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Speakerphone (loudness, clarity)

Proper etiquette aside (hint: don't use speakerphone while doing your "business" in a public bathroom), rate this thread to express how you think the Google Pixel's speakerphone performs. A higher rating indicates that you love it: it's loud and it's clear.
Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add!

Very average for me. Not as loud as I would have hoped.

Still waiting for mine to come in (should be in Tuesday). Will compare it to my S6 and see what happens.

Average at best. My friend and I were playing Battlefield 1 last night and talking on speaker phone, he also has the Pixel, at times we could not hear each other very well. I actually think the speaker on the 5X was better....

I would have to agree that the speaker is average at best when it comes to call quality. My Galaxy S6 was louder. Though audio playback for non-calls seems to be a fair amount better than my S6.

Anyone having issues turning their speaker all the way up and when watching video get like a popping sound?

falcon26 said:
Average at best. My friend and I were playing Battlefield 1 last night and talking on speaker phone, he also has the Pixel, at times we could not hear each other very well. I actually think the speaker on the 5X was better....
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It's not the loudest I've heard but boy, compared to the 5X the 5X is a joke (I have both phones).
Sound is louder, deeper and more clear. Comparing to the 5X it's in a completely different level...

Used to have hands free conversations while driving with the phone in a cradle... but with the Pixel I can barely hear someone even with the volume at maximum. Not brilliant.

Better quality and clarity from the single speaker than I expected.

wahsu88 said:
Anyone having issues turning their speaker all the way up and when watching video get like a popping sound?
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Yes, totally. If you've heard a blown speaker, it kind of sounds like that at the higher levels.
Can other people either confirm out deny this? I'm wondering if this is a "feature" or a defect.
Thanks.

I chat with support and they told me that it is an audio issue with the videos since the issue wasn't consistent. They said to factory reset my phone. I did that, played the same vdieo over and over and the issue is no longer there.

wahsu88 said:
I chat with support and they told me that it is an audio issue with the videos since the issue wasn't consistent. They said to factory reset my phone. I did that, played the same vdieo over and over and the issue is no longer there.
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I only noticed it when I was using the speakerphone during a call. I had to factory reset it later for a different reason so I'll check on it tomorrow but it still sounds tinny as Hell. And I'm coming from a Droid Turbo 1st generation.

Very average speaker! Waiting for Root so we can do some audio modifications and make it atleast decent quality.

Yeah it isn't as loud as my Nexus 6P, nor is it front facing. Or a dual setup. But it isn't as bad as I'd feared. Still plenty loud and crisp.
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subhani said:
Yeah it isn't as loud as my Nexus 6P, nor is it front facing. Or a dual setup. But it isn't as bad as I'd feared. Still plenty loud and crisp.
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I wanna eat my words and some humble pie too. The speakers are almost as loud as the 6P if not equally loud. The 6p has better dynamic range but I felt that in some tracks, the Pixel was crisper. It's really a toss up.
Add they're not front firing, I have no issue calling up assistant for time or weather when I'm in bed. Yes, I'm that guy who always places phones face down. The audio just pumps out the grill without any muffling whatsoever.
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I haven't had enough time to test but mine seem to sound fine for what they are. Definitely not loud enough, but quality is on par to all the phones ive used minus an htc m9.
I actually prefer bottom speakers or speakers on the back for my particular use. I use my phones primarily for Google maps in my semi. I've used the sony z3 compact, htc m9, moto x, moto x 2nd gen, iphone 5s/6(s)/7., and oneplus 3
The best phone for audio i can actually hear while driving has been the 1st gen moto x. Sony,htc, snd 2nd gen moto x with front firing speakers are the worst. Iphone 6s better, iphone 7 best for iphones. One plus 3 probably in at #2 but they are not the best quality (more on the tinny side w/ lack of mid-low range).
I will have to compare the pixel next week.

Are there any mods yet for this? I would like my speakers to be loud as well coming from S7 Edge boy this speaker needs help! Anyone?

kingrichards said:
Are there any mods yet for this? I would like my speakers to be loud as well coming from S7 Edge boy this speaker needs help! Anyone?
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That's certainly odd. I did an EDM/Dubstep, standard voice, rock, and opera music test on the Pixel and Pixel XL compared to my Droid Turbo 2 and the iPhone 7 and 7+. This is what I came to:
-Pixel and Pixel XL are quite loud for a single/mono speaker setup, about equal in loudness to my Droid Turbo 2. All were quieter than the iPhone 7 and 7+, which is expected given their stereo/dual speaker setup.
-The iPhones possess a thin, metallic, tinny sound from both speakers, with a miniscule amount of bass or depth to the sound. The mids and highs were somewhat ear-piercing and overly sharp, and were overall not managed well. However, this is better than the S7 Edge from what I can tell, which sounded muffled, quiet, and tinny to me, when I watched a video on a Verizon display unit. However, I will have to do another test to truly give comparative results.
-The Pixels were quieter than the iPhones off the bat, which is to be expected, since they have mono speaker setups. But, the sound out of both of them was exactly as loud as my Turbo 2, and the Pixel's speakers have an impressive amount of depth. Bass was definitely present here, moreso than the Turbo 2, and the sound was not thin by any means. The mids and highs were present and did not sound tinny or not properly recognized by the speaker. However, the treble lacked the "wow" factor in comparison of the Turbo 2, whose treble was more crystalline and more alive, as well. Not that the Pixels sounded dead by any means, because their treble was also well represented and sound, at that high of frequencies, was not distorted, like it was a little bit with the iPhones, playing high-frequency sound (treble) in the soundtracks I used, but the highs and treble were more enhanced. So, it seems like the Pixel is better suited for bass and lower frequency sounds, whereas my Turbo 2 is better suited for treble and higher frequency sounds.
-In conclusion, the iPhones are OK in loudness for a dual-speaker setup, though their sound is thin, metallic and tinny, offering little to no depth of sound, especially compared to the Pixels, and not representing higher frequency sounds or voices properly, often falling apart in the treble compared to my Turbo 2. The Pixels are quieter than the iPhones, but offer the most depth of sound and bass of the three, and tie with the Turbo 2 for the least distortion of sound. Thehigher frequency sounds and the treble are present and well-represented with little distortion, but my Turbo 2 has a more crystalline, more alive upper register than the Pixel and especially the iPhone 7.
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BTW in loudness, all three of the aforementioned smartphones are a joke compared to my 6P. In quality, however, the Pixel and my Turbo 2 come close to my 6P. The iPhone 7 gets decimated by my 6P though.

Low and bad quality

In call volume is definitely lower than my old Zuk Z2. Now I have to crank up the volume to max and still have a hard time in noisy locations. The speaker quality is acceptable. But I expected loud speakers when we are paying top dollar.
Overall, Pixel gives off an average phone vibe with overpriced price.

[Q] 5T Audio recording in loud environments (electronic concerts)

Hello guys,
Yesterday my Nokia 7 Plus arrived and i am overall pretty happy with it. However i am a bit disappointed that there is no 60FPS video recording and no way to unlock the bootloader yet.
Now i am thinking about switching to the One Plus 5T, but because video recording at concerts is a big point for me and my last phone, the one plus 3 had a really bad quality, i am wondering how the 5T is performing?
Yesterday i received a testvideo from a OnePlus 5 user and i must say i am not pretty happy with that kind of quality:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/bgeE8qdpTo805BBt1
When the bass kicks in, mostly every other part of the song is not recognizable. Does the OnePlus 5 uses the same microphones as the 5T?
What's your opinions switching from the Nokia 7 Plus to the 5T?
Thank you in advance

nobody?

Well for me the bass definitely is clipping at concerts. Nothing you can do but using a low cut. The bass at concerts is too loud anyway but I have to say that the iPhone makes better videos and has a higher audio quality at concerts.

Macusercom said:
Well for me the bass definitely is clipping at concerts. Nothing you can do but using a low cut. The bass at concerts is too loud anyway but I have to say that the iPhone makes better videos and has a higher audio quality at concerts.
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Yeah, the bass at most concerts is too loud, but i heard a lot of devices (huawei, samsung, iphone) which had no problem recording in heavy bass environments.
Made a testvideo yesterday with my Nokia 7 Plus and i must say the audio quality is the best i've ever heard from a phone so far.
I am wondering if the active noise cancellation of the 5T destroys the sound quality, because the one plus 3 had the same issue.

dissapointed speakers??

I'm very disappointed with the speakers. There not bad...there great for watching films etc...there loud and crisp. But for music there not very good, they have practically zero bass and lacks depth. I know some might say listen with headphones but coming from the iPad pro, the iPad had a lot more depth and bass .

In settings you can change this with equaliser and Dolby atmos (like in Samsung music), I just discover that reading you and having same feeling as you !

hokuto34 said:
In settings you can change this with equaliser and Dolby atmos (like in Samsung music), I just discover that reading you and having same feeling as you !
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Yeah I know but unfortunately this only makes a tiny bit of a difference and it still lacks bass and depth

For me Very big differences

Listening and testing

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Only made slight difference for me. The iPad pro 10.5 speakers are miles better for music

Reuben_skelz92 said:
Only made slight difference for me. The iPad pro 10.5 speakers are miles better for music
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Agreed, biggest disappointment of this tablet is the sound. If they made it wide screened for better media consumption, I was hoping that Samsung together with AKG will finally deliver. Unfortunately all Samsung devices sound like crap, including the Note line from Note 1. I have always rooted them to get at least better volume , but the quality of sound is still crap compared to Apple. I am not Apple fan at all. I am hoping for last 8 years that they will improve the sound quality on their devices.

Personally I think the sound quality on the SGTS4 is great when compared to the previous iterations of the SGTS series. They are good for media consumption and gaming. However I am not a hardcore audiophile.

Reuben_skelz92 said:
I'm very disappointed with the speakers. There not bad...there great for watching films etc...there loud and crisp. But for music there not very good, they have practically zero bass and lacks depth. I know some might say listen with headphones but coming from the iPad pro, the iPad had a lot more depth and bass .
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Agreed. I had the same problem with the Tab S3. Atmos does help, but when sitting next to my buddy's 1st gen iPad Pro, the difference is embarrassing. I'm considering getting a pro. For the improved sound, and the hardware performance in general. I just hate having to pay for the pencil. The Tab S4 is a better deal.

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Agreed. I had the same problem with the Tab S3. Atmos does help, but when sitting next to my buddy's 1st gen iPad Pro, the difference is embarrassing. I'm considering getting a pro. For the improved sound, and the hardware performance in general. I just hate having to pay for the pencil. The Tab S4 is a better deal.
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Nothings really better on the iPad other than the speakers. I came from the pro 10.5

compared to the Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 edition), my last tab, the sound is 12X better from the speakers, and entirely serviceable.
just not substantial...

Sony LDAC works great!

One of the reasons I choose the G7 was because of SQ, and in no small parth Bluetooth as my Huawei P9 Plus has very weak Bluetooth both features and strength. I love my wired phones, and I love the Quad DAC, but not on the go. I hate wires, they always gets in the way and are best for stationary listening.
I experienced a big improvement already with my old Bluetooth cans, the Urbanears Plattan ADV, as I used to have dropouts wich now was gone. And the inclusion of DST:X in the G7 does wonders for listening with cans, the Plattan ADV sounds really good with the G7 but it's far from High-Res sound but more of a kick ass rock and roll sound.
But, I wanted to be able to listen to more delicate music wireless too. After some market research I ended up with the Sony WH-H900N cans. They are sort of a budget version of the Sony WH-1000XM3 which sits on the top of the BT-sound food chain.
Featurewise they are close, Google Assistant, Noise cancelling, AptX HD and LDAC support, Sony proprietary DSEE HX-upsampling, dedicated app etc. What is cheaper is the noise cancelling which isn't nearly as capable, and even more plastic of course, thankfully Sony hasn't been as cheap on SQ which is reported to be about on par with their much more expensive big brother.
Anyway, after some struggling finding I needed to change the SQ setting under Bluetooth-devices I was able to activate LDAC. And yes, it sounds very good indeed, it made the sound noticeably more smooth and less sibilance compared to AAC which was sort of default with my setup. I tried it with streaming FLAC from my music server and got away very impressed, the SQ these cans can produce are not at all inferior to a wired connection and the Quad DAC. It sounds damned good.
Still, DTS:X is of much use, it can really enhance the soundfield of any can. The Sony cans sounds much better with DST:X activated than without, so I will continue using it.
The LG G7 is sort of the ultimate sound machine, both wired and wireless, exactly what I wanted from my phone.
Lastly, even if Sonys has gone cheap on the noise cancelling with these one step down cans, I was equally impressed today when I was driving my car and it didn't seem to have neither a motor nor tyres

Just bought the Sony wh-1000xm3 silver color. ??? Amazed by LG and Sony once again.

Ultimate machine indeed. Also bought hifi mqa quality Tidal subscription. Also bought USB player pro also the mqa plugin, although it wasn't necessary, but to be there. Ultimate machine! ?

I got the Radstone Es100 which does LDAC and my G7 talks to it at the higest quality and sounds freakin amazing.
NICE

Muffled sound on earbuds

I know there is similar topic about bad sounds from speakers, but my problem is different - quality of sounds coming from earbuds that came with phone is poor, lows and mids are nice and juicy, but there is literally no highs, and that sounds bad, and it's not problem with earbuds because I connected them to pixel 2 XL and sounds is very good quality.
Anyone have similar problem?

Broniu said:
I know there is similar topic about bad sounds from speakers, but my problem is different - quality of sounds coming from earbuds that came with phone is poor, lows and mids are nice and juicy, but there is literally no highs, and that sounds bad, and it's not problem with earbuds because I connected them to pixel 2 XL and sounds is very good quality.
Anyone have similar problem?
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Yes. Same experience. I believe it is the design. The Pixel Buds sound exactly the same. I got the Pixel, did an RMA for another issue and those buds sound exactly the same. I picked up a set of the wireless ones from the store and the rep said they were some of the best ones available, but they too sound like crap. By far the worst sounding buds I have ever used.

But like I said buds aren't a problem. I connected them to pixel 2 and those are working fine. Phone is a problem in my case.
And literally all reviews on the internet are saying those new usb-c buds sounds awesome like for price, so again I don't believe is something with those.

The sound is very low on my pixel 3 xl. Compared to other headphones. Is there anyway to make it louder ? Or an app maybe ?