nexus 4 as a digital audio player - Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

what are the opinions of the "chosen ones" on using the nexus 4 as a media player? i use 320 kbps mp3 files and will be using a pair of sennheiser ie80 to listen with. can anyone compare what the new one sounds like compared to the galaxy nexus? thanks everyone, and i hope to join you all on monday!
eric b

e-dub said:
what are the opinions of the "chosen ones" on using the nexus 4 as a media player? i use 320 kbps mp3 files and will be using a pair of sennheiser ie80 to listen with. can anyone compare what the new one sounds like compared to the galaxy nexus? thanks everyone, and i hope to join you all on monday!
eric b
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Bump. Wondering the same thing.

I don't have a galaxy nexus but sound quality is a bit meh, output volume compared to my previous phones is good but according to some people it is low. Sound quality is acceptable with almost no audible background noise or clicks when switching between modes. I am listening on sennheiser mx270's. So overall I'd say fine but most people rate the international s3 as being better.
I'd recommend getting yourself a fiio e5 if you care about sound quality and volume- it improves both IMO, makes sound more... Exciting, as in everything even when on lower volumes feels more fun/powerful.
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Let's hope with future development, perhaps, tweaking with the hardware, will get more volume out of it. It is pretty low. And if I use the stock equalizer, sounds compressed. Not liking it
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e-dub said:
what are the opinions of the "chosen ones" on using the nexus 4 as a media player? i use 320 kbps mp3 files and will be using a pair of sennheiser ie80 to listen with. can anyone compare what the new one sounds like compared to the galaxy nexus? thanks everyone, and i hope to join you all on monday!
eric b
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A bit of a bump. Are there any reviews of the chipset, or any more info on audio quality? Maybe some pretty colorful graphs that I can stare at and convincingly nod up and down like I understand?
Edit: Doing some research it looks like it uses the Qualcomm WCD9310, the same found in the US variant of the GS3.

e-dub said:
what are the opinions of the "chosen ones" on using the nexus 4 as a media player? i use 320 kbps mp3 files and will be using a pair of sennheiser ie80 to listen with. can anyone compare what the new one sounds like compared to the galaxy nexus? thanks everyone, and i hope to join you all on monday!
eric b
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I was spoiled on my Tmo GS2 running rezounds beats mod with resampling @ 96kHz
I have faith that this v nexus will achieve that as well
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Music player sound quality

Hi,
How does the music player sound compared to the original Galaxy S with Voodoo? I'm thinking of upgrading but am worried about the music sound quality. Thanks for any advice.
Harp
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its crappy if you use voodoo sound on gs1 .. maybe in the future there wil be something like voodoo. but until then its crap well yeah crappyy
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No problems on my SGS 2 as good as SGS1 .
There are multiple posts regarding improving sound quality if you want to try .
jje
JJEgan said:
No problems on my SGS 2 as good as SGS1 .
There are multiple posts regarding improving sound quality if you want to try .
jje
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yepp ;D
btw i'm using poweramp and the sound is completely fine for me ;D
PowerAMP with Head-Direct RE2 is amazing. PowerAMP with any decent pair of headphones is good.
beggin said:
PowerAMP with Head-Direct RE2 is amazing. PowerAMP with any decent pair of headphones is good.
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I think too
Is there any way.to get lyrics in default music player
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This is my first phone after having an iphone for 4 years. I'm hoping the music player and sound quality are on par or better than itunes on the iphone.
Do the Poweramp codecs provide better output than stock ones?
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PowerAMP with Head-Direct RE2 is amazing. PowerAMP with any decent pair of headphones is good.
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This. Stock sound is poor but it doesn't take much to change. PowerAMP is great, I don't even use my Fiio E5 anymore.

Whats So Good About PowerAmp? Against The Stock Player

I've recently tried out the power amp trial to see why its the people's choice for "best music player." Maybe it's because it's the trial but I don't see and significant things that make it better than the standalone stock player for the galaxy s3.
On the poweramp, you can adjust the EQ or use presets, same goes for the s3 player. Theres also the bass, treble, volume and x-stereo (not sure what that is) and on the stock player there is the 3d, bass, reverb, size of room, and clarity.
Am I missing something? Is it the looks that people go for on the poweramp? Or is there some special key features that other players don't have.
I'm not sure if I want to purchase the unlocked poweramp if it isn't much superior than the stock player. Only thing thats neat to me are the different sizes of widgets and customization for them.
What do you guys think?
Ummm, about everything. Sound quality, customization of the music and metadata, aesthetics, and especially the navigation and accessibility of your files.
akarol said:
Ummm, about everything. Sound quality, customization of the music and metadata, aesthetics, and especially the navigation and accessibility of your files.
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To me the sound quality is the same on both.
Intercrew said:
To me the sound quality is the same on both.
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honestly, it sounds to me like you don't really care what the best music player is. if the stock player satisfies you, then by all means stick with it. it is NOT bad. it is also not for everyone
I like the crossfade/gap-less playback personally
How can software effect sound quality the only factors that should effect sound quality for digital music is bit rate, digital to analog converter and the tiny little amp inside our phones since the software only messes with the sound once you start funking it up with the EQ
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You are kidding me right? Poweramp significantly makes all music sound way better! Even my car stereo with two subs sound way better with Poweramp.
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How can software make sound better?! You're kidding right?! Have you heard of Beats? The hardware can do so much, but the processing (compression, equalization, etc) is all done via software. PA is miles ahead of the competition for true audiophiles.
These music players should NOT have any effect on music. If you shape the sound (EQ) you are losing bit depth plain and simple. That's why the whole beats app is a joke to me. The term beats and audiophile do not belong in the same sentence.
That said "better" is a subjective term and not everyone enjoys a flat eq curve, especially people with dual subs jamming to rap. Subjectively power amp SHOULD be the same as any player playing the same content with no EQ.
Also, you can control the player while the phone is locked (paid version)
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Also, you can control the player while the phone is locked (paid version)
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So does every other music app. The key to good sound is headphones. My Klipsch reference headphones sound awesome no matter what app I use. Anymore you pick an app based on feature set. If yours does what you want then screw other apps.
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erichj - I agree.
The main reason I bought it was for streaming my music in my car via Bluetooth. It connects and starts playing instantly without touching anything.
Poweramp is cool but, I prefer playerpro. The soft bass I get on playerpro is better than poweramp
I'm kinda debating between player pro and n7player now..
I don't really like the folder view in poweramp, and no lock screen controls was kind of sad too
Bluerai said:
I'm kinda debating between player pro and n7player now..
I don't really like the folder view in poweramp, and no lock screen controls was kind of sad too
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Poweramp definitely has lock screen controls...I'm guessing most of you didn't try to learn how to use the app before posting.
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Bluerai said:
I'm kinda debating between player pro and n7player now..
I don't really like the folder view in poweramp, and no lock screen controls was kind of sad too
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You obviously didn't use the software. It does those 2 things better than any player out there.
UI, Preferences, plays voicemail received in Exchange (vs Remote Wave) and just got very use to it on my DX.
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Poweramp definitely has lock screen controls...I'm guessing most of you didn't try to learn how to use the app before posting.
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wow I'm blind, thanks.
I'm going to have to look into everything again
Well both software and hardware affects the music. But honestly without the hardware, theres no sound.
Seems like ill be sticking with the stock player for now and switch over to n7player or poweramp later on. gapless play back is a plus tho

Sound quality

Is it supposed to be baseless? Mine sounds like a pair of headphones on loud.
Yes. Mobile devices either have really crappy bass or crappy bass.
Use volume+ app of you want to increase base or more fuller sound quality.
Download power amp it has good audio
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Soundcard
Does someone know hardware details of the soundcard?
Couldn't find anything!
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Does someone know hardware details of the soundcard?
Couldn't find anything!
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Yh I haven't found anything hardware specific on the sound/speakers.

[Q] [Advice] Galaxy y custom in ear headphones

hi guys...sorry if im posting it in the wrong section..
my dog ate my stock inear headphones ..so im planning to buy new pair of inear headphones
my budget is not very high..i can spend maximum 700 INR (around 15$)
so i need your advice on that
im thinking of getting es18 sound magic worth 540 bucks
well my question is, ive tried es18 and many other earphones on many devices like samsung wave, corby nokia phones etc, but the 5.1 channel on galaxy y sucks...also,i need to have many apps for and do high level of equalizing to get best possible results like i do get in other cheap phones..why is it so? is my 5.1 channel damaged?
thanks..plz leave your suggestions on ear phones too
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Look at flipkart for in ear headphones
for better sound quality I would suggest to look in themes and apps section there are some nice mods like megabassbeats etc. if you do not know how to do that I would suggest look for a custom rom with dsp manager like hyperion or monochromatic 6.0.
Use dsp manager coupled with a better music player like poweramp. The stock music player is like a crap (for me atleast).
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I use stock music player no dsp and a set of alcatel headfones and its fine try getin ya music at 320 kbs per sec and youl soon here better quality music
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i love dsp manager
im an equalizing expert in it lol
but still i cant make it to 5.1 as in wave or other phones
but thanks ppl
and yes..flipkart ftw
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I have a Panasonic in ear headphones, cost is 399INR. And it is pretty nice while using with Dsp and stock music player.
WAITING FOR NEMESIS......
FROM GOD'S OWN COUNTRY.....
Can you please tell me Exact model number?
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I'm getting Brainwavz HM5 + Fiio E11 amplifier (from mp4nation)
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you can try skull candy or
Sound magic mp21 or pl30 or 50

[REQ] App Beats for Lg G2

Hi,
Anyone post App to improve audio of Lg G2? I used the standard music player but i don't like it.Anyone got any tips?
thanks a lot Guys
http://www.tinhte.vn/threads/lg-g2-f320-d802-topic-khong-danh-cho-rieng-ai-phan-iv.2161118/page-124
Shombz said:
Hi,
Anyone post App to improve audio of Lg G2? I used the standard music player but i don't like it.Anyone got any tips?
thanks a lot Guys
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If you are rooted, and that is easy to do by the way, then I recommend Viper XHifi. Has made a massive difference for me, far better with it on this phone and my nexus 4.
There is also another Viper mod, that does more effects for the music too. Forgot it's name.
Run viper4android and you'll never look back. Amazing sound mod
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mgolder said:
If you are rooted, and that is easy to do by the way, then I recommend Viper XHifi. Has made a massive difference for me, far better with it on this phone and my nexus 4.
There is also another Viper mod, that does more effects for the music too. Forgot it's name.
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do you have a setting for speakers?
G1_enthusiast said:
do you have a setting for speakers?
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o you mean the phone speakers? The main xda thread about the app has a link to the recommended settings for headphones & speakers etc.
I only use the headphone setting as don't listen to music without earphones on it.

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