Has anyone had issues with there audio through the headphone jack? It sounds like I am listening though a tunnel!!! And even through the speakers I notice it a little. Any suggestions?
I had this issue with the first set of headphones I tried (the set that came with my Samsung Galaxy S). I swapped the headphones for a better set (Sony's standard €20 earbuds) and the problem was fixed.
Just disable Dolby Mobile in Settings when listening with the headphones. Dolby Mobile seems to be related to (optimized for) the internal speakers.
Mautflucht said:
Just disable Dolby Mobile in Settings when listening with the headphones. Dolby Mobile seems to be related to (optimized for) the internal speakers.
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This will indeed fix your issue. Also make sure the jack seated correctly... sounds silly but on the iconia I have noticed many times that it didn't correctly sense my headphone jack and audio was coming through the cable but sounding very thin, as well as still playing out the iconia speakers.
I have been using a pair of Sony Gold wireless USB headphones on my shield for viewing at night when my family is asleep. Was working great until after the update. When I tried them last night I am only getting audio from the left side. I tried changing the USB audio settings in the menu from 5.1 to stereo to HQ stereo and back, nothing works. This is happening in all apps and in the menu. Tested them w/ my PC and PS4 and work fine there. Any ideas?
i generaly use soundabout when i use usb stuff for sound but it is a new android version so i dont know here sorry.
For me it's the other way around, I was using turtle beach USB DAC for toslink connection to my amplifier, and was only getting stereo sound. Now digital sound, DTS, AC3 is working in kodi and other apps. I have it set to 5.1, and volume control is off. Don't think this helps you in any way, but they did change things related to USB audio, thats for sure.
Did you reboot the shield when changing the sound settings? You must reboot for the changes to take effect.
Hi all-
I'm using this usb type C to usb connector inside my audi for playing music off of the Nexus 6p through the car's Android Auto:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B010VFFSL4/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I specifically got this one since it meets USB-C spec as many cables out there that boast high transfer rates can ruin your equipment. I'm using the latest WETA ROM and have tried a myriad of combinations by turning off/on Viper mod, configuring its settings, also tuning the eq in my car, etc.
What's weird is that music over bluetooth sounds like much better quality than wired with this USB type C connection. I got an awesome aftermarket sub and amp installed in the car but it seems to bring out the deeper issue. It's when music (mainly rock) has all instrumentals blending that the sound becomes distorted and overloaded. Because our phones already have poor max volume output, I'm having to max out the volume in the car. Also with android auto, you can't use the volume rockers on the phone it seems...seems to override the sound volume.
Anyone have any idea? In this car I can't seem to play music with aux cable (maybe an iPhone would work) and USB stick doesn't mount songs. Don't know if it's the cable I bought, the ROM (has the A.R.I.S.E. mod built in), or the DAC in the AUDI?
Thanks
This thread is to discuss the audio quality on the HTC U11 with the standard 3.5mm adapter or in use with a third party Amp/DAC.
Please post your findings and solutions with the gear you have used and Apps.
Okay did some extensive testing and research on third party Amp/dac with several devices.
All has to do with Android and their generic USB host audio drivers. As mentioned in a lot of headfi threads.
Apps like Deezer and Spotify or "normal" music players will use those Generic Android USB host audio drivers. Also with external third party dac.
In the Neutron Audio player you can see which driver it will use when sending out Audio. On the LG G4 3.5mm output its (audiotrack) JNI and also on the U11 with the HTC adapter.
On the G4 with Neutron it has the sound signature as with normal players with 3.5mm output.
On the U11 playing with Neutron it has also the same sound signature when streaming with Deezer or Spotify.
In Neutron you can select Audio USB device, and in my case the Dragonfly Black. If you select this in the settings Audio Gain is much higher and headphones comes to live. So it benefits the Dragonfly DAC. Also you can see in the output screen its playing through Dragonfly. Bypassing the Generic Host Driver.
On Deezer/Spotify or other player you will slightly here some difference (with third party DAC )in sound quality but its barely noticable. Because Android uses the JNI Audio. And audio output volume is the same .
So conclussion: if you have music stored locally on your U11 and you play it through Neutron, Onkyo HF player or the great USB Audio Player.
Yes you will benefit from an external Third party DAC.
Otherwise you will barely not...
These are my findings with the U11 (without root) and Dragonfly. Maybe for the Fiio K1 its different but suppose not.
I'll share my findings here when I'll get my hifime sabre 9018 type C dac, should be here in two weeks.
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*justintime* said:
Okay did some extensive testing and research on third party Amp/dac with several devices.
All has to do with Android and their generic USB host audio drivers. As mentioned in a lot of headfi threads.
Apps like Deezer and Spotify or "normal" music players will use those Generic Android USB host audio drivers. Also with external third party dac.
In the Neutron Audio player you can see which driver it will use when sending out Audio. On the LG G4 3.5mm output its (audiotrack) JNI and also on the U11 with the HTC adapter.
On the G4 with Neutron it has the sound signature as with normal players with 3.5mm output.
On the U11 playing with Neutron it has also the same sound signature when streaming with Deezer or Spotify.
In Neutron you can select Audio USB device, and in my case the Dragonfly Black. If you select this in the settings Audio Gain is much higher and headphones comes to live. So it benefits the Dragonfly DAC. Also you can see in the output screen its playing through Dragonfly. Bypassing the Generic Host Driver.
On Deezer/Spotify or other player you will slightly here some difference (with third party DAC )in sound quality but its barely noticable. Because Android uses the JNI Audio. And audio output volume is the same .
So conclussion: if you have music stored locally on your U11 and you play it through Neutron, Onkyo HF player or the great USB Audio Player.
Yes you will benefit from an external Third party DAC.
Otherwise you will barely not...
These are my findings with the U11 (without root) and Dragonfly. Maybe for the Fiio K1 its different but suppose not.
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I have the Dragonfly Black and thinking of getting the Fiio k1. I'm assuming I need a USB A to USB-C cable. I plan to mainly use my Sony MDR-7506s. They didn't sound bad using the included adapter, but I think I can get a little better sound.
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rmc6901 said:
I have the Dragonfly Black and thinking of getting the Fiio k1. I'm assuming I need a USB A to USB-C cable. I plan to mainly use my Sony MDR-7506s. They didn't sound bad using the included adapter, but I think I can get a little better sound.
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Yes you will need a USB C OTG USB A adapter. And you are ready to go.
My advice first try out your Dragonfly. If you are satisfied with the sound.
Where do you want it for? Which apps?
I think Soundwise it's a downgrade from Dragonfly to Fiio. But hey if it supports Spotify or Deezer? Thats my main goal.
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Okay did some extensive testing and research on third party Amp/dac with several devices.
All has to do with Android and their generic USB host audio drivers. As mentioned in a lot of headfi threads.
Apps like Deezer and Spotify or "normal" music players will use those Generic Android USB host audio drivers. Also with external third party dac.
In the Neutron Audio player you can see which driver it will use when sending out Audio. On the LG G4 3.5mm output its (audiotrack) JNI and also on the U11 with the HTC adapter.
On the G4 with Neutron it has the sound signature as with normal players with 3.5mm output.
On the U11 playing with Neutron it has also the same sound signature when streaming with Deezer or Spotify.
In Neutron you can select Audio USB device, and in my case the Dragonfly Black. If you select this in the settings Audio Gain is much higher and headphones comes to live. So it benefits the Dragonfly DAC. Also you can see in the output screen its playing through Dragonfly. Bypassing the Generic Host Driver.
On Deezer/Spotify or other player you will slightly here some difference (with third party DAC )in sound quality but its barely noticable. Because Android uses the JNI Audio. And audio output volume is the same .
So conclussion: if you have music stored locally on your U11 and you play it through Neutron, Onkyo HF player or the great USB Audio Player.
Yes you will benefit from an external Third party DAC.
Otherwise you will barely not...
These are my findings with the U11 (without root) and Dragonfly. Maybe for the Fiio K1 its different but suppose not.
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Would these settings also be in PowerAmp by any chance. Looking to buy the DragonFly, Anker USB-C3.1 to USB 3.0 A Cable and Ivanky Aux Cable. Or should I be using the Neutron Player?
Honestly the supplied DAC hooked to a no-name brand 3.5mm to 3.5mm cable to my jeep sounds great as is. Volume on phone set at maybe 75% and Jeep volume maybe 75% as well and it is pretty loud and clear, Bass is booming and good highs. If many of you say an external DAc will greatly improve the audio, im all in. Summer is around the corner and sitting in traffic everyday needs windows down music up high.
schmeggy929 said:
Would these settings also be in PowerAmp by any chance. Looking to buy the DragonFly, Anker USB-C3.1 to USB 3.0 A Cable and Ivanky Aux Cable. Or should I be using the Neutron Player?
Honestly the supplied DAC hooked to a no-name brand 3.5mm to 3.5mm cable to my jeep sounds great as is. Volume on phone set at maybe 75% and Jeep volume maybe 75% as well and it is pretty loud and clear, Bass is booming and good highs. If many of you say an external DAc will greatly improve the audio, im all in. Summer is around the corner and sitting in traffic everyday needs windows down music up high.
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I have tested Poweramp but does also uses the normal USB Host Drivers.
You will have to switch to indeed Neutron Onkyo HF player or USB Audio Player. Which is the nicest IMO.
And yes if you will use those Apps with local music content (or Qobuz Tidal, Spotify and deezer are not supported in that app) its way better than standard adapter.
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I have tested Poweramp but does also uses the normal USB Host Drivers.
You will have to switch to indeed Neutron Onkyo HF player or USB Audio Player. Which is the nicest IMO.
And yes if you will use those Apps with local music content (or Qobuz Tidal, Spotify and deezer are not supported in that app its way better than standard adapter.
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Ok sounds good, lol. Amazon says my goodies will be 115.00, not too bad for none bulky equipment.
So far I notice no difference between using the K1 on a high end PC and using it on my U11, as in I don't think the K1 cares which host driver is being used. Audio quality sounds the same on whatever device I pair the K1 with.
Just installed Neutron, comparing standard JNI driver and K1 driver, if there is any change, my ears cannot hear it. There is a subtle difference and I do me subtle difference between neutron and Spotify but I feel that is due to all of Neutron correction features etc. Either way, I can't tell which sounds better and there is no way I am trying to source 4000 songs just to play on Neutron for an inconceivable difference
This is weird. I installed USB audio player pro and as a result, I could get no audio through headphones using power amp or neutron. I had to uninstall usb audio player and then I got sound back. Any ideas? I restarted, but that didn't help. Usb audio player looked pretty good, but I couldn't figure out how to display album art.
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rmc6901 said:
This is weird. I installed USB audio player pro and as a result, I could get no audio through headphones using power amp or neutron. I had to uninstall usb audio player and then I got sound back. Any ideas? I restarted, but that didn't help. Usb audio player looked pretty good, but I couldn't figure out how to display album art.
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Just bought USB Audio Player Pro today. No issue and works good. Gain and eq is nice. Played music from stock DAC cable to Jeep the whole 1 1/2 hour ride home, no issues(music from sdcard). Just tried with stock earphones and music plays fine in PowerAmp.
Thanks. I'll give it another try. I might have changed a setting that affected the other players.
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Just using HTCs cheaper headphones I bought a couple months back. They sound pretty decent to me, but I can definitely hear the volume difference between 11 and 10. I'm hoping that HTC could add back the option to have custom profiles for different headphones/audio setups.
Galactus said:
So far I notice no difference between using the K1 on a high end PC and using it on my U11, as in I don't think the K1 cares which host driver is being used. Audio quality sounds the same on whatever device I pair the K1 with.
Just installed Neutron, comparing standard JNI driver and K1 driver, if there is any change, my ears cannot hear it. There is a subtle difference and I do me subtle difference between neutron and Spotify but I feel that is due to all of Neutron correction features etc. Either way, I can't tell which sounds better and there is no way I am trying to source 4000 songs just to play on Neutron for an inconceivable difference
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That could be a good sign that it's ignoring the universal USB host drivers for audio.
My K1 should arrive today. Let's hope it will work out.
Guys, don't you think we should talk about this in main thread as I wrote my thoughts about it? It would be tough to follow two threads which I'm sure gonna forget after a while. Also Hamdir confirms that we should be in main thread too.
And it would be good to talk about tricks and mods for the HTC adapter not only third party DAC :fingers-crossed:
It's getting crazier day by day. Received a usb c to micro usb cable without OTG.
Now the blue led from the K1 doesn't come on.
Tomorrow to a shop to try some cables...
Well just recieved the DragonFly Black v1.5 along with an Anker USB-C OTC Host data cable. Attached to phone and old HTC 3.5mm jack earphones and played a few songs through USB Audio Player Pro. The hardware volume is set at 50% and App volume is amazingly around 10% and its loud! Sounds is awesome too, will check tomorrow attached to Jeep Aux.
I'll have to grab a dragon fly black eventually. Just wondering what battery drain will be like. Hasn't been too much using the K1 but I know the Dragonfly can really pump out the volts
schmeggy929 said:
Well just recieved the DragonFly Black v1.5 along with an Anker USB-C OTC Host data cable. Attached to phone and old HTC 3.5mm jack earphones and played a few songs through USB Audio Player Pro. The hardware volume is set at 50% and App volume is amazingly around 10% and its loud! Sounds is awesome too, will check tomorrow attached to Jeep Aux.
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Great that it work out for you. Sound quality is indeed a lot better with a dedicated player like UAPP.
Hi,
My p8lite 2015 has the Problem, that the sound from cable headphones comes pretty ****ty. The basses are not present, i can hear ie the guitar very good but the vocals are close to unhearable. When i use viper4android to ajust the channel pan to the max for one side, the sound is normal, but of course unbalanced. When i plug it into my speaker amp or mixpad its also ok. Bluetooth works also normal.
I uninstalled the viper driver, tried a software update (was on an older emui version), tried a start with a virgin system, nothing of that worked.
Any other ideas?
Im now on emui 4.0 before the november google Security update, everything works.
Oh, i tried measuring both channels with a multimeter with an adapter 3,5mm to rca. Both have the same resistance, volts and amps values.
The most annoying thing is i cant call other people with wired headsets because of this. Maybe there is an app/mod there similar to viper4android but for calls over headsets.