes started getting choppy again. I tried opening the cabinet door to see if it would help. I was no more than 20 feet away and with line of sight. Could it be on the phone side, cpu can't keep up with the streaming? So confused. I have another sony bluetooth speaker unit (SRSBTX300B) and it's never choppy when I use with with my Z1. Still beyond dissapointed. What's worse is that my receiver (AVR 2700) has airplay support that is seemless, but absolutely non-functional with android. I got the BM10 in an effort to solve this and it's just causing more issues. It's as though the universe is telling me I should have stuck with Apple (FML).
Same here after 4.3 firmware
Probably this i related to Bluetooth problems in 4.3
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Same here after 4.3 firmware
Probably this i related to Bluetooth problems in 4.3
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I tried switching to 5.2Ghz wifi 2.5Ghz last night for my LAN last night, but it was still choppy. So disappointing. I will try my bluetooth speaker again to test whether it is the phone or the BM10.
This BM10 is such a boutique device, there doesn't seem to be much data about it on the internet.
requirements?
Haya people,
I know this is a xperia accessory officially, however upon reading some reviews
(used with non sony products) I bought one, and I am having connection issues. I am capable of connecting my S5 easily. However when i attempt to connect my nook HD plus it just wont detect it. I've pressed the button not pressed it, rebooted etc etc... I'm at a loss!
Please help! What does this need to stream music at its most basic? Can the NookHD+ do it?!? I cant seem to find much imfo for support, it just says xperia products...
I have 2 nook HD+'s 1 running CM11 and one running stock. neither can connect. but my S5 will...
some people may think this is impossible and some maybe think it"s possible .
I only want to ask some suggestion from the community about this..
i owned a Sony Ericsson W580i and i'm thinking to transplant it's speaker to Xperia ZL (before this, i already succeed to transplant this speaker on my Allwinner A13 tab and now i want to take the speaker back and place it on Xperia ZL). The speaker better than stock Xperia ZL speaker i think so.
what did you think?
was it a good, great or a bad idea?
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and if u have any idea about modding devices hardware, feel free to suggest me.
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great idea if it succeeds! lol
while you're at it, do try a GPS antenna hack (just in case you can improve the already great GPS) :thumbup:
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great idea if it succeeds! lol
while you're at it, do try a GPS antenna hack (just in case you can improve the already great GPS) :thumbup:
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this is more like my ZL is become a school science project. LOL
i will make it on a free time.
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some people may think this is impossible and some maybe think it"s possible .
I only want to ask some suggestion from the community about this..
i owned a Sony Ericsson W580i and i'm thinking to transplant it's speaker to Xperia ZL (before this, i already succeed to transplant this speaker on my Allwinner A13 tab and now i want to take the speaker back and place it on Xperia ZL). The speaker better than stock Xperia ZL speaker i think so.
what did you think?
was it a good, great or a bad idea?
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and if u have any idea about modding devices hardware, feel free to suggest me.
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i think you can't , because the buzzer loud speaker xZL is different with your SE W580i
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i think you can't , because the buzzer loud speaker xZL is different with your SE W580i
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already tested it, yes i can't.. i need to find the great speaker with the same size of xperia zl speaker..