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Beats audio for any Gingerbread rom

Has anyone given this a shot on our devices?
I am going to try but just haven't had the chance yet
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1525226

Go for it and feel the difference.
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Wow, from the screenshots that looks quite terrible. It looks like it colors the sound way too much and just adds noise and volume to the lower 60hz of the spectrum through artificial means. I guess that means I will stay away from this like the plague.
....why must all my hobbies be so expensive!?! (read: audio, Phone ROMing, computers, MTB )
*cries*

No sure.
From a galaxy better than yours.

Just flashed this and I gotta say WOW oh WOW. It freaking sounds awesome. Makes my Skull Candy 50/50 headphones sound even better! Thanks a million!
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To late...already pulled beast audio from sensation to my latest ROM

Does anyone have any idea what this does? The "What is Beats Audio" explains absolutely nothing.
Raistline said:
....why must all my hobbies be so expensive!?! (read: audio, Phone ROMing, computers, MTB )
*cries*
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I hear you -- I am looking to replace my Grados soon and possibly get a headphone amplifier.. :\

I just flashed this, and was skeptic, but must say, you can definitely tell the difference. Sound quality is amazing, and I'm using the stock Samsung earbuds that came with my phone.

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I just flashed this, and was skeptic, but must say, you can definitely tell the difference. Sound quality is amazing, and I'm using the stock Samsung earbuds that came with my phone.
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Exactly. I'll have to dig out my better headphones now.
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Well use power amp or player pro and the app volume+. Get some quality headphones and not have to flash anything?

Just flashed it, looking forward to hearing it

Let us now if it makes a noticable difference
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Master&Slave™ said:
To late...already pulled beast audio from sensation to my latest ROM
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So you already have this incorporated in Paradox II? No need to flash it since I already have it?

supercurio is saying this is beats audio port is bs on twitter.

well this beats audio went to ***t today. Apparently the wrong dev was getting credit. Here the actual dev
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1525226

funeralthirst said:
supercurio is saying this is beats audio port is bs on twitter.
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He also said that about the bravia engine. I am still trying to figure out why people still believe it works.
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Killbynature said:
He also said that about the bravia engine. I am still trying to figure out why people still believe it works.
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Bravia I knew was stupid. I would've thought the decent Samsung sound quality would deter people from using Beats since it's essentially an equalizer that sounds too artificial for me.
There was too much blind emphasis of Beats over on any HTC dual core devices and I hope most of the devs stay away from this.
Plus this:
supercurio said:
Audio is something special.
When you say there is an improvement, people tend to listen closer and perceive something different even if it doesn't exist.
That's called placebo.
All I'm asking is intellectual honesty in order to not abuse of this many times proven fact.
I also think placebo-mods are affecting negatively everyone's work and also the confidence XDA users have in developers.
The solution is simple: It improves audio? That can be measured then!
If you can't measure it, it means it does nothing.
Me, I measured, Galaxy S II. found it wasn't working. It's not an opinion or a critic. It's a fact.
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I'm pretty sure supercurio knows what the heck he's talking about, considering he's the mastermind behind voodoo sound project...

Terrible
Just flashed. Terrible Performance. Sounds Awful. TO ME. JUST MY OPINION.
I like music, and the extra bass with the boosted mid-range is awful, you can't hear some of the good parts of songs at all.
Re-flashing my ROM now, good thing I did an nandroid.
Denon AH-D5000.

dakluck said:
Just flashed. Terrible Performance. Sounds Awful. TO ME. JUST MY OPINION.
I like music, and the extra bass with the boosted mid-range is awful, you can't hear some of the good parts of songs at all.
Re-flashing my ROM now, good thing I did an nandroid.
Denon AH-D5000.
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Exactly. Those who have good cans or IEMs will notice that Beats sound awful.

chlehqls said:
Exactly. Those who have good cans or IEMs will notice that Beats sound awful.
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Dunno why people think beats is anything.........they make horrible headphones and even worse software. It's a gimmick for the most part. The hardware inside our phones for audio is made by Yamaha and they know whats up with sound. Get some better cans & poweramp to unlock the real audio power of our device.

[Q] Can I make the speaker louder?

Hello,
Just got my GN and it's amazing! I used to have a dumb phone (I like to call it a retarded phone) and it's one helluva upgrade. That being said, when I'm watching videos or playing music, the speakers aren't as loud as I expected them to be. Do you guys know of any apps (I'm not rooted currently) that could potentially help this?
On a similar note, I heard that the Beats audio software had been extracted to run on any phone...is this true? I mean I assumed the phones marketed with Beats audio may have had a better DAC.
Anyway, thanks in advance to everyone.

ellimistx99 said:
Hello,
Just got my GN and it's amazing! I used to have a dumb phone (I like to call it a retarded phone) and it's one helluva upgrade. That being said, when I'm watching videos or playing music, the speakers aren't as loud as I expected them to be. Do you guys know of any apps (I'm not rooted currently) that could potentially help this?
On a similar note, I heard that the Beats audio software had been extracted to run on any phone...is this true? I mean I assumed the phones marketed with Beats audio may have had a better DAC.
Anyway, thanks in advance to everyone.
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root first, then use volume＋ app to change loudness. you will tell the difference
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Kevin Ma said:
root first, then use volume＋ app to change loudness. you will tell the difference
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Thanks for the quick reply. Is there a way to do it without rooting it? Not that I have anything against rooting it. But I'd like to keep it stock for a little while longer so I have a better subjective benchmarks when I work my way through custom ROM's

I was able to use Volume+ on my Nexus without rooting.
It was recommended that you install a custom ROM to use the app but I haven't had any issues on stock.

ellimistx99 said:
Thanks for the quick reply. Is there a way to do it without rooting it? Not that I have anything against rooting it. But I'd like to keep it stock for a little while longer so I have a better subjective benchmarks when I work my way through custom ROM's
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like the guy above me said, it might work without root, but stock changing the volume isnt as effective as like a kernel hack or a rooted rom so apps can gain access to system,files
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Install volume+ or personally i think equalizer by smarter apps is better. Max out each band on the eq by scrolling to the right, and you can double your volume. Careful not to blow your speaker.
Root is not needed.

Thanks gentlemen. I appreciate the advice. I'll try these out and then report back.
Just tried Equalizer. Works great. Thanks.

[Q]Is there any way to downgrade to 4.2 or lower?

Hello everyone.
I have bought N7 2nd generation few days ago and I feel very uncomfortable with android 4.3.
Is there any solution for downgrade to 4.2 or lower?

No.
Beamed from my Grouper

lys2002123 said:
Hello everyone.
I have bought N7 2nd generation few days ago and I feel very uncomfortable with android 4.3.
Is there any solution for downgrade to 4.2 or lower?
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define uncomfortable
did you not know this tablet had 4.3 stock?

Midnight_Rider said:
define uncomfortable
did you not know this tablet had 4.3 stock?
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I have known..
But things what I have used don't support 4.3 and i didn't know that.

lys2002123 said:
I have known..
But things what I have used don't support 4.3 and i didn't know that.
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ahh yes that's true, there may be stuff out there that won't work on 4.3. Only thing i can say about that is to contact the dev and wait for an update to the app. i know that's not what you wanted to hear, sorry. other than that though how do you like it? i got mine a few days ago and its been fantastic, best android device i've ever owned

Midnight_Rider said:
ahh yes that's true, there may be stuff out there that won't work on 4.3. Only thing i can say about that is to contact the dev and wait for an update to the app. i know that's not what you wanted to hear, sorry. other than that though how do you like it? i got mine a few days ago and its been fantastic, best android device i've ever owned
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I am really content with my new android device nexus 7
But... i think stereo speaker isn't louder than I expected.
It seems to have similar volume level with another devices..
And headphone jack is too quiet for me.
It is pretty much quieter than my ex-device Samsung Galaxy S2.
Is that only problem of mine?

thats a good question, havent even tried the headphone jack yet, guess i will now

Midnight_Rider said:
thats a good question, havent even tried the headphone jack yet, guess i will now
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Good
How's yours? I think it is so quiet with high-impedance headphone.
I also think it maybe a problem of Android 4.3..

lys2002123 said:
I have known..
But things what I have used don't support 4.3 and i didn't know that.
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Hi:
What compatibility problems are you having with 4.3 vs 4.22--apps, hardware....
Tom

thenrik said:
Hi:
What compatibility problems are you having with 4.3 vs 4.22--apps, hardware....
Tom
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Some Korean apps... and sound mods like viper4android.
And i think 4.3's audio output is quieter than 4.2.
My N7 is sooo quiet, both headphones and speakers.
Low volume really makes me disappointed.

lys2002123 said:
Hello everyone.
I have bought N7 2nd generation few days ago and I feel very uncomfortable with android 4.3.
Is there any solution for downgrade to 4.2 or lower?
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Do you need a tampon?
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Brava27 said:
Do you need a tampon?
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Sorry

I think you would lose more than you would gain
Newer devices have advances that play well with the newer OS systems that are available so in my view retro versions may not work as well with some of the more advanced designs in the device thingy.
That said I feel the volume is plenty loud and in fact sounds really good. This is without a doubt the best 7" tablet available at this time. The Nexus 10 is the best 10" tablet available at this time, yes better than the apple products. The audio is better and the screens are better and you can set it up as you please a more mature attitude from the manufacturer if you will. Less hand holding, less paternalistic access to your device.
I bought mine at Office Max with the 20% discount, I felt that the price was almost unbelievable and was surprised when they had some left in stock.
I would like more memory 64GB would be nice but I rooted it and use stick mount to run videos and move files.

lys2002123 said:
Some Korean apps... and sound mods like viper4android.
And i think 4.3's audio output is quieter than 4.2.
My N7 is sooo quiet, both headphones and speakers.
Low volume really makes me disappointed.
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Hi:
You might want to try these JBL Bluetooth speakers--they are loud:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009AYLDSU/ref=oh_details_o06_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
As for Korean apps, you might try backing up the apk files and installing them. I know that Google says many of my Chinese apps are incompatible but they all work. Worth a try.
Let us know if you find a work around with bluetooth headphones, apps or anything else that works. It's going to be a rocky road with Bluetooth and 4.3. Many Bluetooth keyboards and some headphones don't work with 4.3. I'm reluctant to order anything Bluetooth without confirmation from others that it works with 4.3
I ordered some LG Bluetooth headphones in June. They worked with the Nexus 7 2012 but only played 1/4 volume on my Galaxy S3 so I returned them.
Keep us posted.
Tom

My sound on the headphones is good/decent. At about 1/2 volume is comfortable to me.
I'm not much of an audiophile so I don't know how impedance effects the volume. It's not extremely loud at max volume, though. I'd probably still be able to hear my music while on the lawn mower or on my motorbike but not sure about a jet plane ^^
Speakers at max volume is fine for a quiet room, but outside it probably won't be very loud.
Hope this helped some.
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I'm reluctant to order anything Bluetooth without confirmation from others that it works with 4.3
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Just confirming that my bluetooth keyboard (made by Anker for ~$25 on Amazon) works.
I just paired it and this is the first thing I've typed. Seems to do well. I can even alt-tab to other stuff running. Sweet.
Also just connected my bluetooth apple mightymouse (or whatever they're called) and that's working as well (at the same time as the keyboard)
Maybe someone will see this and find it helpful =)
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ongre12 said:
Newer devices have advances that play well with the newer OS systems that are available so in my view retro versions may not work as well with some of the more advanced designs in the device thingy.
That said I feel the volume is plenty loud and in fact sounds really good. This is without a doubt the best 7" tablet available at this time. The Nexus 10 is the best 10" tablet available at this time, yes better than the apple products. The audio is better and the screens are better and you can set it up as you please a more mature attitude from the manufacturer if you will. Less hand holding, less paternalistic access to your device.
I bought mine at Office Max with the 20% discount, I felt that the price was almost unbelievable and was surprised when they had some left in stock.
I would like more memory 64GB would be nice but I rooted it and use stick mount to run videos and move files.
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Thank you for your valueable opinion.
To me, I'm very satisfied with another features and there was no intend to diminish Google or Nexus.
And I'm very proud of having brand-new nexus which have the sharpest screen among the world.
What I want to say is Nexus 7's audio quality is quite good but volume is low, lower than how I expected.
Within my experience, commonly, tablets usually make more powerful sound than phone but my Nexus 7 doesn't.
It seems to have simmilar power with phones. I just feel sad about that.

thenrik said:
Hi:
You might want to try these JBL Bluetooth speakers--they are loud:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009AYLDSU/ref=oh_details_o06_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
As for Korean apps, you might try backing up the apk files and installing them. I know that Google says many of my Chinese apps are incompatible but they all work. Worth a try.
Let us know if you find a work around with bluetooth headphones, apps or anything else that works. It's going to be a rocky road with Bluetooth and 4.3. Many Bluetooth keyboards and some headphones don't work with 4.3. I'm reluctant to order anything Bluetooth without confirmation from others that it works with 4.3
I ordered some LG Bluetooth headphones in June. They worked with the Nexus 7 2012 but only played 1/4 volume on my Galaxy S3 so I returned them.
Keep us posted.
Tom
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Thank you for attention.
Bluetooth is great and easy protocol for sharing small files or connect simple devices, but it is not so good for audio.
Nexus 7 doesn't support apt-x, so bluetooth will impair Nexus 7's quite good quality sound.
At this time I have no bluetooth device so I cannnot find which one works, which one doesn't.
Sorry for bad answer.

nachtfrost said:
My sound on the headphones is good/decent. At about 1/2 volume is comfortable to me.
I'm not much of an audiophile so I don't know how impedance effects the volume. It's not extremely loud at max volume, though. I'd probably still be able to hear my music while on the lawn mower or on my motorbike but not sure about a jet plane ^^
Speakers at max volume is fine for a quiet room, but outside it probably won't be very loud.
Hope this helped some.
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Just confirming that my bluetooth keyboard (made by Anker for ~$25 on Amazon) works.
I just paired it and this is the first thing I've typed. Seems to do well. I can even alt-tab to other stuff running. Sweet.
Also just connected my bluetooth apple mightymouse (or whatever they're called) and that's working as well (at the same time as the keyboard)
Maybe someone will see this and find it helpful =)
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2
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Maybe mine seems simmilar with yours, so I can think my device isn't corruped or something.
In fact I doubted my Nexus is a normal or not.
Thanks, thanks again.

Speakers are really loud. Comparable to my sons Samsung Tab and much much louder then the first gen.
As for apps, just because some apps haven't been given the green flag for 4.3 doesn't mean I won't work. I've sideloaded tons of apps that work fine.
Nothing really different between 4.3 and 4.2 cosmetically. You shouldnt want to downgrade just because a few devs haven't updated yet.
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lys2002123 said:
Some Korean apps... and sound mods like viper4android.
And i think 4.3's audio output is quieter than 4.2.
My N7 is sooo quiet, both headphones and speakers.
Low volume really makes me disappointed.
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You would have to find a ROM that boost the volume. Just going to 4.2.2 wont increase your volume. I've been playing around with some stuff to boost volume and hopefully will have a mod out soon for it
But player is right...the diff between 4.2 and 4.3 are min. They did make a lot of battery saving tweaks, BT stack tweaks and other hardware tweaks but its more hardware related then os related
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Equalizer Questions Help....

Ive searched around and ive seen a few issues with the Eq Either not working or Making it worse...
Now After going Extreme OCD mode...and wanting to throw this s4 at the wall... What would be a idealistic Rom for a Audiophile?... Along with all the extra goodies? I dont have the greatest earphones in the world But My beats Solo Hds didnt sound anywhere close to what they did on my old S2...
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Jeisin said:
Ive searched around and ive seen a few issues with the Eq Either not working or Making it worse...
Now After going Extreme OCD mode...and wanting to throw this s4 at the wall... What would be a idealistic Rom for a Audiophile?... Along with all the extra goodies? I dont have the greatest earphones in the world But My beats Solo Hds didnt sound anywhere close to what they did on my old S2...
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There see module files that don't have the proper necessary coding. I'm trying to figure something out. I understand your pain, I have sennheiser ie8s and they sound crappy compared to my tablet. Viper4 android is supposed to be really good, but personally volume+ sound boost (version 1.8) from the market was and still is my choice for audio improvement.
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It's a shame that Samsung elected to not include the Wolfson DAC in the Snapdragon-based S4 models, and it seems we'll always be limited by that. I use Player Pro with DSP Pack, which gives a full 10-band EQ. This helps for carefully boosting the low-end on my Etymotic in-ears, which is their main drawback.

NEED Help!!! Nexus 5 Microphone Earbuds

So im thinking to buy Sennheiser MM 50 IP but im currently dont know if its working with my nexus 5 (mostly about the microphone)
I need some help, thank you.

They work fine and sound great. I have them
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Ben36 said:
They work fine and sound great. I have them
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So no problem when calling people with microphone (low sound quality etc.) ?
And do you recommend anything else with Mic. for nexus 5?

Seriously? Noone? ...

Don't have that pair, but the ones that came with my iPhone work well enough. The sound quality is crappy, but what can you expect from an Apple product. /shrug
By crappy sound I mean the music and people's voices as I hear them, the mic works well from what I'm told. Music and all sounds crappy on these things regardless of what I plug them into.

snives said:
Don't have that pair, but the ones that came with my iPhone work well enough. The sound quality is crappy, but what can you expect from an Apple product. /shrug
By crappy sound I mean the music and people's voices as I hear them, the mic works well from what I'm told. Music and all sounds crappy on these things regardless of what I plug them into.
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Talking about new i phone 5-6 buds? thats werid i though they are good, btw a lot of ppl complaining about the microphone of that one (not working) im confused now lol

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So no problem when calling people with microphone (low sound quality etc.) ?
And do you recommend anything else with Mic. for nexus 5?
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I've never had any problems
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INeedThisNow said:
Seriously? Noone? ...
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I use Sony MDR-XB50AP's and as the name suggests, it's made to work with pretty much every Android device. Great SQ in general and if you don't mind some quality bass you'll love them. They retail for lower than those Sennheisers.

Xiaomi piston 3 are best and they cost 12$ from china

FooBazza said:
I use Sony MDR-XB50AP's and as the name suggests, it's made to work with pretty much every Android device. Great SQ in general and if you don't mind some quality bass you'll love them. They retail for lower than those Sennheisers.
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So you sure no problems with Nexus 5 huh ? microphone and everything quality etc... ?
Because im gonna buy them right away!

INeedThisNow said:
So you sure no problems with Nexus 5 huh ? microphone and everything quality etc... ?
Because im gonna buy them right away!
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I've been using them since February and nope haven't noticed any issues besides V4A or AudioFX bugs but those have nothing to do with the headset themselves.

FooBazza said:
I've been using them since February and nope haven't noticed any issues besides V4A or AudioFX bugs but those have nothing to do with the headset themselves.
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WOW MAN Thank you so much!!! I bought them today and they are amazing! Crazy bass and SQ!
Also the Microphone works Great with Nexus 5 (And Button for Answer Calls + Play/Pause works with no problem)
Thank you for the advice again! :good: