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Hi guys,
I am a iPhone convert (have used the 2G, 3G and the 3GS currently.)
Could you guys please give objective and subjective comments about the 'line out' of the Nexus One? I hope it doesn't blow as that will be sad.
Regards,
Karan Misra
No one listens to music on their Nexus One!?
it is a mono speaker not a stereo speaker.
if you listen you should use the earbuds.
cuitao said:
it is a mono speake no a stereo speaker. so quality is not good,
if you listen you should use the earbuds.
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I am talking about the 'line out' of the phone, i.e. using good to high end ear phones (like Shure, Sennheiser CX500, etc) through the 3.5 mm jack.
I'm waiting for mine to get in today so I can sink my Etymotic hf5 canalphones into it.
student.driver said:
I'm waiting for mine to get in today so I can sink my Etymotic hf5 canalphones into it.
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Eagerly waiting for your feedback.
I hope it is not bad like the HD2 though HD2 scores a 10 out of 100 with 100 given to the 3GS. Speaking from personal experience (corroborating by http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_hd2-review-418p8.php... scroll down to the audio quality comparision)
KiD0M4N said:
Hi guys,
I am a iPhone convert (have used the 2G, 3G and the 3GS currently.)
Could you guys please give objective and subjective comments about the 'line out' of the Nexus One? I hope it doesn't blow as that will be sad.
Regards,
Karan Misra
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It's not too bad for music, I don't know what you would expect from it but as I listen to music only on the train, it's pretty good for me. one thing: the overall volume is a bit low...
Also the stock earphones suck pretty bad. they are barely good for phone calls and no bass at all.
wow fail sorry this post was BS just technical difficulties. but FYI the included headphones, tho not sounding or feeling spectacular, have a remote that has a mic and play/pause/end call and forward/backward. so that's neat .
Regular headphones that use a 3.5mm headphone connector (common to various media players, etc) will work just fine with Nexus One.
cboy007 said:
OMG BIG ISSUE. headphone dont work. like this is like the iphone or whatever. you need special headphone i think? my zune headphones wont work. the ones that come with it have the like remote thing like the iphone and so my normal headhpones wont work. i mean these headphones arent horrible quality but still my comfy zune squishy ones! ah! can anyone confirm this? btw the ones that come have THREE black bands along the connector instead of the regular 2...
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Something's wrong at your end bro... a issue like that won't go past Q/A you know.
swetland said:
Regular headphones that use a 3.5mm headphone connector (common to various media players, etc) will work just fine with Nexus One.
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Have you tried the playback? Hows the clarity, bass, and noise level?
WOW FAIL WHAT THE HECK NOW IT WORKS. htat was weird. it was defienitely in all the way before too. maybe it was because i put them in before i opened up music app...idk that was weird. anyways now my zune ones work and sound beautiful and bass-y. . i'm not an audiophile but i think these sound just as good as with my zune. woo
cboy007 said:
WOW FAIL WHAT THE HECK NOW IT WORKS. htat was weird. it was defienitely in all the way before too. maybe it was because i put them in before i opened up music app...idk that was weird. anyways now my zune ones work and sound beautiful and bass-y. . i'm not an audiophile but i think these sound just as good as with my zune. woo
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Thats a good indicator. Any comparisons to the 3GS/HD2?
Surely geeks also listen to music
cboy007 said:
wow fail sorry this post was BS just technical difficulties. but FYI the included headphones, tho not sounding or feeling spectacular, have a remote that has a mic and play/pause/end call and forward/backward. so that's neat .
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Tried a pair of Shure SE530s, Sony V700s and my Zune buds...all work just fine.
kido...since it seems on par with my zune as far as i can tell i'm assuming it's just as good as the 3gs...but again i'm not at all an audiophile.
I hooked my N1 up to a pair beyerdynamic DT880s and ran through a few musical styles with MP3s ripped using lame with vbr -q 0.
The jack provided enough power to power the DT880s reasonably well without an amp but I probably would not try high impedance headphones. Anything "in ear" will be fine and by the time you get to the point you would need an amp it would be a waste to use them on a phone. Sound range is fine, perhaps a bit neutral, it is not weighted heavily towards bass which some cheaper mp3 players do.
Treble is clean but perhaps a bit thin. As you get into the high end of mid range it is a little muddy (the guitar felt fuzzy in Imperfectly as an example). Over all the sound is better than the G1, the only other phone I have handy to compare real time.
Rest of the mid range down to bass is good. The bass is not overpowering but solid. Against a neutral rig I would say that the Nexus probably accentuates the lower range but not a lot. If you really want a driving beat (the physical feel) in techno then you probably would need some form of equalizer but other than that it is fine, though not powerful.
Songs used:
Reactivate by DJ Akira
Jet Pilot by System of a Down
Metabolic by Slipknot
Imperfectly by Ani DiFranco
Glory O' by Blood or Whiskey (note: lower bitrate MP3. Really did not like the blend but on ear buds it would probably be fine)
Dulaman by Clannad
Machine Screw by Type O Negative ( )
Black Box Recording by Firewater
I did not have any classical with me but if need be I can add some (or other musical style that you are interested in).
As an addendum I would note that the included earbuds are utterly craptastic. If you want to listen to music for any reason other than to drown out the background I would suggest getting better.
EDIT: for the heck of it I put in a amp and it helped the bass a bit, the rest seemed about the same. The difference was not remarkable but noticeable.
Thanks for the detailed reply my friend.
Waiting for comparoes to the iPhone line up.
So mine is finally shipped....
I will let you all know... since no one evidently listens to music here
I would rate it as just okay compared to my 3GS, not bad but not great either....
I had similar results to JP up there, i used the HD555's that i have and got a fair sound out of it... again bass wasnt overpowering but produced enough to get my head bobbin (deadmau5 was my primary artist of choice)...
i would like to see a quality equalizer app/widget/phone integration in the future since i prolly wont need to carry my ipod around anymore now that i have a phone with a proper jack
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.
Thanks to RostokMcSpoons
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.
Need your "A + b & C " recommendations for better sound / player... . how to improve and make the most of sound quality.
And plz only recommendations that have been tested.
THX
Try the sound quality posts in XDA Samsung SGS2 forum .
Though from my phone none have made any difference quality wise and i am happy with stock anyway .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/search.php?searchid=86757903
jje
Poweramp on smiley face or rock preset plus volume + and my koss portapros have given me amazing sound.
Of course the most important factor in this are the headphones.
Every thing else is useless if you don't have a good pair of cans ;-)
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1122361
Regards.
yaronAD said:
Need your "A + b & C " recommendations for better sound / player... . how to improve and make the most of sound quality.
And plz only recommendations that have been tested.
THX
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Just use any player which isn't the stock one and you'll be fine. Dam i can't stand how bad it sucks, it's a shame that samsung puts a multimedia powerhouse like this on the market and loads it with such a crappy player. Sure the iphone is a stupid, uncustomizable brick, but at least it packs a decent player out of the box
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Just use any player which isn't the stock one and you'll be fine. Dam i can't stand how bad it sucks, it's a shame that samsung puts a multimedia powerhouse like this on the market and loads it with such a crappy player. Sure the iphone is a stupid, uncustomizable brick, but at least it packs a decent player out of the box
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I just wonder did early devices have better sound output as so many are complaining now .
jje
sound
I have to say the stock player is just as good or better than Poweramp (that I paid for) Ran side by side on same songs with my Klipsh and Bose headphones and the sound from the stock was better, this is no eq modifications and with eq modifications. I don't understand why people are *****ing, I previously owned the Iphone 3G, 3GS, and 4 and the GS2 is just as good if not better.
Charlie C
cc999 said:
I have to say the stock player is just as good or better than Poweramp (that I paid for) Ran side by side on same songs with my Klipsh and Bose headphones and the sound from the stock was better, this is no eq modifications and with eq modifications. I don't understand why people are *****ing, I previously owned the Iphone 3G, 3GS, and 4 and the GS2 is just as good if not better.
Thats more or less what i find though i am retesting a few sound mods including PowerAmp .I am at a loss to find any difference even on stock player and stock headphones .Though most of music files are AAC+ Lame converted with a high bit rate and no bangy bangy boom boom stuff .
jje
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@cc999
@JJEgan
which roms are you two using? I'm on KE7 and the stock player is not a good sound...
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@cc999
@JJEgan
which roms are you two using? I'm on KE7 and the stock player is not a good sound...
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Sound is the same on very first Samsung rom for me KWDD May 2011 same sound on KG6 .
Tested again today .
Stock Player v Mix Zing Player v Power Amp using varying quality earphones .
Specificity was to listen to certain instruments within songs across all three players and headphones .
Result best sound a Joint First Place STOCK PLAYER AND Mix zing player .
Headphones stock Samsung adequate better performance with better earphones .
Sound is very very subjective hearing age sound format conversion range etc etc often compounded by the users crap music choices .
Worth reading this thread though i find no advantage in the apps used .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1122361
Particularly
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14958599&postcount=42
jje
Better headphones.
Sent From My Fingers To Your Face......
You'll need a portable amp for SGS2. SGS2 has very weak amp.
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You'll need a portable amp for SGS2. SGS2 has very weak amp.
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I find it hard to go any higher than 7 far to high and many are fine on 4 sound level even with stock headphones .
jje
2.3.5
Is it my imagination, or is the headphone music sound quality better on 2.3.5? Not overwhelmingly good, but listenable (which was not the case before).
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Is it my imagination, or is the headphone music sound quality better on 2.3.5? Not overwhelmingly good, but listenable (which was not the case before).
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I'm not an audiophile but quality in KI3 is waaaay better!
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Yea, I agree with the sound being better on 2.3.5. I use custom molded in ear monitors with the S2, I definitely notice an improvement in sound quality!
The speakers on this phone are by far the best thing I've heard in a mobile device ever.
Just wow!
Agreed! I tried one yesterday and they were amazing!
HTC finally heard us after bashing them for years about tiny speaker :highfive:
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HTC finally heard us after bashing them for years about tiny speaker :highfive:
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So I heard you like speakers?
TAAAAAKE EEEEEEM!!!!!!!
Even the headphone output DAC is great with beats disabled.
I think this is the first time I have felt happy with an android phone sound wise.
Major breakthrough for Htc well done, now this is a proper upgrade compared to last years model in every dept unlike some others.
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Even the headphone output DAC is great with beats disabled.
I think this is the first time I have felt happy with an android phone sound wise.
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Hello cool don't own one yet but heard some reviews say great till you plug in high quality cans and turn off beats and sounds really low quality.
Deep breath please not trolling but what is your experience and the output of the phone with quality cans - bass tone with without equ etc i.e on my samy I add to install extra software as the yam chip is hopeless and I am waiting for the One to be stocked here to try.
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Hello cool don't own one yet but heard some reviews say great till you plug in high quality cans and turn off beats and sounds really low quality.
Deep breath please not trolling but what is your experience and the output of the phone with quality cans - bypass tone with without equ etc i.e on my samy I add to install extra software as the yam chip is hopeless and I am waiting for the One to be stocked here to try.
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Hi I don't use beats.
I have Sennheiser HD25's and I think they sound great on this phone a lot better than the S3.
Tom
who cares about the headphone sound? .. you can go beyond the limit with some sound driver customization!
even the speaker i am sure u can make them louder ... this phone is the hottest thing happen since android
I'm a novice sound engineer and i have been learning and reading about audio engineering since last 3 years and now music is my life , i LOVE to listen to the music all the time and I'm tend to hear the best quality i can get..
when i buy a phone the first thing i look for is the sound experience of this phone
i don't usually focus on the speakers , i only focus for the output audio jack
i love android and to be honest i hate iphone or iOS in particular .
I've noticed that Iphone can producer a decent sound quality than the most of android devices ! i was very sad since I've noticed that because i will never own iphone whatever happened
and I've searched online for how to improve my device sound quality and i found a lot of solutions !
the best thing that we all already know is Viper4android , Yes we agree on that
viper can give me A LOT of audio modifications with no doubt and with the best settings you get you Finlay will be happy listening to your music but.. viper can producer an enhanced sound with limits !
th loudness cant be that good .. you increase the Gain and you will hear the distortion in your hear
the definition of distortion is simply when you pushing beyond 0db +1db means distortion and you don't wanna hear that
so my target became like that ..
1- get a HIGH and LOUD audio without pushing my audio beyond 0db
2-get a Good audio quality
of course you cant achieve that without having a decent ( earphone - headphones ) and in my opinion try to avoid any unknown brands you can get cheaply in your city market
I'm using my headset Audio-Technica M50x and i love it so much because its a Monitor nit HiFi headset
thats mean its producer a FLAT style audio without any modification at all
HiFi means the opposite
i use a HiFi in my earphones like Skullcandy and sennheiser while I'm out
so this is what Ive tried and what i can recommend for you
Skullcand smokin buds 2 (( cheap + good bass + Loud enough + Normal sound quality ))
Skullcandy 50/50 (( Very good bass + Loud enough + Normal sound quality ))
sennheiser cx200 (( Cheap + Normal loudness + High sound Quality + Perfect bass ))
sennheiser cx300 (( Cheap + Loud enough + Perfect sound quality + Perfect bass ))
and of course th Audio-Technica M50x For the best sound experience i,ve ever had
its VERY LOUD and AWESOME BASS and the sound quality is super but its not very chap
now you've got the right earphone or headset , now this what you should do in my opinion ..
1- install any good kernel you like in your nexus 6 that ca allow you to run a Kernel Adiutor app
2- install Kernel Adiutor from playstore
3- use power AMP as your main music player ( the best music player you can find in android )
WARNING --- you can harm your earphone or your headset if you raised the volume much and you can even hurt your ears so please be careful ---
no you decrees the volume in your device to the half and play the best song you like in power amp and listen to it while you are going to the Sound tap in Kernel Adiutor
and Gently increase the Volume gain .. it will make the sound louder and louder but don't go to the max ... gently increase 1 by one by 1 till you find the perfect sound with no distortion
go to your powerAMP and head to the equalizer and DON'T shape it like a crazy! just make a little changes ( look at the picture ) because PowerAMP will compress your music if you made something crazy like if you increased the 16khz band all to the top
it will give you what you want , a very sharp high ( hats and treble ) but you will loose the mid ( the singer voice for example ) and the Low as well ( bass and bassline )
so take it easy while adjusting these knobs
PowerAMP will give another 2 knobs ( BASS and TREBLE ) yes they are very useful but don't ever get across the 30% to avoid the compressing !
and to make sure that you don't want to ruined your music just enable the Limit button
it will prevent you from crossing the 0db
Now go to the PowerAMP settings-->Audio--->Advanced tweaks menu and make sure they are like this picture
and remember --- your volume was just 50% and you now have amazing loudness
so don't make it higher till you are sure that your headset CAN take more
and please don't harm your ears...
try to listen to a decent music type like House and Trance so u can experience your headset or earphone
i hope that i helped and Sorry for my very bad English :fingers-crossed:
I cannot see the pics good at all
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What about a good and cheap BT???
What is power amp ? Is it better than V4A ? V4A is pretty decent, but with Dolby Atmos that really dials it in even more.
mikeprius said:
What is power amp ? Is it better than V4A ? V4A is pretty decent, but with Dolby Atmos that really dials it in even more.
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Power amp is the normal go to audio player for those that wont rely on cloud based music.
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I cannot see the pics good at all
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Mervingio said:
What about a good and cheap BT???
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ive been using SBH50 its a sony earphones , search for it
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What is power amp ? Is it better than V4A ? V4A is pretty decent, but with Dolby Atmos that really dials it in even more.
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well , V4A it just a Audio engine and it cannot play the music without an music player , Power amp count as a Music player with engine inside of it , you have many music players in Play store but not all of then has an integrated Music engine
and with all respect for Dolby , but it cant produce a decent gain and yes you can get much more bass but this is will cost you some of your loudness
Audio technical m5x
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I see you're a KSHMR fan as well!