Since my usual Bluetooth headphones (V-MODA Crossfade Wireless) sounds terrible on the S7 due to the lack of aptX in the headphones, I picked up the Sennheiser Momentum 2 AEBT Bluetooth headphones. They're very highly reviewed despite issues early on with the Bluetooth; I've confirmed I have the revised version that fixes that.
But if I go outside with my S7 in a pocket, jacket or jeans, the Bluetooth audio cuts in and out. If I hold the phone in my hand or keep it on my belt clip, it usually sounds fine, but sometimes even a slight wind will cause a hiccup. I'm tempted to blame this on the headphones, because even though the V-MODAs sound terrible, they don't skip when the S7 is in my pocket. I know this can sometimes be attributed to your body causing interference, or the numerous wireless transmissions happening outside.
I'm wondering if anyone else has the Sennheiser Momentum 2 and can shed some light on this. Experience with other Bluetooth headphones would be helpful, too. Thanks.
Yup, I've had some issues with it disconnecting in my car as well.
I really hope it's not because of a lame Bluetooth chip in the S7. I like the phone otherwise and would like a really good pair of Bluetooth headphones that I can also wire to my computer at work.
Not sure if aptX will fix it but the sound through bluetooth is just bad. Bad... Crackles and static noises on the high tones etc. Both in my car and on a pair of Bose Soundlink 2. I know it's the S7 fault, didn't have any issues on the iPhone 6. And my Zenbook makes clear sound on the Bose aswell. Through the jack it sounds pretty good but volume should be higher.
Didn't have any disconnection issues tho!
Not sure if this is the same for the Exynos version but the SD820 doesn't support AptX HD in the S7, only 16-bit.
Lots of edits here but I have a pair of Philips Fidelio M2 with AptX support and the crackling and static noises are gone in these. Sounds pretty damn good but these headphones makes my ears hurt after a little while. OnEar
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Not sure if this is the same for the Exynos version but the SD820 doesn't support AptX HD in the S7, only 16-bit. Lots of edits here but I have a pair of Philips Fidelio M2 with AptX support and the crackling and static noises are gone in these. Sounds pretty damn good but these headphones makes my ears hurt after a little while. OnEar
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I have the Exynos variant, I can confirm that the Exynos variant can play 24-bit audio at 192Khz, it have the Cirrus Logic CS47L91 (Cirrus Logic is the company who bought Wolfson Microelectronics).
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I have the Exynos variant, I can confirm that the Exynos variant can play 24-bit audio at 192Khz, it have the Cirrus Logic CS47L91 (Cirrus Logic is the company who bought Wolfson Microelectronics).
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Good, i got the Exynos aswell!
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Not sure if aptX will fix it but the sound through bluetooth is just bad. Bad... Crackles and static noises on the high tones etc. Both in my car and on a pair of Bose Soundlink 2. I know it's the S7 fault, didn't have any issues on the iPhone 6. And my Zenbook makes clear sound on the Bose aswell. Through the jack it sounds pretty good but volume should be higher.
Didn't have any disconnection issues tho!
Not sure if this is the same for the Exynos version but the SD820 doesn't support AptX HD in the S7, only 16-bit.
Lots of edits here but I have a pair of Philips Fidelio M2 with AptX support and the crackling and static noises are gone in these. Sounds pretty damn good but these headphones makes my ears hurt after a little while. OnEar
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Yeah, I know the aptX here is only SD - I was tempted to get the G5 to get aptX HD but LG's issues with the G4 + the lukewarm early reviews kept me away. I didn't have issues using my other BT phones with the S7, and the Momentums generally work well - if I'm inside.
You've got crappy BT headphones.
My Sony SBH20 doesn't skip a beat or suffer from static and gets great range.
I'm usually in the next room before it starts to lose signal, although I have been able to walk upstairs and keep a solid connection a few times. Doesn't matter if the phone is in my pocket, my bag, the car, or the couch.
If I cover the receiver with my arm or my toddler, then it starts to cut in and out.
And that's only a $40 Cdn dongle.
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I am having the same issue with my Verizon s7 edge and my lg tone ultras. The sound is absolutely horrible! A tone of static and distortion, the volume buttons don't work, and it seems the phone is not picking up that they are headphones because I cannot get the UHQ upscaler to not be greyed out. They work great with my wifes Note 5, but not my s7. The weird thing is call audio is perfectly fine, but media audio is horrible.
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You've got crappy BT headphones.
My Sony SBH20 doesn't skip a beat or suffer from static and gets great range.
I'm usually in the next room before it starts to lose signal, although I have been able to walk upstairs and keep a solid connection a few times. Doesn't matter if the phone is in my pocket, my bag, the car, or the couch.
If I cover the receiver with my arm or my toddler, then it starts to cut in and out.
And that's only a $40 Cdn dongle.
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How about outside? My problems occur outside in NYC, so whether it's being outdoors, the amount of wireless activity in the area, or having my phone in my pocket, something caused the issue. The Momentums sound great otherwise.
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I am having the same issue with my Verizon s7 edge and my lg tone ultras. The sound is absolutely horrible! A tone of static and distortion, the volume buttons don't work, and it seems the phone is not picking up that they are headphones because I cannot get the UHQ upscaler to not be greyed out. They work great with my wifes Note 5, but not my s7. The weird thing is call audio is perfectly fine, but media audio is horrible.
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I was looking into the new Infinim model that just came out. I can't say I know about the UHQ upscaler, but I thought that was causing static through the speakers on some phones? The rest is a bit puzzling, have you been able to try with a different pair of Bluetooth headphones?
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How about outside? My problems occur outside in NYC, so whether it's being outdoors, the amount of wireless activity in the area, or having my phone in my pocket, something caused the issue. The Momentums sound great otherwise.
I was looking into the new Infinim model that just came out. I can't say I know about the UHQ upscaler, but I thought that was causing static through the speakers on some phones? The rest is a bit puzzling, have you been able to try with a different pair of Bluetooth headphones?
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Inside, outside walking, riding the bus, driving the car, sleeping in bed, the BT connection is solid.
Daughter "misplaced" the other BT dongle, the one that supports Apt-X, so only have experience with the one dongle.
But have plugged two different sets of headphones into the Sony dongle with identical results.
This is with the Telus S7, using the Exynos SoC.
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How about outside? My problems occur outside in NYC, so whether it's being outdoors, the amount of wireless activity in the area, or having my phone in my pocket, something caused the issue. The Momentums sound great otherwise.
I was looking into the new Infinim model that just came out. I can't say I know about the UHQ upscaler, but I thought that was causing static through the speakers on some phones? The rest is a bit puzzling, have you been able to try with a different pair of Bluetooth headphones?
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I have not as these are the only ones I have and love them because the sound is usually outstanding. They work perfect with my note 2, 3, and 4, and my LG g4.
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I've been having this issue pop up again. I'll be driving in my Mercedes and it just disconnects. I've tried to re-pair, but still does it. I know it's not my car.
I have the galaxy s7 edge with exynos and some Momentum wireless 2 headphones, and I have the exact same problem. I got someone at work to test the headphones with their iphone, and that worked fine.
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I walked the same route to work with a xperia z5 compact instead of my s7 today. And i had no problems at all. the sound is also much clearer with the z5.
I wonder if the s7 even uses aptx.
Now my headphones are disconnecting sometimes when I'm indoors. Really frustrating. Starting to wonder whether it's the S7, perhaps I'll swap it for another one and see if there's any difference. I really like the phone otherwise and there's nothing out right now that interests me.
I'm having the skipping issue as well with my S7 coupled with the Sony SBH70 Headset and it's bloody annoying
I have Plantronics Headphones that worked great with my S4.
With the S7 I also get crackles and skips when I put the phone in my pants pocket and walk down the street which is a real bummer. The sound quality is fine and it really only seems to happen when I put them in a pants pocket. This did not happen at all with my S4.
The other issue I am getting a lot of (but I dont know if this is the BT or some settings issues) is that I will be on a phone call using a bluetooth headset and then suddenly...nothing. When I take out my phone and look I will see that the BT just disconnected - call still ongoing but seemingly random BT disconnects on calls. VERY FRUSTRATING.
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Hi, I 've just bought a samsung level u pro anc and I'm facing the same problem with my samsung galaxy s7 duos.
when I'm listening a song it cuts out in some parts and it's really annoying.
Guys do you still have the same problem with nougat ?
Leave a comment .I can see there are many users with the same problem
I hope we can find a fix
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I have had a Motorola S9 through 3 phones and have had no problems, my first Imagio had no problems, my replacement Imagio however, when I am listening to music via the S9 the music gets choppy and cuts in and out. Has anyone had any issues with bluetooth on the Imagio?
I am having issues with my bluetooth hands free. In order to use it i have to have the phone within a foot or two and nothing in between for the sound to come through clear. I would also like to know if there is any kind of fix for this
I don't know if this will be any help...but here are some registry edits I did to clear up the stereo audio quality over bluetooth.
I also use the Motorola S9 headphones and have had no issues.
For me...the music seems to be crystal clear.
Let me know if it works for you...
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You can always try a hard reset to see if that clears up the problem.
my phone did the same choppy play back then i went to verizons website and looked up the s9 head phones it come back not compatible i did not feel like calling verizon to confirm this tho.
i was think about stealing the headsets from my older son since he likes his $10.00 skullcandy ear buds they were on sale at target during christmas
I like sony earphone
i like sony too
3 plantronics BT headset that will not pair.
1 Samsung stereo headset that will not pair.
My Imagio sees my other phones, my wife's computer, Dell Axim, my Nextar BT hands free.
The problem don't appear to be with BT itself because it does seem to work. Why can't my Imagio pair with this stuff when other devices can?
Is it possible that the Imagio doesnt have a stereo or streaming audio profile?
I suppose i should try pairing my motorola stereo earphones and see for myself.
Hey guys,
I bought a One X recently, and I am noticing some static/hiss/noise coming from the headphones.
I tried connecting my One X to bigger speakers, and the noise is more noticeable this way. This is an odd issue, because none of my other phones behave this way.
The funny thing is, if you play music or notification noises play when the phone is connected to speakers, the noise goes away. But after one second, when the DAC shuts off, the noise comes back again.
My friend's One X has this problem as well, so I don't think I just have a lemon here.
Other forums seem to be talking about this issue as well
http://www.htconeforum.com/forum/htc-one-x-help/300-htc-one-x-sound-issues-headphones.html
http://www.htconeforum.com/forum/htc-one-x-help/327-sound-issue.html
I found one review that mentions this issue. They talk about it in the Beats Audio section, and there's a video with the noise.
http://www.tekgadg.com/home/2012/6/15/htc-one-x-rogers-review.html
I remember using a really cheap chinese knockoff mp3 player about 8 years ago, and the One X seems to have the same problem as that mp3 player. Could it be that the One X has a cheap DAC in it that causes this noise?
Anyone else experience this problem?
The first link is about the international version, the lte one x is technically the One XL, and this is the first time hearing about this. Mine doesn't have a problem and I listen to music all the time.
Just and idea possibly cheap headphones?
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My music is crystal clear, probably one of the best quality sound outputs I've heard from a phone actually.
Mine has this problem, but I only notice when I hook it up to my car speakers (with an aux cable) and not with headphones (Bose). It's a lot more pronounced when the phone is plugged into usb as well. Once sound plays though, the hissing stops completely. It's only when there is no output that the hiss is present.
Edit: Could it possibly be interference from the cellular radio? Maybe once the DAC kicks in it filters out the interference?
Edit 2: Just read the 3rd link and yeah, my speculation seems to have some validity
"Adding insult to injury, HTC One X features a badly shielded headset jack that makes noise whenever it is hooked up to sensitive speakers. We compared it to high-end and low-end phones, and none of them made the annoying static noise that the One X makes. This isn't a serious problem for people who only listen to music through headphones, but you may want to stay away from the One X if you are thinking about playing music through it with big speakers."
I had the same problem. If you are rooted, disable beats audio notify with titanium backup. I did this and use power amp with custom eq settings and do not notice any hiss whatsoever.
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Same problem here. WAY worse when plugged in and in my car. On regular headphones no problem. In my car it's huge. To me it reeked of a poor ground somewhere, to the point that I thought my unit was defective. If it were a shielding problem I would think it would be an issue all of the time, not just when the thing is "inactive" (ie not driving the jack). I've "disabled" beats to the extent that I can without rooting, and it had no noticeable difference.
Glad to hear it's not just me.
I notice the problem when I use both the microUSB charger and headphone jacket. Disconnect the charger cable usually solves my problem. Now, I switched to use BT car adapter instead of aux cable and I can use car charger without noise.
The problem is called BEATS AUDIO!
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http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_one_x-review-747p5.php
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The problem is called BEATS AUDIO!
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http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_one_x-review-747p5.php
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I still get the hiss despite disabling Beats (as in just turning it off in the notification shade), although it is definitely not as bad as having Beats turned on. I'll freeze HTCBeatsNotify and see if it helps on the way to work tomorrow morning.
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I still get the hiss despite disabling Beats (as in just turning it off in the notification shade), although it is definitely not as bad as having Beats turned on. I'll freeze HTCBeatsNotify and see if it helps on the way to work tomorrow morning.
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Sadly beats audio is integrated beyond what you can turn off in settings.
so, the only solution is to root the phone and completely kill Beats Audio?
I guess it's not a hardware problem then... Man, that sucks. Has this issue been brought to light by some big sites yet? We need to do something so HTC learns from this mistake.
By the way, here's the update I promised...
Like I said before, I disabled beats from the notification pulldown but the hiss was still there, although slightly less annoying. I froze HTCBeatsNotify (or whatever the actual name is) using TiBu so Beats doesn't even show up when I plug it in. Unfortunately, the hiss is still there at the same level it was at when I just disabled Beats from the notification pulldown.
Is Beats actually integrated into the hardware? Is the "poorly shielded headphone jack" mentioned in one of the OP's links still a valid assumption? Can someone running CM9/AOKP chime in on whether they get the hiss?
Edit: Before I head home today I'll go into Airplane mode to try to rule out the headset jack shielding.
Annnnd of course my experiment failed...hiss is still there
If the headphone jack is indeed poorly shielded, couldn't it pick up interference from anything? Not just the internal radios?
This means we'll have to go into some radio-free environment in order to determine whether it's the headphone jack or Beats Audio that causes this annoying hiss.
In either case, I'm disappointed in HTC.
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If the headphone jack is indeed poorly shielded, couldn't it pick up interference from anything? Not just the internal radios?
This means we'll have to go into some radio-free environment in order to determine whether it's the headphone jack or Beats Audio that causes this annoying hiss.
In either case, I'm disappointed in HTC.
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Well I mean, the internal radio would be the strongest signal in the immediate area that would cause interference. Just look at old, poorly shielded computer speakers, they had issues only when a phone would go off within maybe a yard of them. I was in a parking garage at the time I tested and I'm not sure if there was anything else around that would be powerful enough to cause the interference.
Also something I noticed which may lend credence to the DAC being the source of the issue...Just plugging my phone into usb and having the headphone jack attached does not produce as much interference as when I'm streaming from Google Music and it gets caught buffering. As in, when the DAC would still be active but no audio is output. The hiss during that situation is quite a bit worse than just having the phone sit there not doing anything.
Since Beats is just a glorified equalizer, it could be that Beats just happens to be boosting the sound frequencies of the hiss and making it sound louder, and not the actual source of the hiss itself. So maybe it is a hardware issue.
Again, I can't imagine ti being "poor shielding" because that would not immediately go away once you started playing music. Think about typical cell phone interference from a radio. You're playing music, and you hear that "bvvvvrerrerrr" sound.
In the case of the HTC, as soon as you start playing music, the hum goes away IMMEDIATELY and completely as far as I can tell. If shielding were the problem it wouldn't it still be distorted regardless of whether the jack was actively playing anything or not?
Seems more to me that the DAC is leaving some signals floating, leaving them susceptible to noise, when it's not active, when it should be pulling them to a known state (probably ground)
Not from DAC either. If you plug in a headphone, you will not hear these noises. It seems only occur when you plug into AUX import of car or amps.
So, it is a hardware design problem that causes dirty interference escaped into audio output. When you plug in a normal headphone, it has very low impendence and the noise will not get amplifed at all. If you plug it into an AUX import, it will have a much higher impendence and hence the noise get carrier over and amplified.
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Not from DAC either. If you plug in a headphone, you will not hear these noises. It seems only occur when you plug into AUX import of car or amps.
So, it is a hardware design problem that causes dirty interference escaped into audio output. When you plug in a normal headphone, it has very low impendence and the noise will not get amplifed at all. If you plug it into an AUX import, it will have a much higher impendence and hence the noise get carrier over and amplified.
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Your explanation makes perfect sense. This seems to be the issue.
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Not from DAC either. If you plug in a headphone, you will not hear these noises. It seems only occur when you plug into AUX import of car or amps.
So, it is a hardware design problem that causes dirty interference escaped into audio output. When you plug in a normal headphone, it has very low impendence and the noise will not get amplifed at all. If you plug it into an AUX import, it will have a much higher impendence and hence the noise get carrier over and amplified.
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Your explanation makes perfect sense. This seems to be the issue.
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I think we have a winner!
On my tablet I always get a slight static hiss/background noise during and a couple seconds after the tablet plays any sound.
This seems very odd to me since it's not affected by how loud the volume is (as long as sound is on, not at 0).
I don't have this on any other outputs (HDMI/BT/USB OTG/build-in speakers, all fine)
Every headset/speaker I use outputs this from cheapo Samsung in-ears to a quite expensive 2.1 setup.
I'm used to having a bit of noise at the highest volume levels (which for ex. my Note 3 has) and consider this normal.
But this is very annoying, especially when navigating the UI as I always have to endure this hiss for a couple of seconds.
I'm not sure if it's a hard or software issue, since normally static hiss always occured to me on lower-end devices with higher volume, and if it were a software issue should it not also do this on all outputs (including digital).
I haven't come across anyone with a similar issue.
Yep, this happens for me as well on my LTE version. It also happened on the Nexus 7 2013. The noise is from interference from the other board components in close proximity to the audio chip.
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Yep, this happens for me as well on my LTE version. It also happened on the Nexus 7 2013. The noise is from interference from the other board components in close proximity to the audio chip.
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Yes, I also have the LTE version.
Bleh, that's no fun and really annoying. I have never had anything from a reputable brand do this.
The next test would be to see if it does it through USB Audio or Bluetooth Audio. I have a Microsoft LifeChat 3000 headset that I have successfully connected to the tablet, which doesn't seem to have the hiss. It could be due to the impedance of the speakers of this headphone compared with my Shure SE425 IEMs that I notice it more. I also use Tri-flange tips on my IEMs which makes everything more pronounced.
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The next test would be to see if it does it through USB Audio or Bluetooth Audio. I have a Microsoft LifeChat 3000 headset that I have successfully connected to the tablet, which doesn't seem to have the hiss. It could be due to the impedance of the speakers of this headphone compared with my Shure SE425 IEMs that I notice it more. I also use Tri-flange tips on my IEMs which makes everything more pronounced.
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I did, My USB headset doesn't have this issue (plugged into the shield with a USB OTG cable), my 3.5 mm headphones and cheapo IEMs don't have the issue when plugged into a Sony SBH50 connected to the Shield (via Bluetooth), but they do have the issue when directly plugged into the Shield. Meh.
So that proves that it is the shielding on the 3.5mm jack.
Unfortunately, that's case closed. If it's any consolation, you get used to it after a while.
An update:
I tested with my PC's line-in input, and when I put it in any 24bit mode sound is crystal clear 24/7, I don't get any issues.
mic-in sounds garbage but that's to be expected (I can hear the tablet's internals cause distortion all the time.), it also doesn't always get detected by the tablet.
Is this of the lower impedance that the static noise gets filtered out? I'm not an audio expert.
So i noticed a severe decline in the music quality after i switched from my Z3 compact. Using Poweramp with all the EQ's disabled/flat (and all the samsung eq's off), i get constant minor treble crackling. Full volume and even half volume on the phone. It's really annoying. I have certain songs on my computer and Z3 that i've played so much that i know exactly how they should sound, and the S7 just makes it sound like ****. Has anybody else had this issue?
Do you have any other bluetooth devices connected to your S7, such as a Fitbit or Android Wear watch?
I'm using BT streaming to both my Sennheiser headphones and to my car, and have not noticed any worse sound quality compared to my previous S5.
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Do you have any other bluetooth devices connected to your S7, such as a Fitbit or Android Wear watch?
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yeah my pebble is connected 24/7...why? does that affect it?
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yeah my pebble is connected 24/7...why? does that affect it?
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Yeah it does. What a shame!
http://www.androidauthority.com/android-wear-ruining-bluetooth-speaker-headset-sound-656300/
I suffer with the same issue on my S6 and was hoping they'd fix it on the S7 but guess they don't care.
Thread about it for the S6: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/help/poor-bluetooth-audio-quality-t3093236
TL;DR, If you disconnect the Pebble your bluetooth audio quality should be good.
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Yeah it does. What a shame!
http://www.androidauthority.com/android-wear-ruining-bluetooth-speaker-headset-sound-656300/
I suffer with the same issue on my S6 and was hoping they'd fix it on the S7 but guess they don't care.
Thread about it for the S6: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/help/poor-bluetooth-audio-quality-t3093236
TL;DR, If you disconnect the Pebble your bluetooth audio quality should be good.
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thats f***ing ridiculous. i will try it out thanks!
I have a S7 Edge and a Pebble Time connected. I use several bluetooth headphones and the sound is very good. No problems.
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I have a S7 Edge and a Pebble Time connected. I use several bluetooth headphones and the sound is very good. No problems.
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Do your bluetooth headphones use aptX?
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Do your bluetooth headphones use aptX?
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Yes, I have 2 aptX headphones. The sound is perfect.
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Yes, I have 2 aptX headphones. The sound is perfect.
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Expected. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=63745683&postcount=22
Unfortunately, my car (100% of my use for bluetooth audio) does not use aptX so it sounds awful unless I disconnect my watch.
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Expected. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=63745683&postcount=22
Unfortunately, my car (100% of my use for bluetooth audio) does not use aptX so it sounds awful unless I disconnect my watch.
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I also use two headphones that do not have aptX, but they sound perfect too.
after tuning off the bluetooth to my pebble and rebooting the phone, the sound came out fine through my ford sync stereo. i might as well use an aux cable to remedy this $700 phone's issue.
FWIW, there are two less intense ways to "refresh" the bluetooth audio connection:
1) Toggle the phone's bluetooth off and on.
2) (New to Marshmallow touchwiz) Bring down the notifications and you'll see "Audio path" on the right. Switch it and switch it back to the bluetooth output.
Thanks for the info everyone. I just upgraded from the s5 to the s7 and noticed a significant degrade in blue tooth audio streaming with my Ford sync system. Really upset me so a little Google search and discover.my moto 360 watch is the culprit. After I disconnect it my sound quality goes back to normal. Certainly a pain but at least it's resolved.
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I have 2016 Lexus ES350 and I have recently started using Garmin Vivoactive HR+ fitness tracker that is connected via Bluetooth to my Samsung Galaxy S7. The bluetooth streaming quality dropped significantly. All music sounds flat even when the music player (Amazon Music) is set to highest quality. In rock music I barely hear hihats. High frequencies are distorted.
Are we supposed to go back to the auxiliary audio input jack again? What's up with this?
Thats because sony always use high quailty DAC's and sammy doesn't. same reason why sammy cant play high res audio.
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So i noticed a severe decline in the music quality after i switched from my Z3 compact. Using Poweramp with all the EQ's disabled/flat (and all the samsung eq's off), i get constant minor treble crackling. Full volume and even half volume on the phone. It's really annoying. I have certain songs on my computer and Z3 that i've played so much that i know exactly how they should sound, and the S7 just makes it sound like ****. Has anybody else had this issue?
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I'm using S7 edge with viper4android and connect to my car bose system the sound looks amazing. ALso I use it with a audio-technica mx-50 and portable amplifier. with bluetooth I don't notice any issue, because mainly I connect to amplified sources. <With direct connection to the mx50 headphones definitly could be better, but I wouldn't say is really bad. I use flac and sometimes spotify in extreme quality.
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Hi the same here, i had a HTC onex/onex+ and the last a LG G3 , the audio was fine when streaming mp3's from my phone, now with my brand new Galaxy S7,
there's so much distorsion that it's not earable, my car is Lexus CT200h(no navigation screen panasonic audio) , worse with waze or google maps i cant anymore ear vocal instructions for navigation except when streaming audio or during a phone call , not anymore when listening a cd in the carplayer as it used to be with all previous 3 phones
ps: i think there should be a "bluetooth" section in the real life thread , i dont know who is in charge of that sections,
i will put 1 star to bluetooth and audio listening and 1 star for audio when recording videos in Gigs i wouldnt buy the S7 if i knew that before
Hi everyone, I got my new mix 2s this week and I am sad to say it has audio problems when using the included usb-C Jack adapter.
My car is equipped with a sony stereo with a front facing AUX in, a cdx-gt33u. So, as soon as i plug the phone in the aux in, there's a hiss, a loud white noise. After some seconds that the screen is locked or the phone isn't sending any audio the noise stops. When I play music the noise starts again and covers the music as it is louder.
I tried every cable I had, even in a friend's car with a similar stereo unit and the problem is the same. With a TRRS cable (one with also the microphone's ring) there are also clicks and pops.
I would like to keep this phone as I really like it (and I can't find any good alternative for about 500€) but I found no fix. I'm considering returning the device as I work with audio professionally and not being able to play music in my car is just ridiculous.
What's your experience? Did I get a broken device or is it a software issue?
MIUI version is MIUI Global 9.5 Stable (9.5.19.0 (ODGMIFA)
EDIT: I considered installing another rom or rooting to apply the "<ctl name="RX HPH Mode" value="CLS_H_HIFI" /> Replace CLS_H_HIFI with CLS_H_LP"" fix, but I bought the phone less than a week ago and rooting it just to listen music doesn't seem reasonable to me.
It's working just fine in my cars audio in... However, the LG G6 my girlfriend owns has the same problem with my car that you just described
I don't experience any audio problems when using the USB Audio Adaptor with wired headphones. Car audio systems sometimes have issues though when you hook up a phone with a wired sound connection. I think a grounding issue creates the noise.
jhs39 said:
I think a grounding issue creates the noise.
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You are totally right. Yesterday I bought a ground loop isolator and the problem is gone.
I also got a small bluetooth receiver to put into my stereo aux in. Quality is worse but at least I can just leave it in the car without having to worry about adapters! (now I have to worry about its battery though)
This jack-less technology is leading us in a really uncomfortable direction but I guess we have to live with it.
yophio said:
You are totally right. Yesterday I bought a ground loop isolator and the problem is gone.
I also got a small bluetooth receiver to put into my stereo aux in. Quality is worse but at least I can just leave it in the car without having to worry about adapters! (now I have to worry about its battery though)
This jack-less technology is leading us in a really uncomfortable direction but I guess we have to live with it.
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I agree unfortunately. Phone device manufacturers and headphone makers seem to have decided that we're going to have to use Bluetooth whether we want to or not.
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yophio said:
You are totally right. Yesterday I bought a ground loop isolator and the problem is gone.
I also got a small bluetooth receiver to put into my stereo aux in. Quality is worse but at least I can just leave it in the car without having to worry about adapters! (now I have to worry about its battery though)
This jack-less technology is leading us in a really uncomfortable direction but I guess we have to live with it.
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You could leave the adapter in your glove compartment in case the battery runs down on your Bluetooth receiver.
Ive got a bluetooth receiver in my glove box powered by usb from my head unit so it turns on/off with the stereo. Its arguable that audio is worse using bt if you have aptx codec or even better aptx-hd which is virtually lossless. Using the dac in the phone could induce more noise because if the space constraints in a phone and proximity or rf components. Having a good quality Bluetooth receiver with a quality dac could be better. Best of all is a usb dac though.