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MusicFX, DSPManager, Equalizer and Poweramp - Which is best

Which is best for you? What is your view? I seek advice from the guys of observation
1. ICS Stock MusicFX
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2. CM9 DSPManager
the attached file DSPManager works on non CM9 ROMs
flash CM9.DSPManager.zip in recovery
for the restoration, flash CM9.DSPManager_Remove.zip in recovery
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1709497
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1636914&highlight=dsp
3. Equalizer in Play Store
http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smartandroidapps.equalizer
4. Poweramp in Play Store
Poweramp uses its own equalizer, not compatible with the others
http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.maxmpz.audioplayer

I've used them all partially but for the longest time now.. ive been a fan of equalizer.

Biggest question, do any work to improve 3rd party apps like Pandora?
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akellar said:
Biggest question, do any work to improve 3rd party apps like Pandora?
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DSPManager and Equalizer work with 3rd party apps. Correct me if I’m wrong

phone_user said:
DSPManager and Equalizer work with 3rd party apps. Correct me if I’m wrong
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Yep dsp and equalizer work on all system sounds.
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Thanks for the DSP Manager links! I have been using Equalizer for months but decided to test DSP manager now, and it really rocks! I like that it is a system app as well and that it works for all players. I use Spotify, Google Music, and Pocket Casts, so I need an equalizer that works for several music players. Equalizer would sometimes not work perfectly, but DSP Manager seems solid!

Dsp all the way. I used to use power amp and never cared much for dsp but the Apollo / dsp combo is fantastic.
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Huge fan of PowerAmp. I love the UI and the fact that it does gapless perfectly.
I do however keep the EQ turned off. The Klipsch S4 sound great with the GNex set flat.
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old poweramp's fan...but onestly from a month i switched to apollo\dsp manager or n7 player pro\dsp manager and i'm going very well.anyway also the use of only poweramp rocks,always used on ginger and for times on gnex.after posting in this 3ad,i want to re-switch to poweramp and give it a try with newest updates.well done phone_user,good 3ad!

i use volume+ and it's working fine on my GN.

wow looks like im the only person thus far that uses Equalizer your missing out

DSP manger FTW

Surprised volume + isn't on this list. It makes the speaker sound way better and twice as loud. But if I was to pick from op's list I would say equalizer.

I personally get better sound using poweramp. And I love the player because it actually shows the right album art.
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sarni84 said:
Surprised volume + isn't on this list. It makes the speaker sound way better and twice as loud. But if I was to pick from op's list I would say equalizer.
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Hi phone_user,
I agree 100%,Volume+ in first then Equalizer since it's on the list
And probably it's ridiculous but Volume+:75Ko/Equalizer:2,1M... and more RAM used just for a sound app(ok more features than Volume+ like widgets).
But since this thread is not a comparo between Volume+ and....I choose Equalizer.
You should have done a poll

I don't really use a music effects app, because honestly I don't know what their potential is... never really played around. But does it make that much of a difference (i.e. better music quality)? If so, which app and settings do you recommend? Screenies w/ setup please.

PowerAmp. Love it

sarni84 said:
Surprised volume + isn't on this list. It makes the speaker sound way better and twice as loud. But if I was to pick from op's list I would say equalizer.
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viking37 said:
Hi phone_user,
I agree 100%,Volume+ in first then Equalizer since it's on the list
And probably it's ridiculous but Volume+:75Ko/Equalizer:2,1M... and more RAM used just for a sound app(ok more features than Volume+ like widgets).
But since this thread is not a comparo between Volume+ and....I choose Equalizer.
You should have done a poll
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Many thanks After all, I know what’s really important!
http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.FREE.android.lvh
http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.TEST.android.lvh
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1393623

anton2009 said:
I don't really use a music effects app, because honestly I don't know what their potential is... never really played around. But does it make that much of a difference (i.e. better music quality)? If so, which app and settings do you recommend? Screenies w/ setup please.
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It does help quite a bit. I notice the stock audio sounds so flat and dull... with equalizer I up the treble and bass cuz it also lacks the thump I like. I listen to a lot of metal and sub genres of that...(metalcore, Hardcore, etc) so the higher treble sounds nice. Here is where my equalizer is at. The treble is a tad high but you can always lower it to your liking. I have the same "v" shape on my laptop with beats audio.
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Thanks, I'll try it out and see!

Erisin ES2046B (4.4.4) installed and set up. Question regarding sound amplification

Hi all,
I've just installed and got everything up and running on this unit in my E46 and had a question regarding the audio quality when playing music.
I use GoneMad music player as it's got one feature I haven't found in another music app, standard star ratings support embedded in the music tags (all my music is rated), and as such have set up smart playlists that only play songs rated 4 stars, 5 stars etc. This way I can carry and sync my entire local library between phone, car and PC.
Now, I've toyed with the GoneMad EQ settings and can't seem to get the sound to be as crisp as I used to have on the Parrot Asteroid Smart I used to have before.
I installed PowerAmp just to see how much of a difference that makes to the sound quality, and indeed after tweaking the PowerAmp EQ settings, the bass is much richer and treble is clearer.
I have already set the Android headunit's "Amplifier" preset to bass and treble boost by the way.
I have enabled root on the unit, and essentially all I want is to be able to use GoneMad, but with the audio quality of PowerAmp. In the past on my Android phone's I'd installed Viper4Android sound and that's improved the phone sound output to headphones, but Viper4 doesn't seem to install the audio driver on this headunit once the app is loaded.
Can anyone advise on what I can do to improve the sound quality of the headunit without resorting to soldering the IC bypass? I know the sound can be improved via software, since PowerAmp does something the other are not doing, so can this whatever that is, be done via a root app?
Thanks!

No matter, fixed it, installed Viper4Android FX, updated Busybox and tweaked the Viper EQ and clarity modes to suit. Night and day difference. thie cheap Chinese head unit is now excellent everywhere.
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what is Busybox? also, thanks for updating your thread with your answer. I'll be getting my Android head unit in a week or so, and I may need this fix too.

It's what various root apps like this use to run their features.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=stericson.busybox&hl=en_GB

Sorry to hijack, I am just about to buy an android head unit and wondered if you recommend this model?

Mark300zx said:
Sorry to hijack, I am just about to buy an android head unit and wondered if you recommend this model?
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If you can afford it, worth spending a little more and going for the ES4046 model. It uses newer hardware (MTCD instead of MTCB in the above), runs on Android 5.1 and supports DAB+ (if you spend an additional 50 dollars on the DAB module). I have the above which is good for modding but development focus is moving to the later model so probably a little more future proof.

robbiekhan said:
No matter, fixed it, installed Viper4Android FX, updated Busybox and tweaked the Viper EQ and clarity modes to suit. Night and day difference. thie cheap Chinese head unit is now excellent everywhere.
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I've got another Erisin (ES3015V) and I'm pretty unhappy with the sound quality as well. Installed Viper4Android, which makes it better, but I'm still not happy. It can't compete with my original low end stereo (RCD310/Skoda Swing). Could you share what you did with the clarity modes specifically? Thanks!

nyogtha said:
I've got another Erisin (ES3015V) and I'm pretty unhappy with the sound quality as well. Installed Viper4Android, which makes it better, but I'm still not happy. It can't compete with my original low end stereo (RCD310/Skoda Swing). Could you share what you did with the clarity modes specifically? Thanks!
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Sure thing, my settings that seem to offer the best quality to my ears are shown in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgkqYFXAjUE

[AML][MAGISK][MOD][EOL] [v3]Stereo Speaker Mod For Oneplus 6T

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This module enables the earpiece to be used as a secondary speaker while playing music or videos.
The tavil mixer is similar to the one in OnePlus 6.
Download v3 : AFH
Source : Github
OLD VERSIONS :
Download v1 : DRIVE
Download v1[Boosted] : DRIVE
Youtube :
Changelog :
Code:
v1 - Initial Release
v2 - Fixed the delay between earpiece and main speaker.Fixed the issue with speakerphone and bluetooth devices.Now AML Compatible
Flash this module at your own risk. I am not responsible for any damage to your device.
I had to go through several threads in order to port this mod.
Credits :
magura320
SpasilliumNexus
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Regards,
acervenky

Reserved.

Just what we will be needing!

Sweet. Thanks for the quick release for the OnePlus 6T.

Interesting mod. This make it sound as good as a Note 9 or S9's stereo speakers?
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[MAGISK][MOD][29/10] [v1]Stereo Speaker Mod For Oneplus 6T
MicroMod777 said:
Interesting mod. This make it sound as good as a Note 9 or S9's stereo speakers?
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Not the same high quality.
Maybe 40-50% of Note 9/S9 quality.
And you will need extra custom kernel installed like elementalX etc to give boost to volume.
By default only the stereo mod is not enough to take advantage full stereo and audio result.
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acervenky said:
This module enables the earpiece to be used as a secondary speaker while playing music or videos.
The tavil mixer is similar to the one in OnePlus 6.
Download v1 : DRIVE
Changelog :
Code:
v1 - Initial Release
Flash this module at your own risk. I am not responsible for any damage to your device.
It is a common misconception that stereo speaker mods break your earpiece, but most of the times you'll be fine till there are no distortions in the sound from earpiece.
I've reduced the gain in the initial version, will increase it once there are more testers.
I had to go through several threads in order to port this mod.
Credits :
magura320
SpasilliumNexus
DorianX
Regards,
acervenky
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Forgive me being a slight noob here but how can I install this? Does the phone need to be rooted?

raptor2569 said:
Forgive me being a slight noob here but how can I install this? Does the phone need to be rooted?
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Yep. Luckily the root software, Magisk is what you'll need to root, and install this module!

"It is a common misconception that stereo speaker mods break your earpiece, but most of the times you'll be fine till there are no distortions in the sound from earpiece."
Hmmm I'm still skeptical

Thought I try this for the OP6, as the latest update (9.0.2) for OP6 meant that the stereo speaker module stopped working.
This module, for OP6t, did not work on the OP6 in fact it messed up the pattern lock which meant I could not get into the phone.

mv0hra said:
Thought I try this for the OP6, as the latest update (9.0.2) for OP6 meant that the stereo speaker module stopped working.
This module, for OP6t, did not work on the OP6 in fact it messed up the pattern lock which meant I could not get into the phone.
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v4 is working fine for me on 9.0.2
Have you flashed any other audio mods?
Regards,
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acervenky said:
v4 is working fine for me on 9.0.2
Have you flashed any other audio mods?
Regards,
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You're right acervenky, it is working. Not sure why I was having issues, it's possible that the module from Chrisaw was causing the issue.

acervenky said:
v4 is working fine for me on 9.0.2
Have you flashed any other audio mods?
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Where is V4?

GREAT! Thanks for porting this! I'll give it a shot, my 6t is coming today! :angel:

matrix.bharath said:
Where is V4?
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He was talking about the OP6 stereo speaker mod.
Regards,
acervenky

vhc said:
"It is a common misconception that stereo speaker mods break your earpiece, but most of the times you'll be fine till there are no distortions in the sound from earpiece."
Hmmm I'm still skeptical
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Well, I have not seen someone with a busted earpiece since 2013/14. I've always use these mods and my devices have been fine.

Will both speaker have the same volume and adjust accordingly if one tunes the volume up and down?

sir-harlekin said:
Will both speaker have the same volume and adjust accordingly if one tunes the volume up and down?
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The top speaker will have lower volume, the volume of both speakers can be adjusted according to your preference by using the Cleanslate kernel & its application.
Regards,
acervenky

Works amazingly well with ViperAudioFX.

I am not able to install this mod on my 6T via magisk. Whenever I try to install it, the zip file is greyed out. (IIRC it's just a '+' in modules, right?)

[Magisk][AUDIO] Zero Audio Patch

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Is V1.4 only for PRO ?

Shubham Agarkar said:
Is V1.4 only for PRO ?
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No, universal

Z2pro, latest AEX 6.1 (pie), latest poweramp(v3-build814)..no sound is coming out from headphones when Hi-res output is selected ..no problem with openSL ES output
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Z2pro, latest AEX 6.1 (pie), latest poweramp(v3-build814)..no sound is coming out from headphones when Hi-res output is selected ..no problem with openSL ES output
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It's kernel side bug (4.4). Use latest F1Xy, Yaro fixed it. Also disable DVC

wow, thanks for a fast reply&explanation ?

Tune in radio works only with headphones.

How are these tweaks when compared to Viper4Android? Quality-wise.

Oriwen said:
How are these tweaks when compared to Viper4Android? Quality-wise.
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These tweaks improve quality without any effects, it's just better options for output
V4A it's equalizer who work after these options. So if you want, you can combine.

In call volume
Hello,
Thank you for this wonderful mod, it has increased the overall volume, but the in call volume is still on the low side for my tastes . Could you please be so kind to tell me which line I need to modify in the mixer_paths_tasha.xml to increase it more?
edit: I mean the in call volume coming from the phone, not the earphones
Many thanks

DAvenger said:
Hello,
Thank you for this wonderful mod, it has increased the overall volume, but the in call volume is still on the low side for my tastes . Could you please be so kind to tell me which line I need to modify in the mixer_paths_tasha.xml to increase it more?
edit: I mean the in call volume coming from the phone, not the earphones
Many thanks
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Code:
<ctl name="RX0 Digital Volume" value="94"/>
but it's already increased

Which file and line to modify for extra bass in headphone !?

Shubham Agarkar said:
Which file and line to modify for extra bass in headphone !?
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for that use equalizer

vlad113 said:
for that use equalizer
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Can you suggest me one ?

Shubham Agarkar said:
Can you suggest me one ?
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You can use equalizer in players like Poweramp, Neutron.
Or can use equalizers like Viper4Android, JamesDSP, Dolby

Zero Audio Patch v1.3 works best on Zuk z2 plus
I'm getting distorted sound on further versions (1.4 and 1.41), previous versions were good.

Hi, and thanks for your mod, i found that sound in ppssp emulator does not work using this mod. Also it will be good to have an uninstaller.

francojfc9 said:
Hi, and thanks for your mod, i found that sound in ppssp emulator does not work using this mod. Also it will be good to have an uninstaller.
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To uninstall you can use Magisk Manager, or just reflash zip
I'll see what's the problem with psp emulator
Tested emulator, seems like works fine

I think there is an audio delay between 2 speakers and because of that, sound is distorted for me...I am talking about dual speaker mod. I compared with my other phone, which has same stereo mode (meizu 16th) and playing the same track was clearer, without any lags or latency...

AndroidAuto low volume

Does anyone face issues with low volume or lack of audio quality when using android auto?
I mean sound is ok, but its not as loud as other devices i used with AA.
I have tried the internal equalizer and dolby atmos, it helps a little but still not the same.
I have also tried the app EqualizerFX and so far seems better but not 100%.
Do you use any other method or app for this.
I am on the brink of rooting and going for Viper, but thats my last resort

i use poweramp pro ... it boost volume and bass for my buds - works a treat and it downloads the album art and instantly adds it to the track - quite nice

beargeo said:
i use poweramp pro ... it boost volume and bass for my buds - works a treat and it downloads the album art and instantly adds it to the track - quite nice
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Yep poweramp pro works like a treat for local files.
but do still run into the issue for streaming apps like Spotify, GoogleMusic or Tidal

Have you upted the Bluetooth setting to loud.
In the media playback mode goto setting / sound setup/volume setup/Bluetooth audio.
Makes a huge difference on mine when using amazon music etc......
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Have you upted the Bluetooth setting to loud.
In the media playback mode goto setting / sound setup/volume setup/Bluetooth audio.
Makes a huge difference on mine when using amazon music etc......
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that doesnt exsist on the A70 - not mine anyway

Try developer options/disable absolute volume (on) then increase volume via phone and also the bluetooth device volume up button

beargeo said:
that doesnt exsist on the A70 - not mine anyway
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No, it's not on the phone. It's in the Head unit settings....

I ended up rooting and using V4A, sound is full and sounding nice now. (although now with root i have google pay issues - but i guess i use audio more often than gpay)
On stock no matter what i tried the sound was just dull.

dj69holland said:
I ended up rooting and using V4A, sound is full and sounding nice now. (although now with root i have google pay issues - but i guess i use audio more often than gpay)
On stock no matter what i tried the sound was just dull.
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1. Bluetooth on the phone has its own volume setting, I hope you pressed that volume up button on the phone, then said "OK" to earpiercing warning, and then pressed volume button up again until you reached max
2. Dullness of sound cannot be cured with any settings on the phone - in Bluetooth original data just streamed to the car (being compressed/decompressed along the way)
3. You can still play with audio setting to affect headphone jack quality - it helped me.

bravomail said:
1. Bluetooth on the phone has its own volume setting, I hope you pressed that volume up button on the phone, then said "OK" to earpiercing warning, and then pressed volume button up again until you reached max
2. Dullness of sound cannot be cured with any settings on the phone - in Bluetooth original data just streamed to the car (being compressed/decompressed along the way)
3. You can still play with audio setting to affect headphone jack quality - it helped me.
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yes i know that.and yes that was basically the first thing i did.
and btw this issue with Android auto is not to do with bluetooth or jack.. it uses usb dac to stream auto and control to the AA interface.
anyways, as said Viper4Android sorted my issue, as it processes audio differently to the stock audio processing.
same as poweramp, has its own audio processing, also for usb dac

dj69holland said:
Does anyone face issues with low volume or lack of audio quality when using android auto?
I mean sound is ok, but its not as loud as other devices i used with AA.
I have tried the internal equalizer and dolby atmos, it helps a little but still not the same.
I have also tried the app EqualizerFX and so far seems better but not 100%.
Do you use any other method or app for this.
I am on the brink of rooting and going for Viper, but thats my last resort
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Try going into Developer options and change Bluetooth codec to SBC
(This worked for me)

dezborders said:
Try going into Developer options and change Bluetooth codec to SBC
(This worked for me)
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mate, please re-read what i wrote, i mentioned that im not talking about bluetooth processing, but usb dac processing