I updated my phone to 23.4.A.1.230 and 23.4.A.1.232
I noticed that the speakers volume now is noticeably lower !!! it has more bass now but lower !! my Z3 has Z3+ speakers now!!
I was shocked comparing to an another Z3 phone.. I thought I have dirt in my speakers I cleaned them but after that I thought that If I have dirt it will not be in the both of the speakers in the same time!!
and I remember that the "stereo notification zip" was not working before the developer updated it.. So YES MAYBE!!... Sony changed something with the sound driver!!
in 23.4.A.0.546. the volume in music noticeably higher !! 30% louder really!!
I'm so much confused.. anyone facing this problem also with .230 and .232 ???
Well, I haven't noticed any changes in that. Seems to be the way it was before. Maybe the fault is in your phones speakrs. ;/
yeah so that I'm asking.. I want to know the truth..
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Hey all,
Is it normal for the top speaker to buzz/crackle when certain sounds are played, particularly those that are somewhat bass heavy?
A good example would be the stock notification sounds, as a lot of them cause this. In particular, the Polaris notification sound makes it rattle like crazy. The Aquila ringtone causes it too. These are just 2 of many examples I could pick out.
Test it yourself, is it normal?
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istrikerx said:
Hey all,
Is it normal for the top speaker to buzz/crackle when certain sounds are played, particularly those that are somewhat bass heavy?
A good example would be the stock notification sounds, as a lot of them cause this. In particular, the Polaris notification sound makes it rattle like crazy. The Aquila ringtone causes it too. These are just 2 of many examples I could pick out.
Test it yourself, is it normal?
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No
ask for replacement cause it s weird hardware issue!
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Geeks Empire said:
No
ask for replacement cause it s weird hardware issue!
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This is my 3rd replacement too...
Edit: I opened up my faulty z3 due to be returned, and it also has the issue with the top speaker crackling.
Seems to be normal then. I assume with the top speaker being responsible for the lows, it just couldnt handle the bass at high volumes.
Same here
I just had my first replacement and the problem persists :crying:
I just got the Xperia Z3 this week and noticed this issue as well. I'm a little disappointed because I expected more from the purportedly improved speakers but I guess I'll live with it for now.
I also noticed that the Z3 gets pretty warm if you play music via walkman with the speaker volume at the max. What also bothers me is that there is speaker noise when using the camera app, even with sound disabled.
yeah, my Z3 has the same issue
Even if you are phoning with load speakers on max volume it crackles.
i have the same pb
my top speaker crackles during some calls at max volume...
I hope this is a software related problem...
any news on this?
Well, I don't really have "crackle" but there's a noticeable "static noise" from top speaker whenever it is active (like when watching a movie/video or even when talking to anyone), especially at high volume setting. More than in any other smartphone that I've ever used. And what's more disappointing is that I am currently using a replacement unit, the original unit had EXACTLY the same issue. I really, REALLY hope that it's a software issue and Sony will be able to improve it with future updates and it's NOT because Sony used low-quality speaker or amplifier components
I have top speaker issue after 2months...the speaker crackling sound get higher.,,and really annoying.,, sometimes not even hearing.
What to do?
My phone got 6month older??
How to solve?
Can I go for replacement?
So this is generic Z3 issue bad move for such a pricey phone...
Count me in too..
My xperia z3 top speaker crackle at the over 80% volume
I noticed this problem on some songs (walkman) or you tube (some videos)
You go to: SETTINGS / SOUND / PHONE RINGTONE / go on the top list, and for example try second song ( AQUILA ) at the maximum volume.
Do you have the same problem on your xperia z3?
I noticed that as well but it seems to only occur on specific sounds for me. I watched a YouTube video at probably 80% volume and heard that crackling. Tried another one even on full volume (both were BF4 gameplay commentaries) and heard nothing but good sound.
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I have the same problem guys :/ the top speaker has more bass and bottom is more low and no bass
Omario-242 said:
I noticed that as well but it seems to only occur on specific sounds for me. I watched a YouTube video at probably 80% volume and heard that crackling. Tried another one even on full volume (both were BF4 gameplay commentaries) and heard nothing but good sound.
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I noticed that this problem is present at over 80% volume, too.
I will also check for this.
Just noticed this while listening to music on a youtube video.
Noticed that my top speaker/earpiece will rattle sometimes while on a call, or when playing certain sounds such as ringtones. I wonder if I should exchange or if it's normal (for the z3) seeing as a few people have the same issue.
I replaced mine and I still have rattling during calls, at pretty much any volume. I don't hear it during music though, which makes me wonder if it may be fixed by an update.
Yeah, me also face the problem too.. Very annoying.. Hmmmm
This started to happen to me, I had been using the phone in the pool, three days later I could hardly even hear the top speaker, I ran music through the speakers for one day (taped up the bottom one), hoping it would fix the problem. but It didn't. Now after 6 days it has started to get louder again, so now I can hear callers again and the phone ring. And is now starting to make the sound you all mention here. As you all say very annoying, Sony must have a manufacturing defect on just that speaker.
Does anyone have any idea if this can be fixed with software? If not, the Z3 is going back and I'm getting either the Moto X or the Note 4
happened to me since day 1 as well. Bought in Australia.
In case anyone is wondering, I returned the phone for the Note 4 and the call quality is 10x better... actually the phone is 10x better in pretty much every way including camera. Not that the Xperia was bad at all, but it just didn't feel polished enough... hopefully the Z4 fixes things
Hi,
I could reduce this problem by enabling the "S-Force Front Surround" option in Settings> Sounds> Sound Effects.
I believe that this problem can be solved with a software update that set the correct equalization to remove that rattle from the top speaker.
Regards!
@Djuro89. Try this; fixed it for me
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/development/z3-speakers-incoming-call-headphones-t2889964
Hi,
This is my current equalizer settings. With this configuration the crackling of the top speaker disappeared. Also deactivated other effect options (ClearAudio+ and Surround).
Regards!
I experience this too, I thought it was water related, I'll give it a try
Hi,
I never put my phone in water.
I believe it is an equalization problem in phone software.
With the equalizer setting that I mentioned in my last post I never had this problem.
Regards!
adripred said:
Hi,
I never put my phone in water.
I believe it is an equalization problem in phone software.
With the equalizer setting that I mentioned in my last post I never had this problem.
Regards!
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Hi it annoys me during calls too..
Hello,
i've noticed the same defect on my Z3... It just happens at specified frequencies, i've tried changing equalization's settings and disabling clear audio+ but nothing changes. It looks like a poor speaker quality because if you lower the volume the audio is clear, don't you agree? Thank you.
Hey everyone,
last week or so I applied the new update that Sony released. Since then, sound is only being played through the bottom speaker. Does anyone have this issue?
Havent been able to find anything in settings that might relate to this.
The latest Update tunes a few things i guess.. the notifications do work with both speakers but ringtone only works through bottom speakers. I initially Though this was a Smart move by Sony For use with the smart Call handling feature (To not make your ears bleed when taking phone calls).. but it seems Sony just made a mistake!!
Koogly said:
The latest Update tunes a few things i guess.. the notifications do work with both speakers but ringtone only works through bottom speakers. I initially Though this was a Smart move by Sony For use with the smart Call handling feature (To not make your ears bleed when taking phone calls).. but it seems Sony just made a mistake!!
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The notification and ringtone doesnt bother me that much. But when I wanna watch a video I dont see the point of only using one speaker... It seems more like the upper speaker has been lowered by like 80% (as I can still hear a tiny bit if I put my finger on the bottom speaker and ear to the upper to listen).
Still looking for help.
Juusuhako said:
The notification and ringtone doesnt bother me that much. But when I wanna watch a video I dont see the point of only using one speaker... It seems more like the upper speaker has been lowered by like 80% (as I can still hear a tiny bit if I put my finger on the bottom speaker and ear to the upper to listen).
Still looking for help.
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I Dont have any problem with media files.. both my speakers are working fine with videos and music
Koogly said:
The latest Update tunes a few things i guess.. the notifications do work with both speakers but ringtone only works through bottom speakers. I initially Though this was a Smart move by Sony For use with the smart Call handling feature (To not make your ears bleed when taking phone calls).. but it seems Sony just made a mistake!!
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What firmware are you using right now? I also have a D6653 version and I'm planning to upgrade as well..
Right Now i am using 23.0.1.A.5.77 which i guess is the latest version available.. I Havn't Recieved Any other Updates..
But I Have to say, a lot of people are having a bit of Battery drain issue with this firmware update.. i Certainly am facing it.. so Make Your Choice accordingly
Juusuhako said:
Hey everyone,
last week or so I applied the new update that Sony released. Since then, sound is only being played through the bottom speaker. Does anyone have this issue?
Havent been able to find anything in settings that might relate to this.
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Strange!!! My top speaker is louder than bottom one when palying media files or gaming...
As the title state, I know this question is very weird but i recently noticed that my Z3 top speaker vibrates more and less in the bottom one when playing music.
Anyone have the same problem or is this a normal phenomenon??
It's normal... three unit changed for other questions had the same sound output...
Seems normal. Mine also has same behaviour with speakers
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what i meant is that top speaker sounds louder than the lower [email protected]@
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what i meant is that top speaker sounds louder than the lower [email protected]@
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Same here..sony spoiled in newest update...now sound through speakers are softer while music and ringtone...only notifications are boosted... Lets c what they spoil in lollipop...
Happen on mine too, top speaker is louder than bottom.
Hi,
I have changed lcd screen on Xperia Z3 and earpiece speaker, and phone update some app "system" not full rom as is on lastest 6.0.1 didn't look what apps installed.
So now I notice that have little louder sound and quality is good when is on full volume up setings, and that is Grat it is lound and quality sound amazing.
So what bugs me is and I don't know is it normal or not, but stepping from zero (lowest setings sound) it is super quite like I bearly hear it untill I go to 50% from like 60% to 100% stepping is verry big, sound volume change rapidly like it is not linear any more is exponential ... any one can check on their Z3 how volume incrise goes?
Thanks and best regards,
H.
I think that is how the phone always behave. Because my z3 has the same problem, I think that is one of the z3'a flaw.. But I don't know what others will think