hi guys
I want to switch my Samsung Galaxy S to HTC Sensation because i want to have some experience with HTC sense.( i've never had htc before so sensation will be my first) Sound quality is very important to me( i am using my phone as an mp3 player) So far i've been using my sgs + voodo sound+ seenheiser cx 200 headphones. The sound quality was really good. i'm mainly listening to rock, metal and all that stuff maybe some pendulum or the prodigy from time to time. HTC sensation xe costs about 2199 PLN( i am form Poland) and this is really big amount of money. Standard Sensation cost 1630 PLN so as you can see the difference in price is big. i just wanna make sure that the ibeats form XE will suit me witch this type of music. So could anyone tell me about sound quality of ibeats and sensation in those genes of music? it will be better or worse than SGS +voodo sound? i really don't want to overpay about 500 PLN for ibeats if they won't be good for me. Or maybe should i buy standard sensation + maybe a seenhesiser CX 400 II precision? it will be about 300 PLN cheaper than XE what do you think about that?
I'm sorry for my English. i hope that i didn't make too many mistakes
Guardianofevil said:
hi guys
I want to switch my Samsung Galaxy S to HTC Sensation because i want to have some experience with HTC sense.( i've never had htc before so sensation will be my first) Sound quality is very important to me( i am using my phone as an mp3 player) So far i've been using my sgs + voodo sound+ seenheiser cx 200 headphones. The sound quality was really good. i'm mainly listening to rock, metal and all that stuff maybe some pendulum or the prodigy from time to time. HTC sensation xe costs about 2199 PLN( i am form Poland) and this is really big amount of money. Standard Sensation cost 1630 PLN so as you can see the difference in price is big. i just wanna make sure that the ibeats form XE will suit me witch this type of music. So could anyone tell me about sound quality of ibeats and sensation in those genes of music? it will be better or worse than SGS +voodo sound? i really don't want to overpay about 500 PLN for ibeats if they won't be good for me. Or maybe should i buy standard sensation + maybe a seenhesiser CX 400 II precision? it will be about 300 PLN cheaper than XE what do you think about that?
I'm sorry for my English. i hope that i didn't make too many mistakes
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You could buy the Sensation and flash an XE ROM with Beats Audio I think...I'm not too sure though
One thing I do know however, is that Sennheiser CX400 IIs are amazing.
dont fall into the hype of the sensation xe and it including the ibeats. from what im hearing from many of the guys from here, there are plenty of better headphones to use like the one you own. i suggest you get the og one unless you want all the red accents
The ibeats are good but senheiser is waaay Better for sound quality. Also get a sensation, flash a custom ROM then flash a beats audio addon and you will have the beats audio sound profile
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so you guys are saying that standard sensation with sennheiser cx 400 II precision will be better option than sensation xe right?
Guardianofevil said:
so you guys are saying that standard sensation with sennheiser cx 400 II precision will be better option than sensation xe right?
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yes especially because the XE beats have been ported over
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Guardianofevil said:
so you guys are saying that standard sensation with sennheiser cx 400 II precision will be better option than sensation xe right?
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At the Carphone Warehouse they are offering amazing deals on the Sansation right now. It's worth a look, and as their phones are all unbranded you won't have to mess around with CID's when it comes to installing custom rom's or flashing back to the origional RRU's.
I have a standard Sensation on Orange (branded, early upgrade ) and I have installed the latest version of Android Revoloution. This has turned my phone into basically the Sensation XE, just without the red accents. It's even overclocked the processor and I have to admit, it's blazing now with speed. It's well worth it. Don't be conned into an extra £15 a month just because of the Red B logo. That's all it is, no word of lie.
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I just saw a tweet from Paul O'Brien about this...
http://android.modaco.com/topic/346319-htc-announces-the-htc-sensation-xe-with-beats-audio/
I currently have a Nexus S and was going to buy a Sensation today! I think I'll wait for this one now
It's also mentioned here: http://www.tracyandmatt.co.uk/blogs...ash?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter
"The HTC Sensation XE is the first handset to offer a Beats Audio experience - a combination of software & hardware that allows you to hear music the way the artist intended."
I'm wondering about the hardware changes. Do they mean new headphones?
If no other hardware is changed, I have a (wanabe) Sensation XE right now. LOL
EDIT: Software is almost here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1253447
Hardware is the same, only 4gb internal ROM instead of 1.2gb. Ram, cpu, case, etc is the same. Cpu overclocked to 1.5Ghz. A one to one port should be perfectly possible I guess. Buy the XE case and larger battery and you have a Sensation XE . Adviceprice is 599euro.
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dual core @ 1.5 GHz
http://ausdroid.net/2011/09/14/htc-...ats-audio-asia-pacific-launch-late-september/
The Sensation is UNDERCLOCKED to 1.2GHz, this new one is the same processor. Other than the Beats buds, red accents and a few other touches I don't see this as being a worthy upgrade
And when they say 'hardware' I'm going to assume the mean the buds and no actual phone changes
Are the Red highlights meant to be go faster stuff?
Here is the official HTC page for the device if anyone wants to see it.
http://www.htc.com/www/smartphones/htc-sensation-xe/
I wouldn't mind a pair of those headphones
There's already a thread about this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1243744
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There's already a thread about this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1243744
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Oh yes. Sorry, I got so excited about this news I didn't search before posting
it's a load of crap, I don't even use my sensation to listen to music as the battery life is shockingly bad as it is. So I for one am not bothered about the new phone, I already own some monster turbine headphones which are better than Beats anyway. This is just a money spinning idea by HTC
I don't care for the announcement of the new phone, but if this new battery is backwards compatible with the original Sensation, I'm all over that.
I have HTC Sensation SSE All the things that XE has apart from red buttons, plus its faster, has better battery life, highly customizable, and I didn't have to pay extra for it. WIN.
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I'm digging the headphones and red accents.
That is all.
Those beats headphones are terrible anyway, and I personally think the sound quality on the sensation is great anyway!
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Bigger battery as well. They should up the ram, then it would look tempting.
No tmo bands oh well. Sgs2 here I come
http://m.bgr.com/2011/09/14/htc-sensation-xe-unveiled-abroad-1-5ghz-dual-core-beats-audio/
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Daaaamn it looks awesome! I'm gonna try to get that back cover when it comes out.
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LOL so they realized that the EVO 3D actually was compatible with the Sensation and threw that in!
If you already own a Sensation, there's not much reason for this upgrade. BUT, if you were looking to buy one soon (like me), then the XE is a more attractive proposition!
I personally can't wait to get one *stares at Nexus S in disgust*
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it's a load of crap, I don't even use my sensation to listen to music as the battery life is shockingly bad as it is. So I for one am not bothered about the new phone, I already own some monster turbine headphones which are better than Beats anyway. This is just a money spinning idea by HTC
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The battery life is bad?? Mine's pretty dang good. It IS inconsistent but 20+ hours with 3+ hours of actual "screen on" time + some voice calls is pretty good, imo anyway.
Understand that you have to do a little management. I use Greenpower and wifi when available as well as an Anker 1900 Mah (unsure how accurate the 1900 is but it increased my batt life by 3 hours on average). I also use nobars because signal at work is pretty horrid (I work in a jail, lots of concrete and steel).
Good afternoon,
I'm thinking about buying an Android device to try and walk since the beginning of the month to choose one ...
I had seen on vodafone HTC Sensation, but a few days ago I saw that HTC released new models sesantion, including HTC Sensation XE.
Like to have your opinion on what I choose, in terms of quality and price, preference the phone that last longer without needing to change. have more support.
I have the chance to vodafone HTC Sensation for 350€ and Sensation XE unlock for 550 €
sesantion specs: http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_sensation-3875.php
sesantion xe specs: http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_sensation_xe-4164.php
witch one i choose?
Thanlks
There the same phone the sensation is undrclocked to 1.2 where as the XE is clicked to 1.5 the XE looks slightly better in my opinion and has a bigger battery, the headphones are also rrp£79 with the XE
The hardware is exactly the same, if you plan to custom rom take the sensation if not take the XE
Sent from my CM7 Sensation XE using xda premium
I'm also still not sure if I should pick the Sensation XE or not, I sure like the red colors in the case
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The hardware is exactly the same, if you plan to custom rom take the sensation if not take the XE
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You're suggesting to pick the normal Sensation if he plans to install custom ROMS, why do you have the XE then and install CM7?
Because its cheaper... duh.
Donny1987 said:
I'm also still not sure if I should pick the Sensation XE or not, I sure like the red colors in the case
You're suggesting to pick the normal Sensation if he plans to install custom ROMS, why do you have the XE then and install CM7?
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Better battery better headphones better looking phone
I wish I got the sensation now tho. My Mrs has stolen my headphones
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So for your experience for the diference of the price the Htc sensation is better choice than sensation xe? or the sensation xe is better and much preference of sensation?
Thanks
Get og sensation. With the money you save buy a bigger sd card and headphones of your choice then root and flash xe rom and bam you have beats edition for a lower price. However i prefer cm7 with dsp manager or power amp
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Sensation (1st model)
I got the HTC Sensation -
now there's a Sensation XL!! (White!!) Goodness, I think HTC got APPLE virus, "What comes in black, must turn white!"
I agree with some users here. Get the Sensation & root it. But my question:
1) XE model & XL model have bigger internal memory I think. But the RAM is at 768Mb... that's quite unfortunate.
2) Battery life - yes they are slightly larger = 1,620mA (Can't we buy that as a second battery ? - I would. But my battery life looks alright for the 1st month (after rooting, but I realise the charging to 100% is very slow.) I reckon it could be the voltage or the plug. I actually use the old plug with the new Micro USB cable.
Comments?
That will be your charger,
The xe and sensation are the same phone.
The xl gas 1gb of ram a singlecore processor 16gb internal and a bigger screen
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eps0r said:
I made myself the same question decided for the regular Sensation, flashed ARHD on it and got a XE literally..
so i saved like 160 bucks
very recommended this far..
greets
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So if i bought a regular sensation and put a custum rom, i have a sensation xe?
The normal sensation runs at 1.5ghz and got the beats audio? or just the speed processor?
You can have both, tbh the beats software is pants power amp is better
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whynot66 said:
That will be your charger,
The xe and sensation are the same phone.
The xl gas 1gb of ram a singlecore processor 16gb internal and a bigger screen
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1GB RAM and 16GB internal? You sure, im buying it next week, all speces show 4gb(1gb usable), and 768 RAM, even on HTC web, gsmarena..and so...
EIDT: Sorry didint notice you wrote XL, its all OK
XL only supports 720p video recording and lacks a card slot. I have just got the XE and I'm super impressed with it.
i like my sensation don't think the other models are worth it.. unless you like red and the headphones...
I was always a Sony Ericson man, then got the Desire - fabulous!
Next I upgraded to the Desire HD and now have the Sensation XE - brilliant, fast, good looking. Great sound & free headphones. Amazing phone... go for it
Are you guys using custom roms on your XE? I should be getting mine in the next few days.
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Are you guys using custom roms on your XE? I should be getting mine in the next few days.
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Yep treat it as a sensation when it comes to modding
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I have a bit silly question : Is there any difference between the Sensation XE smart phones from UK version and US version? or they are the same ones.
Thank you.
cm7 for sensation xe
Is there any stable cm7 rom for sensation xe yet?
if there is, where do i find it? in the ordinary Sensation forum?
mvh
daniel
sensation XE
If they are built with the same specs sensation cm7 should in theory work with xe version
Hey guys,
how's it going Sensation-ers ?
as it reads, I wanna buy one of them, is the XE worth the extra money?
plus, will Sensation ROMs work on the XE?
btw, i used to be a Galaxy S user, then stupidly enough I bought HTC Titan .. WP7 suck! , big time, failure on both fronts, fun and practicality !,, just an awesome OS design.
If you go Android,, you never go back ! ... Testified !
Thanks
From what i have read they are basically same and there is ROM for Sensation that turns Sensation into Sensation XE?!
BTW, I'm having the same question as you! Sensation XE is 33 eur more expensive than regular Sensation, but comes with good quality headphones i read somewhere? So are that headphones worth 33 eur if everything else is same? Have XE also stronger battery?
Can someone help us to solve this dilemma please?
LiooO said:
From what i have read they are basically same and there is ROM for Sensation that turns Sensation into Sensation XE?!
BTW, I'm having the same question as you! Sensation XE is 33 eur more expensive than regular Sensation, but comes with good quality headphones i read somewhere? So are that headphones worth 33 eur if everything else is same? Have XE also stronger battery?
Can someone help us to solve this dilemma please?
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If u want to save more just buy the normal sensation but if u more too music go for XE,its bundle with beats earpiece i have both & lovin it!
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how about the screen ?? ,, is it as washed as they say in reviews? I'm asking cause i know when you using it daily it's not the same .. so how's it from your point of view?
I have the XE and the screen looks great, although there is some text ghosting when scrolling through settings menu etc. Nothing that concerns me though.
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There are 2 type of screen. If you got the AUO acer, then you got the vivid, pinkiest color, gosting issue and no wash a way screen. But if you got Sharp screen, you got screen with no vivid or pinkiest and gosting issue, but you got wash a way screen. Search thread about the two type screen on general section and you will understand it.
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Hey Guys
Thinking of coming from my old Galaxy S to a HTC Sensation. But there seems no forums for this device ! Can I use the ROMS here on the XE or not? I know it may be biased but there pretty much the same and I prefer the look of the XE plus those Earphones and sound! Is it worth the money to go for the XE model? and where can I find a forum to flash and root ect
Thanks
Kind Regards
Milpan
milpan said:
Hey Guys
Thinking of coming from my old Galaxy S to a HTC Sensation. But there seems no forums for this device ! Can I use the ROMS here on the XE or not? I know it may be biased but there pretty much the same and I prefer the look of the XE plus those Earphones and sound! Is it worth the money to go for the XE model? and where can I find a forum to flash and root ect
Thanks
Kind Regards
Milpan
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Hi,
The two phones are essentially the same in the hardware department.
You can get all the information in this forum.
You can flash the same ROMS . S-off and root is done the same way HERE.
Whether or not you should spend the extra on the XE,only you can decide to fall for HTC's outrageous marketing scam.
You get a larger battery and a excellent pair of headphones. Keep that in mind
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malybru said:
Hi,
The two phones are essentially the same in the hardware department.
You can get all the information in this forum.
You can flash the same ROMS . S-off and root is done the same way HERE.
Whether or not you should spend the extra on the XE,only you can decide to fall for HTC's outrageous marketing scam.
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Thanks Im your 800th Thanker
Thanks for your fast response, maybe after christmas price will lower and ill get one thanks
Matt
milpan said:
Thanks Im your 800th Thanker
Thanks for your fast response, maybe after christmas price will lower and ill get one thanks
Matt
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Hi,
LOL,
I'm your 8th.
I like sensation better
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Hi,
LOL,
I'm your 8th.
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811th now
Hope to join the community soon and get a HTC Sensation
the XE is overpriced and by the looks of things the normal
sensation can be overclocked and preform the same if better!
I got the xe and tbh no different now the the guru's can produce great Roms you.end up replacing the stock XE Rom anyway, and most people have the sensation on here.
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If you use your own headphones or have a separate music player and you are willing to buy the larger capacity battery (or anker) then yes go with the original sensation.
Sent from my HTC Sensation XE Z710e using Tapatalk
I like the sleek black look of the original Sensation more, but like the XE's official beats implementation + headphones.
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IMHO the difference between the Sensation and Sensation XE is just the urBeats earbuds, ROM, battery and the battery cover - all swappable!
Where I am, the XE is now coming right down in price, to the level where it might be cheaper to buy the XE and sell off the urBeats earbuds, if money's really tight.
Otherwise, the regular Sensation is probably easier and cheaper to buy upfront and you can get the white Sensation XE with Beats battery cover if you like it, plus higher capacity battery etc when required.
These forums are great since we can get feedback on batteries, vendors etc and usually find the good upgrades.
I have the Sensation, white XE with Beats battery cover and am hoping to get it onto a reliable beta ICS ROM (once usable, HW accelerated and not crashy).
Let us know what you get!
I have a Sensation z710e - perfect condition/original box, flashed with ARHD rom to become an XE. Must admit the integrated music player is a bonus of the XE rom.
PM a price if your keen.
devzie said:
I have a Sensation z710e - perfect condition/original box, flashed with ARHD rom to become an XE. Must admit the integrated music player is a bonus of the XE rom.
PM a price if your keen.
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Sorry Im just looking first! Getting some x-mas money ;D and thinking of upgrading from a Samsung Galaxy S. I love the specs of the samsungs but a banana has better build quality than it xD
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You get a larger battery and a excellent pair of headphones. Keep that in mind
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Agreed, the phones sound quality is pretty hot, and who can turn down a higher capacity battery with the voltage it's going to crank out...
XEbeats to be customised
Hey everyone i was wondering, if the soundquality of the sensation XE really is that good. Hip hop, dubstep and other genres may profit from the beats bass boost, but do genres like rock, pop etc also sound good? I can't really believe that, if deep tones are boosted, that the high and middle ones still are as good, as before. Otherwise I would go for sensation.
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lol, you should go for the xe. It's optional. You dont have to enable it all the time. If you think it sounds worse with beats on, than off, then just disable it.
Also, the price is all the same (at least in my country), so why not buy the xe. You'll get a good free dr dre headset with it as well.
I have all types of music on my xe and can't really fault the quality of sound. Beats and the buds themselves have had quiet a bit of stick on these forums but personally I'm more than happy......
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lol, you should go for the xe. It's optional. You dont have to enable it all the time. If you think it sounds worse with beats on, than off, then just disable it.
Also, the price is all the same (at least in my country), so why not buy the xe. You'll get a good free dr dre headset with it as well.
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SIGH. The beats audio crap is a gimmick. The headphones are crap and there is NOTHING special about the XE except red lights at the bottom. The beats audio is just software. You get it added in most sense roms. You can flash roms to turn it inti an xe.
In the UK on amazon the sensation is currently £299 and the sensation xe is £399 ( for dollars multiple by roughly 1.5) so not worth it.
The processors are the same as well, in the sensation the processors are UNDERCLOCKED to 1.2ghz. Their original speed was 1.5ghz and it is just crap marketing by HTC.
Rant over.
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Just as said above I have the sensation and I'm running beats audio from my rom.... So yes, I'd agree its a gimmick for marketing.
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