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Beats vs. Poweramp

So after using Beats for a while, and then reinstalling PowerAmp, I've come to the conclusion that PowerAmp kicks the sh*t out of Beats. I dont use BT for music so I dont know how PowerAmp sounds over BT, but my headphones are nearly twice as loud on PowerAmp as they are on Beats mods, Dolby or HTC Surround. Plus the bass sounds WAY better. I have a pair of Bose ear plugs, and without a doubt the rock harder thru PowerAmp. How about you?
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Beats is terrible. I pity the fool the who thinks it's good. It's like saying $10 wine is great without every having tried better ones.

Are using the beats mods or the actaul XE Rom? Cause the XE rom beats audio sounds great to me.
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I'm using the revolution rom with it cooked in and I think the sound quality is better. I uninstalled all music players and am using the HTC player now with some tweaks from Volume+
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I used mods, roms, stock, and everything else. Even winamp. PowerAmp kills em all. I cant listen to it full volume on PowerAmp. Where I really test is in transit. I cant hear even big trucks drive by me with poweramp. Beats and the rest of them sound terrible compared, and I hear traffic noise from smaller vehicles. Not to mention PowerAmp can run off or on headphones, and has an 8 band equalizer with a Preamp. It was my very first purchase from the Market and has been worth every penny. It lays the competition to waste. Not even Dsp manager can compare. I hate to be free advertising but I find it hard to believe HTC is being outgunned by a Market app. Beats is supposed to be The Best right? Got some work to do on that I think!
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Its hilarious that it is marketed as an enhancement, when it doesn't even have settings. It seems to be merely a ****ty eq you cant adjust.

Does anyone in this thread have beats headphones or have tried them?
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charlieb620 said:
Does anyone in this thread have beats headphones or have tried them?
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I have. They are nice. Not amazing though. The cable is a ribbon, which is cool. Overpriced.

Tried them too. Not worth it. I have Shure and they kick their arse

Beats is awful. HTC player can't even do flac format.

Beats does nothing for me...

Sdobron said:
Beats is awful. HTC player can't even do flac format.
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One more reason to use poweramp.

I have poweramp and playerpro installed on my sensation. I use both of them, and I like them both. Can't decide which one I like better

I used to use Poweramp, but then thought I'd try Playerpro.
Have to say Playerppro is much better. The UI is beautiful. And with the free DSP Pack on the Market, the EQ is just as good as the Poweramp one.

the_scotsman said:
I used to use Poweramp, but then thought I'd try Playerpro.
Have to say Playerppro is much better. The UI is beautiful. And with the free DSP Pack on the Market, the EQ is just as good as the Poweramp one.
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Agreed. The new playerpro has a new updated dsp pack v2, and the UI is indeed better than poweramp. Not to mention that playerpro does not run in the background like poweramp.

I mainly only listen to metal and hardcore music, so beats was obviously a flop for my tast. I love poweramp, I like being able to make my own eq setting. Im interested in this "playerpro" but how much is it after the trial is up?? I already purchased poweramp so would it be worth buying another player?
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kmmxracer said:
I mainly only listen to metal and hardcore music, so beats was obviously a flop for my tast. I love poweramp, I like being able to make my own eq setting. Im interested in this "playerpro" but how much is it after the trial is up?? I already purchased poweramp so would it be worth buying another player?
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I had already ppurchased Poweramp, but tried Playerpro and bought it too...after all , it's not exactly big money
playerpro has a "DSP Pack" free on the market, which extends the EQ and makes it pretty much identical to the Poweramp one.

Anyone as disappointed as I am in the in the winamp app? Doesn't even have an EQ or presets. booh

the_scotsman said:
I had already ppurchased Poweramp, but tried Playerpro and bought it too...after all , it's not exactly big money
playerpro has a "DSP Pack" free on the market, which extends the EQ and makes it pretty much identical to the Poweramp one.
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Ok I've played with Player Pro and I must say the UI is much better then poweramp. I just can't get equal or better audio quality as i can with poweramp. I may just need some more time with it.
O and sorry to the OP, seems this thread has been hijacked into a player discussion. With beats only limited to the htc player, it really has limitations
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kmmxracer said:
Ok I've played with Player Pro and I must say the UI is much better then poweramp. I just can't get equal or better audio quality as i can with poweramp. I may just need some more time with it.
O and sorry to the OP, seems this thread has been hijacked into a player discussion. With beats only limited to the htc player, it really has limitations
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Did you install the DSP Pack from Market?
Yea, sorry OP I also find the beats mod rather "average"...

Equalizer

What's an equalizer that will apply to everything that plays music?
Like the beats preset does from stock. I know there are some music players on the market that have eq's built in, but don't they just apply to the music that is being played through that particular app while it's running.
I want an eq that will apply to the core settings that will apply to like pandora when it's streaming.
Any suggestions? And am I even making sense?
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Only ones I know are Beats for Sense or DSP Manager for AOSP based ROMS.
Maybe Sony xLoud?
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you are making sense. I'm in true same boat as you. Beats and sony xloud are really just custom equalized settings; that are un-adjustable by the end user.
Prior to my hox, i had the galaxy s, s2, note and nexus. All rooted and all with dsp manager installed. I'm very particular about my eq and max volume settings.
The issue is that dsp manager currently does not work on the hox; neither do apps like volume+. Its unfortunate because the headphone volume on this device is poor at best.
I'm not sure if its working on a stock ics rom, like aokp, but i doubt it. I think it's a kernel related issue and there currently is no source code released yet.
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joho5 said:
What's an equalizer that will apply to everything that plays music?
Like the beats preset does from stock. I know there are some music players on the market that have eq's built in, but don't they just apply to the music that is being played through that particular app while it's running.
I want an eq that will apply to the core settings that will apply to like pandora when it's streaming.
Any suggestions? And am I even making sense?
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"equalizer" via app store
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I've been a big fan and user of the paid version of Equalizer for over a year but I just installed DSP Manager and I must say it improves sound quality and bass more than Equalizer ever did. This version works on the HOX (stock & aosp). Listening to Slacker Radio sounds just as good as my iPod now.

sharp2G said:
"equalizer" via app store
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someone put on their thinking cap today
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regP said:
I've been a big fan and user of the paid version of Equalizer for over a year but I just installed DSP Manager and I must say it improves sound quality and bass more than Equalizer ever did. This version works on the HOX (stock & aosp). Listening to Slacker Radio sounds just as good as my iPod now.
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Yeah I've been using DSP Manager and I've never had any issues with it not working on the HOX

regP said:
I've been a big fan and user of the paid version of Equalizer for over a year but I just installed DSP Manager and I must say it improves sound quality and bass more than Equalizer ever did. This version works on the HOX (stock & aosp). Listening to Slacker Radio sounds just as good as my iPod now.
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So when you make your sound settings on dsp, then it applies to anything that comes out as sound?
Just want to make sure, I've seen people suggest music players in the past with a built on eq, the problem with those is that it only equalizes the sound playing through that player and not things like pandora or anything that streams. I like beats because it pops up and shows you its active, I want something like that but that's customizable / adjustable.
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joho5 said:
So when you make your sound settings on dsp, then it applies to anything that comes out as sound?
Just want to make sure, I've seen people suggest music players in the past with a built on eq, the problem with those is that it only equalizes the sound playing through that player and not things like pandora or anything that streams. I like beats because it pops up and shows you its active, I want something like that but that's customizable / adjustable.
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Yes, there are different settings for "Headset" "Phone Speaker" and "Bluetooth Device"

mcmb03 said:
Yes, there are different settings for "Headset" "Phone Speaker" and "Bluetooth Device"
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this.
the only apps DSP wouldn't apply to are those that have their own built in EQ.

I love the Dspmanager but PLEASE fix it on ICS

Cause I'm currently on cm7 gingerbread and the dsp when playing dubstep on my sexy pair of 40 dollar headsets make my ears bleed perfect clean bass and cm9 and over doesn't have that crystal clear bass and wont play on most apps (ex. Pandora YouTube other music players.) Hopefully there's a fix
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1) Delete DSP.
2) Install Volume+ by Meltus (works on GB, ICS, and JB).

also try the awesome beats flashable. you can find it in weekends mirror thread. it is a modified dsp manager for ics

I've tried beats audio plugin, volume+ and DSP manager on CM9 and none of them came close to the DSP in CM7. I know it takes a lot of time to equalize but if you have your mp3 tracks at 320kbits and get the audio equalization right, it sounds perfect with a good pair of headphones/earphones.
I don't know why they crippled it so much in CM9.
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I have tried Volume+ with Beats Audio drivers as per the recommendation of some other users here and it made NO difference to my music. Sounds exactly the same as stock, or the difference is so subtle I can't notice.
Don't know why everyone knocks the DSP manager so much. It worked marvelously for me and made some really bad phones sound usable. My Klipsch Image S4s used to sound amazing with DSP
Even without enhancements of any kind, music will skip/click when the phone is in use. That does not change no matter what player you use.
In school at the moment, so I don't have enough time to care, or wipe and reflash again for the 5th time.... Perilously waiting for the update to end all updates

I've never applied the Beats drivers.
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Eh I'm using volplus but its not the same as cm7.1 but I guess I got to deal with it or use poweramp
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in my experience, dspmanager was pretty bad on cm 9.1.0 (i mostly used the bass boost function) and on all three slight moderate modes it would sound terrible. i'm on wildchild ice (latest nightly) and dsp manager, atleast bassboost, is significantly better. before i used to just get a lot of noise, now atleast its cleaner.

well i tested volume+ other equalizer and none comes close to the dsp on cm7 i guess ill stick to poweramp its just others its not clear its distored or hurts the ears dsp on cm7 is just PERFECT i was wondering if i grab the cm7 dsp app backing it up using titanium backup and restore it on ICS?

awesome beats is not a plugin it is an app. it is a modified dsp for ics here is the link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1732763
also in settings>sounds>music enhancements make sure awesome beats is checked

i really like the program but its not as close as the cm7 dsp but oh well i stayed on cm7 im getting alot of dsp force close no big deal plus it doesnt work on other apps like pandora and other apps besides apollo
mattlowry said:
awesome beats is not a plugin it is an app. it is a modified dsp for ics here is the link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1732763
also in settings>sounds>music enhancements make sure awesome beats is checked
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mattlowry said:
awesome beats is not a plugin it is an app. it is a modified dsp for ics here is the link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1732763
also in settings>sounds>music enhancements make sure awesome beats is checked
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I cant find that setting. Maybe thats the problem...

gtmaster303 said:
I cant find that setting. Maybe thats the problem...
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did you install it from recovery the file has to stay .zip file and put in the sd card?

best audio enhancer? [beats/dsp]

which one do you have a better experience with?
i'm currently running aokp's jb build4... any help would be appreciated.
also, links to working versions? i found the beats xda thread, but i cant find anything substantial on a jellybean version of dsp.
i've also heard that beats only works w/ certain apps while dsp is across the board?
thanks

stevepwolf said:
which one do you have a better experience with?
i'm currently running aokp's jb build4... any help would be appreciated.
also, links to working versions? i found the beats xda thread, but i cant find anything substantial on a jellybean version of dsp.
i've also heard that beats only works w/ certain apps while dsp is across the board?
thanks
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DSP. Beats is quick an easy, but you can't fine tune like you can with DSPManager.
Just download any CM rom and extract DSPManager.

I'll skip the Beats gimmick and stick with direct audio output from VooDoo Sound thank you very much.

eksasol said:
I'll skip the Beats gimmick and stick with direct audio output from VooDoo Sound thank you very much.
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DSPManager is good to compensate for somewhat subpar speakers/headphones though. You know, like most portable headphones that people buy. =)

I think voodoo does the trick, that and I use the awesome equalizer in poweramp
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DSP seems to be the standard in most custom ROMS. Voodoo gives color control but is for more advanced users. I find Beats to be more for the person who uses there phone as their iPod with fancy high dollar headphones.

FirePoncho86 said:
I think voodoo does the trick, that and I use the awesome equalizer in poweramp
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does poweramp (or any 3rd party app for that matter) let you play your clouded Googlemusic?
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polobunny said:
DSPManager is good to compensate for somewhat subpar speakers/headphones though. You know, like most portable headphones that people buy. =)
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Fortunately, if you use euroskank roms or slim roms they will have voodoo settings integrated into the DSPManager, as long as the kernel supported it as well.

stevepwolf said:
does poweramp (or any 3rd party app for that matter) let you play your clouded Googlemusic?
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Unfortunately, poweramp doesn't, and I assume other 3rd party players don't either. But that's not a big problem here in Canada, where Google music isn't really supported
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Working DSP manager/Awesome beats

Has anyone found a working DSP manager or awesome beats for roms like liquid that doesn't distort bass? Thanks!
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BraddahBoi808 said:
Has anyone found a working DSP manager or awesome beats for roms like liquid that doesn't distort bass? Thanks!
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I would like this also! I cant find anything.....

Good question, I recently tried AC!D and beats, both were a no go. After installing beats it would just freeze my phone shortly after booting. I think acid is only for local music players though (correct me if I'm wrong), I'd like something that works with Play Music and Pandora. Not really a huge concern of mine until someone can confirm something works without bugs.
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Have you tried Noozxoide? I have had success with it on every ROM it has been installed on and it works across all apps.

Have you considered an eq application? That is all beats audio is. I can't speak for dolby, Sony, and others.
I'm an avid audiophile, so I know eq can be tedious if you want a set it and forget it option, but it is worth it, to me.
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MMag05 said:
Have you tried Noozxoide? I have had success with it on every ROM it has been installed on and it works across all apps.
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I did try Noozxoide when installing acid, I played with the EQ while using Play Music and Pandora, but I didn't notice a single change. Maybe I didn't select the correct settings while installing. It also made everything extremely loud to the point where it was like meant for people with hearing problems.
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DrewHulva said:
Have you considered an eq application? That is all beats audio is. I can't speak for dolby, Sony, and others.
I'm an avid audiophile, so I know eq can be tedious if you want a set it and forget it option, but it is worth it, to me.
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Beats Audio and DSP isn't just an eq app. There are libs added into the soundfx folder so it'll work properly. I have also tried Noozoxide and I haven't noticed any changes when changing the eq levels
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BraddahBoi808 said:
Beats Audio and DSP isn't just an eq app. There are libs added into the soundfx folder so it'll work properly. I have also tried Noozoxide and I haven't noticed any changes when changing the eq levels
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So what would one have to do to get the libraries to work with dsp if I am using it on liquid Rom for example. I have it on carbon with dsp functioning well but before on liquid it just didn't do anything. Does it have to be compiled into the actual rom source
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sn1p3r6992 said:
So what would one have to do to get the libraries to work with dsp if I am using it on liquid Rom for example. I have it on carbon with dsp functioning well but before on liquid it just didn't do anything. Does it have to be compiled into the actual rom source
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No it does not. Usually it'll come with the rom or there will be a flash able zip floating around with the files. What I'm having issues with is getting it to work on liquid without the bass becoming over powerful that it sounds distorted
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I have realized that it is hit or miss when it comes to this. Sometimes I get it to work on one ROM but can't on another ROM. I also noticed that you have to have some pretty good headphones to really get to know the difference in the audio quality.