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Witch sound mod to choose for google play rom?

Hey guys im setting up the google play rom and its giving me options for sound mods stock (use for google play edition) Project era or sound explosion but it dosnt give an option for boom sound

Bierce22 said:
Hey guys im setting up the google play rom and its giving me options for sound mods stock (use for google play edition) Project era or sound explosion but it dosnt give an option for boom sound
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Viper4Android FX would be my suggestion...found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2191223
I used stock BoomSound to start, then tried the Harman/Kardon mod. Boomsound really washed out the mids, and Harman/Kardon default was really tinny sounding in the highs, to me. I flashed Viper in TWRP, and it's been working great for months. You have a ton of options to tweak the sound however you want, but I'm running mostly stock with just a slight boost to bass. Mostly listen to music in my car, so I probably don't get the full details in the music, but the balance is great...way better than Boomsound, to my ears.
Check out this Anandtech writeup that includes Boomsound analysis: http://www.anandtech.com/show/8078/smartphone-audio-testing-htc-one-m8-and-samsung-galaxy-s5/2
Can't speak to the quality of Project Era or Sound Explosion, so I don't have any comparison opinions. Hope this helps!

branmuffin17 said:
Viper4Android FX would be my suggestion...found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2191223
I used stock BoomSound to start, then tried the Harman/Kardon mod. Boomsound really washed out the mids, and Harman/Kardon default was really tinny sounding in the highs, to me. I flashed Viper in TWRP, and it's been working great for months. You have a ton of options to tweak the sound however you want, but I'm running mostly stock with just a slight boost to bass. Mostly listen to music in my car, so I probably don't get the full details in the music, but the balance is great...way better than Boomsound, to my ears.
Check out this Anandtech writeup that includes Boomsound analysis: http://www.anandtech.com/show/8078/smartphone-audio-testing-htc-one-m8-and-samsung-galaxy-s5/2
Can't speak to the quality of Project Era or Sound Explosion, so I don't have any comparison opinions. Hope this helps!
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thx for the reply i ended up just restoring the stock 4.4.3 update removed all the verizon and amazon bloat and put nova launcher on and i like it alot better also i got adaway nofrills cpu schedular and enabled wifi hotspot by modding the xml file ill stick with this for awhile unless something better comes along

[GUIDE] [SOUND MOD] Viper4Arise ***Best sound experience on Android***

After trying out a lot of different sound mods and apps and patches I always came back to Viper4Arise. Simple to use, great sound quality and a lot of customization.
There are many Arise editions but I find the attached one simplest to use.
Steps:
1. Flash the attached file (ARISE Sound Systems Deuteronomy 2.2.3 Mac 'n Cheese Edition FINAL) through TWRP
**For Android Oreo flash the included (ViPER4Android_2.5.0.4_Wonder_Wicked_Witch_12-Jan-2018.zip) file through TWRP instead.**
2. Reboot to OS
3. Install Busybox (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ru.meefik.busybox) from Play Store
4. Open the Busybox app and install busybox
5. Enter the Viper4Arise app
Done!
Next, you need to set up the sound mod.
*I only use Viper4Arise for my headphones so I will cover only that part but you could test out different settings for other audio outputs*
In the Viper4Arise's menu go to UI setting and set it to expert.
Go to Headset and click Enable, I suggest you put on your headphones now so you can hear the changes in the sounds yourself and tweak them to your liking.
My settings on Redmi 4X are:
Spectrum Extension (enabled): Strength: 0,5
FIREqualizer (enabled): Preset: Acoustic
Convolver (enabled); Impulse Response: BBE2.irs (extract the attached BBE 2.rar into Viper4Android/Kernel); Cross Channel: 30%
Dynamic System (enabled); Listening Device: High-end headphone v2; Dynamic Bass:5%
Viper Bass (enabled); Bass mode: Natural bass; Bass Frequency: 100 Hz; Bass Boost: 3,5 dB
Viper Clarity (enabled); Clarity mode:Natural; Clarity:6 dB

wow your profile settings and irs file make the sound on my headset amazing ??? thx ?

How much sound difference between viper and a dedicated dac say dragonfly black?

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Stock Q no longer provides Audio Enhancer&Equalizer

Hi,
I send Feedback about it to Xiaomi and they said this:
"Dear user,
I am the Xiaomi user feedback group. The feedback about the Equalizer. Due to the adjustment of Xiaomi business, the Q version no longer provides this function, which is inconvenient for you."
So dont expect it on the future versions.

Solution for missing sound setup.
perfect_ said:
Hi,
So don't expect it on the future versions.
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Not that the stock equalizer that came from Android Pie was any good. We just need people to try and revive the old DogsBark team (Noozxoide Laboratories) and make rootless DSP. I have nothing against Viper, don't get me wrong, on my other device I use Viper Audio, root and all that stuff... but sometimes you just need to stick to the old user/non-dev ways. I am sure it's possible, the problem is the financing and the will to do it. For me, the app developed by them and last updated in 2013 worked like a charm on many devices... except this one, since november update... That's when the problems started to appear.
Since then, I've been looking not just for an equalizer, but a self contained DSP pack that would work better and guess what, nothing's there... nothing except apps with built in function (which by definition are not system wide) and crappy adware.
As for the "Xiaomi business" this really shows me that Xiaomi really gave up on the development of this device, and ALL stock Xiaomi apps will be gone, replaced by Qualcomm's apps... and I don't ever recall seeing any DSP coming directly from Qualcomm.
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While the PRO version of Noozxoide EIZO-Rewire PRO has the problems mentioned it seems that the second software Noozxoide EIZO-Rewire Elemental which works even better is still compatible and working just fine on Android 10. Right now it's in testing and benchmarking... which is not an easy job to do, but as long as I love quality music I will do it and post results/download links for it.
-----Download Software-----
Download the Noozxoide EIZO-Rewire Elemental from HERE.
-----Testing abstract-----
For the following tests, were done using only hi-res audio (FLAC/ALAC 96khz 3mbps) files and 320kbps mp3 files so results may vary compared to what I tested here. Remember that streaming services use low bitrate/extremely compressed content.
---Test Speakers---
Internal audio speakers has a good response, bass is there audible, resolution is good, in this case I cannot post any reference to advanced graphs since they are irrelevant in this case.
The best settings (for me) are posted in the first screenshot here. While this is my recommendation, the software doesn't go overboard and keeps the audio quality in control. While testing all the test tracks which varies from Rock/Metal to Acoustic to a more aggressive dubstep there were absolutely NO cracks and pops in audio output from the speaker (which is a result of poor equalization/frequencies outside the speaker range).
---Test Line-Out/Amplified output---
Headphones (because of my current limitations of testing - a conclusive test would be source file vs. processed audio output and multiple headphone test - in ear, open back, ported, etc) were only tested with 3.5mm jack Apple EarPods which are well known to have the best consumer grade frequency response I found that the 2nd attached screenshot works best (for me). While some FLAC files with really deep bass (about 6-10Hz) totally overrun them (and not the Qualcomm audio processor) I would say that this DSP (VSP) works just fine on our devices.
I don't know if I should leave a placeholder here for the advanced, audiophile grade, passive amplified headphones.
---Test Wireless Audio---
Bluetooth and wireless media. Works just as expected. Test were done only with a Nokia BH-503 headset (couldn't test on the car, and neither did I want to spend time going to the car and test it on the BMW Pro-Logic system) but on those headset it made them literally vibrate on the ears, extremely good quality sound, deep bass, crystal clear trebbles and warm mid-tones. Again, I didn't manage to get a single crackle or pop on the speaker drivers which means the equalization done by this engine is sensible and perfectly limited/compressed. The settings I used are posted in the third screenshot.
-----Conclusion-----
The solution posted here works fine, while extensive testing the app still shows that is consumed 0% battery, so the battery drain is minimal.
The application works perfectly after reboot and closing from the recents screen, there were no modifications done/or excluded from the battery optimization screen.
This application is not a booster, this application is a DIGITAL SOUND PROCESSOR controlling the Qualcomm core (was built for this back in the day) and upscaling the audio resolution.
-----Q/A-----
Q: Does this app require any tampering with the system?
A: No, this app is installed as a normal app from the link provided (Play store link)
Q: Does this app work as a system wide equalizer and integrates in other apps?
A: Yes, yes it does, and from my testing it works with all media players (the equalizer option opens up the app), Youtube, Games, etc.
Q: Does this app consume system resources while processing?
A: Yes and no. Of course you need system resources for processing but they aren't that intensive at least for MP3 processing but for FLAC/ALAC processing things get a little more frisky as shown in the 4th screenshot attached.
Q: How's the battery drain overall with FLAC and MP3 playback?
A: Depending on the method of listening the drainage is different, but even on Bluetooth the consumption didn't affect my battery overall.
Q: Does this enable AptX?
A: No. This has nothing to do with that. But while AptX and SBC are not that different in base audio quality, this pushes the codec to 328kbps and upscales the audio to a resolution of 48khz which is ideed great for maxed out mp3 quality over Bluetooth, which again is based on the source files.
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Why doesn't YouTube have Surround Sound in 2021?

Hello there, guys!
The question is not a new one. It has already been asked a couple times over the years. For some strange reason though, nothing changed.
Surround Sound is glorious. You don't even need an expensive setup, nowadays even normal headphones or sound bars can utilize algorithms or separate drivers or speakers that can create a wonderful experience - even "just" from your everyday phone. No matter if it's 5.1, 7.1, or if it's labeled Dolby Atmos, or some other fancy 360 algorithm, just like Sony created with their newer in-ear & over-ear models ("360 Reality Audio").
It's been bothering me for years. Especially if you think about video game footage - or just in general: content - that has been created and could be improved so much by a more immersive sound experience.
Even phones nowadays can utilize spatial algorithms. Just think about phones that can be improved with Dolby Atmos. Samsung has already enabled this. Yeah, those tiny little speakers. And yes, Thomas - around the corner in his sound bunker - with his $9,000 dedicated & custom-made Dolby atmos home speaker setup will at this point call me a fool. Even though he will likely benefit a lot by surround sound with YouTube.
It's almost undeniable that surround sound is great. Everyone that has ever played a game or watched a movie with a device that can enable a sound experience will be quite likely to agree here.
So the question remains, why doesn't Google give a sh*t?
Back in the days, people argued with the amount of data required. Nowadays, where streaming services prove with all their fancy algorithms that even a tiny 20 Mbit connection can sustain a 4K Dolby Atmos stream, that's just out of the question. Especially since YouTube can buffer and you don't even need a perfect connection, worst case you just need a little patience.
So I would like to hear your opinion on the topic. Do you give a sh*t? And in case you don't, please be honest here, have you ever had the chance to experience surround sound?
It is known that Google has dived into this topic a little bit. They have enabled surround sound with Stadia and with YouTube TV. So the next logical step should be YouTube. But nobody talks about it. And that's a shame.
I want you guys to talk about it. I want us to have a conversation. I want Google to notice.
And then to give us surround sound. I mean 120 Hertz would be a nice addition, or Dolby Vision or something like that, but you take what you can get, right?
Cheers!

System wide parametric EQ

Hi, i am looking for system wide parametric EQ for android that also works on built in speaker mode. I do have root access on my device and i already tried Viper4Android and JamesDSP but Viper4Android does not have parametric EQ and even it has convolution EQ as far as i know, i does not seems to be available in built in speaker mode. JamesDSP on the other hand, does not have parametric EQ either and even if it had, when i turn on JamesDSP on my device, it makes audio crack and stutter. I do have AudioModificationLibrary already installed on Magisk. I also tried Poweramp Equalizer on Google Play Store but it limits gain values to max 15dB which is not enough for me at least while equalizing my built in speaker. I could not find any solution yet on internet. Any help is appreciated!

bump. I'd like to know too.