Upon using this device for few days, I found out how bad the speakers sound. The highs are extremely muffled out. I also found why it sounds this bad. There is a significant bass boost effect already applied, and you can't un-bass-boost it. You can check this in the equalizer settings in Google Play Music. In fact, after I messed around in the eq app I downloaded, turning the highs way up, it sounds significantly better. But still, it can't give the same effect as reverting the bass boost effect. That's why I want to know if there is a way to override the factory settings and revert back the bass boost effect. And yes, I don't mind the root methods.
Try V4A?
Hey there, we're going to make some audio adjustments so sound should be a markedly better.
When should I expect this update?
dorupero said:
When should I expect this update?
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Very keen to know when this will be released as well. Just using basic notification sounds, I get dreadful 'hissing' as the sound file tails off. Its really bad. Vibrates like crazy watching videos. It's definitely over eq'd and/or too much gain.
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Hey there, we're going to make some audio adjustments so sound should be a markedly better.
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Is that gonna be a software update?
Right now, we're not sure if this audio tuning will make our next MR update, but indeed it is a software update that can help with the audio.
It's been a month. Do you guys have a plan for the next update?
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I'm also excited for the next update. Sounds like you guys are fixing all my issues at once (camera, speakers, and heat). Basically waiting for that before I sell off my nexus 6p.
Received the update! It's freaking amazing how much the speakers and the sound output has improved. Didn't expect this much of improvement. Thanks guys!
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dorupero said:
Received the update! It's freaking amazing how much the speakers and the sound output has improved. Didn't expect this much of improvement. Thanks guys!
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The issue now is that no volume to the first volume step = quite loud. There's no in between
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kickassdave said:
The issue now is that no volume to the first volume step = quite loud. There's no in between
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We're fixing that. We totally get it's like: "Can you hear me NOW?"
Hoping for next update coming out soon. These updates makes differences.
saint365 said:
Hoping for next update coming out soon. These updates makes differences.
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Yeah I hope so too. I use an eq app to turn the volume down. Also is it just me that the left and the right channel of the audio switches for a split second randomly?
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Does anyone here have a successfully working plan for Viper on Robin? I've ended up having to adjust the CPU through Kernel Adiutor in order to eliminate crackling/popping while on ViperAtmos Stock 4.7. I just want this phone to sound great. Otherwise, it's perfect. Thank You!
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Yeah I hope so too. I use an eq app to turn the volume down. Also is it just me that the left and the right channel of the audio switches for a split second randomly?
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Same here. It happens randomly for brief instances.
makbomb said:
Does anyone here have a successfully working plan for Viper on Robin? I've ended up having to adjust the CPU through Kernel Adiutor in order to eliminate crackling/popping while on ViperAtmos Stock 4.7. I just want this phone to sound great. Otherwise, it's perfect. Thank You!
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What adjustments did you make? When playing music and screen turns off music stutters horribly. Unbearable.
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Upon using this device for few days, I found out how bad the speakers sound. The highs are extremely muffled out. I also found why it sounds this bad. There is a significant bass boost effect already applied, and you can't un-bass-boost it. You can check this in the equalizer settings in Google Play Music. In fact, after I messed around in the eq app I downloaded, turning the highs way up, it sounds significantly better. But still, it can't give the same effect as reverting the bass boost effect. That's why I want to know if there is a way to override the factory settings and revert back the bass boost effect. And yes, I don't mind the root methods.
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Been messing with the Nougat update the past few hours and the speakers sounds much better.
hey good night i cant get sound while trying to play music or look at video on my nextbit robin what to do ? please help
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Does anybody know if upgrading to Pandora One increases sound quality? It says it does for a desktop but makes no mention of it for Android.
I have a Pandora One account. I have an option in Android app "Cell Network Audio Quality - with the high quality setting, music will sound better but may contain more skips and hesitations" Not sure if people with free account have this option.
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Does anybody know if upgrading to Pandora One increases sound quality? It says it does for a desktop but makes no mention of it for Android.
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Well since the 3.29 update the sound quality is much better since froyo. It was so bad I quit using it but know its a great app again! People always bring up the soud quality setting like it is a new setting but iy has alwas been there! I have zero issues with pandora now no skipping it doesnt cut out and sounds great even on 3g..if you are having issues try to uninstall and re-install to see if that fixes it for you..if not there is something else going on with your phone...maybe the rom you are using idk...works great for me though and im very picky when it come to sound quality...good luck
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I have a Pandora One account. I have an option in Android app "Cell Network Audio Quality - with the high quality setting, music will sound better but may contain more skips and hesitations" Not sure if people with free account have this option.
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That setting is in the free version as well.
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Well since the 3.29 update the sound quality is much better since froyo. It was so bad I quit using it but know its a great app again! People always bring up the soud quality setting like it is a new setting but iy has alwas been there! I have zero issues with pandora now no skipping it doesnt cut out and sounds great even on 3g..if you are having issues try to uninstall and re-install to see if that fixes it for you..if not there is something else going on with your phone...maybe the rom you are using idk...works great for me though and im very picky when it come to sound quality...good luck
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I don't have any issues with the sound quality, I was just curious if it can get even better.
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I don't have any issues with the sound quality, I was just curious if it can get even better.
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Oh. Dont think so, it would just get rid of the adds and give you unlimited song skips...
Pandora One does not currently increase sound quality on mobile devices... no matter what type of connection you have.
Would be nice to get that 192kbit sound quality like the desktop version.....
Riddle me this: how is it that an application like "Lookout Mobile Security" can make my phone scream with a loud volume but when I go to play some media or music on my Nexus it is so soft? What is "Lookout..." doing that no other app can replicate in getting a decent volume?
You must remember, its playing a sound designed to be loud and heard, not a low quality song.
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I have noticed when I first got my GN that the speaker volume was pretty weak for videos/youtube/music... whatever really. I use high quality mp3 (320 bit rate) for all my music btw.
There are some apps to help with this of course.
1) Volume+ works great and would fix your problems of low volume alone.
2) If you're really into modding your phone. franco.Kernel Also has options to increase volume and improve sound quality.
I use both of them and the sound quality on my GN speakers is what I prefer now. Sounds great. I know it sucks to have to buy apps to improve something that should be granted out of the box for such a high end phone but it is what it is.
All Galaxy Nexus kernels have sound boost in them.
krze said:
There are some apps to help with this of course.
1) Volume+ works great and would fix your problems of low volume alone.
2) If you're really into modding your phone. franco.Kernel Also has options to increase volume and improve sound quality.
I use both of them and the sound quality on my GN speakers is what I prefer now. Sounds great. I know it sucks to have to buy apps to improve something that should be granted out of the box for such a high end phone but it is what it is.
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I do have volume + (free) and it does nothing I can tell, to enhance the sound,,, but If I purchase the app, you say there is a difference?
Volume+ definitely works with the paid version. Or I just use equalizer which works and is free.
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I do have volume + (free) and it does nothing I can tell, to enhance the sound,,, but If I purchase the app, you say there is a difference?
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I have the paid one, so I can't speak to the free one. I just set the speaker volume to +10 on my GN and it sounds really stronger then stock.
Also description on Free:
A Cyanogen Mod 7 or MIUI ROM is HIGHLY recommended. Running this app on a Stock ROM/Kernel may result in it not working, being far too quiet, or getting even quieter. PLEASE don't comment or rate badly if you are on a Stock ROM as this is most likely the problem.
Thanks.
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I have noticed the newer AOKP builds 37/38/39 have much louder sound. Not sure if it is the AOKP Build or the new version of Lean Kernel, but I did notice my alarm is much louder than before.
So I picked up my LG3 for sprint over the weekend. Loving the phone so far, coming from a HTC one M7. Definitely prefer the G3 in every aspect however one thing I noticed is the headset volume is not as loud. Which sucks because I use my phone at the gym and it's a big difference from the HTC one. Is there an app that you guys would recommend to solve this issue? I saw someone mention the Beats Audio app, but can't seem to find it...
OR am I stuck until we can get a root and load a kernel to fix this?
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So I picked up my LG3 for sprint over the weekend. Loving the phone so far, coming from a HTC one M7. Definitely prefer the G3 in every aspect however one thing I noticed is the headset volume is not as loud. Which sucks because I use my phone at the gym and it's a big difference from the HTC one. Is there an app that you guys would recommend to solve this issue? I saw someone mention the Beats Audio app, but can't seem to find it...
OR am I stuck until we can get a root and load a kernel to fix this?
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Which headset/earbuds are you using?
Which music player are you using?
I use PowerAmp for Android (I also purchased the unlocker).
This app has hands down the best equalizer/booster/settings for any aspect of listening to music.
Try the free version, if it has solved your problem you may consider buying the unlocker.
Hope this has helped you out
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Which headset/earbuds are you using?
Which music player are you using?
I use PowerAmp for Android (I also purchased the unlocker).
This app has hands down the best equalizer/booster/settings for any aspect of listening to music.
Try the free version, if it has solved your problem you may consider buying the unlocker.
Hope this has helped you out
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Thanks Man,
I can use the stock music player it comes with since it has an equalizer as well and noticed it does make it louder. However, I mostly stream through soundcloud and so the equalizer doesn't have an effect on that.
There are also equalizers that will alter all the sound coming out of the phone.
No matter what the audio source is.
This app does that, you might give it a try.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smartandroidapps.equalizer
Yea it sucks i got skullcandy navigators and not even poweramp sounds good but after its rooted I can modify sound file and install viper like my s5 and then it will pump.
ViperAudioooo
raw2000j said:
Yea it sucks i got skullcandy navigators and not even poweramp sounds good but after its rooted I can modify sound file and install viper like my s5 and then it will pump.
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You can change all the audio settings using ViperAudio search XDA and you will find the page, i have used this and doubles the volume and clarity, must have android mod..
I am using klipsh ear buds and they are super loud. Hurts my ears to go past about 75%. And I don't have sensitive ears either. I have a jl w7 13.5 which blasts my ears about 2 hours a day
J0hn78 said:
You can change all the audio settings using ViperAudio search XDA and you will find the page, i have used this and doubles the volume and clarity, must have android mod..
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Wish I could but cant root yet [emoji30]
use this mod
Root
raw2000j said:
Wish I could but cant root yet [emoji30]
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no towel root for you?? that sucks
J0hn78 said:
You can change all the audio settings using ViperAudio search XDA and you will find the page, i have used this and doubles the volume and clarity, must have android mod..
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Thanks I wasn't sure if Viper would work. Installed Busy Box and Viper and now Lifes Good....
J0hn78 said:
You can change all the audio settings using ViperAudio search XDA and you will find the page, i have used this and doubles the volume and clarity, must have android mod..
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Im using a modded sound file and viper now my headphones pump
Viper Audio
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Im using a modded sound file and viper now my headphones pump
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Nice once you have the right IRS files and your own personal preference there is no going back
I just got a new GPad GPE, I love it, but the speakers sound TERRIBLE.
Music sounds very muffled with a "tinny" quality. I haven't heard anything this bad on a portable device before.
Is this a common problem with GPads? Or should I look at sending it back.
Thanks!
Mine is fine as my other devices.
Read this which should help you make a decision. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2554567
Did you update it to kitkat?
flanker22 said:
Did you update it to kitkat?
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Definitely, version 4.4.4.
Try Viper Audio. Made quit the improvement for me :good:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2191223
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I just got a new GPad GPE, I love it, but the speakers sound TERRIBLE.
Music sounds very muffled with a "tinny" quality. I haven't heard anything this bad on a portable device before.
Is this a common problem with GPads? Or should I look at sending it back.
Thanks!
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If you are using my kernel, you can adjust the gain and other speaker settings using either Trickstermod or the Faux sound application. The driver for sound control in my kernel is not "the latest", and you will get told as much if you download the Faux app, but it is what works on our kernel. Adjusting from Trickster worked for me. It's not a total solution, but much, much better than nothing!
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Try Viper Audio. Made quit the improvement for me :good:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2191223
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Hello!
Could you post your settings?
thx
Hey, I'm finding the volume through headphones a bit low sometimes, depending on the mp3...
I've used Dolby Atmos in the past with other phones, but that required rooting, twrp, flashing.... I wouldn't like to have to do the same with this phone. Is there any app or adjustment I can make to boost the volume a bit? I'm already using Ex Equalizer pro, but I don't hear a substantial difference...
Thanks in advance!
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Hey, I'm finding the volume through headphones a bit low sometimes, depending on the mp3...
I've used Dolby Atmos in the past with other phones, but that required rooting, twrp, flashing.... I wouldn't like to have to do the same with this phone. Is there any app or adjustment I can make to boost the volume a bit? I'm already using Ex Equalizer pro, but I don't hear a substantial difference...
Thanks in advance!
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try Poweramp
Erjimipey said:
Hey, I'm finding the volume through headphones a bit low sometimes, depending on the mp3...
I've used Dolby Atmos in the past with other phones, but that required rooting, twrp, flashing.... I wouldn't like to have to do the same with this phone. Is there any app or adjustment I can make to boost the volume a bit? I'm already using Ex Equalizer pro, but I don't hear a substantial difference...
Thanks in advance!
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Not a solution - android newbie here.
Signed up to this website to troubleshoot the same issue. I suspect this is a software limitation imposed somewhere in the OS or added on top by the manufacturer, but I consider this a significant con on this phone. I tried listening to music while working out last night and it was just far too low to enjoy, ended up just going with my old iPod instead. I've tried out a few "volume booster" and "EQ" apps but the result as expected is just software based wave scaling that significantly distorts audio without actually increasing output power. If you are interested in audio quality, software EQ is not a solution at all.
I would imagine there would be a system file somewhere that can adjust this but that would likely require root access and whether or not it's in plain readable text is anybody's guess. Unfortunately this is my first Android device so I'm clueless.
I'll try looking for the application posted above.. let's see
update: poweramp isn't free, and from what I'm seeing does nothing that I can't do much better using VLC.
Veering off topic slightly, but is there a solution for users who are willing to root to the device? I'm asking for something that produces higher output voltage from the headphone jack.
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Not a solution - android newbie here.
Signed up to this website to troubleshoot the same issue. I suspect this is a software limitation imposed somewhere in the OS or added on top by the manufacturer, but I consider this a significant con on this ............ do much better using VLC.
Veering off topic slightly, but is there a solution for users who are willing to root to the device? I'm asking for something that produces higher output voltage from the headphone jack.
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Viper4Android can give much better output with certain profiles, but requires root and it's not advisable to root Honor 7X as stock firmware is not released by Honor yet. In most cases one will end up with a bricked phone or a phone without any OTA's
So... Nothing to do? I'd really love more volume but I don't want to root...
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So... Nothing to do? I'd really love more volume but I don't want to root...
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You have to search for a music player which can amplify the sound, most have it as a setting called "Gain". Neutron and Poweramp can do this but they are paid.
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So... Nothing to do? I'd really love more volume but I don't want to root...
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For music download VLC media player (it's free). It's what I went with for now. When you play a song find the menu and bring up the equalizer. At the top of the equalizer is a horizontal bar for volume, you can crank the gain up a bit with that. At 100% it will distort but you can get a nice little boost with it without significantly distorting your music. That's what I'm doing for now. None of the volume boosting apps system-wide have produced any respectable results for me, so for YouTube I'm still stuck with low volume. You can try searching the play store for volume boosters if you don't mind distortion for everything else.
On the other hand, I'm wondering if Bluetooth buds will be able to get me the volume I want. I have a Bluetooth headset but it sounds atrocious for music. Otherwise I'll have to buy a portable amp. Either solution is totally ridiculous IMO.
Honor 7x is a solid phone, even the gimped US model I bought. This is the only problem I've come across with it thus far. I doubt Oreo will fix it, so I'll be waiting until the phone can be reliably rooted.
I'll try VLC and see what I can do with Google play music.
Thanks for your inputs!