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Guys just want to confirm is the volume of S II at full (using equalizer app) same as legendry Galaxy S. As per one review on the net, they claim music playback through headphones also show distortions and noise. Is it true? Can we expect clear and loud output from other earphones, or is it actually manufacturing issue. Report say that Galaxy S II features an inferior audio chip from yamaha than the superior Wolfenson DAAC.
This would be a deciding factor for me getting this phone, morever after spending 30K (in India) for this, user will definitely look for good music through headphones.
Plz dont be LOVE n HATE biased give genuine verdicts folks. It depends on you people. Though I know replies we get here are very genuine, but being a galaxy S user for a couple of months, I am a bit biased and think Samsung makes best android phones. But at this price point money comes first and every feature included should be top notch, atleast music throgh head-phones.
I've come to the SGS2 from a Nokia 5800, which was of course built primarily as a music playing phone.
Listening with earphones:
I think the sound quality of the Nokia was a *little* better. The Sammy sounds a little harsher at the top end. But I'm perfectly happy with my new phone.
I think the maximum volume is actually louder on the Sammy, I couldn't listen to the music at max in a quiet room, it'd be too much. I think there are tweaks available to make it even louder, if you feel the need.
As for sound quality at max volume - no problems with distortion - the slightly harsh top-end doesn't get any worse.
(For reference, I'm using some very cheap but fairly decent headphones - JVC Marshmallow in-ear, the same as I used with the Nokia. I've not tried the supplied headphones as I heard they're rubbish)
Listening with the loudspeaker:
The Nokia absolutely blows it away, but then it's probably got the best stereo speakers of any smartphone. The Sammy doesn't have the volume, and it sounds thin and harsh compared to the Nokia.
However, other reviews suggest it's better than it's main competition (the HTC Sensation)... so basically I've been spoiled by the Nokia, and the Sammy is perfectly serviceable.
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Guys I am very happy to receive the first reply I would like to see more 7 more replies as honest as RostokMcSpoons'. I would be even glad if I can get replies from the experts like the senoir members I guess.
Perfectly acceptable for me even using stock headphones .
Nokia 5800 >> SGS1 >> SGS2
jje
Is it same of same quality and volume level as Galaxy S I9000 or is different.
I cannot tell the difference but some have said the SGS1 was better .
jje
quality is much better than any htc or motorola phones i have used. you never have to turn the volume anywhere near the top. highs, mids and base are great as well.
I am overwhelmed and one straight comparison with galaxy S music would be Icing on the cake.
I've used my SGSII with both my cheap old Sony MDR-G42's and my much-loved open-back Sennheiser HD-238 Precision and both sounded surprisingly great.
I do read some people saying about quiet sound but that's always puzzled me as the output seems no quieter than say my Creative Zen MP3 player and certainly loud enough to drive both styles of headphone well enough.
Probably S II is a good buy, I believe I am going for it this weekend.
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Is it same of same quality and volume level as Galaxy S I9000 or is different.
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Volume is about the same. Sound quality through the HP out is decent enough, borderline good - it's good across the frequency range and has a decent amount of detail - if a bit congested. However, when Compared the the SGS1 with voodoo sound - it's nowhere near as good. No suprises there, as a SGS1 + Voodoo sound may have the best SQ of all mobile devices, including mp3 players (such as the ipod touch and sony walkmen). Please keep in mind that this subjective.
Having said that, the SQ is good and will definitely be good enough for most people - especially if you add poweramp to the mix.
Thank you for your response
I believe voodoo sound is a mod, is by any chance in future this mod can be ported for s II as well.
S II wins heart but very big in size
My doubt has finally come to an end the music through headphones is good enough (using creative ep-630), not used the default ones yet. But truly the EQ widget boosts the music.
Try putting them in in such a position that your ear is completely filled by the silicone, but not so much that it flattens out in your ear.
The bass, miss, and highs sound really good!
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They are decent, but you can't call them good. Try other headfones side by side and you would know the difference.
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I agree, in fact I even use them with my iPod Nano, it's better than Apple's earbuds
But being spoiled by my Sennheiser hi-end headphones on my desktop, it's really hard to come to a decisive choice, so after reading some reviews I decided to order a Klipsch Reference S4i for using with the Note and iPod too.
I am also spoiled by Bose MIE2i. Can't do stock headsets after these
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Frequent traveler. need my denon ah noise cancelling headphones at all times.
smelme said:
Try putting them in in such a position that your ear is completely filled by the silicone, but not so much that it flattens out in your ear.
The bass, miss, and highs sound really good!
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+1, I am happy with quality of music too.
raulfragoso said:
I agree, in fact I even use them with my iPod Nano, it's better than Apple's earbuds
But being spoiled by my Sennheiser hi-end headphones on my desktop, it's really hard to come to a decisive choice, so after reading some reviews I decided to order a Klipsch Reference S4i for using with the Note and iPod too.
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Sennheiser headphones > all
good choice and nice to see someone buying decent headphones instead of a stupid name.. *cough beats cough*
but on topic, the supplied headphones from samsung are pretty decent for stock headphones with a phone, i still rock the ones that came with my i9100
I get really confused when I hear people saying how flat they are also...
I did hear much improvement in overall sound quality when moving from stock player to poweramp, but the headphones themselves I think are impressive for an included set. I actually found that I needed different size buds in each ear to get a good fit.
Really glad it's not just me Have tried some in ear sennheisers which are very good headphones, but the difference is very slight.
Would also second that they beat apples included set hands down!
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Yes, they are the best 'free' headphones I've ever had supplied with any of my devices - comfortable, perfectly acceptable sound, and the in-line controls are handy too.
Listening to MP3s on a train is never going to be a hi-fi experience so I will probably bother upgrading.
I would have to agree with the OP. For what they are ("free" included earphones) they are some of the best. That said, they really can't compare to some of the other offerings out there.
P.S. It's not very difficult to beat the sound quality of Apple's included earphones. They suck really bad...
They sounded alright for kit headphones, but mine broke after 3.5 months. The right bud cut out last week, then the left one followed a few days later.
Yes, I definitely was surprised at how they sounded. Very good for bundled. I have a great set of open ear headphones for critical listening but people tend to exagerrate how much more of a benefit these audiophile solutions provide. The stock buds from the note get you easily 90% of the way there. Very good by Samsung.
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Personally I think they sound terriblly tinny and hollow compared to my own iems (vsonic r06) but I never expect much of bundled earphones so I wasn't disappointed.
i find them very good.
im using powerAMP as MP3 Player & EQ and i get really nice sound out of them.
i also have bose in-ears. but they dont have so much base..
So with so many headphones to choose from, I can't decide on what I want... I work at Best Buy and I get a REALLY nice discount on them...
So far I've looked at the s4i's from Klipsch. (Under 50)
Beats Studio's and Executive's (Around 150)
Monster Inspiration's (About 190)
And Sennheiser MM 550-X's (Unknown)
I got the sennheiser HD 439 for 50 buck at the boxing day
They are pretty good but the n4 volume output is pretty low...
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The klipsch headphones are quite amazing for its price. I wouldn't ever touch beats by dre, they're more for style rather than the headphone audio quality. I personally feel that they quite overpriced and are overrated because everybody feels that they're cool.
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Sennheisr or Klipsch... Monster and Beats are all hype.
Audio Technicas are really good too. I'd personally go with Klipsch for portability on headphones.
The thing is, I'm not an audiophile. I don't care if its crystal clear.
I like to listen to LOUD music. I also want it to be bass heavy. Which the sennheisers and Klipsch really lack. They focus more on audiophile things like how true the sound is. I don't care about that. If its super clear but I can't really get into what I'm listening to because to me, if I can't feel it, then its just sound. So if they have boosted lows, thats fine with me.
Also theres some Sony X headphones or w/e they are. Same price as beats studio's. Oh and the Monster Diesel's but I don't really care for those at all.
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The thing is, I'm not an audiophile. I don't care if its crystal clear.
I like to listen to LOUD music. I also want it to be bass heavy. Which the sennheisers and Klipsch really lack. They focus more on audiophile things like how true the sound is. I don't care about that. If its super clear but I can't really get into what I'm listening to because to me, if I can't feel it, then its just sound. So if they have boosted lows, thats fine with me.
Also theres some Sony X headphones or w/e they are. Same price as beats studio's. Oh and the Monster Diesel's but I don't really care for those at all.
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Am I the only S.O.B. who dislikes bass? It gives me a headache.
A larger driver is capable of producing more bass. Use that in your decision making.
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The thing is, I'm not an audiophile. I don't care if its crystal clear.
I like to listen to LOUD music. I also want it to be bass heavy. Which the sennheisers and Klipsch really lack. They focus more on audiophile things like how true the sound is. I don't care about that. If its super clear but I can't really get into what I'm listening to because to me, if I can't feel it, then its just sound. So if they have boosted lows, thats fine with me.
Also theres some Sony X headphones or w/e they are. Same price as beats studio's. Oh and the Monster Diesel's but I don't really care for those at all.
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That's more like DSP Manager and apps that control bass and u can equalize your sound to a specific setting. Read headphone reviews on what the bass amount is based on what headphone you're interested in.
For me, personally I care about noise isolation.
If you had design criteria in mind (severely colored sound and hi-efficiency), why not mention that in your op? Saves a lot of noise.
Here's an idea... Since you work at best buy, take your Nexus to work and listen to what you have on hand and pick the one you like best.
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If you had design criteria in mind (severely colored sound and hi-efficiency), why not mention that in your op? Saves a lot of noise.
Here's an idea... Since you work at best buy, take your Nexus to work and listen to what you have on hand and pick the one you like best.
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Haven't really said anything about how something looks. If you're referring to what I mentioned about the diesels, I was talking about how they sound.
And the phone hook-up at my best buy was ripped out so I can't. Have to use the preloaded stuff.
I give up.
S4A
There is an android version of S4i which i am using currently. These are pretty good , and i too like to hear bass and loud music. I also have a pair of monster Jamz. These are absolutely amazing for bass. So anything electronic, house or pop sounds great. The ear pieces are true heavy though, you will run a risk of wires popping out. I would rate S4A as 8/10 and jamz as 9/10 for their performance and 10/10 and 7/10 respectively for their build quality.
http://www.amazon.com/Monster-MH-JA...8&qid=1356768071&sr=8-1&keywords=monster+jamz
Don't forget the Shure SE215s
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Haven't really said anything about how something looks. If you're referring to what I mentioned about the diesels, I was talking about how they sound.
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That's not what he said. Not at all. He was saying if you wanted very particular features, you should have mentioned it initially to save people wasting time and forum space recommending things that aren't what you want.
I agree with him.
Yahama EPH-100 earphones are easily the best for value/quality.
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I work at Futureshop which is owned by Best buy and I was wondering the same thing.
I ended up with Beats Mixrs. They are awesome sounding with crisp tight bass and nice mids and highs.
They are more durable and of much better build quality than any other beats headphone besides the Pros. They look amazing as well.
They are the best beats for the money by far and many prefer them over the pros. With our discount it is almost a no brainer Imo.
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Ok guys i love my XZ but one thing i didnt like is the headphones sound quality as i am a bit of an audiophile..It generally lacks bass and volume..But more of bass really as volume was ok.
So i came upone an app called JETAUDIO from team jet. And i cant tell you how much it improves the sound..You just need a good pair of headphones with low impedence around 16ohm and senn or klipsch which are around 20-30$ kind of headphones..And then go into the equalizer of this app and just try out different settings and pre-amp too which boosts volume levels..keep it till u dont find it distorting.
Just try the trail version which has a 10 band eq..the full version has 20! and different effects too..This is probably the greatest sound app out there!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...DEwMiwiY29tLmpldGFwcGZhY3RvcnkuamV0YXVkaW8iXQ..
Your XZ music will change!!! :fingers-crossed:
If someone wants ill post my EQ settings
Get siyah kernal and then install Stweaks..... checkout hardware audio boost.... check and revert
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This doesnt require anything..and siyah is only for Samsung as far as i know.
If you think there is something wrong or lacking with the audio quality of the Xperia Z then you are used to an extremely coloured sound. Most equalizers only really screw up the sound. The output on the Xperia Z is very clean, balanced and neutral, as it should be.
I use these in-ears, for the record.
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I use these in-ears, for the record.
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$350 for in-ears.. considering you can get much better (compact) headphones for a lower price which would also boost the whole sound experience a bit, I'd think twice about a purchase.
To automatically assume that these in ear headphones are inferior to over the ear headphones is a little presumptuous and in this case very wrong. Yes it's a lot of money but they can and do dump all over many headphones both in ear and over ear.
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$350 for in-ears.. considering you can get much better (compact) headphones for a lower price which would also boost the whole sound experience a bit, I'd think twice about a purchase.
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What would you say then for 1000+ $ inears? I agree, it abnormal for something like that to cost that much, but there really are difference, and you can't get that results with amps or software tweaks.... If you're on the move constantly and like listening to music, then investing in pair of HQ inears is less painful . Personally, you can hear the differences between 100,300,500$ laud and clear. Haven't got a chance to listen some of those 1k$ sadly :/
When it comes to custom in ear monitors you are paying a premium for the fact that they are hand made and that sometimes they don't turn out right and need to be re-made. If you have the money and can hear the difference they are well worth it. The comfort and not having to mess around with those little rubber/foam gromits is a major bonus to anyone who uses headphones a lot.
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Well the point was , that this app produces better bass and punch (which is def lacking in XZ) with nicely priced earphones as well...you dont need 300$ ones as not everyone invests that much on earphones.
I totaly agree with Ambroos, as I am amateur audiophile as well. XZ have great balanced output without coloration or bass pumping, exactly as it should be. This output is closer to real deal than with almost any other smartphone I tried, and trust me I did try lot of them.
For the reference, I am using Jabra Revo and AKG Quincy Jones in ear for my listening.
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I am using sennheiser street CX400 II. I am coming from S3. I have to say the audio output of XZ is very clean and balanced compared to the S3. With this in ear head phones, i dont have any problem with the volume and bass.
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I am using sennheiser street CX400 II. I am coming from S3. I have to say the audio output of XZ is very clean and balanced compared to the S3. With this in ear head phones, i dont have any problem with the volume and bass.
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Me using my i5 headset sounds amazing and no issues at all.
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There is no issue guys.. Its about everyone wants different kinds of sounds.. This app is for that.. Some want wider soundstage., some want more bass, more punch.. This app helps with that.. Was just trying to help.. If u dont like then dont use it. :banghead:
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There is no issue guys.. Its about everyone wants different kinds of sounds.. This app is for that.. Some want wider soundstage., some want more bass, more punch.. This app helps with that.. Was just trying to help.. If u dont like then dont use it. :banghead:
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I get it what you want to say. will try this app for once.
I don't buy into this moronic audiophile nonsense that music has to be "as close to the original as possible" bull crap.
I like my music to sound a certain way, and no amount of cash thrown at headphones or lossless sound formats will change the fact that my ears prefer music with high bass, high treble and almost no middle, certainly not how the artist may of expected me to hear it but who gives a rats bottom what the artist wants.
I paid for my album i'll listen to it how I like it thank you
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I don't buy into this moronic audiophile nonsense that music has to be "as close to the original as possible" bull crap.
I like my music to sound a certain way, and no amount of cash thrown at headphones or lossless sound formats will change the fact that my ears prefer music with high bass, high treble and almost no middle, certainly not how the artist may of expected me to hear it but who gives a rats bottom what the artist wants.
I paid for my album i'll listen to it how I like it thank you
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lol
I must say the audiophiles (in general) have a point, but so do you biffsmash. You should listen to your music whatever the hell way you want. Therefore I am really happy with my setup XZ + MDR 1R (thanks Sony!).Apparently both these devices produce a clear, balanced, uncolored sound. I'm not an audiophile, no time to be, but I just like music.Thanks to audiophiles I know that my setup is pretty decent and that I'm getting proper quality sound.
I will use the app to try out different equaliser settings for my different genres of music. Probably'll implement them in my PowerAmp equalizer then. So thanks!
This is better than Poweramp
Ethan/Biff
I don't think anyone is trying to tell you what to do, it's down to individual taste (and budget)
Apps like this and PowerAmp (https://play.google.com/store/apps/...GwsMSwxLDMsImNvbS5tYXhtcHouYXVkaW9wbGF5ZXIiXQ..) can make a cheap pair of headphones sound pretty good.
The thing is, good sound quality is not about punch and bass, neither are reputable $300 headphones about punch and bass. It's about true to life reproduction of live sound. Hope that makes sense.
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Hello all audiophile Z5 owners!
How is the headphone output on this phone?
Is the quality good and loud?
Where can I find more specifications of the headphone jack and internal amp?
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Hello all audiophile Z5 owners!
How is the headphone output on this phone?
Is the quality good and loud?
Where can I find more specifications of the headphone jack and internal amp?
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I wouldn't say I was a proper audio file but the audio on the z5 is good its really clear and louder than previous Z phones but once again sony have missed the loudness trick.
After reading GSM arenas review of the C5 ultra and the M5 saying without headphones the volume levels were 'excellently high' and with headphones they fell to below average on the C5 and fell on the M5 too but it was so high on the M5 to start off with that that it still remained a good volume. So this means that the M5 is louder than the Z5 range, I had high hopes for the Z line then they tested the Z5C and it just got a average.
According to GSM Arena.
Audio quality has its ups and downs
The Sony Xperia Z5 Compact did a very good job in the first part of our audio quality test, where it's connected to an active external amplifier. The scores it got were great top to bottom but it only matched them with an average volume level so we can't quite call it perfect.
Plugging in a pair of headphones harm the stereo crosstalk but it remained decent, but it also introduced a bit of frequency response deviation and brought the volume down a notch. Not too bad of a showing, but certainly not one worth bragging about.
I can't consider myself an audiophile but I will say the Z5 audio is an.improvement over the Z5 in both clarity and volume. It doesn't approach ZTE Axon level of quality and HTC M9 volume but it is adequate for the casual listener. I have dsee hx switched on which disables all other audio settings.
how is the volume in z5 compare to z3
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how is the volume in z5 compare to z3
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louder than Z3 but imo could be louder yet still
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louder than Z3 but imo could be louder yet still
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Exactly, well stated.
Coming from the Z1 it's a massive improvement on just about every level: Cleaner, wider and louder. It's very good, I'd say - I've certainly enjoyed listening to music on it very much!
"Loud enough"? How loud do you need it to be? Any louder than it is and I'm sure you'd hurt your hearing: it's plenty loud.
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Coming from the Z1 it's a massive improvement on just about every level: Cleaner, wider and louder. It's very good, I'd say - I've certainly enjoyed listening to music on it very much!
"Loud enough"? How loud do you need it to be? Any louder than it is and I'm sure you'd hurt your hearing: it's plenty loud.
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Tbh there are many phones alot louder than the Z5 and the whole sony range and people are not complaining. There are phones from HTC, Iphone, Note 4/5/Edge Plus and especially Xiaomi and Meizu that are alot louder.
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Tbh there are many phones alot louder than the Z5 and the whole sony range and people are not complaining. There are phones from HTC, Iphone, Note 4/5/Edge Plus and especially Xiaomi and Meizu that are alot louder.
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Of that I have no doubt but do people put those phones to max volume? Do they need to? The ability and necessity are two separate things.
The Z5 is plenty loud for just about any headphone need, so far as I can make out. I'd certainly never put it to max.
Allright, so I purchased the graphite black Z5 yesterday. I have done some quick listening to the audio out of the jack through my ATH IM50 in ear monitors and haven't broken in the hardware yet. But I can definitely hear a difference from the Z3. All over the sound is very clear, it seems like a good separation and I can definitely get some really smooth low tones and crisp higher tones as well. I haven't been fooling around with the EQ yet. But feel like I don't need to.
About the loudness, I feel it is louder than the Z3 and very much loud enough to run a pair of good IEM's like the IM50's. I am listening now and have the volume two down from maximum. Probably won't be as loud with some big headphones. But any a person with a little self respect will have a headphone amp for that purpose. :good:
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Of that I have no doubt but do people put those phones to max volume? Do they need to? The ability and necessity are two separate things.
The Z5 is plenty loud for just about any headphone need, so far as I can make out. I'd certainly never put it to max.
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Fair enough for me its the bigger expensive headphones that make the difference with less expensive headphones like in ear or on ear it is never loud enough, in a busy street i still can hear noise around me.
I know some people who do have them on max volume definitely. I always had my note 4 on max volume and my HTC M7 and my 6S but only with lesser expensive headphones on headphones £200 and over no need to but even when are not at max they are still louder than Z5 at Max volume. Each to their own at the end of the day but sometimes its not always practical for me to carry around my larger headphones so I use in ear ones than I can just put in my pocket.
Hi,
I'm also trying to squeeze perfect sound from android. I use this portable DAC
http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/audioquest-dragonfly-v12-usb-dac/
via USB OTG cable. For playback I use "USB audio player pro". It can stream very high resolution audio files. At the moment I'm listening music on Audio technica ATH M50x headphones.
Sound with external DAC is a way better than directly from audio jack
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Tbh there are many phones alot louder than the Z5 and the whole sony range and people are not complaining. There are phones from HTC, Iphone, Note 4/5/Edge Plus and especially Xiaomi and Meizu that are alot louder.
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That's unfortunate. One of the reasons I sent back my iPhone 6s, and opted to get a Z5 Compact is because I didn't think the sound of the 6s was much of a step up from my iPhone 4s. I was hoping the Z5 would be louder and fuller, especially for in-ear headphones at the gym. Might just be the headphones I've been using though. Maybe an upgrade in that department would resolve any potential issues I might have with the Z5.
I use sennheiser mm50 ip in ear phones with poweramp set to rock preset and to me the sound is nice crisp quality at loud enough volume levels
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@TordFuglstad & @Timaustin2000 I've been enjoying your camera works (on 'that' thread) very much. Maybe you guys could post on the 'regular' photo thread at times
Don't get me wrong, guys. Before dropping > $100 on a pair of cans, maybe an 'audiophile' should get a cheap $50 DAC first. But it's not very convenient - we all know. That's why I'm looking at LDAC for the first time (wireless SQ is usually terrible compared to wired). LDAC could still be over-hyped, I'm willing to give it shot for the first time. But I can't find too many LDAC headphones to choose from. Any suggestions?
I read that there is no custom DAC in the Z5 (vs. Z3), but they added LDAC support. Unfortunately, I can't find almost any headphones that support it. I was really hoping they would have added it to the SBH bluetooth line by now.
How does the audio quality compare to HTC Butterfly s (which I have now) or I9505 Galaxy S4? What about HTC M9 or iPhone 6?
I take GSMArena's results with a grain of salt. I bought the Butterfly s partly based on their review saying the volume was loud and that there was no distortion. Unfortunately, while the audio quality is great at medium-high volumes the bass distorts above 12/15, and there is hissing with IEMs.
My questions are 1) do these hiss? and 2) do they distort with bass? (test track would be Daft Punk - Touch)
I'm a hardcore SONY audiophile, and while the Z5 is fantastic, the Walkman ZX2 is still by FAR my favorite mobile music player when coupled with the XBA-Z5 in-earphones ( made in Japan ) and/or Z7 headphones ( made in Japan) by Sony,
followed in close 2nd place by the newer less pricey ZX100 Walkman, which is a step up from the A series.
Lol even the A series is stomping on the Z5. No point to compare it to the zx2/1/100
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