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I'm considering purchasing a HTC S522 Snap U.S Unlocked because I need an upgrade and my current phone's battery is terrible.
Anyway, getting to the point of this thread- how is the headphone audio quality while listening to music? I understand this device uses HTC's microUSB->3.5mm Headphone Jack adapter. I had a device a while back that used a microUSB->3.5mm adapter, and the sound quality of music was absolutely terrible. (Mono, staticy, etc)
So to current owners of this device, how is it's sound quality while using headphones?
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I am really upset with the amount of bass that comes out of my omnia 7. I almost can't fell the bass at all when I listen to music. Is it just my phone or does others have same problem?
The problem is both in the headset and when connected to external sound system through mini-jack.
regards Zaiby
seems bassy enough to me...i think that means there is something wrong with your phone
Ok that's strange. The sound is better than my old iPhone's, both bass and trable are clear and strog on my both sennheizer headset HD418 and earphones cx300, didn't try to connect it to speakers yet.
Postive you're plugging them in all the way?
I haven't tried music off my phone yet, so I wil give it a go once I've found my headphones - I'm very picky/fussy when it comes to how my music sounds, so I will let you know what I think
I have exactly the same problem. Very very little bass with the following headphones:
Samsung Omnia 7 earphones
Sony MDR-7506
Klipsch
I've had better bass with my old Nokia phone. Is there a setting somewhere or maybe a tweak to make it better?
I've bought mine outright here in Australia.
It sounded OK for me with some high-end Creative ear-bud things... I will test it out with some more music tomorrow for you
Hi, I thought i had the same problem until i changed the rubber bits on the earphones as mine would never stay in. You need to get the earphones in your ear properly (all the way in) cause if not its sounds tinny. Once in then you will find that there really is a lot of bass
I do agree with the lack of bass, it does definitely come down to headphones used which should not be the case.
when running with shure se210's there is a limited bass range, when running with ultimate ears superfi 5's it was similar. Comparing this to my ultimate ears triplefi 10's and bose triport onears, both of these have a heavy bass. Im guessing they support a wider range of bass.
Its a shame as its one of the only drawbacks to this phone.
Please dont ask why i have so many pairs of headphones lol' quite the headphone fan
I think that we just need an equalizer like the HD7.
Coming from a HD7, the sound quality is awful in comparison, and I'm using Beats not some cheap earphones.
Luckily I bought a Zune HD to go along with it
Noticed no difference when listening to the same Song. Tested with ipod and omnia 7.
Bass is very poor with the standard headset, agreed an equaliser is needed asap, cant believe a handset this new is lacking it to be honest.
I'm not sure exactly what Bluetooth chip is in the tablet but it's way superior than my HTC Inspire 4G's BT. I recently bought the Sennheiser MM550 which is one of the best BT stereo headphones out there. The Sennheiser website says you need apt-X codec support to fully enjoy audiophile-grade lossless sound wirelessly. Though I don't know what's in the Gtab 10.1 since the Samsung website only says BT 2.1 EDR, I can say the sound is amazing compare to what gets outputted from my HTC phone with the same song. The HTC phone also gives a little hiss and clicks here and there but the Gtab 10.1 is just flawless even at 30 feet out. Funny thing for lower end BT stereo headphones the HTC phone is fine. I have tried few others like the Sennheiser MM 200, motorola S9 and few Sonys. They all sound the same through both HTC phone or the Gtab 10.1.
I'm not too experienced on the Apt-X codec thing. Maybe someone with more knowledge in this area can comment on it, but now I'm re-encoding all my songs in 320kb or AAC just to fully enjoy the music. Awesomeness!!!
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I'm not sure exactly what Bluetooth chip is in the tablet but it's way superior than my HTC Inspire 4G's BT.
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A2DP is done in the software BT stack (bluez), not in the BT chipset's firmware. Last I checked, bluez doesn't support apt-X, though I suppose it's possible that Samsung added that as a proprietary feature.
Haven't tried BT anything with mine. I would love to find a pair of stereo BT earbuds that are as comfortable as the wired Sennheisers I use with my phone. I can sleep with those in (fall asleep listening to podcasts via Google Listen) but it would be awesome not to have the frigging phone (or iPod) in bed with me.
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millemots said:
Haven't tried BT anything with mine. I would love to find a pair of stereo BT earbuds that are as comfortable as the wired Sennheisers I use with my phone. I can sleep with those in (fall asleep listening to podcasts via Google Listen) but it would be awesome not to have the frigging phone (or iPod) in bed with me.
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Buy one of the many Bluetooth units that let you use your own 3.5mm headphones and jack the Sennheisers into that. The "dongles" run pretty small too these days, and are good for 6-8 hours on a charge.
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Buy one of the many Bluetooth units that let you use your own 3.5mm headphones and jack the Sennheisers into that. The "dongles" run pretty small too these days, and are good for 6-8 hours on a charge.
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I had no idea anything like that even existed. :O Thanks for the tip! I know what I'll be doing at work this morning. ;-)
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I agree that the sound is good. I have the Tab connected to my car stereo using Microsoft Sync in my Ford Edge and the sound is outstanding.
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I had no idea anything like that even existed. :O Thanks for the tip! I know what I'll be doing at work this morning. ;-)
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I suggest this pretty little wonder: http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Ericsson...1DCM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1313509936&sr=8-1
Strong points compared to my Jabra BT3030 (The Dog Tag one):
1. Longer battery life, significantly.. My MW600 can last the whole day (morning, afternoon and night!) but my Jabra's dead by 6pm, just before nightfall
2. Louder output. The Jabra is significantly softer compared to the MW600. I tried listening through the 3.5mm jack and compared it with listening through the Jabra and I can say the Jabra is quieter. The MW600 sounds roughly as loud as when wired to the 3.5mm directly
3. Can remember up to 3 devices. I saved my Laptop, my Asus transformer, and my Bluetooth transmitter (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002PU9U0E/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_6). I use the bluetooth transmitter when i want to listen from any music player with a 3.5mm output jack. The Jabra can only remember 1 device so it's a hassle switching audio sources.
4. Can pair media audio and phone audio to separate devices. This means that i can listen to music on my Asus transformer (connected via media) and still receive calls from my Galaxy S (connected via phone) all from one headset. I don't know how to achieve this on the Jabra.
5. MW600 has FM built in. IDK though if you'd want that.
gordec said:
I'm not sure exactly what Bluetooth chip is in the tablet but it's way superior than my HTC Inspire 4G's BT. I recently bought the Sennheiser MM550 which is one of the best BT stereo headphones out there. The Sennheiser website says you need apt-X codec support to fully enjoy audiophile-grade lossless sound wirelessly. Though I don't know what's in the Gtab 10.1 since the Samsung website only says BT 2.1 EDR, I can say the sound is amazing compare to what gets outputted from my HTC phone with the same song. The HTC phone also gives a little hiss and clicks here and there but the Gtab 10.1 is just flawless even at 30 feet out. Funny thing for lower end BT stereo headphones the HTC phone is fine. I have tried few others like the Sennheiser MM 200, motorola S9 and few Sonys. They all sound the same through both HTC phone or the Gtab 10.1.
I'm not too experienced on the Apt-X codec thing. Maybe someone with more knowledge in this area can comment on it, but now I'm re-encoding all my songs in 320kb or AAC just to fully enjoy the music. Awesomeness!!!
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Good to hear.. The bluetooth stack on my Galaxy S was horrible.. Lots of hissing and metallic noise.. It's good that they implemented a different bluetooth stack on the tablets.. I hope they did the same on the SGS2
gordec said:
I'm not sure exactly what Bluetooth chip is in the tablet but it's way superior than my HTC Inspire 4G's BT. I recently bought the Sennheiser MM550 which is one of the best BT stereo headphones out there. The Sennheiser website says you need apt-X codec support to fully enjoy audiophile-grade lossless sound wirelessly. Though I don't know what's in the Gtab 10.1 since the Samsung website only says BT 2.1 EDR, I can say the sound is amazing compare to what gets outputted from my HTC phone with the same song. The HTC phone also gives a little hiss and clicks here and there but the Gtab 10.1 is just flawless even at 30 feet out. Funny thing for lower end BT stereo headphones the HTC phone is fine. I have tried few others like the Sennheiser MM 200, motorola S9 and few Sonys. They all sound the same through both HTC phone or the Gtab 10.1.
I'm not too experienced on the Apt-X codec thing. Maybe someone with more knowledge in this area can comment on it, but now I'm re-encoding all my songs in 320kb or AAC just to fully enjoy the music. Awesomeness!!!
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gordec said:
I'm not sure exactly what Bluetooth chip is in the tablet but it's way superior than my HTC Inspire 4G's BT. I recently bought the Sennheiser MM550 which is one of the best BT stereo headphones out there. The Sennheiser website says you need apt-X codec support to fully enjoy audiophile-grade lossless sound wirelessly. Though I don't know what's in the Gtab 10.1 since the Samsung website only says BT 2.1 EDR, I can say the sound is amazing compare to what gets outputted from my HTC phone with the same song. The HTC phone also gives a little hiss and clicks here and there but the Gtab 10.1 is just flawless even at 30 feet out. Funny thing for lower end BT stereo headphones the HTC phone is fine. I have tried few others like the Sennheiser MM 200, motorola S9 and few Sonys. They all sound the same through both HTC phone or the Gtab 10.1.
I'm not too experienced on the Apt-X codec thing. Maybe someone with more knowledge in this area can comment on it, but now I'm re-encoding all my songs in 320kb or AAC just to fully enjoy the music. Awesomeness!!!
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Man, I was looking for some good BT headphones & I looked into how much your HF cost & $400s. Wow! Can you recommend a cheap HF? Tops 200s & is it really worth the price? I don't have an ear for audio so I'm not sure, a top of the line HF will benefit me or not.
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Man, I was looking for some good BT headphones & I looked into how much your HF cost & $400s. Wow! Can you recommend a cheap HF? Tops 200s & is it really worth the price? I don't have an ear for audio so I'm not sure, a top of the line HF will benefit me or not.
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Depends on how much you want to spend. If you want the top of the line bluetooth, you are best bet is Sennheiser. You can also get the PX 360 BT which is the same as the MM 550 I have except without active noise cancelling (ANC) and microphone for calls. If you want ANC without calling feature, you can get PXC 360 BT. The former ones are circumaural meaning covers your ears. If you want smaller over the ear, AKA supraaural, you can get MM 400, PXC 310 BT, or MM 450. Differences is BT, BT+ANC, BT+ANC+Calling. You can get these on Ebay for cheap. I tried out the MM 550 at Apple store and bought a 2 month old pair from Ebay for 280.
Another great choice is Nokia BH-905i which is about $170 on Amazon, it has BT, ANC, and calling features. I almost got it except it's silver ear mugs are too overthetop for me.
Sony DRBT50 is also circumaural with great reviews. I almost got it except I really wanted top of the line with ANC.
If you want decent quality, not audiophile quality, go with any of the Sony Bluetooth earbuds. They are all great. I have tried 3 of them. It's nice to hide your headphones in your short with Sony's form factor.
Always check out Ebay for great deals .
Hello!
I am interested in the Samsung Bluetooth Stereo Headset HS3000 - I had the Sony MW60 and it is not bad, but the volume control (not a real button - more sliding with finger over a line) is not what I really like - you can't use it "blind".
The Samsung hasn't got to be much better, the "real" buttons are a big advantage in my eyes.
Anywhere I see the HS3000 there are many Samsung Smartphones listed, but not the Galaxy S3 and not the Galaxy S4. Can someone confirm that it works with the Galaxy S4? Perhaps together with an headphone button controller app like you find in the play store?
I am a big music listener and a good bluetooth headset is what I need. I have got the big Philips SHB9000/10 but the play/pause - next title earcaps are really uncomfortable.
I think the HS3000 could be good. Or is there any other good stereo bluetooth headset?
All the best,
lienot
Nokia BH-905
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I am using the Phiaton PS 210 BTNC headphones with my G4. They support Bluetooth 3.0 and the aptX codec. I am very pleased with the sound quality and battery life.
Nokia BH-500 or BH-214 are great.
I had MW600,absolute rubbish design and sound quality & volume.
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bobdoblo said:
Nokia BH-500 or BH-214 are great.
I had MW600,absolute rubbish design and sound quality & volume.
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Thanks for the answers. I will try the old Samsung first. If they are not what I am looking for my next try will be the Nokia bh sets. There are much more than I thought.
Thanks
Lienot
PS: I will post my experience soon
Lienot said:
Thanks for the answers. I will try the old Samsung first. If they are not what I am looking for my next try will be the Nokia bh sets. There are much more than I thought.
Thanks
Lienot
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Yes they are quite expensive, the BH-500 is about 6 years old but it has amazing sound quality and volume.
It was £100 when new, top of the range. It is worth the £40ish it will cost now but the newer BH -214 is good too.
You will need to buy decent earphones for the BH-500 though, the ones on the BH -214 are quite good for bundled earphones.
Read this review http://www.gadgetnutz.com/2010/07/12/nokia-bh-214-review/
I have both and the BH-500 is better with good earphones.
Tested both with same earphones and same phone, same songs.
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I use my HS3000 daily with both my S3 and S4 and haven't had any problems. Pair it up with a good set of headphones or in my case, the car stereo and you're golden.
bobdoblo said:
Nokia BH-500 or BH-214 are great.
I had MW600,absolute rubbish design and sound quality & volume.
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Well I have MW600 and they're amazing for me but I haven't used them with my S4 yet (only with iPhone 4).
So Samsung/Google fixed bluetooth bitrate? First time I tried MW600 was with first galaxy s and it was rubbish because the bluetooth audio bitrate was limited.
CyberT3 said:
Well I have MW600 and they're amazing for me but I haven't used them with my S4 yet (only with iPhone 4).
So Samsung/Google fixed bluetooth bitrate? First time I tried MW600 was with first galaxy s and it was rubbish because the bluetooth audio bitrate was limited.
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I tested all 3 with same phone (S2) the same earphones, same songs, the Sony was rubbish, it distorts above 3/4 volume and the design of that bloody volume slider is ridiculous.
It doesn't respond when you want it to but does when you're trying to change track etc. Its infuriating:banghead:
The difference between the Sony & Nokia is night & day.
I bought the MW600 because i'd always been impressed by Sony products and reviews were positive.
I actually took the first one back to the shop because i was sure it was faulty but when i got the replacement i realised it really is that bad.
I suppose it would be ok if you only listen to music at around half volume but i like loud and the MW600 just fails.
Btw I gave it to my mate who now owns a BH- 214 after he heard mine (because he couldn't get a BH-500 at the time)
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I only could compare them to stock iPhone and Samsung headphones but also I'm probably not that "sound sensitive" (I'm more "video sensitive" ). Or it has something to do with the music genres but all I wanted to say is that they are not rubbish to everyone and I'm pretty happy with my choice.
also the main reason I bought them was the headphone jack so with them I can create wireless speakers from any speaker
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I only could compare them to stock iPhone and Samsung headphones but also I'm probably not that "sound sensitive" (I'm more "video sensitive" ). Or it has something to do with the music genres but all I wanted to say is that they are not rubbish to everyone and I'm pretty happy with my choice.
also the main reason I bought them was the headphone jack so with them I can create wireless speakers from any speaker
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If you're happy with them thats all that matters:thumbup:
Both Nokia have headphone jack also
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disapointed with the sound of the s8 - in-ear headphones (akg)
anyway of amplifying the music
coming from a htc 10
thanks
wakkaday said:
disapointed with the sound of the s8 - in-ear headphones (akg)
anyway of amplifying the music
coming from a htc 10
thanks
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get yourself one compact external dac nor amp
any suggestions
will the sound mod make any difference?