wireless audio bleutooth a2dp - Nexus 5 Accessories

I read somewhere that we could use Bluetooth a2dp device on our N5 but can not find it.
Has anyone tried it? With what device and did it work?
And if it worked did it work good?

BT a2dp is stereo BT right?
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nitramus said:
I read somewhere that we could use Bluetooth a2dp device on our N5 but can not find it.
Has anyone tried it? With what device and did it work?
And if it worked did it work good?
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Not sure if this help but i use mine to run all of my stereo stuff in my car and it works fine other than volume being a little lower than my HTC One

nitramus said:
I read somewhere that we could use Bluetooth a2dp device on our N5 but can not find it.
Has anyone tried it? With what device and did it work?
And if it worked did it work good?
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A2DP was a Bluetooth profile that became famous in the Bluetooth 2.0 era and stayed... Its what causes the back and for relay of stereo music and audio from the mic back and forth from headset to handset...
Generally almost all headsets which are all stereo bluetooth Bluetooth 2.0 and above will always have a2dp profiles... Just look in the product descriptions when your looking at a headset.
I'm still waiting on my N5 but I had last used a Sony MW600 on my Nexus4 and it was naturally a2dp and worked great...
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A2DP works fine on the N5. I have connected it to a Sony MW600, Samsung HS3000, JBL Flip, and Kenwood KIV-BT901 (BT module for a Kenwood deck). Pairing was no problem and it sounds fine (it is wide bandwidth as far as bluetooth goes, but it won't sound as good as using the headphone jack of course).

Hey I heard somewhere that the N5 has a color screen. Can anybody confirm it has a color screen and what colors that screen can display? thanks.

scirio said:
Hey I heard somewhere that the N5 has a color screen. Can anybody confirm it has a color screen and what colors that screen can display? thanks.
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These rumors are getting ridiculous.

scirio said:
Hey I heard somewhere that the N5 has a color screen. Can anybody confirm it has a color screen and what colors that screen can display? thanks.
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Confirmed.
Source: I saw a photo of it through my color lcd monitor.

Thanks. With the system I have in the car I want the best best sound and I was starting to find out that it is not as good so I will pass.
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nitramus said:
Thanks. With the system I have in the car I want the best best sound and I was starting to find out that it is not as good so I will pass.
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Have you not tried using the N5 with your car stereo yet? If so, don't rule it out so fast. I've been very impressed with the N5 audio quality paired via bluetooth with my car's stereo. I'm quite picky about sound quality as well.

No cause I absolutely hate the way you browse on the radio with android that's why I use the head phones jack. The audio works via Bluetooth but I want my to control with my phone and not the radio because of that.
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anyone know how well Bluetooth audio works with Bluetooth 4.0 devices? a lot of sites ive been too claim better battery life, and superior audio quality to 2.0. I am planning getting this and hacking it into my car stereo. contacted the seller and he claims its Bluetooth 4.0, so would audio be better than 2.0, and also would battery life for my nexus 5 be better than streaming to a Bluetooth 2.0 device?
forgot to add the link.....heh
http://www.ebay.com/itm/111128087933?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Please keep us informed.
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No apt-x... So if streaming is really a big deal to you, this may not be the best phone.
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If you ever actually care about sound quality, do not use bluetooth. AptX or not, 2.0 or 4.0, doesn't matter, bluetooth on a good day sounds like a 96kbps MP3. This isn't just in regards to the Nexus 5, this is every bluetooth device ever. I've used Macbooks, iPads, several Android phones, several car stereos, headsets, and more. Never have I been terribly impressed.
Basically, if you want quality that is about as good as an FM transmitter, you're fine. It's great for calls and other voice functionality. But anyone with a discerning ear, stick with cables. Myself, I cringe every time I hear a song with any cymbals or high range instruments.

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anyone know how well Bluetooth audio works with Bluetooth 4.0 devices?
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Bluetooth 4.0 will not give you better audio quality or improved battery life on devices which stream audio.

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Wired Headsets?

Has anyone had any issues with wired headsets? Which model is working the best? I know a friend that has gone through 2 of them already and said that he couldn't answer phone calls, and the mic didn't work.
Bose in-ear, inline-mic headset
Sounded amazing on my ipod and Dinc, and now on my Tbolt =D
Does Bluetooth need to be on in order for them to work?
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Zerotwistknife7 said:
Bose in-ear, inline-mic headset
Sounded amazing on my ipod and Dinc, and now on my Tbolt =D
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Do all the controls works? Like fast forward volume and skipping tracks?
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Does Bluetooth need to be on in order for them to work?
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No it does not use bluetooth, we are talking about wired headsets.
RF3 and airtube
As a side note, has anyone ever tried the RF3 Airtube headsets? I think Life Blue Tube and ENVi are the two brands. They are supposed to reduce radiation, but I can't really find a review anywhere, to see if they actually work as headsets.
I have a pair of Apple hands free cord headset that I use to use with my DInc with no problems, but they won't work with the TBolt...people on the other end can't hear me. Somebody please help or recommend a good pair that does work. Thanks
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I wish that the sense stuff worked as well as aosp...with my dinc i could plug into my car stereo and have hands free running cm7...not so much with sense
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I wish that the sense stuff worked as well as aosp...with my dinc i could plug into my car stereo and have hands free running cm7...not so much with sense
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Your Dinc had sense.....It doesn't control sounds
^^^^ Negative ghostrider...cm7 is completely aosp...no sense....
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I have a pair of sennheiser ie8i and klipsch 10xi, which the mic worked fine on my evo. now neither mic wants to work on the my thunderbolt. Does anybody know what they changed? The little icon comes on that shows the microphone but they don't work.
I got the same issue with my Monster Turbine with Control Talk. No mic, but they worked great on my Dinc.
Need to find something too, but leaning towards the Bose.
I have used the nexus s headset with no problem.
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Im not gonna lie..... I came in for your avatar lol
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HTC in their infinite wisdom disabled the microphones if anything is plugged into the headphone jack, this is the first time they have done this. I hope a developer can pull the right code from another HTC phone to get this to work.
This is a $10 solution, just picked mine up today and works perfectly: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Dynex&#...218120537083&skuId=9535327&st=DYNEX&cp=1&lp=1
download headset button control in the market. Took care of issues I had with my wired headset from iFrogz I bought at Best Buy
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download headset button control in the market. Took care of issues I had with my wired headset from iFrogz I bought at Best Buy
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trying this... Hopefully work, love the sound of my monster turbines...
I had to use an old shure cable that has a built in mic and button to get it to work, strange thing is the connectors are exactly the same the only difference is my headphone have the extra volume button and the shure doesn't.
I just get cheap $10 earphones, cause im so ruff on them. I tend to tear them up alot or wash them in the washing machine sometime too
I just use a set of Ozone "noise cancelling" headphones with a Mic built in. I am not a fan of how it feels in my ear but the Mic works and is clear. Only thing is it seems flimsy and its 20 bucks at best buy.
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[Q] Bluetooth Headphones recomendations?

hey guys i'm looking for a good bluetooth stereo headset to hook up to my phone so i can go run, any recommendation?
How much are you willing to spend? This is for listening to music?
yes listening while working out...i dont want wire ...um 200 is max i guess
Sony Ericsson mw600. All the features work with the gs2 stock music app.
Deebo took your bike too?
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Sony Ericsson mw600. All the features work with the gs2 stock music app.
Deebo took your bike too?
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i was looking at that too but can you try the tune in radio app and tell me how it is?
hows the sound quality??
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i was looking at that too but can you try the tune in radio app and tell me how it is?
hows the sound quality??
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They sound great to me, I use that app and think its OK. I listen to hiphop though so.....
The headset won't dislpay info on the headsets screen for internet radio players though.
does it work on google music app?
movieaddict said:
does it work on google music app?
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Not the name display part.
The_Biz said:
They sound great to me, I use that app and think its OK. I listen to hiphop though so.....
The headset won't dislpay info on the headsets screen for internet radio players though.
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so the bass must be good...
This one is AWESOME, its kinds big tho...
http://www.amazon.com/Nokia-BH-905i..._1_7?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1319684032&sr=1-7
I love wireless headsets but bluetooth has compressed audio so I do not like it...
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so the bass must be good...
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In my ears it is. It took me a while to decide on what ones to get. These can last around 14hrs or so on a charge and charge by micro usb.
I sometimes use the samsung headphones that came with the gs2 if i don't want the bt module on my shirt. I put it to my pocket. Kinda pointless to some but I keep my phone cordless like this.
I an charge it on a table or something while still using the bt function. And the stock ear buds for the gs2 have a mic and I think the mic is used during a call. Cause people say they can hear me fine when the module is in my pocket or far away from my mouth.
I am using a Plantronics Backbeat. The one I bought came with a dongle that plugs into a non-bluetooth device. So I use the headset with my phone, via bluetooth. And also can hook up to my TV using the dongle. Under $100.
Picked it up last year at Fry's.
-LF
I use a Motorola S305 set. They are cheap in price (under $40 at Amazon) but sound pretty decent. Owned them for almost a year with no problems.
i got a huge list
however of the ones that performed the best
Motorola HT820 the best sound and beat, full feature, easy to use, extra long battery life
as of today i've not found anything that can compare, i've pretty much purchased every sony, jabra, motorola, platonic, all other names i forgot, etc, etc
all the rest were like meh.. 3rd place or worse rating
platonics are the worse
in 2nd place best i'll name Jabra BT8010 super convenient, it kinda sucks in the sound quality for audiophile but gets the job done if you want elegance
What about the LG HBS700: http://www.amazon.com/LG-HBS-700-Wi..._1_1?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1319749852&sr=1-1 inexpensive, comfortable. great sounding.
the wires kinda defeats the purpose
that's something i didn't quite like about the Jabra BT8010
i'm looking forward to try out the new Motorola MOTOACTV https://motoactv.com/ which also have bluetooth stereo addon MOTOROLA SF700
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the wires kinda defeats the purpose
that's something i didn't quite like about the Jabra BT8010
i'm looking forward to try out the new Motorola MOTOACTV https://motoactv.com/ which also have bluetooth stereo addon MOTOROLA SF700
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Have you used them?
any bluetooth headset recomendations?
Has anyone used one that works with the voice recognition software on the phone? I used to have an old wm5.0 phone that worked great with ms voice command.
I was looking at the Voyager 975. Not sure if it supports the voice though.
Have the Samsung HM3700. Great for talking and music with earbuds that attach to the headset.
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Have the Samsung HM3700. Great for talking and music with earbuds that attach to the headset.
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Jaw bone icon....works great, has great volume and lasts over 4 hours continuous tall time on a single charge

Awful sound quality to my car's AUX in.

Hi there --
I'm a recent convert to the GS3 (and Android in general) from an iPhone 4. About all the music I listen to in my car was from my iPhone, and I want to do the same with my GS3, however, the sound quality from the 3.5mm jack to the AUX in on my car's deck is absolutely awful. I have to turn the volume much higher than I ever did with my iPhone or iPod, and even then the sound quality is very poor -- there is very little punch/bass in the music.
I've been researching a possible "USB car dock cable" which would allow me to get line out audio (rather than through the regular headphone jack) through the USB port on the bottom of the phone, but it seems the only solution is to buy a dock or DIY the cable yourself, nobody seems to sell them (and I'm not really willing to DIY a cable).
Any ideas what I might be able to do to improve the audio quality? I absolutely love the phone, but this is a pretty big caveat for me.
Mine sounds great, do headphones sound ok? Maybe your aux port is effed up. If that's the case exchange it ASAP. Are you rooted? Custom rom? Stock?
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Mine sounds great, do headphones sound ok? Maybe your aux port is effed up. If that's the case exchange it ASAP. Are you rooted? Custom rom? Stock?
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Headphones sound fine from my GS3, and other devices (iPhone/iPod) sound great on the same AUX jack in my car.
I am rooted running the leaked Bell Jellybean Touchwiz ROM.
Be interested to see what replies there are to this. I have the exact same problem. I find the volume is way too quiet and if I turn up the audio on my stereo I get an awful hissing noise. I have no problems on my sensation XE, only GS3. Headphones work fine so I seriously doubt its the aux port on the phone.
I have found some info that might help as your rooted.....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1826387
I'm going to try this myself tonight and see if it makes any difference:
http://www.samsunggalaxys3forum.com...-discussion/382-jack-output-volume-low-2.html
Im running the same rom and was having the same problem. I uninstalledGoogle Play music and then it asked me to update Google Play Music even though I had uninstalled it. When I did, my sound issues were gone. I was having tje same problem in my car. Now everything's fine.
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Im running the same rom and was having the same problem. I uninstalledGoogle Play music and then it asked me to update Google Play Music even though I had uninstalled it. When I did, my sound issues were gone. I was having tje same problem in my car. Now everything's fine.
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I'm running stock ICS ROM and it still does it.
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Be interested to see what replies there are to this. I have the exact same problem. I find the volume is way too quiet and if I turn up the audio on my stereo I get an awful hissing noise. I have no problems on my sensation XE, only GS3. Headphones work fine so I seriously doubt its the aux port on the phone.
I have found some info that might help as your rooted.....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1826387
I'm going to try this myself tonight and see if it makes any difference:
http://www.samsunggalaxys3forum.com...-discussion/382-jack-output-volume-low-2.html
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I also found that first link, but it only works on the International version of the GS3, I have the AT&T i747.
I have a 07 lexus, with an older bluetooth profile that does not allow for streaming music. I found a belkin product, caraudio connect, that will create a streaming a2dp profile through my aux port. On my s3/att/ics (stock), everything worked great. I had a profile for my phone audio and another for my media audio, and could connect both at the same time. This was great as i did not have to switch to aux for phone calls.
However, i had issues with hiss, drops, static, engine noise, etc. I had used many ground loop isolators in the RCA/car audio world, but never one on a 3.5mm stereo (double pole) connection. After adding the inline isolator from my aux port to the belkin product, my engine noise disappeared! I also found that when i updated to JB (CM10/sapir), both bluetooth profiles could operate at the same time without any interference issues on each profile.
If you have any questions on my rig, let me know.
parts:
Sorry, im new so it doesn't let me post outside links.
belkin: Part # F4U037tt
Ground loop isolator: Check out amazon, PAC Ground loop isolator for 3.5 MM applications. should be about 10 bucks.
Change roms use team insomia :thumbup:
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Interesting topic. I've had issues with other phones where the volume couldn't be turned all the way up, as that would cause distortion. Have you tried turning your volume down a couple notches? I use my phone plugged into my car stereo all the time with zero distortion.
Could be hardware problem?
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I just got the galaxy s3. Moved over from iPhone land. But am disappointed with this issue.
When I use the aux in via headphone jack and charge at the same time I get a horrible whine cracking and popping noise. This is unusual to me as I never had this issue with any of my I phones (3g and 4). This seems like a glaring oversight on Samsung part.
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Bluetooth Headphones

Anyone been using them?
I have been using the Jabra Halo 2 bluetooth headset, and they work great on the Note 2.
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Anyone been using them?
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I use WM600, it's good for listening to music, but the microphone sucks, sot it's bad for speaking, too noisy
I use a jabra bt3030, you can use any headphones you want with it. Sound quality is more than passable, battery and range are good too. Highly recommended.
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Been using Plantronics ones on SG 2 and now Galaxy Note 2. No issues with sound quality. I have flexible cord ones. Just need to take of them as would throw in my bag and broke one of the connectors (fixed by super glue and now have had over a year).
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I've got this http://www.futuresoundlab.co.uk/
Its got media buttons which i thought sends normal commands like a multimedia keyboard on windows does, but no!!!!!!!! found out it needs to be supported by the app which i find is silly. it works great on poweramp but nothing on deezer
The only grip i do have is when im connected although all the audio streams go through the headphones, the ringtones, notifications, system sounds go through the speakers. So if i mute them, which i have to cus im at work. I dont hear them through my headphones. Any suggestions?

Car Audio & Galaxy S3 as head unit - there is no "Winning".

Car Audio & Galaxy S3 as head unit - there is no "Winning".
Okay, so for those of us who like to use our phones as a car stereo media source, there just is no 100% "Winning" that I have been able to find.
ANALOG USB AUDIO:
Sure, both TouchWiz and some AOSP ROM's support this. But there are two issues.
1) TouchWiz sucks (IMO).
2) The sound has "low level background noise" (IMO).
3) AOSP docking does not work properly, such as the CarHomeUltra does not get to disable the "home" button like it's supposed to.
DIGITAL USB AUDIO:
Okay, TouchWiz supports it but has lots of "cd-audio type skipping sounds" from time to time. No current AOSP ROM supports it. And because the USB-OTG connector requires certain pins be used on the connector, you lose the auto-dock feature regardless of ROM.
BLUETOOTH AUDIO:
It's a crappy sound for audiophiles. It's just so down compressed, it's useless for some ears.
APT-X BLUETOOTH AUDIO:
Better quality audio, but AT&T has already warned me once that I will lose my Unlimited Data plan if I keep using Bluetooth to my car stereo. And bluetooth in general is a "quirky" working technology that irks me sometimes.
What do I want? I want to be able to use a USB-DAC on an AOSP ROM and keep the auto-dock feature.
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What is aptx and how do I enable it.?
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What is aptx and how do I enable it.?
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It is touched upon in this cool DIY by }{Alienz}{:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2096585
APT-X is a Bluetooth codec that provides higher resolution Bluetooth audio.
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What is aptx and how do I enable it.?
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He's a little wrong there. Apt-X is an audio codec that is installed in some high end phones, and is starting to become the standard. Currently no car stereo has the capability of using this codec, but they will probably be on the market by the end of the year. Apt-X is preferred over A2DP because it is loss-less, so the audio quality is the same as plugging your phone in with a AUX cable.
AT&T is blocking you from using the Pandora app on your head unit, because technically it is tethering. The app simply sets up an Ad-Hoc network, and uses the phones internet to stream Pandora that runs on the car stereo.
But...To answer your original question, I would suggest using the standard headset port on your phone. The DAC on the USB plug is generally software driven, and will not give you as good of sound as the standard headphone jack can. If your not satisfied with the quality, get CM10 and DSP Manager to fully customize your sound.
Ummm. Auxiliary? I use it my cars all the time sounds awesome with awesome beats .
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Ummm. Auxiliary? I use it my cars all the time sounds awesome with awesome beats .
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Defeats the purpose of easy use dock.
I use gromaudio bluetooth to my stock head unit.
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CZ Eddie said:
Defeats the purpose of easy use dock.
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Easy use dock?
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Easy use dock?
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True one-handed/one step docking action:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2057851
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True one-handed/one step docking action:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2057851
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CZ Eddie,
I feel for you...because I am going through the same dang crap.
I am surprised you have not corresponded more with me bro. There is hardly anyone out there that seems to be on this One Handed docking quest. Even though there have been HOW MANY MILLION S3's sold...we are in an unpopular niche.
The skipping that I experience is most severe when listening to MEDIA while dialing out, during a call, and during an incoming call ringing. It is like a stuck skipping CD digital like sound. The author of SoundAbout app, is trying to help me solve this issue but he does not have the usb/otg/dac arrangement that we do. One version of his app, eliminated at least the stubborn perpetual skipping, but has a byproduct of losing the media stream after a call...which requires unplugging/replugging the usb cable.
I had such a terrific setup with my old HD2. It was a lightly modified card dock but one handed docking providing POWER and AUDIO via 2 ports, usb and headphone jack. What I am sure I will have to end up doing, is having to connect the Headphone audio out by HAND as a 2nd step. At least, I will have NO SKIPPING, and all audio including CALLS coming into my car deck without any weird bumps!
If I had chosen to go USB analogue out, I get really bad noise but only when charging. Somehow, when it's charging, I get hiss, switching sounds, clicks etc. I can almost 99% confirm it is not ground loop type issues.
1) Regarding aptX: probably, it won't be aptX Loseless that makes it to car stereos, but simply aptX. The Loseless codec looks to be targeted for professionals. But, still aptX is still many times better than the ugly old SBC codec.
2) The codec will change, not the protocol: AptX replaces SBC (not A2DP). A2DP (the transfer protocol) can use whatever codec it wants. So, whenever the car stereos are released, it will be A2DP with aptX. CSR has already released an aptX Bluetooth chipset for car stereos...someone just needs to pick it up and use it now, haha!
3) Concerning BT streaming and "tethering": not to derail this thread since you already have one about this, but I think they're bluffing hard. That representative is confused and wrong. I imagine if you pressed them to provide evidence or explain what their definition of tethering was, they would fail magnificently.
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BT is reliable for me; I mean, it's as reliable as my WiFi when I want to use it. What quirks have you experienced?
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For enabling docking -> hmm...what about using a NFC tag? This one enables docking modes. Or, maybe use a Tasker to detect Bluetooth connectivity?
~Ibrahim~
Auxiliary cord.
IMO an audiophile would never want to use their phone as their main audio source.
And you do realize that achieving true audiophile sound quality in a daily driver is all but impossible?
If your streaming Pandora your not getting anywhere near lossless quality so why not use Bluetooth? Bluetooth audio streaming has come along way. If your standard audio file on your phone is a 320kpbs mp3, your not missing anything streaming via Bluetooth. I was once skeptical about this until I finally found a good pair of BT headphones.
I'm interested to hear more detail about your car audio setup. My setup is decent, better than most everyone else I know and IMO the only difference I can hear between Bluetooth streaming audio from my phone and the music on the sd card in my stereo is the over equalization from being equalized by the phone and again by my sound processor.
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RustyWedges said:
IMO an audiophile would never want to use their phone as their main audio source.
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Somewhat agree.
Convenience is a huge factor in the car.
RustyWedges said:
And you do realize that achieving true audiophile sound quality in a daily driver is all but impossible?
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Agreed.
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If your streaming Pandora your not getting anywhere near lossless quality so why not use Bluetooth?
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Normal Bluetooth vs. other methods has an obvious degredation on the sound for me.
Yes, Pandora sounds bad even when the "high quality" selection is checked off and I pay for the higher resolution.
But, normal Bluetooth makes Pandora sound even worse, according to my ears.
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I'm interested to hear more detail about your car audio setup. My setup is decent, better than most everyone else I know a
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Pretty basic at the moment. 50 watts for each of my front & rear speakers. And 300 watts to a 15" Kicker CompVX DVC subwoofer in a 4.5 cu.ft. 32hz tuned enclosure.
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the only difference I can hear between Bluetooth streaming audio from my phone and the music on the sd card in my stereo is the over equalization from being equalized by the phone and again by my sound processor.
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Wow. I hear a boatload of difference between Bluetooth and otherwise. But I'm 42 years old and maybe my ears are just more fine tuned than yours are.
I'm using APT-X [high definition] Bluetooth right now and it's the best compromise in sound & convenience I've found so far.
I keep meaning to write up a DIY on how I have things set up. Just haven't gotten around to it yet.
Btw, you're is "you are" and "your" is not.
I wouldn't full on call myself an audiophile (too poor to be one as student) but I love higher end sound. I personally prefer an aux cord for sound, it's a little less handy I guess but so far gives the best bang for your buck as far as sound goes.
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CZ Eddie said:
I keep meaning to write up a DIY on how I have things set up. Just haven't gotten around to it yet.
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CZ Eddie....waiting for your fabulous DIY write up! :good:
Has anyone noticed some static noise when you plug your phone into auxiliary with no music playing? Doesnt do it on my girlfriends lg.
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xamadeix said:
Has anyone noticed some static noise when you plug your phone into auxiliary with no music playing? Doesnt do it on my girlfriends lg.
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Depends. If your charging cable is too close to the aux jack you'll get electrical feedback. Had it happen with my FM transmitter...I have one of those 1->2 12V adapters with a USB port. Whenever the USB port is used it produces quite a bit of it.
I have to agree with most of what has been said here on the S3 not being up to snuff for car audio. First I will say its my favorite phone I have ever had. Just about everything else about the phone rocks. But when it comes to car audio, I have to say its the ONE and only thing I will give props to my old iphone...using the usb direct to the radio that not only played the highest quality music, but it charged it as well at the same time with one cable and nothing else to do was kick ass. I dont get why if Ipods and Iphones can make this work so well, why cant these guys? I know most stereo makers lean heavily to the iphones and android as a whole is sorta looked over for the most part, sure it may work with android, but they have all the hardware and most things are geared towards iphones. I use either a samsung hs3000 for bluetooth audio or just give up and use the aux, but neither is as good as the iphone on usb. Even the ipod/iphone on aux is not as good as usb. So it works, but your settling for sure.
Alot of times I still will just put the ipod in the car if I really want the better music quality, but I would much rather have an all in one with my phone for music, nav and calls while driving.
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I have to agree with most of what has been said here on the S3 not being up to snuff for car audio. First I will say its my favorite phone I have ever had. Just about everything else about the phone rocks. But when it comes to car audio, I have to say its the ONE and only thing I will give props to my old iphone...using the usb direct to the radio that not only played the highest quality music, but it charged it as well at the same time with one cable and nothing else to do was kick ass. I dont get why if Ipods and Iphones can make this work so well, why cant these guys? I know most stereo makers lean heavily to the iphones and android as a whole is sorta looked over for the most part, sure it may work with android, but they have all the hardware and most things are geared towards iphones. I use either a samsung hs3000 for bluetooth audio or just give up and use the aux, but neither is as good as the iphone on usb. Even the ipod/iphone on aux is not as good as usb. So it works, but your settling for sure.
Alot of times I still will just put the ipod in the car if I really want the better music quality, but I would much rather have an all in one with my phone for music, nav and calls while driving.
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Seen a few stereos with mirror link that look like they would be great for android. Almost bought a sony with it but decided against it due to having to go back to a touchwiz rom as well as I'm hoping miracast will make an appearance in some stereos in the future.
xamadeix said:
Has anyone noticed some static noise when you plug your phone into auxiliary with no music playing? Doesnt do it on my girlfriends lg.
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I had the same issue. I bought a ground loop off amazon for around 10 bucks that eliminated 99% of it.
http://www.amazon.com/PAC-Ground-Isolator-3-5-Applications/dp/B001EAQTRI

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