bottom speaker quieter than top speaker - Sony Xperia X Compact Questions & Answers

hi. first sorry for my bad english, I am from Austria^^
i got a few days ago a new X Compact (build 34.2.A.2.69), but is it normal that the top speaker is much louder than the bottom?
if i listen a youtube video etc. the sound from bottom speaker is very low und muffled.
in german forum i read that the speakers must be play ~1 hour and than the calibrate themselves, but it didnt helped.
i tried every audio setting, and factory reset, but always the same
here i made a little video from it with a speaker test that i found:
(please insert the "p" in the link, because i need 10 posts for url links)
htt://eventview.eu/video/show_640482
BUT if i go to accessibility and activate the "mono audio" both speakers have the same loudness at this speaker test (but the songs are nevertheless on top much louder again)
i tried it with diagnostics, safe mode, and service test (*#*#7378423#*#*)
but always the same (bottom speaker is much quieter)
i think that could not be original so
do you think its a hardware issue and should i send it to sony to repair?
thanks in advance

Hi sorry for my english . Poland here
I have exacly the same issue. My phone is one month old and bottom speaker doesnt soundt as laud as top one. I heard thet this is normal , but my previous x compact almost stoped playing music via bottom speaker also there was problem with my microphone so i returned the phone and recived brand new (month ago) . Sony support told me that bottom speaker sound level is fine and its tottaly norma that bottom one is not as laud as top one. Imo x compact is a fine phone and overall works great ! camera could be better and curved screen is annoying love it anyway ! So the new phone still got diferent volume level for both speakers but now its less hearable, and as i said before sony says its normal.
I think you should send your phone to sony becouse it sounds realy quiet (my old one was like yours) . Sony support is pretty good and you should get new phone within few days ( i got mine in 4 days ) . peace
Regards

hello and thanks
where did you send the phone? to Sony? and get the new one from them?
i wrote a mail to sonymobile.com/at/ (Xperia Care), but they said i should send it to: mobiletouch.at (service partner)
and one question to all: can i get problems with the warranty when i was in the service menu to test the speakers? (*#*#7378423#*#*)
because i wrote that in the mail to sony + mobiletouch, but now i read that some manufacturer's void the warranty if you go into the "hidden" service menu

Yeah my phone also top speaker is louder than bottom so I guess this is normal
however I had a HTC desire 820 before that both speaker were equal and much louder than this phone...

Andi. said:
hello and thanks
where did you send the phone? to Sony? and get the new one from them?
i wrote a mail to sonymobile.com/at/ (Xperia Care), but they said i should send it to: mobiletouch.at (service partner)
and one question to all: can i get problems with the warranty when i was in the service menu to test the speakers? (*#*#7378423#*#*)
because i wrote that in the mail to sony + mobiletouch, but now i read that some manufacturer's void the warranty if you go into the "hidden" service menu
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I gave IT back to MediaMarkt (shop where i bought IT)
Service menu shouldnt be an issue becouse Sony support advised me to check it first via service menu then factory reset etc. Obviesly nothing worked so i went to MM and 4 days later BANG! new phone

Seems it's so by design :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/rxs-dontbelive-stereomod-xperia-xz-t3569123
-Cut 150hz Frequencies only for bottom speaker (Avoid Crackling)
-removed 150hz limitation for top speaker (more bass)

hmm, now i am even more uncertain
can please someone else go in the service menu and test the right and left speaker?
is there much volume difference, or are both same loud at your X Compact?
thanks again!

My Xperia X Compact has the same issue, but it's not that noticeable. Acutally, I don't mind it at all.

is there a change with the 7.1.1 update at the speakers volume?
(can't test it, because i sent my X Compact to repair)

No change here

It seems the upper speaker has much bigger magnet.
I work with metal and I have to clean metal dust from upper speaker with magnet daily, but lower speaker never gets dusty.
When you hold magnet over upper speaker it really attracts and magnet stays in place.
Lower speaker doesn't even hold the magnet.

If someone with root could pass me mixerpaths.xml file I could try to mod it to enhance the volumes.

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can someone confirm, new speaker for dopod 818pro

OK so as my previous post goes, my dopod 818pro's rear speaker went dead again. the 2nd time, and I've only been using it for 5-6 months now.
I just got back from the service center. and I was bumed when they say, that replacements speakers are out of stock and I had to wait for more or less a month before I can get it fixed. the person I met there didn't deny that there's been lots of problems with the speakers, he does said that the next batch of speakers will be a different one, and supposedly a better build speaker. and the first batch coming in to indo.
Can anyone outside of indo confirm that dopod is putting a new and better speaker.
don't take me wrong, I love my dopod. stable, and has good battery live. except short wi-fi range that I could live with.
And another thing, I use letter recognizer a lot. and it seems that the part of the LCD where I use to type a lot become less and less sensitive overtime. Anyone else having the same problem? or am I the only one?
my speaker went dead too..a few days ago...not that I use it much...only inconvenience for me right now is that I need to keep it in vibrate mode all the time..
.....uhm..
I Had problems with the earphone connector ( 2,5 mm stereo jack) ; in practise after a long use of the external earset , the internal loudspeaker was completely out of work....
I opened my prophet and I discovered thast the loudspeaker was ok but the problem was in a the very little contact inside the connector ; it was not able to close a serial contact . it is a critical point , in my opinion , and only after having opened the 2,5 female connector (!!) I was able to restart correctly the sound ; now everytime a connect the 2,5 male jack I'ma afraid....
My speaker went dead as well. I was suspecting the headphone jack because I had just used it.
However, I opened the phone, and also the black headphone jack socket casing. You are right, it is very vulnerable. But in my case it was working perfectly.
In fact when I closed the phone I realised that the phone was not remaining in headset mode after all...the front speaker (the one to hear conversations) works according to if the headset is plugged in or not.
Conclusion: there must be something wrong with the rear speaker itself. Any ideas where to source a new one?

[HELP] Bottom microphone not working at all in brand new SGSII

Hello people!
I just got 2 days ago a brand new Samsung Galaxy S II I9100.
To my disgrace the bottom microphone isn't working at all in any circumstances.
I tried to increase volume levels as noted by some users in service menu, updated to KG3 (2.3.4), hard reset,... none of this changed a bit.
I checked that top microphone works recording a video, talking and then putting a finger over it and it stopped recording any sound at all.
Could this be a software issue? or my bottom mic is dead from factory?
Shall I try to open my phone and check for the mic not being visibly broken? There's a seal that will break if I open it and could not return to Samsung to ask for repair?
Please help, I'm very frustrated.
EDIT: Playing with the sound recorder app and literally shouting to the little hole with the top microphone hole bloked seams to record slightly. It may be alive, but the volume in all applications and calls isn't recording anything of use. I tried again to change all volume settings in service menu and nothing changed.
Sounds like a Hardware issue. I wouldn't open the phone up though, you will invalidate your warranty.
I think you are going to have to send it back for repair/exchange.
Send it back for an exchange
dreamer_es said:
Hello people!
I just got 2 days ago a brand new Samsung Galaxy S II I9100.
To my disgrace the bottom microphone isn't working at all in any circumstances.
I tried to increase volume levels as noted by some users in service menu, updated to KG3 (2.3.4), hard reset,... none of this changed a bit.
I checked that top microphone works recording a video, talking and then putting a finger over it and it stopped recording any sound at all.
EDIT: Playing with the sound recorder app and literally shouting to the little hole with the top microphone hole bloked seams to record slightly. It may be alive, but the volume in all applications and calls isn't recording anything of use. I tried again to change all volume settings in service menu and nothing changed.
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So, it is the top or the bottom microphone that is not working? Your post indicated at the start that the bottom one was not working and then in your edit you said the top one was not recording.
Are you able to make standard voice calls? If you are, then the microphone is working. The bottom microphone is meant for voice, the top microphone is for noise cancellation. So the top microphone does not record anything.
No, you got me a little wrong or I messed my explanation.
The top microphone is working because I managed to record sound making a video and then blocked it with a finger to check if it was it with which the phone was recording, and yes was the top which was working because no sound was recorded after blocking the top microphone.
I'm not able to do phonecalls as it's the bottom one not recording any sound.
I played with the sound recorder app and only when I really shout at the hole of the microphone get my voice recorded slightly.
I tried to bump up the values of volume in service menu that some users comment, but anything improved.
Any ideas of what other option do I have other than take it to Samsung's technical support?
I also will have to reset the custom rom flashing counter before, don't you think so?
Hi Dreamer, have what sounds the same issue. I have just gotten it back from repairs for an issue with battery consumption. Think it was a faulty battery. They reflashed it back to something original, and after I flashed it back to the latest lightning, 4.2 or something I've had the problem. I've tried flashing it back to a more original rom, and back to 2.3.3 ... other kernels as well. No luck. It used to work brilliantly though ...
One more thing ... Like I described in this question, I have the same thing, BUT when I initiate a call with the headset, sound quality through the headset is GREAT. But if I during the call disconnect, and reconnect my headset, sound pickup is CRAP even through the headset, that worked a second ago! Do you get that too?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1199252
Hi Larswa!
I also used the headset in the search for making a few calls, it seemed to work OK until I used with noise ambience, then it was almost inaudible by me, to low volume even at the top volume.
Now it's in an official repair store, I'll call them tomorrow to see if I can pick it up. I'll update with the status.
So, after changing the peripherals the problem was still there and was sent to a higher repair centre to check the motherboard.
Still waiting, now two more weeks minimum.
Omg im having the exact same problem did exactly everythig u did let me know asap what they tell you i dnt have a warranty so im praying i dnt have to send it to get fixed myself and end up payin my arm & leg
ALEXANDRA
Sent from my GT-I9100G using xda app-developers app
I don't know, but opening up your phone by yourself after 2 days is going to brake your 2-year guarantee from Samsung...
Just bring it back to Samsung or an official retailer, it may save you some money...
Oh crap, i didn't read the whole thread...it's already solved...
Sent from my GT-I9100

[Q] Mic issues

Has anyone dealt with a dead mic ?
One day out of the blue on 4.4 mic stoped working.
Installed L 5.1. beta 3 and the mic still seems dead (Calls and Google voice) HOWEVER in sound recorder the mic works (picking every single sound) ...
Further more installed the HiQ Mp3 recorder which apparently can use front and or back mic and it works in all configs .(front back and stereo)
Tried different values via engeenering mode with no luck ....
****** Apologies to all this post was misplaced in this forum *********
I guess I should replace the charging board alltogether however I am puzled that the recordings come out clean ......
Anyone with a similar experience ??
(btw sound on wired headset is fine ... bluetooth sound is broken I think due to beta since the bt headset and speaker I tried didnt work)
Phone is Jiauy S3A
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The issue was a dead mic (low mic) or rather a near dead mic.
Replacing the mic (on the same board ) resolves the issue (note that you can use third party mics i used asamsung one)
Best test to realise where is the fault
Open the camera recorder and start recording
Close the top mic hole with your finger, start talking in the lower mic and in the end gently (very gently) blow towards the hole.
Repeat on the top hole with the lower hole closed
After that listen to the video
If there is a problem with a mic the voice might be heard but the blow will be almost inaudiable in the problematic mic.
I have exactly the same problem - mic works fine on sound recorder and on the video camera, but Google Voice Search and using the phone does not (I've tried your blow test and it's all fine). This surely cannot be a hardware fault, can it ?
I've tried updating to LL5.1 beta3, but same problem. I've fiddled with the audio settings in the engineering menu, using a variety of values, and turned off the noise reduction without any success.
Any ideas ?
clayts450 said:
I have exactly the same problem - mic works fine on sound recorder and on the video camera, but Google Voice Search and using the phone does not (I've tried your blow test and it's all fine). This surely cannot be a hardware fault, can it ?
I've tried updating to LL5.1 beta3, but same problem. I've fiddled with the audio settings in the engineering menu, using a variety of values, and turned off the noise reduction without any success.
Any ideas ?
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Google voice was the main indicator that the mic was bad ....
Do the blow test again and try as "gentle" as possible and then compare the results, if the uper mic is louder then then mic is dead or nearly dead.
Most probable that you ll need to change your mic
Thanks for your help - can you provide a link to the replacement mic you used (or did you use one from an old phone) - and is it easy to replace ?
Unfortunately I did go to a service shop for the repair, so I dont have a model number, all I know is that he proposed two different types, one was a noname and the other one was made by samsung (so my guess is that any samsung service center can sell you one) .
The process took about half an hour, unsoldering the old mic and soldering the new and the cost was 10 euros ( around 11 USD)
Sorry I couldnt be any more helpfull on that.
I found that, after video recording with stock camera app, main mic stop working for calls. only upper mic working. you can test it with 2 phones in both hands. but I was find simple solution: many people holding phone when taking pictures so the controls are on right side. but if you turn you phone so the shutter button will be on left side, after video recording, main mic still working!!! btw. if you like to take a shoot with control button on right side, just after you finished, turn your phone for 180° and make one more shoot, just to save your main mic for calls. no reboot needed after this action. tested on many roms, KK or LP, happend with all roms and stock camera. so problem is with stock camera app and sensor that give the information to phone to disable main mic.
Well mine was definitely a hardware fault - got a replacement lower board (USB/mic/speakers) and replaced it myself - all good again.
I think i've got the answer. The lower mic is broken for some of us. When we got to the camera app and take a video and turn the phone around it will indeed change the mic and then will use the upper one (still working) in future calls. This is why you can then be heard after when you call someone, but you'll be using the upper mic and the lower mic is still broken. Once your reboot you have to redo this. I'd like to buy a new board (usb + mic) but we cannot find any on internet anymore. Except some sellers on Ebay who are selling it from 150 dollars to 900 dollars (no joke). I guess i don't have much solution except doing that trick and use the upper mic and then try not to reboot the phone.

HELP! LG V20 microphone..

I don't know why so sudden my V20 got problem with it's mic.. There is even a bigger problem which is I don't even know what to be replaced now..
There is 2 situation here :
1 - When in call, with normal mode..everything is working fine but whenever i'm trying to put my phone to loudspeaker mode.. The people whose in call with me is claiming that there is a dead silence when i'm in loudspeaker mode..
Same goes when i'm in Whatsapp Videocall as example, i can hear them but they can't even hear me..
2 - When i'm doing recording with HD Voice Recorder app, the left channel won't even got anything recorded.. Only the right channel does the job..
Same goes with video recording, only right channel does the job while the left channel sound records nothing..
I'll be informed that V20 have 3 mic and it is obviously one at top and one at the bottom while another one is inside the phone nearby the earpiece if i'm not mistaken.. so now, i'll need help.. Which mic should i'll replace to get everything working again?
I'll believe my top mic is broken but which one? The one at the left before the earpiece or at the right next to earpiece? HELPPpPpppPpppPp
nevermind, got mine fixed.. just replace the new mic at the top and now i have back my fully functional V20 again..
i'll never know that phone is using a different mic for normal call mode and loudspeaker call mode.. Now i'm feeling like an idiot because everytime i'll do loudspeaker, i do scream at the bottom mic while it is using top mic ATM.. gosh
I just got mine and no one could hear me, i pushed a thumb tack in the bottom mic hole because it looked like a little plug or plastic was blocking it and and now it works fine, mine was a refurb phone
Bottom mic
My phone mics worked in speaker phone calls but not talking through the regular in-call mic. I had a repair man change the bottom mic today. He had to install 4 mics to get it and the one that worked was out if a Samsung phone! Cost me USD$60. Apparently my phone had water damage before I bought it used. That's annoying but I'm back in business!
I am in the same exact situation. Replaced the main loudspeaker, top two earpiece speakers and still my voice won't come through on the other end of a normal headset mode call. Only can speak through loudspeaker. What part must I replace? I'm thinking normal headset mode sound is received through the pinhole area next to the 3.5mm jack. What part do I replace?! It's getting personal now. I will fix this phone!!
Not counting the two earpiece speakers up top on the mainboard, and the large loudspeaker on the bottom what other speakers are there for me to replace?

left and right speaker

Hi, can someone test the left and right speaker of your phone and tell me if the volume of both speakers are the same, in my phone the right speaker Is louder than the left speaker Is this normal?
deadman_owl said:
Hi, can someone test the left and right speaker of your phone and tell me if the volume of both speakers are the same, in my phone the right speaker Is louder than the left speaker Is this normal?
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Same on my Nokia 6. Left speaker is more as supportive one, making the sound depth.
So I think this is normal.
Speakers
Both speakers of device are dead only the speaker at the receiver is working
The bottom (or right as you may say) speaker is the one that makes bass sounds and is primarily the louder one. The top (or left) one is only to produce Stereo effects. It's also a little lesser loud than the bottom one.
In my case, after close to a use of 2 months, my bottom speaker is giving me problems. It's making static sounds, the speaker starts working only after half a second later to the top one. It's like it shuts down itself after every silence amd so needs some time to wake up to work.
Nokia Mobile Care called me and asked me to reset my phone first, and then if the issue stays take it to service centre. I don't think a phone reset will help though.
Nokia 6 TA-1021 India Variant.
No October Update+7.1.2 also.

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