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Low call volume in NAND builds [PROBLEM]

I see many people have problem with low call volume in NAND builds. Me too.
The problem is only in an incoming call. When I make a call everything is OK and the sound is normal, but when I receive a call it's very very low. I can hardly hear the other side. If I turn on and then off the speaker during the call, the sound becomes normal (as it should be). But it's very annoying to do it on every call.
I've tried different builds with different kernels, different radios, but the problem is still there.
So if anyone has a solution, please post it here.

Delete/move the htcleo.acdb out of etc/firmware and system/etc/firmware and reboot, this should make it somewhat better, overall. But Ringer, notification, alarm, and media volumes are still not where they should be.

in futureshocks nand rom the call voulume is very good and the other sounds too i also tought it's a nand problem but with his build there is no problem

In the JDMS build the volume level is amazingly loud. Check it out.
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AngelDeath said:
Delete/move the htcleo.acdb out of etc/firmware and system/etc/firmware and reboot, this should make it somewhat better, overall. But Ringer, notification, alarm, and media volumes are still not where they should be.
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You're wrong. Media player sound is improved significantly.

Gingerbread zip version its pretty loud, louder than any
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try MDJ series, i tried mdj revolution hd super light it was amazing.

did this with mdjs build and now im getting a bunch of clicking noises and no sound at all..

OK, I tried gauner1986's HD-FI 0.3 build and have NO PROBLEMS with sound

Try mdj... no prob here...
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AngelDeath said:
Delete/move the htcleo.acdb out of etc/firmware and system/etc/firmware and reboot, this should make it somewhat better, overall. But Ringer, notification, alarm, and media volumes are still not where they should be.
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Machzelet said:
You're wrong. Media player sound is improved significantly.
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That DID fix the problem,and it DID improve the media sound BUT now i get background noise in when someone is calling me,they complain about background noise.

HateSoul said:
That DID fix the problem,and it DID improve the media sound BUT now i get background noise in when someone is calling me,they complain about background noise.
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Do a search, some people have complained about this too, not everyone gets it, but there is a fix for Mic gain, and background noise. I'd do a search but I just woke up and am still looking for pinholes in my eye lids.

HateSoul said:
That DID fix the problem,and it DID improve the media sound BUT now i get background noise in when someone is calling me,they complain about background noise.
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Okai,adding to my previous post i managed to fix the background noise,and also fixed the low volume in general.Thanks to AngelDeath for his post

AngelDeath said:
Do a search, some people have complained about this too, not everyone gets it, but there is a fix for Mic gain, and background noise. I'd do a search but I just woke up and am still looking for pinholes in my eye lids.
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I did search,but came out with no solution,only problems.Till,i found that i have to replace the files not just deleting them.Thank you.

HateSoul said:
I did search,but came out with no solution,only problems.Till,i found that i have to replace the files not just deleting them.Thank you.
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Here just in case since you said you couldnt find the post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=860850

No problem with JDMS build here. Best android rom I have tried thus far. Fast, no lags and looks great.
It's great not having to choose between winmo and android.
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HateSoul said:
That DID fix the problem,and it DID improve the media sound BUT now i get background noise in when someone is calling me,they complain about background noise.
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you just basicly took out the file that prevents you from getting background noise, hence the htcleo.acdb, thus leaving the default.acdb in its place
if you want a louder overall speaker volume, take out the htcleo.acdb from other builds and swap it with yours. Check file size and dates, g'luck

ikkon said:
you just basicly took out the file that prevents you from getting background noise, hence the htcleo.acdb, thus leaving the default.acdb in its place
if you want a louder overall speaker volume, take out the htcleo.acdb from other builds and swap it with yours. Check file size and dates, g'luck
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how do i get the new file on my phone?

lowrider262 said:
how do i get the new file on my phone?
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ADB push, CWM update.zip, Root Explorer, etc. etc.

[Q] Louder volume hack?

I've been looking around for a louder volume hack for the Legend for a couple of days to no avail. I keep seeing things about DSP Manager but as far I'm aware there's nothing for the Legend specifically. Is there a specific package for the Legend to be installed or can I just flash any old DSP apk and be done with it?
If that's not the case, what can I do to achieve louder volume levels, apart from turning up the volume level?
- Swyped from my rooted HTC Legend -

Search for an app called "Louder Volume Hack" (pun not intended). There are settings in the app that is suppose to reconfigure your phone's volume. Tried it but can't tell the difference honestly. So what I did was I bought PowerAMP and tweak the equalizer settings instead. Of course that only works for music and I'm pretty sure that is what your purpose, innit?

rajasyaitan said:
Search for an app called "Louder Volume Hack" (pun not intended).
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Louder Volume Hack only works on HTC devices released before the Nexus. The Legend was released after the Nexus.
So what I did was I bought PowerAMP and tweak the equalizer settings instead. Of course that only works for music and I'm pretty sure that is what your purpose, innit?
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I've used PowerAMP's equaliser before but it can horribly distort the quality of the music playing. I also prefer Winamp to PowerAMP, so I can't use PowerAMP.
I'd just like a hack which I can fakeflash or flash.

I was just about to post another thread now for the same requirement. So i second this thread

To be honest, if I can't find a hack then I wouldn't mind creating my own... Provided someone tells me where to look I would be okay with that.

CyanogenMOD has the DSP stuff built in.
If this is anything like voodoo sound on the sammy devices (I'm not sure) then this kind of thing has to be done at kernel level. I have a feeling that BlaY0's kernel is pretty much the same as CM's, so logic dictates that DSPManager should work. Try installing the apk, see what happens. The setting that has the largest impact is "Dynamic Range Compression". If everything gets very loud when you turn it on, it worked.

I flashed DSP Manager and located the apk inside /system and attempted to install it, but it would not install. I also noticed DSP Manager's odex file sitting underneath it - could that be causing issues? Or something else?
- Swyped from my rooted HTC Legend -

MP3 Player

Morning all
Sooooooooooo , after putting some of my favorite music on my DHD last night, packed my Sony BIN headphones and set off this morning , only to discover the stock MP3 player is rubbish ! , no volume or anything.
Any suggestions which one is best to use ?
Thanks
Steve

My suggestion would be PlayerPro. After trying many, this has everything I ever wanted from a music player.

thank you for the quick response
That one costs money though
Any good free ones ?

DoubleTwist seems to be the best right now.

Tried , and its great thanks .....
Is there anything I can do to increase the volume ?
It seems so low , even at top media volume
Thanks
Steve

Most custom ROMs have volume enhancements on them, but if you don't want to go down that road and are already running a Gingerbread ROM, then try an app called Volume+ from the market. If you're on Froyo, there is DSP Manager but personally I don't recommend it.

DoubleTwist is a rather complete player. Try it out.

I'd suggest Double Twist or this https://market.android.com/details?id=org.abrantix.rockon.rockonnggl&feature=more_from_developer

Lovly ta

Yep, doubletwist is good, no question there. It's just that since I'm kind of a neat freak when it comes to folder structures with my music, I really appreciate the option to browse by folders; something most players seem to lack. I also liked the album wall display of playerpro, but of course as you said its not free.

Bought PlayerPro also. If you listen to music alot, its really worth it^^ Also theres an option that you can skip songs with volume buttons, thats a great feature in some situations.

Thats all great thanks , but the volume is still low , is there anyway I can increase the headphone volume of MP3's ?
Thanks
Steve

See my post on the previous page, it has some tips to help with your volume issue

DroidXero said:
See my post on the previous page, it has some tips to help with your volume issue
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Hi, thanks ..... I have installed the volume+ app or at least I think its the right one.
And it dosnt let me make it any louder than the top media volume ...
Any suggestions ?
Thanks
Steve

Double Twist is great and works

Custom Roms should help with volume (have a look at my sig)
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sbsshadow said:
Hi, thanks ..... I have installed the volume+ app or at least I think its the right one.
And it dosnt let me make it any louder than the top media volume ...
Any suggestions ?
Thanks
Steve
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If you downloaded it from the Market and it's called 'Volume+' then you have the right one, but it only works on Gingerbread. When you run the app you have the options of applying volume gain to the speaker or headphone output, and you can also change the EQ. There's a Bass Enhancement option too, but I've never known it make any difference.

Give PowerAMP a shot if you want to browse by folder. There's a trial version on the market. Best player I've seen.
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DroidXero said:
If you downloaded it from the Market and it's called 'Volume+' then you have the right one, but it only works on Gingerbread. When you run the app you have the options of applying volume gain to the speaker or headphone output, and you can also change the EQ. There's a Bass Enhancement option too, but I've never known it make any difference.
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Oh ....... the one I downloaded was Volume Plus, not Volume +
I see its £0.99 , I know its not much but I havnt got a card to pay it with at the moment ..
Is there a free version anywhere ?
Thanks all
Steve

There's no free version unfortunately, but £0.99 is more than a fair price to pay for it if you can convince someone to lend you their card
Someone mentioned PowerAMP earlier. That app has an in built equalizer and some of the presets on that make the volume a bit louder, though if you're playing music for a long period of time then this will take a toll on battery life.

[Q] Is there an equalizer that works on PHONE audio?

DroidX 2.3.3 - Rooted via Pete's - LauncherPro
I bought EQUALIZER from SmartAndroidApps, and POWERAMP from MaxMP. Both do well with media audio, but neither can manipulate the telephone audio stream.
I'm hard of hearing, and would like to control telephone audio from the speaker. My current solution is external, using earbuds with a lump in the cable that houses a passive RC circuit to approximate the curve I need.
Is there an EQ app or method to do that internally, so I can use the speakerphone?

There once was a flashable zip called turn it to eleven that allowed you to exceed normal volume levels... maybe look around for that or something like it... if you are not rooted I don't think there are any options...
SGT+CM7=AWESOMENESS!!!

DSP manager came with cm7 and it works pretty good for me.
DX+CM7

marculous said:
DSP manager came with cm7 and it works pretty good for me.
DX+CM7
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Works good for me on my x running CM7 too, however even at the loudest setting my ringtones still aren't more than 1 or 2 decibels louder than stock... wonder if there is a way to really increase volume?....
SGT+CM7= :-D

Poweramp app has a great one in its player idk if you can use it without using the player. It even has a pre amp.
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hootowlserenade said:
Works good for me on my x running CM7 too, however even at the loudest setting my ringtones still aren't more than 1 or 2 decibels louder than stock... wonder if there is a way to really increase volume?....
SGT+CM7= :-D
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Tried amplifying the sounds with something like wave pad or MP3 gain, then putting them back?
I always amplify mine with wave pad, then put them in the media folder of my sd card, that way I don't have to use root explorer every time to put them back in system sounds whenever I flash another nightly.
DX+CM7

marculous said:
Tried amplifying the sounds with something like wave pad or MP3 gain, then putting them back?
DX+CM7
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Maybe I can do something like that... I'll look and see if I can find where the tunes are stored, maybe use root explorer to modify them, or something like that... I'll check around the forums a bit and see how to do that
SGT+CM7= :-D

hootowlserenade said:
Maybe I can do something like that... I'll look and see if I can find where the tunes are stored, maybe use root explorer to modify them, or something like that... I'll check around the forums a bit and see how to do that
SGT+CM7= :-D
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Are they actual system sounds, or your own ringtones?
DX+CM7

marculous said:
Are they actual system sounds, or your own ringtones?
DX+CM7
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System sounds
SGT+CM7= :-D

hootowlserenade said:
System sounds
SGT+CM7= :-D
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using root explorer, they are in system/media/audio/ringtones. They are .ogg. You may have to convert them before amplifying them. I would rename them and put them on the sd card, in media/audio/ringtones. Wave pad may convert them, or free make. Both are free. Good luck, let me know how it goes, any questions just ask.
DX+CM7

marculous said:
using root explorer, they are in system/media/audio/ringtones. They are .ogg. You may have to convert them before amplifying them. I would rename them and put them on the sd card, in media/audio/ringtones. Wave pad may convert them, or free make. Both are free. Good luck, let me know how it goes, any questions just ask.
DX+CM7
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Very cool I see the alarm tones too maybe now I'll actually hear the alarm going off... gonna copy these to sd and try to convert, increase volume, reconvert and save back into root explorer... wonder if I'll have to do this after each nightly? One way to find out.... after I suceed I will keep a copy of files on sd card just in case and I'll flash a nightly and see if it overwrites the files... will report back
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hootowlserenade said:
Very cool I see the alarm tones too maybe now I'll actually hear the alarm going off... gonna copy these to sd and try to convert, increase volume, reconvert and save back into root explorer... wonder if I'll have to do this after each nightly? One way to find out.... after I suceed I will keep a copy of files on sd card just in case and I'll flash a nightly and see if it overwrites the files... will report back
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Flashing nightly should overwrite them, I know it did with my ringtones, that's why I started just putting them on the sd. Overwrites boot animation too, I gave up on changing that every time.
DX+CM7

What I really need is to apply EQ to telephone (incoming voice) audio.
I can do it externally via the 3.5mm audio jack, using an active equalizer. Bulky. It would be great to do it inside the phone.

Phone Audio Equalizer
i would highly recomend the dsp manager because it equalizes your application and music audio output, your speaker output , and you can control bluetooth settings as well. I personally think its better than any of the paid apps that you can get. i also dont get why someone hasnt posted a link for thDSPManager.apk but i will post one for you and everyone else.
Dropbox link:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/66547183/DSPManager.apk
Best of luck,
TheBookheimer
Droid X Miui 2012.2.1, V6 Supercharged, Beats Audio

TheBookheimer said:
i would highly recomend the dsp manager because it equalizes your application and music audio output, your speaker output , and you can control bluetooth settings as well. I personally think its better than any of the paid apps that you can get. i also dont get why someone hasnt posted a link for thDSPManager.apk but i will post one for you and everyone else.
Best of luck,
TheBookheimer
Droid X Miui 2012.2.1, V6 Supercharged, Beats Audio
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DSP Manager force closes sometimes when I get a call.
Anyone tried volume+?

DSP Manager

Has anyone used it on their Note 3 yet?
i hate the audio with a passion thru the external speaker, DSP is my only hope..

JCM800 said:
Has anyone used it on their Note 3 yet?
i hate the audio with a passion thru the external speaker, DSP is my only hope..
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I gave up on DSP Manager after it never seemed to play music via the right profile (eg, bluetooth headphones would often be played with the "speaker" profile, or other shenanigans)
Then I discovered Vipers Audio! And never looked back... (I have this running on my Note 3)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2191223

bakachu said:
I gave up on DSP Manager after it never seemed to play music via the right profile (eg, bluetooth headphones would often be played with the "speaker" profile, or other shenanigans)
Then I discovered Vipers Audio! And never looked back... (I have this running on my Note 3)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2191223
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Wow thanks for the prompt reply dude. I agree Dsp isn't perfect, but it would help compared to stock, it's really awful imo.
So, in your experience has Viper improved the external speaker experience? I'm not so fussed with the 3.5, it's the external sounds that are bugging me.
Thanks

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Wow thanks for the prompt reply dude. I agree Dsp isn't perfect, but it would help compared to stock, it's really awful imo.
So, in your experience has Viper improved the external speaker experience? I'm not so fussed with the 3.5, it's the external sounds that are bugging me.
Thanks
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I haven't used it for the external speaker (but it supports this, just as DSP Manager does), but I don't think you'll be disappointed if you were to try it.
FYI: I use the "Lock effect mode" to force my Bluetooth audio profile onto all audio outputs, works a charm.

bakachu said:
I haven't used it for the external speaker (but it supports this, just as DSP Manager does), but I don't think you'll be disappointed if you were to try it.
FYI: I use the "Lock effect mode" to force my Bluetooth audio profile onto all audio outputs, works a charm.
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This could be what I'm looking for, but I'm still relatively new to flashing etc, seems a bit daunting, the installation process? I take it you need to be rooted?

JCM800 said:
This could be what I'm looking for, but I'm still relatively new to flashing etc, seems a bit daunting, the installation process? I take it you need to be rooted?
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Yes, you need root to complete the install. It goes something like this: install it like a normal APK, open it, it will ask for root privs, once granted, it will autoinstall the audio driver, and then all you need to do is restart. Job done!

bakachu said:
Yes, you need root to complete the install. It goes something like this: install it like a normal APK, open it, it will ask for root privs, once granted, it will autoinstall the audio driver, and then all you need to do is restart. Job done!
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Thanks, this could be the key to make me love my Note 3. I need to root it first, then I'll look at tackling the installation in near future, thanks for replying, appreciate it
Just a thought tho - the Note 3 external driver is small, doesn't it distort easily driving bassy beats?

bakachu said:
Yes, you need root to complete the install. It goes something like this: install it like a normal APK, open it, it will ask for root privs, once granted, it will autoinstall the audio driver, and then all you need to do is restart. Job done!
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Pmd you
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So just to clarify, if i root, and install this - will I lose ota software updates from Samsung , or do you only lose them when flashing a custom Rom? Thanks.

bakachu said:
I gave up on DSP Manager after it never seemed to play music via the right profile (eg, bluetooth headphones would often be played with the "speaker" profile, or other shenanigans)
Then I discovered Vipers Audio! And never looked back... (I have this running on my Note 3)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2191223
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Ringtone, notifications, system audio viper fx is ok but
Dont work with poweramp or samsung music player, know why? Thanks!
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bakachu said:
I gave up on DSP Manager after it never seemed to play music via the right profile (eg, bluetooth headphones would often be played with the "speaker" profile, or other shenanigans)
Then I discovered Vipers Audio! And never looked back... (I have this running on my Note 3)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2191223
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Hi, is it possible to make screenshots of your Viper4Android Settings!? Or upload your saved profile for testing!?

akelon said:
Ringtone, notifications, system audio viper fx is ok but
Dont work with poweramp or samsung music player, know why? Thanks!
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This post seems to have some tips and tricks to try:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2203255

Petteri said:
Hi, is it possible to make screenshots of your Viper4Android Settings!? Or upload your saved profile for testing!?
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Yeah, heres my profile I use: *lots* of bass via the Dynamic Subsystem module, EQ that brings out the highs, and the "Extreme Headphone V1" listening device.
The profile files go under your SD Card under the viper4android/profiles directory (if the folder doesn't exist, try saving a profile first to autocreate it)

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Yeah, heres my profile I use: *lots* of bass via the Dynamic Subsystem module, EQ that brings out the highs, and the "Extreme Headphone V1" listening device.
The profile files go under your SD Card under the viper4android/profiles directory (if the folder doesn't exist, try saving a profile first to autocreate it)
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Many THX for this, i will try!

Petteri said:
Many THX for this, i will try!
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Are you trying this on a note 3 SD800 at all?
I'm concerned the small external speaker may distort easily?

JCM800 said:
Are you trying this on a note 3 SD800 at all?
I'm concerned the small external speaker may distort easily?
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Could be, i will try later on after work! BR Petteri

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Could be, i will try later on after work! BR Petteri
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Ok great, please post your findings. I'd like to try it on mine, but am not familiar with installing APK files etc at the moment. Or which is the best rooting method for the N3

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Just a thought tho - the Note 3 external driver is small, doesn't it distort easily driving bassy beats?
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Dude.....seriously?
Bass is driven by the amount of air the driver can push - Base is omni-directional (i.e.you feel it rather than hearing where it's coming from) so it doesn't really matter where you put your bass unit from a surround sound setup.
If you think the external speaker is going to give ANY sort of bass, you're seriously misguided, sorry!
If the frequency is too low then the unit just won't play it, that's why speakers have a frequency range.

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Dude.....seriously?
Bass is driven by the amount of air the driver can push - Base is omni-directional (i.e.you feel it rather than hearing where it's coming from) so it doesn't really matter where you put your bass unit from a surround sound setup.
If you think the external speaker is going to give ANY sort of bass, you're seriously misguided, sorry!
If the frequency is too low then the unit just won't play it, that's why speakers have a frequency range.
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Why thanks very much, no need to be patronising, but yeah you made sense, thanks all the same.

JCM800 said:
Why thanks very much, no need to be patronising, but yeah you made sense, thanks all the same.
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Yeah, my bad, sorry buddy.
Been ill the last 4 days and supposed to be flying to the states tomorrow for 9 days holiday! bit P******d about it.
But you're right, I should have toned it down.
Ignore the first line of my reply above, and it reads a bit nicer