hi there! i got a N5 and a pair of xiaomi pistons 2 and i would like to ask if there is any software or mod i can use to improve the sound quality? also what music player do you recommend to use? Is the stock play music fine?
sorry if i am at a wrong section, if yes move it pls.
thanks
forgot to mention, i am running the latest cataclysm with its kernel.
Free: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.n5rvb.nexus5realvolumebooster
Pro: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.n5rvb.nexus5realvolumeboosterpro
zagorteney said:
Free: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.n5rvb.nexus5realvolumebooster
Pro: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.n5rvb.nexus5realvolumeboosterpro
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does this improves the quality or just allows higher level of volume?
what about v4a?
Viper4Android does wonders for SQ. Also, Neutron is the best sounding music player but the UI sucks. Poweramp is probably the best all around player.
_MetalHead_ said:
Viper4Android does wonders for SQ. Also, Neutron is the best sounding music player but the UI sucks. Poweramp is probably the best all around player.
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so what setup do u recommend? poweramp with volume booster or poweramp with something else?
haris013 said:
so what setup do u recommend? poweramp with volume booster or poweramp with something else?
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I definitely recommend V4A but I'm not sure about Lollipop compatibility so if that's what you're on then you need to look into it. I use Poweramp with my daily use headphones and I use Neutron when listening with my high end cans so I recommend both of those players. Honestly though, you don't have the most articulate headphones so you might not even notice a difference between Poweramp and Neutron so maybe just stick with Poweramp. I'm sure it'll be fine. The bitrate of your music files makes a MASSIVE difference too so make sure your files are good.
+1 for poweramp, it has good got equaliser to play around with
JonesL said:
+1 for poweramp, it has good got equaliser to play around with
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can i find "ready" presets for metal/rock etc etc?
haris013 said:
can i find "ready" presets for metal/rock etc etc?
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Just dip the mids and boost the highs and you'll be good to go
_MetalHead_ said:
Just dip the mids and boost the highs and you'll be good to go
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thank you! i also read the V4A thread and they said that works for lolipop so i will give it a try
haris013 said:
can i find "ready" presets for metal/rock etc etc?
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Yes, there's preset options avaliable
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Hi all:
I have the Bionix rom on my infuse. I see that the dev mentions the romhaving Voodoo built in, but does that also mean Voodoo sound? Is voodoo sound end user adjustable? I cant find anyone talking about it. I really only want to boost the top end volume. I want to listen to RUSH at concert level
A little help would be nice.
Thanks,
Glenn
belyache said:
Hi all:
I have the Bionix rom on my infuse. I see that the dev mentions the romhaving Voodoo built in, but does that also mean Voodoo sound? Is voodoo sound end user adjustable? I cant find anyone talking about it. I really only want to boost the top end volume. I want to listen to RUSH at concert level
A little help would be nice.
Thanks,
Glenn
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I believe all of the Froyo ROMs have Voodoo Lagfix AND Sound.
VS will allow you to boost headphone volume but not speaker volume.
Check out galaxy tuner in the maket. It will boost volume for headphones and the external speaker.
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Entropy512 said:
I believe all of the Froyo ROMs have Voodoo Lagfix AND Sound.
VS will allow you to boost headphone volume but not speaker volume.
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I installed Voodoo Control and it works perfectly.
Thanks for the help.
Glenn
Hi all,
Ever since I ugraded to 4.2.1, the volume+ app has had no effect on the frustratingly low volume of the tablet (music effects is set to volume+ in settings). I've been using earphones mostly as I can never make out anything coming out of the speakers when there is minimal noise around. I have a rooted tablet with stock firmware. Is there anything that can be done to significantly increase the volume?
Thanks.
00shakey00 said:
Hi all,
Ever since I ugraded to 4.2.1, the volume+ app has had no effect on the frustratingly low volume of the tablet (music effects is set to volume+ in settings). I've been using earphones mostly as I can never make out anything coming out of the speakers when there is minimal noise around. I have a rooted tablet with stock firmware. Is there anything that can be done to significantly increase the volume?
Thanks.
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Have you looked into installing Sony xLoud & ClearAudio+ using PimpMyRom? (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1908269)
I'm running 4.1.1 and this mod made my tablet much louder. I believe this mod also works for 4.2.1.
lucius.zen has a post that goes into using PimpMyRom (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2232715)
00shakey00 said:
Hi all,
Ever since I ugraded to 4.2.1, the volume+ app has had no effect on the frustratingly low volume of the tablet (music effects is set to volume+ in settings). I've been using earphones mostly as I can never make out anything coming out of the speakers when there is minimal noise around. I have a rooted tablet with stock firmware. Is there anything that can be done to significantly increase the volume?
Thanks.
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Did you try enabling the root features in volume+?
elfaure said:
Did you try enabling the root features in volume+?
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Yeah, I tried "Patch audio_effects" and it's still the same.
Drenus said:
Have you looked into installing Sony xLoud & ClearAudio+ using PimpMyRom? (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1908269)
I'm running 4.1.1 and this mod made my tablet much louder. I believe this mod also works for 4.2.1.
lucius.zen has a post that goes into using PimpMyRom (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2232715)
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Also it seems that I need to be unlocked to run Sony xLoud & ClearAudio+ on PimpMyRom.
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Also it seems that I need to be unlocked to run Sony xLoud & ClearAudio+ on PimpMyRom.
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That's too bad. The first post in PimpMyRom thread stated that all you needed was a rooted device so I thought it might work for you. Are you open to unlocking the device? In my experience, the benefits of unlocking and installing custom ROM/mods (including increased volume) have been totally worth the loss of warranty.
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In my experience, the benefits of unlocking and installing custom ROM/mods (including increased volume) have been totally worth the loss of warranty.
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Almost everyone says that - except those whose tablets broke.
_that said:
Almost everyone says that - except those whose tablets broke.
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Very true!
But I think my tablet would have been left unused for most parts if not for the increased performance gained from unlocking it. Wonder what the failure rate has been so far.
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Very true!
But I think my tablet would have been left unused for most parts if not for the increased performance gained from unlocking it. Wonder what the failure rate has been so far.
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I'm just sticking with 4.1 locked for now, under warranty, and Volume+ even works without root enhancement just great. I've got to turn it down so I don't blow out the speakers! I'm not seeing any reason to "upgrade" personally and I predict I will use my warranty before the year is over. CROMIX can wait. I've got this thing pretty dialed in and I'm satisfied with its performance and reliability rooted and locked on stock ROM. Can't wait to see what it really can do thought on custom ROM but not so bad that I want to pay Asus for repairs in exchange. To each their own.
00shakey00 said:
Hi all,
Ever since I ugraded to 4.2.1, the volume+ app has had no effect on the frustratingly low volume of the tablet (music effects is set to volume+ in settings). I've been using earphones mostly as I can never make out anything coming out of the speakers when there is minimal noise around. I have a rooted tablet with stock firmware. Is there anything that can be done to significantly increase the volume?
Thanks.
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Hey, in case you're still looking for a way to increase volume, I just found a fantastic app that can drastically increase volume on 4.2.1. It's called Music Volume EQ. I set the volume on it to 6/15 and the tablet sounds really loud. When I was playing with it the volume got so loud I was afraid of blowing the speakers. The equalizer on it works quite well, too.
You can autostart the app on boot and it'll remember your settings so once it's configured to your liking, you can just forget about it and enjoy the loud volume.
When installing viper4android, it asks to install super high quality audio, and disable low power audio.
I comply to both (install super high quality drivers and disable low power audio)
Now, I do not use equalizers or effects bass enhancement, anything on my music. But I do madly like high quality music. So will installing those drivers improve the audio quality of my phone even if I don't use the equalizers?
I don't care about battery for music, so cancelling low power might be a good trade off if it actually improves the audio drivers.
I asked this is viper thread before, but no official maintainer or person with authenticated knowledge seems to be available there. Can someone give me an authentic and correct answer?
Because it will decide if I'm foolishly wasting my battery life or am I actually getting better audio
And no, please don't reply with "your ears would know" and non-accurate stuff like that. Audio is a thing in which you need to be guided by people who KNOW rather than trust what you "like" or think is "better". At least for me
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Jamal Ahmed said:
When installing viper4android, it asks to install super high quality audio, and disable low power audio.
I comply to both (install super high quality drivers and disable low power audio)
Now, I do not use equalizers or effects bass enhancement, anything on my music. But I do madly like high quality music. So will installing those drivers improve the audio quality of my phone even if I don't use the equalizers?
I don't care about battery for music, so cancelling low power might be a good trade off if it actually improves the audio drivers.
I asked this is viper thread before, but no official maintainer or person with authenticated knowledge seems to be available there. Can someone give me an authentic and correct answer?
Because it will decide if I'm foolishly wasting my battery life or am I actually getting better audio
And no, please don't reply with "your ears would know" and non-accurate stuff like that. Audio is a thing in which you need to be guided by people who KNOW rather than trust what you "like" or think is "better". At least for me
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Hi,
Such questions will be best answered within the Viper4Android thread in the M8 section.
Thanks
PG101
I'm considering buying this phone, and I'd like to know about the sound equalizer. If someone could post screenshots of it I'd appreciate it!
Naksnaks910 said:
I'm considering buying this phone, and I'd like to know about the sound equalizer. If someone could post screenshots of it I'd appreciate it!
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Some Pics... (German)
https://i.imgur.com/pWYxr6J.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/1bvQR4C.jpg
Naksnaks910 said:
I'm considering buying this phone, and I'd like to know about the sound equalizer. If someone could post screenshots of it I'd appreciate it!
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I can't send screenshots because I can't actually buy this phone (yet) in the UK, but one of its attractions for me was that audio Wizard is built in. Imho, this was the best sound mod I've used on my previous phone, a op3t.
To be more specific I'd like to know what's the lowest frequency adjustable? On some phones it's 60hz which isn't good enough. Of course I can always root my phone and use Viper, but I'd prefer if I don't have to do it.
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To be more specific I'd like to know what's the lowest frequency adjustable?
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As you clearly see from that screenshot it is a 500Hz, so it is not good enough for you.
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As you clearly see from that screenshot it is a 500Hz, so it is not good enough for you.
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There's a single "z" at the bottom left of the eq, might be scrollable. Also I find it hard to believe 8khz is the highest
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There's a single "z" at the bottom left of the eq, might be scrollable. Also I find it hard to believe 8khz is the highest
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I am sorry. I never play with this equalizer, so I did now for you.
You are right, that panel is scrollable and there is a hidden low frequency 250Hz. But no higher than 8kHz.
But on the bottom of the screen there are two boosters for Bass and Treble (no frequency are mentioned here).
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I am sorry. I never play with this equalizer, so I did now for you.
You are right, that panel is scrollable and there is a hidden low frequency 250Hz. But no higher than 8kHz.
But on the bottom of the screen there are two boosters for Bass and Treble (no frequency are mentioned here).
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It's ok Seems odd! But as I said, if I'm not happy with the eq I can always root my phone.
You're wrong. There are 30 Hz-16 kHz adjustments
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As you clearly see from that screenshot it is a 500Hz, so it is not good enough for you.
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250hz, the first Line is Missing.
With headphones 31hz, sorry about that.
I haven't headphones by hand when I checked equalizer. Now it makes sense. Thank you.
James DSP, Viper etc don't work - anyone knows of a solution that does?
krakout said:
James DSP, Viper etc don't work - anyone knows of a solution that does?
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Wavelet works fine.
JohnTheFarm3r said:
Wavelet works fine.
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Thanks, seen reports it consumes a fair amount of battery?
krakout said:
Thanks, seen reports it consumes a fair amount of battery?
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I mean...like any other audio processing app. Wavelet is basically viper but "lite" version of it. Same developer behind both.
Not sure about those reports but never experienced any "battery drain" with it.
Ah thanks for the feedback!
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James DSP, Viper etc don't work - anyone knows of a solution that does?
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JamesDSP working fine for me. Need to say "Yes" when it asks you if you have a Huawei device. Viper4Android-RE also works for me (for those options that have had their functions enabled).
V4A-RE, RootlessJamesDSP, Wavelet, plenty of options available. Personally I use Wavelet. Seems to be the easiest for my use case (primarily for AutoEQ)
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Thanks, seen reports it consumes a fair amount of battery?
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Seeing as all of those things do software signal manipulation rather than using hardware DSP, obviously they will work the CPU harder, which will in turn cause increased battery consumption.
JamesDSP and Viper RE are working just fine here. Mind you, the current Viper RE only has a few settings working.
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Seeing as all of those things do software signal manipulation rather than using hardware DSP, obviously they will work the CPU harder, which will in turn cause increased battery consumption.
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Well very true, but the thread I read (telegram I think?)a couple of people were suggesting it really drains it. Anyway I guess I can see for myself!
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JamesDSP and Viper RE are working just fine here. Mind you, the current Viper RE only has a few settings working.
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Hmm, for me James DSP complains it cannot be installed on a 64 bit only system. Europe you mind sharing where you got it?
Also tried ViperRE, always complains about not being installed...
Well you need to flash the viper module as well.
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Hmm, for me James DSP complains it cannot be installed on a 64 bit only system. Europe you mind sharing where you got it?
Also tried ViperRE, always complains about not being installed...
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You need to flash the viper module as well.
You can download jamesdsp here https://zackptg5.com/android.php
Select yes when it asks about Huawei device.
It does work, I have tried them myself.
The module was not installing for me, complaining about compatibility. But I'll try again with the Huawei thing, thanks!