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hello everyone..
i just found a great audio effects mod in the forums and thought to share it with you all.
the sound mod is called viper4android..
it is available in 2 versions - fx version and xhifi version
i have tested this on my sgs2 g and it works perfectly..Root required
here is the link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2191223
All the instructions are posted in this oficial thread. Do read the full guide carefully..
posts 1,2 and 3 contains all the information which you need to get the best effect on your phone...
now even support android 4.3.
now with in-app installation and update features..
many new headphone features..
don't ask that if this is better than other sound mod..check yourself and choose the best..
All credit goes to
ViPER520
zhuhang
This should be posted in the Themes and Apps section not the Development Section.
iXanza said:
This should be posted in the Themes and Apps section not the Development Section.
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sorry for my mistake..
i have reported the thread..hope it will be moved soon.
Hi ! what's the difference between the two versions ? Which seems to be working better for you ?
Xhifi is for audio clarity and fx is for bass and sound effect enhancement.
Also I flashed it and heard the music for whole week but it is not better than acid audio with noozoxide.
For tutorial go here:
http://jbforgs2.blogspot.in/2012/12/how-to-make-your-galaxy-s2-make-more.html?m=1
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So i am using Viper4Android right now, it has so many settings that finding *that* effect might need a bit of trial and error.. here is something that works for me, Keep in mind that this is basically moderately Bass enhanced for Dub/Chillstep probably House/Electro Music...basically Club music xD
Changes in FX ->
Powered On
Playback Gain Control Disabled (enabled this option in HiFX and disabled it here)
Firequalizer disabled (using this equalizer in HiFX)
Convolver -> Get the pack and using SPL GoldMIKE Impulse.IRS
Then nothing changed till,
Dynamic System -> Common Earphone(v2) Dynamic Bass (3 Percent)
Cure Tech+ ENABlED (Slight)
Gain -> up to you (6db already enabled for me via STweaks so i didn't use any here)
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Changes in HiFX->
Powered ON (Of course)
Playback Gain Control -> Slight Enabled. Disabled in FX
Audio Reconstruct Enabled -> HiClarity 70 ; Lo Contour 45 (up to your preference really )
and the Equalizer totally up to you, I use a S shape like seen in the attached picture
As for hardware, Im using the stock Samsung headphones with the smallest earbuds (lost the medium sized ones, which gave better bass output, thus you might have to tweak this a little bit for your phone..)
This improve the sound but eats battery faster than playing nfs most wanted with max brightness wifi and bluetooth on
Send from my SGS2 I9100 with HassanROM and latest DorimanX 8.xx kernel
dkimmortal said:
So i am using Viper4Android right now, it has so many settings that finding *that* effect might need a bit of trial and error.. here is something that works for me, Keep in mind that this is basically moderately Bass enhanced for Dub/Chillstep probably House/Electro Music...basically Club music xD
Changes in FX ->
Powered On
Playback Gain Control Disabled (enabled this option in HiFX and disabled it here)
Firequalizer disabled (using this equalizer in HiFX)
Convolver -> Get the pack and using SPL GoldMIKE Impulse.IRS
Then nothing changed till,
Dynamic System -> Common Earphone(v2) Dynamic Bass (3 Percent)
Cure Tech+ ENABlED (Slight)
Gain -> up to you (6db already enabled for me via STweaks so i didn't use any here)
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Changes in HiFX->
Powered ON (Of course)
Playback Gain Control -> Slight Enabled. Disabled in FX
Audio Reconstruct Enabled -> HiClarity 70 ; Lo Contour 45 (up to your preference really )
and the Equalizer totally up to you, I use a S shape like seen in the attached picture
As for hardware, Im using the stock Samsung headphones with the smallest earbuds (lost the medium sized ones, which gave better bass output, thus you might have to tweak this a little bit for your phone..)
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Convolver -> Get the pack and using SPL GoldMIKE Impulse.IRS <---- Where did you get this ?
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Convolver -> Get the pack and using SPL GoldMIKE Impulse.IRS <---- Where did you get this ?
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SPL GoldMIKE Impulse.IRS is in the IRSamples for Convolver (Updated 15Apr) zip which is downloadable from the first post in the ViPER4Android Audio Effects thread
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SPL GoldMIKE Impulse.IRS is in the IRSamples for Convolver (Updated 15Apr) zip which is downloadable from the first post in the ViPER4Android Audio Effects thread
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thank you !
I don't know how you can even listen on stock Samsung earphones, you don't know what you are missing!
They are worse than pound shop earphones!
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Found this on this thread below and I have to say after trying every music mod out there that this is one step ahead of everybody else. Check it out here. I have been listening to it for half a day now and it's amazing. It has so many sound options that it takes awhile to figure them out. But if you are a music freak like me once you listen to it you will say it's definitely worth the time to figure it all out. After checking the thread out if anybody is confused about how to install the apk's and files I will explain it the easiest way can for you. Thanks and enjoy!!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2191223
Open zip below and follow these instructions- All Credit Goes To zhuhang
Default F.A.Q - Frequently Asked Questions (Up to date)
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Updated 5/8/2013
Since Android 4.1, Google started to close down Android whole system audio effect.
"The main reason is there's many problem we can't fix, therefore we can only apologize to audio effect developers. In future, it will be fixed and whole system audio effect will be back." - GOOGLE
Therefore in certain players certain roms, V4A will not work.
- Will it work on my device?
A: V4A works on almost every ROOTED android devices. Refer requirements in OP.
- How to install?
A: Using the In-App installation, make sure you have busybox installed, first-run the app and follow through the installation dialogues.
- Which to install? FX or XHiFi or Both?
A: FX has many audio effects, where as XHiFi restores audio quality. If you like many effects(reverb, bass, surround) then choose FX, if you like clear audio/vocal and you have a good headset, choose XHiFi. You can also install both, more CPU usage, that's all.
- Why ViPER4Android FX/XHiFi always FC?
A: Uninstall and Reinstall V4A using NEW In-App Installation. This is due to driver not installed properly.
- Why ViPER4Android FX/XHiFi creates unexpected effects and different from other users?
A: Clear ViPER4Android FX/XHiFi data. If persist, disable third-party sound mods such as Noozxoide, Bass Booster etc)
- Third-party players such as Poweramp and TTPOD no effect?
A: Open V4A app and switch to FX Compatible Mode. (Driver status will show processing=No, but its working.)
- ViPER4Android FX/XHiFi doesnt run after bootup?
A: Check anti-virus or startup manager app whether V4A was disabled in startup list.
- V4A FX/XHiFi effect gone after using data-killer?
A: Please add ViPER4Android FX/XHiFi to data-killer app white list or exception.
- V4A FX/XHiFi effects suddenly disappeared?
A: Android system kills certain processes due to memory limits. Install V4A app as system app (Put in /system/app/ and restart)
- Why there is background noise when using V4A effects?
A: This is Android's musicFX bug, this will happen on all other sound mods.
Suggestion: Backup and Delete /system/lib/soundfx/libbundlewrapper.so
- V4A XHiFi effects gone after reaching certain volume? (~70%)
A: This is due to Sony Xperia hearing protection library. Backup and Delete /system/lib/soundfx/libhearingprotection.so
- How to use FIR-Equalizer?
A: See "How to use FIR-Equalizer" guide in XDA Original post.
- Why there's no change in sound quality after installing V4A?
A1: Choose V4A in Sound Settings > Music Effects. (Driver status will show processing=Yes)
A2: Open V4A app and switch to FX Compatible Mode. (Driver status will show processing=No, but its working.)
- Why volume reduces after 10 seconds?
A: This is not caused by V4A. Most probably you installed a bad and faulty xLOUD, ClearPhase or S-Force Front Surround port.
- Why music spoilt after display off?
A: This is due to CPU speed too low when screen if off. Make sure you are not using some battery saving CPU governor (such as smartass) or created own CPU profile.
Switch CPU governor to ondemand or interactive, to increase CPU speed.
- Can I still install V4A if I already using other sound mods?
A: Yes, after installation, open V4A app and switch to FX Compatible Mode.
- Why phone auto-reboot after I plugin headset? Normally for HTC phones.
A: Uninstall and Reinstall V4A using NEW In-App Installation.
- In-call volume reduced?
A: Uninstall and Reinstall V4A using NEW In-App Installation. If persist, its caused by other sound mod because V4A will not affect call volume.
- What if my phone/tablet cannot detect headset plugin?
A: In ViPER4Android app press menu, choose lock effect mode and choose headset, then adjust settings.
- I dont know my phone is which CPU type?
A:
Qualcomm CPU, freq higher than 800MHz, choose ARMV5TE, freq higher than 800MHz(including dual/quad core)choose A8.
Samsung CPU, single core choose A8, dual/quad core choose A9.
Huawei HiSilicon CPU, single-core choose A8, dual/quad core choose A9.
Other CPU, single-core choose A8, dual/quad core choose A9.
- Driver status shows version 0.0.0.0 even after rebooting?
A: Due to wrong driver used, try lower level drivers. Eg: A9 change to A8; A8 change to Tegra2.
- Driver status shows "Enabled: No, Processing: No", but i already turn on effects and playing music?
A：In FX Compatible Mode, driver status will always show No, but its working.
In Normal Mode, its due to reason at the starting of this post.
- Why no effect in MIUI player?
A: Open V4A app and switch to FX Compatible Mode. or Turn off MIUI default equalizer.
- Im using Meizu, Flyme system, why effect gone after i display lyrics?
A: Flyme modified Android's Audio principle, so lyrics will be treated as music effect by the music player, so V4A cant be used.
- V4A effects will spoil internal speaker/headset?
A: Firstly, there's an audiophile limit in your phone, even if you max every single settings in V4A, u will never achive that limit.
If the limit is achieved, your ears will blown off before the headset.
If your earphone is not used to high volume/bass, with long period of high volume/bass will cause your headset to spoil (without V4A it will also spoil)
For speaker, if a new phone straight away max the volume, within few days there will be distortion. Start off with 50~70% volume and after some time only max the volume.
About compatibility problem:
With the NEW In-App Installation, V4A will be installed into your system without problem. All system-provided sound effects will not be removed or overwritten.
V4A Audio E
Default FX & XHiFi Settings Explained & Recommended Value
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The latest version: FX v2.2.0.7, XHiFi v2.1.0.0
[FX Settings]
V4A FX version mainly for rendering audio effects, by controlling various parameters to achieve the purpose of audio effect adjustment.
1. Master Power. This option defines whether to enable V4A headset sound effects, also known as main switch.
2. Playback Gain Control. It is mainly used to dynamically control the audio volume, to amplify or to attenuate.
(1) Enable checkbox. Whether the effect is enabled.
(2) Select Effect Strength. Effect Strength is the speed of amplification or attenuation, the stronger the faster the speed and the higher the final volume, the weaker the slower the speed, the closer to the original volume. Recommended medium.
(3) Max Gain. When the volume of the note is too small, in order to uplevel the sound, there may be very large magnification. The higher the value, the louder the volume. But too large will also amplify the noise within the song. Recommended 4 times.
(4) Max Output. This value defines the maximum volume of the PlaybackAGC sound in decibel value, the greater the value the greater the volume, 0 db is the maximum. In order to make the sound softer recommended -1.9 dB.
3. FIR Equalizer. 511-order 10 bands FIR linear equalizer.
(1) Enable checkbox. Whether the effect is enabled.
(2) Select Preset. Here you can select default equalizer presets. When choosing custom, it will follow the user-defined lines drawn.
(3) Linear Equalizer graphic. Will pop up when you touch the graphic equalizer, you can manually adjust the levels of amplification and attenuation of the 10 bands.
4. Convolver
When an impulse response(IR) sample is loaded, music will show the same characteristics of the loaded sample, for example equalizer, surround, reverberation, tube etc.
Make sure SD Card has /ViPER4Android/Kernel/ folder, IR samples will be located there. If folder not exists, you can download latest V4A FX and extract SDCard_V4A.zip.
(1) Enable checkbox. Whether the effect is enabled.
(2) Impulse Response. Here you can select and load IR Samples inside /ViPER4Android/Kernel/ folder.
5. Field Surround. It is mainly used to create sound field surround effects. The sound field can be understood as mono field or stereo field.
(1) Enable checkbox. Whether the effect is enabled.
(2) Select Field Surround Strength. This value defines the strength of the field surround effects. The stronger, the stereo effect will be more obvious, the sound will come from left and right sides. Recommended medium.
(3) Select Mid Image Strength. This value defines the central vocal intensity. More strongman sound more clear, the weaker the more ethereal sound.
6. Reverberation. It uses mathematical methods to simulate the environmental feeling sensation. Example a song can be felt playing inside the auditorium, living room, bathroom, and so on.
(1) Enable checkbox. Whether the effect is enabled.
(2) Room Size. This value defines the virtual environment area size. The larger the value, the sound is wider and more echoes.
(3) Sound Field. This value defines the width of the room above, in meters. Assumed that the above room size is 100 square meters, here to set a width of 14 meters, then the length of the room will be 7.14 m.
Therefore, the room size and width defines the aspect ratio of the virtual environment.
The larger the value, the sound coming from both sides will felt more obvious.
(4) Damping Factor. This value defines the humidity of air in the above virtual environment, the moisture vapor in the air will easily absorb the echoes.
So the bigger this value, the less echoes heard.
(5) Wet Signal. This value defines the volume of the simulated environment effect.
(6) Dry Signal. This value defines the volume of the original sound.
For environments with low air humidity such as living room, auditorium and other indoor environment, you can use room size and sound field to define the area of the virtual environment, water vapor content values from 0 to 20, the reverb signal values 20 to 50, the proportion of the original signal to take value of about 50.
For environments with high air humidity such as bathroom and other indoor environment that contains a lot of moisture, you can use room size and sound field to define the area of the virtual environment, water vapor content values of 50 to 100, the reverb signal values 40 to 80, the proportion of the original signal value of about 50.
7. Dynamic System. It handles the dynamic range of the sound. In other words the bass, treble, and limiting.
(1) Enable checkbox. Whether the effect is enabled.
(2) Select Listening Device. This value defines the headset type connected to the audio jack. If you cannot get the right device for good bass tone, then select Common earphone. Common earphone is a common choice. Recommend Common earphone.
(3) Select Dynamic Bass. This value defines the average dynamic bass, the greater the stronger bass. Recommend 33%.
(4) Tube Simulator(6N1J). This option defines whether to enable tube simulator effect. V4A tube simulator uses a simplified mathematical simulation of tube effect.
If turned on, will greatly reduce high-frequency odd harmonic distortions, while increases even-order harmonic distortions of tube simulator.
8. Master Gate(Limiter). This option is V4A output limiter, its used to prevent overloud clipping distortion.
(1) Ouput Gain. This value defines the main output volume. Its something like a volume control.
(2) Limit Threshold. This value defines the limits of waveform amplitude by the limitor, 0 dB is the maximum value.
The smaller the value, the easier to experience audio frequency compression(the smaller the volume), will lose sound details, but can effectively control the final output volume. Recommend 0 db.
1. Master Power. This option defines whether to enable V4A speaker sound effects, also known as main switch
2. FIR Equalizer. Same as headset equalizer.
3. Convolver. Same as headset convolver.
4. Reverberation. Same as headset reverberation
5. Extra Loud. eXtra-Loud further amplifies the sound, but is controlled to protect the speaker, will not overload.
(1) Enable checkbox. Whether the effect is enabled.
(2) Select Effect Strength. Effect Strength is the speed of amplification or attenuation, the stronger the faster the speed and the higher the final volume, the weaker the slower the speed, the closer to the original volume. Recommended medium.
(3) Max Gain. When the volume of the note is too small, in order to uplevel the sound, there may be very large magnification. The higher the value, the louder the volume. Recommend infinity.
(4) Max Output. This value defines the maximum volume of the EL sound in decibel value, the greater the value the greater the volume, 0 db is the maximum. Recommend 0db.
6. Master Gate(Limiter). Same as headset limiter.
V4A XHiFi version mainly for restoring audio quality and details.
1. Master Power. This option defines whether to enable V4A headset/bluetooth sound effects, also known as main switch.
2. Playback Gain Control. Same as FX version's PlaybackAGC.
3. FIR Equalizer. 2047-order 10 bands, quality much better than FX version. Method of adjusting same as FX version.
4. Audio Reconstruction. It is XHiFi's core feature, it does the detailing and treble restoring for lossy mp3 audio files. (Currently in adjustment phase, different device may have different experience.)
(1) Enable checkbox. Whether the effect is enabled.
(2) Hi Clarity. This value defines the detailing and treble restoration percentage, the larger the value, the more details of the sound and stronger treble.
For low-end/common earphones, this is not recommended as you may experience high frequency shrills.
For better earphones such as Monster,Philips,Zombie,Sennheiser, recommended value = 30 ~ 50.
For high-end headphones, value depands on headphone cable length. Start with value = 40, value +10 for every 80cm cable length.
For preamp/amp connect to phone. Start with value = 60, value +10 for every 80cm cable length.
For tube amplifier, directly use value = 100.
(3) Lo Contour. The value defines the percentage of bass contour reconstruction over total band. The larger the value, the stronger the bass, but midrange and details will slightly lost.
For earphones recommend value = 50 ~ 70.
For headphones recommend value = 20 ~ 30.
5. Master Gate(Limiter). This option is V4A output limiter, its used to prevent overloud clipping distortion.
(1) Ouput Gain. This value defines the main output volume. Its something like a volume control.
(2) Limit Threshold. This value defines the limits of waveform amplitude by the limitor, 0 dB is the maximum value.
The smaller the value, the easier to experience audio frequency compression(the smaller the volume), will lose sound details, but can effectively control the final output volume. Recommend 0 db.
Default FIR Equalizer Guide
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So how do we adjust the FIR Equalizer?
Before this, V4A use IIR Equalizer, you have to know how much to adjust for each frequency band. But now using FIR Equalizer, you just have to know which frequency band to adjust.
So, determine your desired frequency band and move the adjustment bar to maximum or minimum.
Don't believe me? Try move all frequency bands to maximum and you will notice the high,medium and low frequency sounds strengthen, not just the volume being amplified.
That is the magic of the FIR Equalizer!
Due to FIR equalizer's innate qualities, there's no need of auto level control or gain compensation.
Of course, in V4A future updates, creator will extend the maximum gain value beyond +9 so that the maximum gain effect will be clearer and more obvious.
OP Updated: 5/18/13 12:00 pm
Latest version change log:
FX version: v2.2.0.7
1.New optimized driver for Non-VFP, VFP, NEON_A8 and NEON_A9/15 chip.
2.Fix driver failure at PXA920 and some chip without VFP.
3.Tweak the parameters for field surround.
4.Add auditory system protection (Cure Tech+).
XHiFi version: v2.1.0.0
1.Compatible with PXA920 chip (Tegra2 driver).
2.Fix a treble boost bug.
3.Tweak parameters of audio reconstruct.
Changed Driver List (Check for correct selection):
NEW FX 2207
ZTE U880 or same CPU(PXA920), choose "PXA920 without VFP" (Convolver disabled)
Tegra2 or any CPU with freq equal/less than 800MHz, choose "ARM with VPF"
Qualcomm of freq higher than 800MHz - single core, choose "A8 with NEON"
ALL other Dual-core,Quad-core,Octa-core, choose "A9/15 with NEON"
NEW XHIFI 2100
Tegra2, choose "NVIDIA Tegra2"
ALL others, choose "CortexAx with NEON"
Thanks for this find I'm gonna download and install now and test her out!!!!
subnoize soulja said:
Thanks for this find I'm gonna download and install now and test her out!!!!
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Im having trouble getting this to download I tried both on my phone and computer and I cannot get either one to download??? I don't know if its me or if its media fire cause they are slow? But im getting really irritated cause ive been trying to download for a couple hours now
subnoize soulja said:
Im having trouble getting this to download I tried both on my phone and computer and I cannot get either one to download??? I don't know if its me or if its media fire cause they are slow? But im getting really irritated cause ive been trying to download for a couple hours now
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See OP again for zip.
richardlibeau said:
See OP again for zip.
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thanks again bro gonna give it a go again hhahaha!!!
What differentiates this release from the bazillion other "audio effects" and "enhancements mod"s?
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What differentiates this release from the bazillion other "audio effects" and "enhancements mod"s?
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It has far more options than ac!d, awesome beats, kingbeatz, beats audio, etc. This is more in depth and better put together. Just my opinion though you'd have to check it out yourself.
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Best music mod ever. Thank you for this
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Help !
please help me ! i'm a newbie !
i tried to install the apk !
installed the driver !
but still there is no change in audio !
please can tell me the proper process to install it !
i despareatly need it !
thanks a lot !
euphoriatechfreak said:
please help me ! i'm a newbie !
i tried to install the apk !
installed the driver !
but still there is no change in audio !
please can tell me the proper process to install it !
i despareatly need it !
thanks a lot !
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Try hitting menu key and click on fx compatibility option select normal then you should notice a difference when you tinker around with the settings. You also need to enable it in sound settings- music fx. It is also best to convert it to a system app so that process killers don't terminate it.
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@richardlibeau
thanks a lot for replying !
it worked for me !!
Tnaks for sharing
Amazing music mod
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V4A surely kicks a** compared to DSP manager. Its really making my ROC nation aviators 10 times better than before
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Not Working Again !
@richardlibeau
I Flashed Jedi Mind Trick JB 6
Then Pushed Apk Into System App !!
Then I Installed The Drivers..
After Then When I Check Driver Status
It Shows Its Enabled !
But When I Start A Song ( Using PowerAmp Player)
And Check The Status , It Shows No !
What I'm Doing Wrong ? Please Help !
Might be a stupid question, but what driver do we select?
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Might be a stupid question, but what driver do we select?
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Arm 8
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Been using this for about two weeks. Must say it works well. Just wish I could tweak the bass a bit more between natural bass and pure
Kerns_JW said:
Been using this for about two weeks. Must say it works well. Just wish I could tweak the bass a bit more between natural bass and pure
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Try setting it to acoustic and then set the bass amount till you find your preference. Mine was 30 if you're wondering
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Does this app not work on android 4.3 cause every time I install the app and reboot it says to install the driver again and again and again and again what am I doing wrong
Hey guys...
ScreaMySkrillEX here.
This is an audio mod made for the redmi note 3(kenzo/Kate) which also works on mi max(hydrogen/helium) as both the devices share the same audio codec and streams.
What does my mod do?
It enables dual speaker config on your device and has two variants(htc10/stereo). And there's also a stock version which only tweaks the headphone audio output.
Htc10 version uses both earpiece and loudspeaker for audio output. The output is mono and hence earpiece acts like a mid-range booster and adds more detail to the speaker audio.
Stereo version also uses both speakers for audio output but earpiece behaves as left speaker and loudspeaker behaves as the right speaker.
Instructions.
1) Download the latest zip from the drive folder link below:
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B5ratNhH-7mGU3AtTVFmekE4VG8
2)Reboot to recovery.
3)Flash shox Audio Mod zip.(while flashing the file shows that its made for kenzo/Kate. Don't worry, it will work for your device also xD)
4)Reboot.
5)Feel the shox effect!
Enjoy the music...
If you have any requests or problems, feel free to ask.
I will definitely help you.
And you guys are most welcome for your suggestions.
Read the 2nd post for more info and recommended tips.
Thanks to:
@chdloc - For his biquads app and support. He has thought me many things. A brilliant dev.
@UltraM8 - For his Ainur Sauron audio mod.
@zhuhang - For his viper4android app and IRS samples.
@Albertkuba - For actually informing that this mod works for mi max too. This thread is because of him
@ZeroInfinity - He is the inspiration for me. His works are really brilliant.
Recommended tips:
1)Flash Ainur Sauron audio mod made by @UltraM8 along with this mod for a much better experience.This is currently the best audio mod which is the cleanest..Please thank him for his great work...
Link here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/soundmod-ainur-audio-t3450516
2)Users who need more tweaking to the audio can use Viper4Android.
3)I have included some of the best IRS samples for viper4android(according to me). So try it out if you are using viper4android for complete control over your music. Extract the zip and place the contents in viper4android/kernel directory of your internal storage.(the zip provided is not recovery flashable).
4)People who use MX player for videos can enable SW audio boost which will further increase the sound levels through speakers without any distortions..
It is recommended not to listen through speakers at full volume for longer periods.. Keep the volume low by 1 or 2 steps from the max.
5)People who think that the present max volume through headphones isn't enough can install viper4android and increase output gain to 6dB in master gate..
My personal Viper4Android settings:
Master power - on
Playback gain control - off
FET compressor - off
Viper DDC - on, set to sennheiser hd558
Spectrum extension - on, set to 1.0
Firequalizer - off
Convolver - off
Differential surround, field surround, headphone surround+, reverberation - all set to off
Dynamic system - off
Viper bass - off
Viper clarity - off
Tube sound simulator - off
AnalogX - on, set to extreme
My earphones :
1) Sennheiser cx180 street-II - daily outdoor use.
2) Skullcandy Ink'D - used rarely.
3) Sony MDR-ED12LP - used when I'm at home.
List of smartphones I own right now:
1) Xiaomi Redmi Note 3(kenzo)
2) Samsung Galaxy S(i9000)
3) Xiaomi Redmi Note 4(Mido)
4) Samsung Galaxy Note(n7000)
CHANGELOGS:-
V1 - initial release.
V1.1 - tweaked the values a bit to further remove the hissing noise as reported by @MurdererFight.(thanks bro for being the first tester and reporting me)
V1.2 - added some tweaks which will truly enable HiFi audio through DAC with the help of a magisk module..now the DAC detects the impedance of the earphone or the headphone connected.this ensures proper voltage levels through the amp for the earphones/headphones.
V1.3 - Merged surround audio mod along with hifi audio..
Enjoy stereo-like sound on your kenzo (earpiece speaker also outputs sound now xD, videos feel more alive to watch now).Thanks to @AgentBuBu for the soundmod.
I just merged his mod with mine..
V1.4 - Changed the earpiece thresholds to remove the crackling sound and readjusted both the speaker sound to the same level. Now enjoy stereo like never before on your kenzo's speakers. Thanks to @Androbots for reporting this.Also made the mod universal by making a magisk and SuperSU version..
V1.45 - Readjusted the values again for both earpiece and loudspeaker to remove distortion completely, increased audio volume through headphone jack without disturbing the quality. So, now there's a very little drop in the audio but the quality is absolute eargasm.
v1.5 - Readjusted and increased the volume of both earpiece and speaker without inducing distortions. The sound level is more than stock now.
And further pushed the volume through headphones for louder volume..Now the stereo feel is amazing..
And included biQuads support for headphones for expert users. Now you can correct the frequency response of your beloved cans, IEMs.
Link for biQuads is here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=70194192&postcount=226
v1.6 - This time made sure to keep the audio levels same at the earpiece and loudspeaker to increase the stereo and ambience.
Very little changes to headphone volume again. Removed some unused codes. Its true stereo now. Enjoy the stereo on speakers like never before
v1.7 - Fixed the messed up headphone gain as reported by @AravindhStanley and now has 2 new versions...
1) Stereo Version - The present version which you guys are using..earpiece acts as the left speaker and loudspeaker acts as the right speaker. The speaker volume and earpiece volume is balanced
2) HTC 10 Version - The new one!!!! it is based on the new HTC 10 loudspeaker audio output.. Its mono but still uses earpiece for sound. But here the earpiece acts as a mid range and bass booster and significantly increases the detail of sound heard through speakers. Here, the loudspeaker is louder than the earpiece. The earpiece just adds detail here. So don't complain about unbalanced audio levels as its kept unbalanced.
This version removes all the audio libs to disable audio offloading to the dsp..Now the audio goes straight to the DAC untouched..
So please flash your audio mods once again after flashing the mod to get them back working.
Now biQuads is fixed by the founder @chdloc himself..So its finally working now....
I recommend all the users to try both the version and keep the ones which you like.
The link to new biQuads is here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=70194192&postcount=226
v1.7fix - This is only for HTC 10 version...Many users would have experienced no audio from the loudspeaker after flashing v1.7(it wasn't intended to work like that). This issue has been fixed. Now enjoy audio on both earpiece and loudspeaker. Loudspeaker has louder volume than earpiece as earpiece just acts like a mid range and bass booster like before.. Enjoy the sound now..
v1.8 - Made significant changes to headphone audio....
Now the audio is decoded at 24bit 192khz..but still the output is 16bit 48khz..wait for the Poweramp to fix it or if anyone knows how to edit audioflinger please pm me...if audioflinger is hacked, 24bit 192khz audio can be made systemwide....
And enabled hardware Dolby and DTS-HPX support...
Use any of the sound mod which has support for them...you will feel a difference..
Nothing much changed in speaker audio..
Reflash your audio mods again....dirty flash
v1.9 - Rebased with the stock mixer_paths.XML and edited it from the start again..its much clean and removed useless codes from the file..
Fixed the bug - in-call voice through speakers even though the phone was in earpiece mode as reported by @AravindhStanley
Finally the mod is universal! One flashable zip for all ROMs and kernels so no hustle of magisk or su versions.
Dropped the HTC10 version as I dint see much potential in it..It will be continued only on demand..
Temporarily removed biQuads support as it requires an in-depth inspection..will include it in the next build..
V2.0 - *Fixed low audio volume on headphones as reported by many....
*Introducing a stock version, which only tweaks the headphone audio leaving the speakers untouched(stock config)
*Reincarnated the HTC10 version as requested by @mahmoudthassan
V2.1 - *added bass filter for earpiece in both htc10 and stereo version to protect the speaker..
*added a bass filter for headphones also to improve bass range which also reduces distortion..
*created an uninstaller for the mod..
V2.2 - *renamed the mod from HI-FI AUDIO PATCH to shox Audio Mod.
*finally implemented biQuads and added my sound signature to the headphone audio output.
*increased the amp volume to 16 to increase output volume.
*included patched kernels also for the mod as it is mandatory.
This is a guide for creating your own biQuads which replaces the existing ones in the mod.
As you all know, biQuads is a set of 5 IIR filters which can be used to enhance the music and also correct the frequency response of the headphones/earphones which you use.
Continue from here only if you know what sampling rate, bit width, lowpass, highpass, peak filters mean. Otherwise google those terms and learn what they are and what they do
So here's how to design your own biQuads and listen the music in your way:
1) Download biQuads flashable zip from the XDA thread here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/reference-qualcomm-audio-codec-iir-t3093000
Thank @chdloc for this great work.
2) Flash the zip in recovery and reboot.
3) You will see an app named biQuads in the apps drawer.
4) Open the app and give it root access.
5)As I told earlier, there are biQuads numbering from 1 to 5
6)After every filter you create for every number, tap design biQuad and wait for 20-30sec. You will be redirected to another window where the app check whether the filter is designed correctly or not with a spectrum graph. After that, increase the biQuad number
7) Do the same step 6 again and again from 1 to 5 until your biQuads is ready.
8)Finally, select review filter where you get a final graph and parameters of different IIR filters.
9)Then select save and give your biQuads a name(make sure there are no spaces included in the name). Click accept and the file gets saved in the internal sdcard with the filename you specified.
10)Open the *.coeffs where * is the name you specified for the biQuads in a text editor.
11) Replace IIR2 with IIR0 wherever found and change INP1 to INP2 wherever found.
12) Finally copy everything from the file and replace the contents in the mixer paths(present in /system/etc) under path name headphones. You will find similar lines there which are my biQuads already implemented.(make sure that you file editor has root access)
13) Replace those lines perfectly and align the lines as they were. Save the file when you are done and reboot.
14) Magic.
Hi! I can't download from the gDrive link, it seems not working now...
Kamaal said:
Hi! I can't download from the gDrive link, it seems not working now...
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Try again..
Thanks. I've been waiting for a dual speakers mod for a long time.
HTC 10 mod version makes the sound output like it's coming out of a can. But the stereo mod is great.
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Try again..
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No luck: it's me?
ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED
Edit: weird, the problem was only accessing from my Mi Max.
Thanks, i'm gonna to try your mod.
Is there a way to make the earpiece speaker louder that default? On the Mi Max, mine at least, it's far quieter than the main speaker, meaning it, doesn't seem like it does much.
This also means that in Stereo mode, the left channel is far more underpowered when stereo content is playing, and it's noticeable.
Cooly568 said:
Is there a way to make the earpiece speaker louder that default? On the Mi Max, mine at least, it's far quieter than the main speaker, meaning it, doesn't seem like it does much.
This also means that in Stereo mode, the left channel is far more underpowered when stereo content is playing, and it's noticeable.
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Maybe htc10 version is more suitable for this device..
If you have a kernel with sound control, try increasing microphone volume.
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Maybe htc10 version is more suitable for this device..
If you have a kernel with sound control, try increasing microphone volume.
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Was the same with the HTC10 version, and I'm not sure if I have a kernel that can do that, and even if I did, how would I go about doing that?
Discovered a bug with this mod. Installing this would disable mic thus any video you record has no audio. Worse uninstalling this mod would not remove the bug. So I had to reflash ROM.
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Discovered a bug with this mod. Installing this would disable mic thus any video you record has no audio. Worse uninstalling this mod would not remove the bug. So I had to reflash ROM.
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I have the mod installed and do not have this issue. my recorded videos all have sound
Mod is working great, but i feel unsafe, any side effect after using call's speaker for a long time?
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Mod is working great, but i feel unsafe, any side effect after using call's speaker for a long time?
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Nope, as far as the speaker doesn't distort
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hello and kudos for this feat.
but forgive me for asking a stupid question, will this work with bluetooth stereo headphones?
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tried it... worked! muchos gracias!
Working but it have a bugs which video recording has no sound and it also break Hi-Res audio playback on PowerAmp alpha build 704. IEM/Headphone left channel volume sometime really quiet while right channel was too loud. I have to unplug and replug audio jack to make both channels working again.
Tested with Mi Max hydrogen 6.0.1 + Audio Technica ATH-IM50/ATH-M40X/Trinity Delta
For anyone who suffer same bugs, replace mixer_paths_wcd9326.xml and mixer_paths.xml in /system/etc and set permission to 0644
thanks for the heads up.
mine is hydrogen on GlobeROM 7.7.20 + Viper4Arise
did not loose audio on video recording.
nougat
Hi,
Will this work on stock rooted nougat based rom 8.5 ? please revert as i m finding it impossible to install viper on nougat for mi max prime helium
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Hi,
Will this work on stock rooted nougat based rom 8.5 ? please revert as i m finding it impossible to install viper on nougat for mi max prime helium
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Viper4Arise is only used to further tweak the settings that this MOD offers.
so i think its just but OK not to install Viper.
also, if you already have a 3rd-party recovery, you can easily flash this.
It's possible to significantly improve loudspeakers sound quality and fix imbalance with hidden Dolby Atmos settings.
Follow any or both steps below (good for all Oneplus 7 series).
STEP 1: Fix stereo imbalance (ROOT is required)
The top loudspeaker sounds louder and crispier than bottom (moreover, the top rattles more at high volume). This can be fixed by editing dax_sqlite3.db with any SQLite editor:
Code:
/data/vendor/dolby/dax_sqlite3.db
I used SQLite Editor app:
1. Open dax_sqlite3.db and go to "tunings".
2. Open record with "speaker_landscape_normal" and edit 2 parameters, then save.
Replace audio_optimizer_gain_l with new value:
Code:
-56,0,40,16,8,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,-16
Replace audio_optimizer_gain_r with new value:
Code:
-16,24,72,48,40,32,32,32,32,32,32,32,32,32,32,32,32,32,32,16
Each number separated by comma = gain in dB * 16 (i.e. "32" means "+2 db", "-16" means "-1 db").
3. (OPTIONAL - may be useless on your rom) Analogically replace the same parameters for the records "speaker_portrait_normal", "speaker_landscape_India", "speaker_portrait_India".
4. Reboot. That's it!
If something goes wrong (or you dislike new sound), just remove dax_sqlite3.db and reboot. Dolby will re-create it and return all default settings. Details about this edit:
We change overal speaker output optimization. Practically it's 20-band EQ for each physical speaker (audio_optimizer_gain_l = top).
So we reset both EQs to sound equally neutral, but keep the top speaker ~2 db lower.
STEP 2: Enable graphic EQ for speakers
You can activate dolby atmos equalizer for loudspeakers (available only for headphones by default) to get more bassy and clean sound.
If you don't have ROOT, use this DAX2 app: https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-7t/how-to/dolby-atmos-equaliser-7t-hd1903-root-t4054999
You will have to disable/freeze built-in dolby tuner for full functionality (see tips also in that thread).
If you have ROOT, I recommend the method below. It relies on internal dolby app and will work in all modes (dynamic/movie/music + ringtone).
You'll need to edit sound_tuner.db with any SQLite editor:
Code:
/data/data/com.oneplus.sound.tuner/databases/sound_tuner.db
Again with SQLite Editor app:
1. Open sound_tuner.db, then go to "sound_tuner" and edit the line with "speaker_device".
2. Change values for "headphone_style_preferred" ("Intelligent style") and "audio_frequency" (EQ itself), then save changes.
headphone_style_preferred keeps value from 0 to 3 (0 - balance, 1 - warmer, etc), "0" is recommended.
audio_frequency keeps a string with each band gain in dB, separated with '#' without spaces. Recommendation for 7T:
Code:
4.4#6.5#0.0#-7.8#-6.5#-5.0#-4.5#-4.0#-3.6#-4.0
Don't use "7.0" or higher for first three bands - it will harm the speakers at high volumes.
3. To apply EQ switch current mode in Dolby Atmos settings (e.g. Music to Dynamic). That's it!
To reset EQ you can return "0#0#0#0#0#0#0#0#0#0" in "audio_frequency".
Embox said:
It's possible to use hidden built-in dolby atmos equalizer for speakers, root is required.
Works at least for all latest Oneplus (7 / 7 Pro / 7T).
You need to edit sound_tuner.db - dolby keeps its settings for all connected devices here.
I used MyAndroidTools for quick editing:
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I have a really dumb question: where can I find that app? I searched the play store and nothing I found came up with db editing tools.
Sorry about the search failure question, this is something I'd like to do.
MyAndroidTools can be downloaded at least on Github. As i'm new user here, I cannot paste links yet. Google "MyAndroidToolsWebsite github". I used 1.6.8 release apk.
There's also "aSQLiteManager" app on the play store, it's old and quite slow, but works on my 7T. Enough for tuning the speakers once
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I have a really dumb question: where can I find that app? I searched the play store and nothing I found came up with db editing tools.
Sorry about the search failure question, this is something I'd like to do.
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https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/wangqi/my-android-tools/
Embox said:
It's possible to use built-in dolby atmos equalizer for speakers, for example, to emphasize lows and decrease highs.
Root is required. Works for all Oneplus 7 Series
You'll need to edit sound_tuner.db with any SQLite editor:
Code:
/data/data/com.oneplus.sound.tuner/databases/sound_tuner.db
I used MyAndroidTools for quick editing:
1. Turn Music mode for speakers in Dolby Atmos and play any favorite track looped (not necessary, but much easier to compare sound difference further).
2. In MyAndroidTools go to Database > Dolby Atmos > sound_tuner.db > sound_tuner and open the line with "speaker_device".
3. Change values for "headphone_style_preferred" ("Intelligent style") и "audio_frequency" (10-band EQ), then save changes.
headphone_style_preferred keeps value from 0 to 3 (0 - balance, 1 - warmer, etc), i prefer "0".
audio_frequency keeps a string with each band gain, separated with '#' without spaces.
For 7T try this (more bassy and clean sound, but little loss in volume):
Code:
[B]2.5#6.8#0.0[/B]#-8.0#-6.0#-5.0#-4.5#-4.0#-3.8#-4.0
Don't use "7.0" or higher for first three bands - it brings distortion at high volumes.
4. To apply EQ switch to dolby atmos and change Music mode to Dynamic, and then back to Music. That's it!
To reset EQ you can return "0#0#0#0#0#0#0#0#0#0" in "audio_frequency".
Speaker EQ settings don't affect any headphones, work in all modes (dynamic/movie/music, also in ringtone mode)
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Thanks, sounds really better now!
Speaker bass and clarity is good.
Will this trip safety net? Thanks!
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Will this trip safety net? Thanks!
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Nope.
Igot this working. Thank you for your help. The bass is really nice, but I am concerned about whether the heavy bass will be bad for the speaker in the long run. any idea?
Also, also preset audio_frequency for car speakers for heavy bass? Thank you! this is great!
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whether the heavy bass will be bad for the speaker in the long run
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It can harm at max volumes, mostly the top speaker. If you constantly use max volume or close, better keep first three bands under "6.0" and turn off "Intelligent EQ" (set it to "3"), as any iEQ enables additional bass boost for speakers.
My goal was great clear sound at low-to-mid volumes.
I was searching for the possibility to enable EQ on 7t without root, but nothing really worked, until I found Dolby Atmos DAX2 app (originaly from Razer phone)... (you can find it on apkmirror - I cannot share links yet...) works pretty well... maybe someone can have a use for it too...
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Dolby Atmos DAX2 app (originaly from Razer phone)... (you can find it on apkmirror
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Great finding, thanks! I checked it too and it works
This DAX2 app doesn't sync with built-in Oneplus sound tuner though (7T at least). Any change under "Settings -> Sound & vibration -> Dolby Atmos" and EQ for any device will be overrided.
It seems Oneplus has 2-way atmos audio library access - via standard SoundTuner app (in "Settings") and Dolby itself (which can be tuned by this DAX2 app).
I updated the first post - how to fix loudspeakers imbalance and improve total quality.
Try it, now Oneplus 7T sounds perfectly
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I updated the first post - how to fix loudspeakers imbalance and improve total quality.
Try it, now Oneplus 7T sounds perfectly
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Will done. Sounds beautiful!
Thanks for the awesome work. Anyone planning on making a magisk module or something simple for those of us not as inclined to flash all this code?
Hope too, i'm not into magisk much...
A thing about step 2 - this file is personal and keeps your headphone profiles too. Unless magisk module can change (not replace) *db file, you will have to re-tune all profiles again.
Upd: I removed attached file for replacing original db. Seemed to work incorrect even on my device (dolby turned off any effect). Manual editing still works fine.
Hey! I remember back then you posted a value set that produced great bass. Could you post that again? Thanks!
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Hey! I remember back then you posted a value set that produced great bass. Could you post that again? Thanks!
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Hey! Before finding dax3_sqlite.db i used almost the same set for global EQ (now this is "step 2"):
Code:
2.5#6.8#0.0#-8.0#-6.5#-5.0#-4.6#-4.2#-4.0#-4.2
A value set i like most now in combination with additional "step 1" is updated in the first post.
You can visually and faster adjust EQ with Dax2 app in this post (then copy its values to "step 2" and remove the app):
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-7t/how-to/dolby-atmos-equaliser-7t-hd1903-root-t4054999
Thanks for the guide, my speakers sound really nice now. I have a few questions. May I know how you got the values for the speaker balancing? Not planning on doing it myself or anything, just curious. Also, with your EQ values, what are the odds of damaging the speakers at max volume?
Thanks for feedback, I also loved more 7T speakers, though sound got a little quieter.
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how you got the values for the speaker balancing?
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The stock top speaker is louder (not much, but noticeably), GSMArena also mentioned that. Stock EQ values ("Step 1") remind me random earthquake graph, for example bottom speaker gains:
-219,-16,68,-16,-16,0,9,-11,9,-16,52,9,32,-16,-46,4,-11,12,38,-16
So I reset them all to neutral ("0"), add little bass except lowest/highest bands (speakers can't produce 46/20000 Hz). Then made bottom value set +32 higher ("+2 db"), it sounds ok for total balance (no precise measurements with mic). After I adjust global EQ based on this neutral setup ("Step 2").
Curious can also find more hidden fields to tune like bass boost, headphone optimization in the "dax_sqlite3.db".
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what are the odds of damaging the speakers at max volume?
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Good odds with extreme gains and constant max volume. I mean "step 2" (global EQ), no harm with "step 1" only.
On my experience all gains below +6 db are save, no distortion. One can decrease this to +4...5 db for sure safety.
Thanks for this man, now my 7t speaker sounds correct.
Anyway would you please share your EQ settings for Headphone?
I made a sound correction file for Pixel 4 & 4 XL 's speaker to avoid crackling sound and tuned for flat frequency response based on Harman's preferred target curve.
Download: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wCaY_1mXQ1SQ-KRlSWTyw96QD-V4b3_D/view?usp=sharing
If you find this helpful, please donate to poor people i don't need any donation.
Thx for sharing your work with the comunity!!!
Final version.
Changelog:
- Increase target level (dB) -> 34.4dB
- Better bass management cutoff
- Bass management slope -> 12dB/octave
Download: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wCaY_1mXQ1SQ-KRlSWTyw96QD-V4b3_D/view?usp=sharing
Can it be used with viperfx?
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Can it be used with viperfx?
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Yes. But for max audio quality i use JamesDSP magisk. JamesDSP supports 48000Hz 24bit PCM meanwhile ViperFX or Viper4Android supports 48000Hz 16bit PCM.
how to apply it?
Hello guys, sorry for the late reply.
I was very busy during my final year degree. Here is the latest version. I only make the audio correction file in .wav format because .wav is superior than .vdc in my testing. This is the most flattest sound signature I can produce right now. 48KHz 32bit.
Mirror link:
Pixel 4_4XL Speaker.wav
drive.google.com
You need to install JamesDSP magisk module. Viper4Android also can but JamesDSP has better audio processing.
To apply this mod, copy the .wav folder inside JamesDSP/convolver. Then, you open the JamesDSP app and load the .wav file (See screenshot)