I posted this in the developers forum not realizing it was the wrong place - so cross-posting here:
I was wondering what others have found to be the optimal sound settings for their Nexus S 4g.
I'm currently using +3db for volume limit and headphone amplifier and medium bass boost.
It really depends on the headphone you use. Some heasphones produce strong bass and would not require bass boost at all while some do. I think the only common setting is to set the digital volume to as high as possible for better signal to noise ratio.
Hi there guys.
First of all apologies if this post will cause any confusion or if someone has asked before.
The volume output on nexus 4 make me feel like I'm actually deaf because of its LOW VOLUME.
Is there any volume boost apps such as the ones used on GNEX?
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slimldj said:
Hi there guys.
First of all apologies if this post will cause any confusion or if someone has asked before.
The volume output on nexus 4 make me feel like I'm actually deaf because of its LOW VOLUME.
Is there any volume boost apps such as the ones used on GNEX?
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Just flash this equalizer and turn up the equalizer settings and you will get louder sounds.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2012575
Compared to the GNex, I thought the N4 was super loud! lol
The equalizer is more of a software side fix. I think the op is referring to something that actually sets the hardware output higher similar to what the voodoo apps do. This results in a cleaner non distorted sound compared to just boosting eq levels.
Volume+?
PaisanNYC said:
Compared to the GNex, I thought the N4 was super loud! lol
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Speaker is actually loud. Tried different sets of top ear pieces and headphones and it was real low.
The DSP manager prescribed above helped tho.
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Smoothface said:
The equalizer is more of a software side fix. I think the op is referring to something that actually sets the hardware output higher similar to what the voodoo apps do. This results in a cleaner non distorted sound compared to just boosting eq levels.
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voodoo works because the inbuilt AMP can be controlled on a wolfson; other software that is universal on all hardware audio solutions like volume+ and others more than likely just adjusts gain.
the DSP manager fix is probably the best all round software based solution as it can be boosted via EQ ( not great cause it can cause clipping), gain adjustments and DRC.
software solutions are not ideal however and i would suggest an external portable amp if your headphones require a hifi level power source, but for most portable gear (Even high end) the N4 is perfectly fine.
The output of the speaker is fine but I definitely notice the volume is lower with headphones then the Gnex. I personally don't like DSP etc as it always makes things sound distorted. The NS with Voodoo was like the best ever sound I got on my headphones.
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coming from a galaxy S II the N4 volume seems much lower for certain things. The in call volume is louder however things like notifications seem lower even at the highest level. Not stoked about it.
Haven't tried it but saw this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34921922
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slimldj said:
Speaker is actually loud. Tried different sets of top ear pieces and headphones and it was real low.
The DSP manager prescribed above helped tho.
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Agreed, notifications are loud, music listening not so much
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Temporary fix for Low Volume
I just received my Nexus a few days ago, and noticed the low volume.THe speakerphone is ok, but music and youtube a bit low. It's funny how the "professional" reviewers say the speaker is loud.
Anyway, I found a temporary fix for the music volume,until Google gets off their a__es and fixes the problem.Download Player Pro Trial from the Play Store.
On the effects menu,crank up the bass and volume knobs ,leave the EQ off. When you turn on the reverb button the volume bumps up a few notches.It works on headphone and speaker volume and it's a nice music player too.I think the full version is 5 bucks.
i think this paid $1 app works, even on franco kernel to increase speaker volume, in my bathroom, music is pretty loud!
its made for faux kernels
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...sMSwxLDEsImNvbS50ZWFta2FuZy5mYXV4c3BlYWtlciJd
I like this app better, It works with a large number of kernels.. even stock
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=aperture.ezekeel.experiencepro
Its been working well for me, also has the added ability to touchwake, for those times when the screen times out.
edit: It will boost speaker and headphones volume. You can also adjust mic gain and a number of other cool shizz. Seriously Check it out
cobyman7035 said:
i think this paid $1 app works, even on franco kernel to increase speaker volume, in my bathroom, music is pretty loud!
its made for faux kernels
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...sMSwxLDEsImNvbS50ZWFta2FuZy5mYXV4c3BlYWtlciJd
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Love this one
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I'm really starting to notice that my headset volume maximum is very low. When I connect my headphones the sound is fair, but once I connect it to speakers the volume is incredibly low. Its barely noticeable if I'm not close to it. I've tried various different sound speaker systems and car stereos and the volume is bad unless I turn it all the way up. Ive even tried other phones such as the iPhone 5 and the Samsung Galaxy S3 and their volume have a much higher maximum. I though it was maybe Viper4Android music effects on my phone but even when its off the difference is barely noticeable in terms of max volume. Is anyone else having the problem? And is there a way to fix it? I'm currently running Carbon v18 with the Matrix+ Kernel and Viper4Android
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After 2 years of usage, I'm still not accepting that the audio of my Z3C is so low.
When I listen to the music, or during a call, the volume is very low, and even my little sister noticed it, saying that her Nokia sounds much higher.
Is this a problem of every Z3C? With root is it possible to increase the volume?
Thanks
Yes - with root, you can increase the volume by using any one of the numerous sound mods that can be found on this forum. The in-call volume has always been fine for me though until I tried some stupid technique to increase it recently and ended up making it worse. Now it's got half the output it used to have. #fail
PuffDaddy_d said:
Yes - with root, you can increase the volume by using any one of the numerous sound mods that can be found on this forum. The in-call volume has always been fine for me though until I tried some stupid technique to increase it recently and ended up making it worse. Now it's got half the output it used to have. #fail
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I'm sorry to ear that
Is there a "best of" mod regarding the volume output?
I wanted to wait Marshmallow before rooting, even if my phone is already out of warranty, and wanted to change the battery too (hoping to not fail and break the phone...)
I may have exaggerated when I said "numerous". There is probably only 2 or 3 floating around (check the developer and cross-platform sections). Just depends on if you're running KK or LP.
Wouldn't it be harmful to increase speaker volume? When I listen to music via speakers my phone trembles(on max volume). I guess it's because the stereo sound?
There's no harm. The mods have been set to not exceed the limits of the speakers.
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check this bro http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/general/mod-boost-volume-headphones-5-1-1-23-4-t3290138
hello everyone I would like to know if there is a guide to increase the volume only in the headphones
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Galaxy Store>Sound Assistant
blackhawk said:
Welcome to XDA
Galaxy Store>Sound Assistant
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I would like to increase the volume beyond the limit
Cristofor89 said:
I would like to increase the volume beyond the limit
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Is volume limiting active?
If anything Samsung's generally can get too loud unless there's a problem but that's usually with bluetooth devices.
blackhawk said:
Is volume limiting active?
If anything Samsung's generally can get too loud unless there's a problem but that's usually with bluetooth devices.
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I want to increase the volume only when I listen to music with headphones once și increased from mixer gain with root now it does not work anymore i don't have bluetooth headphones