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I'm not referring to the volume rocker ghost button issue. Is the phone loud enough and can people hear you? Do you find yourself asking people to repeat themselves or are people asking you to repeat yourself? How is the media volume?
I had a chance to play with the Verizon 4g galaxy nexus today at the Samsung store in NYC. I thought the phone was great. However my Droid X call volume seems a lot louder than the Nexus.
The Samsung store is not a library to be sure. It is noisy, but it's not the loudest indoor environment either. For those of you who own the phone , how is the call volume and reception, while walking down a busy street or other loud environments compared to your last phone?
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from what i've heard it's comparable to that of an AOSP(cyanogenmod) rom, which of course is "quieter" then a standard Sense-based phone. i'd say just root it a.s.a.p. and hopefully roms will start popping up with audio fixes.
Its just fine, no probs here.
Maybe louder than my atrix (maybe)
what about the speakerphone?
Speakerphone is extremely quiet and alarms are barely audible, but in call volume and clarity seem to be very good though not as good as any of my Motorolas.
The speakerphone is pretty quiet (the GN speaker is pretty quiet, I expect that'll get fixed in third party ROMs soon), but the in call mic has been great for me. I usually have mine up about halfway and I haven't had any issues, even in loud areas.
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from what i've heard it's comparable to that of an AOSP(cyanogenmod) rom, which of course is "quieter" then a standard Sense-based phone. i'd say just root it a.s.a.p. and hopefully roms will start popping up with audio fixes.
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I heard that the speaker volume is weak. At the Samsung store, the phone was only connected to wifi. I only tested the speaker volume since I couldn't use the phone. Isn't the phone's speaker a hardware issue?
When I first got my Droid X, I was disappointed in the speaker volume compared to my previous phone, which was the blackberry storm 2. The call volume and speakers were the only features of the blackberry storm that I missed from my switch.
To tell the truth, I haven't loved a phone since my palm 650/700p. At
The time it was released, it just seemed to do everything in it's class better than it's competitors of that time. I was not impressed nor troubled by the Storm. It was a good solid phone, just boring. I liked the Droid X because of the concept of an open platform and the possibilities it afforded.
The screen was hard to see on a sunny day. Speaker phone reception wasn't the best and photos came out grainy. I spent countless hours entertained by customizing my phone with roms and such.
The screen on the Nexus is an amazing up grade. I hope it holds up in sunlight. I don't think it would take much to beat the photo quality of the Droid X. Low call and media volume could be a deal breaker. At it's core a phone is supposed to be a good audio device!
I'm hoping that the Nexus can be a phone that I can love as much as I did my palm at it's peek.
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cellzealot said:
Speakerphone is extremely quiet and alarms are barely audible, but in call volume and clarity seem to be very good though not as good as any of my Motorolas.
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Oh, oh. I still use my blackberry storm as an alarm clock because my Droid X volume isn't as loud. I'm beginning to think a rooted Samsung galaxy 2 with ice cream sandwich or the future galaxy 3 might be the better phone. Neither option exist right now anyway.
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i've read a lot in this forum that Volume+ works just fine for increasing the speaker volume for rings, notifications and speakerphone. and no root is required as well.
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i've read a lot in this forum that Volume+ works just fine for increasing the speaker volume for rings, notifications and speakerphone. and no root is required as well.
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What is Volume+? I just checked the Android market for Volume + and Volume Plus. The only app that was remotely close in name was Volume Control +. That program appears to function as a volume equalizer of some sort.
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justifi said:
What is Volume+? I just checked the Android market for Volume + and Volume Plus. The only app that was remotely close in name was Volume Control +. That program appears to function as a volume equalizer of some sort.
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Volume+ (Sound Boost)
There's a paid version with more volume levels
Is this app working for you guys on ICS?
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Is this app working for you guys on ICS?
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Yes.Just fine.Now I can hear my calls and sms.Don't go more than level 7 or 8(paid version.free version goes up to 4).
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The N7 is just too loud. I like that it CAN get loud but it doesn't get quiet enough. Even 1 tick seems like its super loud. At night in bed I usually have to turn the audio off to watch videos or use headsets. I had to turn my keyboard volume to 1 and system volume to 1 cause the clicks were too loud.
I know this is a weird question but anyone know a way to lower the lower volume settings? I'm running CM Kanged and perhaps they have the volume increased for other devices.
On my OG N7 I would have it 3-4 clicks in or higher. 1 seems like 7 compared to the old N7.
Too damn loud. I know there are apps to make it louder but I haven't seen anything to lower it. Some custom ROMs can provide more steps for greater control but 1 is too loud. I need like a .15 or .25
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So totally agree, too loud! no idea what the solution is either and I've looked around. Hopefully there's some mod for stock but I'd be willing to do just about anything.
Er... my shiny new N7 is not too loud. (Production date September 13.)
It's significantly louder than my old N7, but far from being really "loud".
Also, it does absolutely not have the reported problem of hiss when turning down volume.
Perhaps production batches differ in loudness?
Mine doesn't hiss and I'm not saying it is glass shattering but at night when everyone is trying to relax I have 2 options, Volume Muted or Volume Notch 1. Volume Notch 1 is still too loud and my family gives me the stink eye.
The max sound is fine but I think the lower portions should go lower.
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Mine doesn't hiss and I'm not saying it is glass shattering but at night when everyone is trying to relax I have 2 options, Volume Muted or Volume Notch 1. Volume Notch 1 is still too loud and my family gives me the stink eye.
The max sound is fine but I think the lower portions should go lower.
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Agreed. I suggest using XPosed Framework if you are rooted, and look for the XVolume module (last module in the downloads section of the app). It breaks the volume into 30 steps. I'm going to test this out for myself and let you know my results.
EDIT: Doesn't seem like it helped very much.
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While I've been waiting for my Nexus 5, I've decided to get all my accessories ahead of time. I was on Amazon today and saw that the LG Tone Bluetooth headset is on sale..where it is normally $70-80, it's going for a little over $40..i ordered one, just wanted to let all of you know.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009A5204K/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
"A little over $40"? Dude, that's $50. Still a deal, but...either your math or vision is atrocious. Lol.
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"A little over $40"? Dude, that's $50. Still a deal, but...either your math or vision is atrocious. Lol.
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He's right, it was cheaper earlier. About $42 when I checked. Amazon prices fluctuate.
Deal looks dead now.
Also doesn't work with the Nexus 5. Volume stays at max no matter what you do.
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Also doesn't work with the Nexus 5. Volume stays at max no matter what you do.
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Have you found anything similar that works well with the N5?
A SlickDeals thread has it for $37 after rebate plus free shipping here: http://slickdeals.net/share/android_app/t/6412086
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Have you found anything similar that works well with the N5?
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Nope. I think it's inexplicable that two LG products don't work well together.
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"A little over $40"? Dude, that's $50. Still a deal, but...either your math or vision is atrocious. Lol.
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He's right, it was cheaper earlier. About $42 when I checked. Amazon prices fluctuate.
Deal looks dead now.
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Firemedic is right...look at my screenshot, i dont know why amazon would jack up the price after only a few hours, seems so stupid to me
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Firemedic is right...look at my screenshot, i dont know why amazon would jack up the price after only a few hours, seems so stupid to me
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I don't know why they do that, but it's back to $42 and change at the time of this post.
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Also doesn't work with the Nexus 5. Volume stays at max no matter what you do.
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I have that happen to me; the reason is that the Tone+ adjusts the device volume and not the headset's own volume. I blame the supposed 4.4 "enhanced support for bluetooth devices" trying to be too clever...
Either way, I've bodged mine by using the equaliser to flat pull down to 10% on all frequency channels and then set headset volume to minimum using the hardware volume rocker.
Clunky, but it works!
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I have that happen to me; the reason is that the Tone+ adjusts the device volume and not the headset's own volume. I blame the supposed 4.4 "enhanced support for bluetooth devices" trying to be too clever...
Either way, I've bodged mine by using the equaliser to flat pull down to 10% on all frequency channels and then set headset volume to minimum using the hardware volume rocker.
Clunky, but it works!
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Can you explain where you find that?
I've owned one of these headsets for almost a year (I also own the earlier HBS-700). I've tested it with the HTC One and Nexus 5. A few notes from my own experience:
As pointed out elsewhere: The HBS-730 controls the volume level on the Nexus 5 not the headset itself. I expect this is a "feature" of 4.4.
This headset has remarkably short Bluetooth range. I've seen drop outs when I have my phone in my right pocket but not in my left. My suspicion is the headset radio is on the left side. Why this is a problem is beyond me. Anyway, range in open air is better but if you expect it'll carry around the office, through walls or (occasionally) through your body: look elsewhere. The 700 has better range, oddly enough.
The battery is great. I can listen to music or podcasts for 8 solid hours. It tends to cut out at around 10 hours of use (ymmv). I've yet to see a significant loss in battery life.
The wire shielding as it enters the the headset body will start to break down after enough use. I've yet to find a real solution to this but a little electrical tape seems to prevent additional damage.
Sound quality is good. Sound isolation is very good. Mic quality is alright and very dependent on shirt collar and headset position.
$42USD (on Amazon.com at the time of this post) is a good price.
Recommended: Yes with the above caveats.
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Can you explain where you find that?
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How I found the solution or where I found the equaliser?
If the former, the answer was trying anything I could until it didn't deafen me!
I noticed that when I pressed the volume buttons on the Tone+ while music was playing, the system device volume bar would appear on the display and adjust just like when pressing the hardware volume keys on the device. This never happened on my Nexus 10 (stock) nor Galaxy Note (stock, PA, CM) and the headset volume could be adjusted independently of the "source" volume, so conclusion was 4.4 specific. "better support" for bluetooth devices was a well publicised thing about 4.4 so I drew that conclusion as well.
I then reduced the volume using the hardware keys to minimum and found the volume to still be too loud, which is why I had the idea of using the equaliser to drop it further.
I only use Google Play Music (for the All Access subscription), so to get the equaliser it's just Overflow Dots -> Settings -> Equaliser. Your player of choice may be different or simply not have one... I don't know if the equaliser is Play Music specific or system-wide...
Hope that helps!
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I've owned one of these headsets for almost a year (I also own the earlier HBS-700). I've tested it with the HTC One and Nexus 5. A few notes from my own experience:
As pointed out elsewhere: The HBS-730 controls the volume level on the Nexus 5 not the headset itself. I expect this is a "feature" of 4.4.
This headset has remarkably short Bluetooth range. I've seen drop outs when I have my phone in my right pocket but not in my left. My suspicion is the headset radio is on the left side. Why this is a problem is beyond me. Anyway, range in open air is better but if you expect it'll carry around the office, through walls or (occasionally) through your body: look elsewhere. The 700 has better range, oddly enough.
The battery is great. I can listen to music or podcasts for 8 solid hours. It tends to cut out at around 10 hours of use (ymmv). I've yet to see a significant loss in battery life.
The wire shielding as it enters the the headset body will start to break down after enough use. I've yet to find a real solution to this but a little electrical tape seems to prevent additional damage.
Sound quality is good. Sound isolation is very good. Mic quality is alright and very dependent on shirt collar and headset position.
$42USD (on Amazon.com at the time of this post) is a good price.
Recommended: Yes with the above caveats.
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100% agree on all points!
I also have this volume problem, yet would still recommend the headset. Really helps me ignore the lack of a proper headphone jack cutout on my spigen Neo hybrid. However, has anyone on an aosp rom noticed the volume problems as well? I wonder if it's just a Google kitkat problem.
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How I found the solution or where I found the equaliser?
If the former, the answer was trying anything I could until it didn't deafen me!
I noticed that when I pressed the volume buttons on the Tone+ while music was playing, the system device volume bar would appear on the display and adjust just like when pressing the hardware volume keys on the device. This never happened on my Nexus 10 (stock) nor Galaxy Note (stock, PA, CM) and the headset volume could be adjusted independently of the "source" volume, so conclusion was 4.4 specific. "better support" for bluetooth devices was a well publicised thing about 4.4 so I drew that conclusion as well.
I then reduced the volume using the hardware keys to minimum and found the volume to still be too loud, which is why I had the idea of using the equaliser to drop it further.
I only use Google Play Music (for the All Access subscription), so to get the equaliser it's just Overflow Dots -> Settings -> Equaliser. Your player of choice may be different or simply not have one... I don't know if the equaliser is Play Music specific or system-wide...
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Thanks. Your first part answered my question. Does your phone also automatically increase back up to full volume on the phone no matter how you try to turn it down?
Example:
Connect headphones
Set headphones to minimum volume
Attempt to turn down volume on phone
Phone turns the volume back up to maximum no matter what
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Thanks. Your first part answered my question. Does your phone also automatically increase back up to full volume on the phone no matter how you try to turn it down?
Example:
Connect headphones
Set headphones to minimum volume
Attempt to turn down volume on phone
Phone turns the volume back up to maximum no matter what
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yeah, it's very finicky but does work eventually if you keep pressing volume down...
Update seems you have to start playing music before it will let you turn the volume down... the headset switches mode when playing music "media audio" and not playing music "phone audio" and when in one mode it looks like you cannot adjust the volume for the other mode...
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yeah, it's very finicky but does work eventually if you keep pressing volume down...
Update seems you have to start playing music before it will let you turn the volume down... the headset switches mode when playing music "media audio" and not playing music "phone audio" and when in one mode it looks like you cannot adjust the volume for the other mode...
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So just to make sure I'm understanding this:
Start playing music via bluetooth
Use equalizer to turn down music
turn down music on headset
listen at less than an ear splitting level
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So just to make sure I'm understanding this:
Start playing music via bluetooth
Use equalizer to turn down music
turn down music on headset
listen at less than an ear splitting level
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switch 1 and 2, and use phone volume button for 3, but otherwise yes, this is what works for me...
crimson12 said:
I also have this volume problem, yet would still recommend the headset. Really helps me ignore the lack of a proper headphone jack cutout on my spigen Neo hybrid. However, has anyone on an aosp rom noticed the volume problems as well? I wonder if it's just a Google kitkat problem.
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I have the same case (pretty solid). But I'm looking to get this tomorrow and glad you guys seem to have found some type of solution since these look really great to use. Does anyone have DSP manager on their phones and used it with these yet?
Viper4android offers the same thing as dsp manager so I've been using that. To answer your question directly though, no I have not.
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Does anyone have a flashable mod like the note 3 that can increase overall system volumes.Im using viper but still not as loud as my note 3 that has both the mod and viper together.
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Does anyone have a flashable mod like the note 3 that can increase overall system volumes.Im using viper but still not as loud as my note 3 that has both the mod and viper together.
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The Viper mod can already double the volume. You realize that this already can damage your loudspeakers, right?
I mostly use for my headphones
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I mostly use for my headphones
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I think you need to better consider what you wish. A decent (and I do not mean top) set of headphones should provide a degree of sound isolation from outside noise, and if you feel the need to increase the volume to extremes to overcome sound from loud areas such as the subway or other, then I would strongly recommend investing in better noise isolating headphones instead. You can also acquire noise-cancellation headsets, that help actively reduce outside noise to better hear the music you are listening to.
One of the least understood dangers of headphones is that even mildly loud sound on a headphone is equivalent to a very loud live concert or nightclub, and regular exposure to such volume will lead to permanent hearing loss. Note that you will not notice this until it is quite late. If you lose 5-10% of your hearing, you will not notice. Your brain will adapt. It is only when you have reached serious levels that this will be visible to you, and by then it is too late of course.
Any help would be great! Volume in general is low, especially headset volume! Thanks!
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Any help would be great! Volume in general is low, especially headset volume! Thanks!
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I don't even think there is with root, to be honest. A custom recovery would be needed. With the T-Mobile Note 4, I just flashed a volume mod, but then my back speaker sounded like crap. Personally, I'd love to know why Samsung devices have the lowest freaking headphone output.
Without root I do not see that we can configure this at all. On my S3 and S4 rooted I was able to modify a file to increase the sound a bit.
I had also used a sound mod on each S3 and S4 and got the horrible noise distortion, so that is why I had messed with the file and made it not as big of a jump compared to the sound mod used. Then it was louder and still sounded good.
Just another reason root someday would be NICE...
On my S4 the file is located in System/Etc/snd_soc_msm/snd_soc_msm_2x_Fusion3_auxpcm
Is the volume on the Note 4 considered low? When I had my S4 I couldn't even hear it walking around in a grocery store but when I first heard the volume on the Note 4 while trying to change the ringtone, I literally jumped because it was too loud.
Don't set volume to 100% set it one click below and see if it is still low.
Has to do with safe hearing levels.