MP3 Player - Desire HD General

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.

Related

How can i get ringtone volume louder ?

I am using Android 2.2 and the ringtone volume is verry low.
How can i get it louder ?
You best bet is to make your own ringtone and increase the volume, then copy the new file to the phone. I usually make ringtones on my PC using Gold Wave. To increase the volume: go to Effect>Volume>Shape Volume, and choose a reasonable higher value. I have been using this program for such a long time, and never had any issues. It works very well.
There are free alternatives like Audacity. I did not try it, but it might be good as well.
There was an app to increase speaker volume, "DSP-based equalizer" but it had to be built into the build as I recall. I tried it before on one of the Desire builds, and I can't say it was useful.
ı have same problemö and couldnt fınd solutıon yet
There is an app, for that.
Called Volume+ .. I think it's paid, but it does the job more than well.
Marvlesz said:
There is an app, for that.
Called Volume+ .. I think it's paid, but it does the job more than well.
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I've tried that it doesn't seem to be working on my HD2!
Yeah +1 for volume+ (Sound Boost) it works awesomely !
uzeytin said:
I've tried that it doesn't seem to be working on my HD2!
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It does work, on all HD2s.
Just make sure you don't have other sound apps (such as DSP Manager) . Either install them or freeze them.
And make sure you are setting it up correctly .
It works just fine here.
Marvlesz said:
It does work, on all HD2s.
Just make sure you don't have other sound apps (such as DSP Manager) . Either install them or freeze them.
And make sure you are setting it up correctly .
Finally i did it, thx a lot.
It works just fine here.
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hi
search for XLoud Engine for HD2, maybe it will help you

New CM music App!!

So, I guess this could be in the 'apps sections' but since I am not the developer of that app, I decided I would make it more of an informational post.
So, I have to first admit I do a little CyanogenMod "stocking" if you will (don't lie, you do too ). While scrolling through the gerrit review board, I happened to notice this http://review.cyanogenmod.com/#change,1797 .... If you scroll down and read the comments, it appears CM officially has a new music app!!!
So I went and checked out the app (search market for 'cubed', it's the fourth one down by 'Filipe Abrantes'). I find it to be pretty awesome visually, tho I miss some of my features from the current CM music app. I'm sure in due time, all features will find there way there!! It does have a few donate 'nag screens' which if you do your own CM stocking can find comments about here https://github.com/kmobs/rockonnggl/commit/025cbdeeda334722ca48d7ba9acb6479148964a3#comments
Let me be the first to says this is awesome, as the stock music app is terrible. Just wanted to 'spread the word' if you will, let me know what everyone thinks of this new music app, good OR bad!!
this cubed music player has been in the market place for a while. You can google reviews of the app since last year. Glad they decided to put it in though, so thankx for the info
It's already in the "unofficial" builds.. don't like it
i played with it a bit, its pretty nice, still think i'll be sticking with poweramp though. Music3 is just missing a couple features that i need from poweramp (namely the eq,the built in one in CM isnt quite as good and the way it processes the music folders)
I use cubed daily. I don't need eq.
I'm sure any and all features that *can* be added will... just gotta wait and see....
I agree its not the greatest settings wise now that I've had more usage... but visually its a nice app...
Now lets see what added cm SPUNK can bring to it!!
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It screwed up all the music on my phone after the download album art..oh well not a big issue just annoying
daeshawn said:
It screwed up all the music on my phone after the download album art..oh well not a big issue just annoying
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how do u mean?? HAHA It added 3 covers for me and didn't mess anything up...
What is it called in the Market?
|mpulse said:
What is it called in the Market?
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Search for pub:"Filipe Abrantes"
been using this player for a long time hopefully CM fixes its quarks like album covers getting unmatched etc..
For us who like the stock music app better, what would be the best way to install it back and uninstall the one that comes with CM?
I'm sure you could do it with Titanium Backup. Open titanium. Press and hold the app. Uninstall. Install the Music.apk from somewhere else.
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For us who like the stock music app better, what would be the best way to install it back and uninstall the one that comes with CM?
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CM6 uses Music Mod (by Elliot Stocker) as the default player. I don't really like cubed either.
I know when CM7 Official comes out, I'll be reverting back to the original music app. I've had nothing but problems with Music3. IE: unplugging headphones and app freaks out and starts skipping/playing songs, the "Queue" list doesn't list all my songs in the playlist(most of which are over 500 songs.)
try powerAMP if u want some EQ with bass and treble for your ears.
GHOST99K said:
try powerAMP if u want some EQ with bass and treble for your ears.
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Definitely the best music player on the market.
I just like how it updated the info from the internet included album art... and has a full screen widget that displays the album art.
does powerAMP do this?
[UPDATE]
PowerAMP looks like it does the same thing except its $4 or $5
http://powerampapp.com/
Download and Install this. I believe you all may like it. (Ginger Bread Roms ONLY)
http://www.mediafire.com/?zfpc935f8ndr8jc
FYI
it appears to me that @chrissoyars reverted the CM repo back to the old music play last night... Just an FYI, so we will see what happens!!

[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
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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
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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
SGT+CM7= :-D
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
SGT+CM7= :-D
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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+?

[Q] Volume control on Xbox Music app

a simple question for u guys, how can i control the volume on the xbox music app, also in the video one.
i use the metro app skype.. and if i reduce the volume of metro from settings.. also the skype got volume reduce...
the app has no volume control? or maybe i cant find it..
tnx in advance
nnahu said:
a simple question for u guys, how can i control the volume on the xbox music app, also in the video one.
i use the metro app skype.. and if i reduce the volume of metro from settings.. also the skype got volume reduce...
the app has no volume control? or maybe i cant find it..
tnx in advance
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I don't think it has volume controls on a per app basis, it never did in the previews. On desktop you have the usual mixer but that doesn't control apps, unless ive missed something
"..... an now finally we see which users have actually used it and have valid concerns on Win 8...."
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I don't think it has volume controls on a per app basis, it never did in the previews. On desktop you have the usual mixer but that doesn't control apps, unless ive missed something
"..... an now finally we see which users have actually used it and have valid concerns on Win 8...."
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for the moment we miss the mixer.. Its really odd that one little and essencial thing like volume control is. now I'm focused to dev a app to do that.
i already try everything like using the normal skype. But the music goes down when it pass to secondary task.
i already contact microsoft support but no answer for the moment.
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nnahu said:
a simple question for u guys, how can i control the volume on the xbox music app, also in the video one.
i use the metro app skype.. and if i reduce the volume of metro from settings.. also the skype got volume reduce...
the app has no volume control? or maybe i cant find it..
tnx in advance
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I'm with you. Maybe I'm missing something but I can't the volume. I searched the web, no one else mentions this. Maybe I should just stick to spotify. I applaud MS for their bravery in trying something different and cool, but so far Windows 8 seems a little cluttered and not easy to use. Maybe I'll get used to it. Looks cool though.
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I'm with you. Maybe I'm missing something but I can't the volume. I searched the web, no one else mentions this. Maybe I should just stick to spotify. I applaud MS for their bravery in trying something different and cool, but so far Windows 8 seems a little cluttered and not easy to use. Maybe I'll get used to it. Looks cool though.
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i have a touch monitor.. so im preety happy about w8.. the volume maybe was a problem to a bad code i guess.. that sht is important to be missing.
I've same problem. The only solution i found is to keep xbox music to the front, on 1/3 for example.
EDIT : putting xbox music app on a split screen (juste a few moment) solve the problem for me.

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.
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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?
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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!
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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
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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

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