Update (4/11/2017): Updated the app to use the Superpowered audio library. Performance is greatly improved. Lag is pretty much gone.
This was my first app and recently just overhauled it with a lot of the updates I had been doing to Wave Control. I've decided to take this out of incubation in the device specific forums and put it fully out there. All feedback is appreciated!
Around Sound allows you to listen to music, watch movies, or play games and still be aware of your surroundings. It's meant for when you're using sound isolating earbuds like Shure or others that are basically earplugs so you have no idea what's going on around you.
It uses the mic on your headset or phone to listen around you. You set how loud a noise needs to be to trigger it. When a loud sound is detected, it pauses your music or movie for a timeout period. During this time, it feeds the outside sound through to your headphones so you can hear what's going on. After the timeout period it then resumes playback.
With games, you can use the non-pause mode which will overlay the outside sounds on top of the current audio. Usually the game audio will lower itself during this time. I would really like for games to support the pause feature. I've reached out to some developers but need everyone's help to request the feature be added to their favorite games.
Play Store Link:
Free Version
Some known issues:
1. Audio lag - when the outside sound is fed through there's about a 500ms delay. It's a known issue with Android. It's rumored to have been fixed in Jelly Bean (or there's some low level API's available to fix it) but I haven't had a chance to play with it yet. Finally fixed! Practically realtime now!
2. Bluetooth Mic Option - Currently only works with mono headsets and not the AD2P kind, adds lag
Some use cases:
- At the office: pause your music automatically when someone is trying to get your attention
- At home: Don't miss door slams, children crying, your dog barking, or other warning signs
- At the airport: Relax at the gate and have your music or movie pause when the gate announcements start
- Anywhere relatively quiet where you want to know if something happens around you
Permissions Needed:
Network Communications: Full Internet Access (For Ad Supported Version)
Phone Calls: Read Phone status (shuts off the audio processing during calls)
Hardware Controls: Audio Settings, Record Audio (to use the microphone, no audio is ever stored)
Coarse Location(Not GPS): For Ad Supported Version
Write External Storage: For Ad Supported Version
Billing: For in app upgrades
Bluetooth: For Bluetooth mic feature
Broadcast Sticky: For Bluetooth mic feature
Limitations:
-For Pause Music Mode: You can't be in a really loud environment otherwise the microphone input will be maxed out and there is no way to detect a louder sound. Use Street Mode instead
Developed on a Samsung Galaxy S7
I played with this a bit in a few of its earlier incarnations and I have to compliment you on the app. One thing I've wondered -- instead of muting the underlying app, would it be possible to play what the microphone picks up over the top of whatever being played?
short/y said:
I played with this a bit in a few of its earlier incarnations and I have to compliment you on the app. One thing I've wondered -- instead of muting the underlying app, would it be possible to play what the microphone picks up over the top of whatever being played?
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i guees that is not possible ...hardware limitations
anyway if it is...would be a great addition
I hope someone can explain this to me. I'm not doubting it's a hardware limitation, I just can't understand what sort of hardware limitation it might be.
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short/y said:
I played with this a bit in a few of its earlier incarnations and I have to compliment you on the app. One thing I've wondered -- instead of muting the underlying app, would it be possible to play what the microphone picks up over the top of whatever being played?
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Yeah, it's possible. If you uncheck pause mode, it'll play over the other app. The way it's setup now, depending on the playing app, the music/movie might dip in volume. Alternatively there's Street Mode in the Pro Version that will play all sound above the trigger on top of your music/movie.
MarksThinkTank said:
Yeah, it's possible. If you uncheck pause mode, it'll play over the other app. The way it's setup now, depending on the playing app, the music/movie might dip in volume. Alternatively there's Street Mode in the Pro Version that will play all sound above the trigger on top of your music/movie.
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Woo hoo! Cool, thanks! Pro, here I come.
Any idea when you think you might be able to look into that lower latency JB API?
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This is so genius! Installing now!
I bought Pro this morning and used it on my walk. Worked like a charm!
It was pretty bright out and my screen couldn't brighten enough to let me see the trigger slider. A suggestion: how about adding +5 and -5 buttons so I can adjust the trigger level without having to see the slider? I don't mean remove the slider, I mean add +5 and -5 buttons.
Got the pro just to support the Dev. Great idea and great work. Keep it up man!
A little coverage on the portal for you
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/gain-an-extra-set-of-ears-with-around-sound/
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A little coverage on the portal for you
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/gain-an-extra-set-of-ears-with-around-sound/
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Thanks man!
Looks like it's igniting a lot of coverage. Just popped up on Gizmodo too!
short/y said:
I played with this a bit in a few of its earlier incarnations and I have to compliment you on the app. One thing I've wondered -- instead of muting the underlying app, would it be possible to play what the microphone picks up over the top of whatever being played?
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Sounds perfect....
i saw this while ago and was going to use it but deleted it by accident and than forgot about it this has reignited me to use it now ill download it later.
any news on the bluetooth issue as i have bluetooth headphones and there not mono and was wondering if it work well or not with em?
Wow...this is great. Thank you.
I like the sound of this (No pun intended) but I've only got bluetooth stereo headphones with a mic. so I'll have to wait until it supports them.
App2SD would be nice ...
daniturn3 said:
i saw this while ago and was going to use it but deleted it by accident and than forgot about it this has reignited me to use it now ill download it later.
any news on the bluetooth issue as i have bluetooth headphones and there not mono and was wondering if it work well or not with em?
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I like the sound of this (No pun intended) but I've only got bluetooth stereo headphones with a mic. so I'll have to wait until it supports them.
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I don't have a set to test it with but I've gotten mixed feedback. Some stereo ones do work and some don't. Or.. it may be a particular phone's bluetooth implementation since it seems more like a bug in Android than a headset specific issue.
Please give it a try and let me know if it works!
Will this save me if I end up in the middle of a shoot out, and I have in noise canceling headphones? As bizarre as that sounds... I'm paranoid lol
GazaIan said:
Will this save me if I end up in the middle of a shoot out, and I have in noise canceling headphones? As bizarre as that sounds... I'm paranoid lol
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Possibly... but I make no guarantees
New Angle
So after un-intentionally (really, I swear!) ignoring my girlfriend while playing a game, I realized... I could use Around Sound with games.
So far the non-pause mode works pretty well with the games I play. I'm reaching out to some other developers to include the ability to pause when asked by Around Sound.
I need people's help to request their favorite game dev's to support auto-pause with Around Sound
This feature is very need for on on the fly reduce dynamic audio range.
Оften in the movies, the dialogue is very quiet, but the special effects are very loud. And this feature will fix it issue.
jupiter5700 said:
This feature is very need for on on the fly reduce dynamic audio range.
Оften in the movies, the dialogue is very quiet, but the special effects are very loud. And this feature will fix it issue.
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You can use any advanced DSP manger like noozxoide or viper4android.
So, with viable external solutions available, would you still need this feature request?
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So, with viable external solutions available, would you still need this feature request?
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We can you use third party tools. They interfere all the audio before it's send to the hardware.
But, most of the OEM DSP (eg: Sound alive, Music FX, etc.) can't be launched directly & will not process audio untill or unless it's called by the app.
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So, with viable external solutions available, would you still need this feature request?
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Yes, i need it, but low priority of development.
one more request
That would be a very nice addition.
I have lots of media files with different volume levels, mostly short clips that play on repeat. No option to normalize a volume default across the files.
The original request is about a dynamic normalization in the same media for quieter sequences. No big need for me, but nice too.
Thks
Hi,
after trying out (so) many equalizers.. apk's, this is the very best one of them all absolutely, the sound quality is superb and its much better than an "SP mod mcu", the sound note is incredibly audible and everything is on his right place, you hear every little detail of the song note coming from your car speakers, really amazing.. according to my hearing, it was an enjoyed ride listening to Jackie Brown (movie songs) 110th streets, Barry (Black) White, Tony Brixton, L. Richie and so on.. I didn't like the vaper4android much so I didn't "installed" it second time, instead of it, I used another equalizer, but this new one is oh man oh what an incredible sound quality this combination of headunit-car-speakers you gonna get from this: Eqfy Equalizer v1.1.3 build 24.apk mate.
Settings of the car headunit:
Pop & loud + reduces the boss (tastes is different indeed) gain a bit.
Settings of the Eqfy (click on 3 ... dut) equalizer:
Pop + increases the gain up to +10 or +12, (tastes is different!)
gain boost is checked/ticked,
enhanced bass is checked/ticked,
bands overlap is checked/ticked,
you do not need any custom (sp) mcu etc after you (using) listen to this new one mate.. the heard sound music sounds like a expensive hi-fi installation (like the Yamaha dsp1 which I had in the long past) and it is even much better.
I wanted to share my experiences with you guys so that you gonna enjoying listening to your lovely (old) songs on the highway.
Oh, before I forget.. google is my dear friend.. you understand me.. right?.. you're welcome mate.
Indeed, it is an awesome app, really sounds so good. Already purchased de apk. The wadzio amp do not work with deezer, but this thing do, and do it so well. Thank for the tip.
jerrymh said:
Indeed, it is an awesome app, really sounds so good. Already purchased de apk. The wadzio amp do not work with deezer, but this thing do, and do it so well. Thank for the tip.
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That cannot be correct, unless the mod is not fully installed with patched MCU, as wadzio mod is a true hardware control (of the dsp) mod.
jerrymh said:
Indeed, it is an awesome app, really sounds so good. Already purchased de apk. The wadzio amp do not work with deezer, but this thing do, and do it so well. Thank for the tip.
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Hi,
Enjoyed mate.
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Clearing things out!!..
what is Equalizer?: is the process of adjusting the balance between frequency components within an electronic signal, which boost or cut bass or treble frequencies, to adjust the timbre of individual instruments and voices by adjusting their frequency content and to fit individual instruments within the overall frequency spectrum of the mix.
what is DSP = Digital Signal Processor?:
A DSP is a specialized microprocessor (Chip) , with its architecture optimized for the operational needs of digital signal processing, by filter or compress continuous the sound signal.
if I install a mod -sp- mcu file on my headunit, do I hear (get) a dsp sound quality? Not always, because it depends on the purchased head unit, is it equipped with a dsp chip? if not, then forget it. this is a simple explanation.
now what does an PRO Made sp mcu mod file do? exactly what this Eqfy does, filter or compress or adjusting the balance continuous of the sound signal (kind of a dsp) by refining and moving (cut off) the low mid and high sound tones into the right place and then forwarding them to the car speakers. again simply explained.
Where is it in playstore? I cannot find it?
BlueChris said:
Where is it in playstore? I cannot find it?
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Hi,
Really mate? haha.. https://play.google.com/store/search?q=Eqfy+Equalizer+v1.1.3+build+24.apk&c=apps
€2,99 the first one!
Seicane-Misery said:
Hi,
Enjoyed mate.
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Clearing things out!!..
what is Equalizer?: is the process of adjusting the balance between frequency components within an electronic signal, which boost or cut bass or treble frequencies, to adjust the timbre of individual instruments and voices by adjusting their frequency content and to fit individual instruments within the overall frequency spectrum of the mix.
what is DSP = Digital Signal Processor?:
A DSP is a specialized microprocessor (Chip) , with its architecture optimized for the operational needs of digital signal processing, by filter or compress continuous the sound signal.
if I install a mod -sp- mcu file on my headunit, do I hear (get) a dsp sound quality? Not always, because it depends on the purchased head unit, is it equipped with a dsp chip? if not, then forget it. this is a simple explanation.
now what does an PRO Made sp mcu mod file do? exactly what this Eqfy does, filter or compress or adjusting the balance continuous of the sound signal (kind of a dsp) by refining and moving (cut off) the low mid and high sound tones into the right place and then forwarding them to the car speakers. again simply explained.
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From your response, I dont think you understand. All MTCD units have hardware DSP w/EQ, read on.
The DSP in this case, is the EQ Your app is a software EQ, which applies to android only and still runs via the main EQ/Hardware EQ/DSP It wont work with the built in radio, only the hardware EQ will as is in the audio path.
If you want a free EQ, android/Software Only, Viper is probably a better and free choice.
So, DSP = Hardware EQ, controlled by software, your explanation "filter" seems to acknowledge that, but I dont think you quite understand how it works in these units. Also, the DSP in this unit does not perform compression. You also dont seem to understand that all of these MTCD units have a hardware DSP, most with 3-band parametric, some (optional module) with full 12-band EQ.
Perhaps you dont understand the differences between 12 band and parametric (3 band)? If your unit doesnt have the 12-band DSP, suggest a read of the hardware mod forum, which details how to install the 12 band as mod.
FYI, the Wadzio Mod enables the true 3 band functionality, removing the chinese 'faked' multiband EQ; the chinese faked is rubbish, hence the legacy hardware mod to enable true 3-band, and then the brilliant wadzio MOD, all done in software - no hardware mod required.
marchnz said:
From your response, I dont think you understand. All MTCD units have hardware DSP w/EQ, read on.
The DSP in this case, is the EQ Your app is a software EQ, which applies to android only and still runs via the main EQ/Hardware EQ/DSP It wont work with the built in radio, only the hardware EQ will as is in the audio path.
If you want a free EQ, android/Software Only, Viper is probably a better and free choice.
So, DSP = Hardware EQ, controlled by software, your explanation "filter" seems to acknowledge that, but I dont think you quite understand how it works in these units. Also, the DSP in this unit does not perform compression. You also dont seem to understand that all of these MTCD units have a hardware DSP, most with 3-band parametric, some (optional module) with full 12-band EQ.
Perhaps you dont understand the differences between 12 band and parametric (3 band)? If your unit doesnt have the 12-band DSP, suggest a read of the hardware mod forum, which details how to install the 12 band as mod.
FYI, the Wadzio Mod enables the true 3 band functionality, removing the chinese 'faked' multiband EQ; the chinese faked is rubbish, hence the legacy hardware mod to enable true 3-band, and then the brilliant wadzio MOD, all done in software - no hardware mod required.
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First of all, I literally don't have any sentences to respond extensively back especially to 2+1 guys from now on on this forum from the past till now and it was just an apk that works perfectly with my own headunit + sounds much better on my car speakers without any use of mod or v4a things at all, oh don't give me any advice about any free apk etc becouse I have all of the most of them and the pro's one for years.. but anyway if someone like to talk to me about reall dsp and highend hifi matters my answer will be too honest as this:
Yes as you said, man like me whose bought a:
Yamaha DSP A1
+ Yamaha MX1
+ Alr Jordan take 5 / 5pieces speakers
+ Sony CDP-XA50ES
+ kimberly cinch highend pro cables
+ kimberly highend speakers wiring..
while some guys were living by them mothers or fathers and they took them walking to the school, has absolutely no clue about dsp chips and or extremely cheap chinese headunits with the so fake called dsp that cost only a few bucks, but "I" called just for fun a dsp that's all, and.. that is also the reason that why I sometimes blame myself enormously.. becouse of such replies!
http://www.audioreview.com/product/amplification/integrated-amplifiers/yamaha/dsp-a1.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0dOT_mng68
http://www.audioreview.com/product/amplification/amplifiers/yamaha/mx-1.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6z2znF2Aq0
http://www.audioreview.com/product/digital-sources/cd-players/sony/cdp-xa50es.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hfut_F6PdlY
As I say one's it doesn't matter any more who's find or make or explain about a very nice wheel but what true does matter is can you buy it???
Seicane-Misery said:
Hi,
Really mate? haha.. https://play.google.com/store/search?q=Eqfy+Equalizer+v1.1.3+build+24.apk&c=apps
€2,99 the first one!
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Oh i saw that but in description is says in specific it works with spotify thats why i asked.
marchnz said:
From your response, I dont think you understand. All MTCD units have hardware DSP w/EQ, read on.
The DSP in this case, is the EQ Your app is a software EQ, which applies to android only and still runs via the main EQ/Hardware EQ/DSP It wont work with the built in radio, only the hardware EQ will as is in the audio path.
If you want a free EQ, android/Software Only, Viper is probably a better and free choice.
So, DSP = Hardware EQ, controlled by software, your explanation "filter" seems to acknowledge that, but I dont think you quite understand how it works in these units. Also, the DSP in this unit does not perform compression. You also dont seem to understand that all of these MTCD units have a hardware DSP, most with 3-band parametric, some (optional module) with full 12-band EQ.
Perhaps you dont understand the differences between 12 band and parametric (3 band)? If your unit doesnt have the 12-band DSP, suggest a read of the hardware mod forum, which details how to install the 12 band as mod.
FYI, the Wadzio Mod enables the true 3 band functionality, removing the chinese 'faked' multiband EQ; the chinese faked is rubbish, hence the legacy hardware mod to enable true 3-band, and then the brilliant wadzio MOD, all done in software - no hardware mod required.
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Aniway this stupid MTCD units still have dose horrible cracks and pops, no mather wath EQ your use
jerrymh said:
Aniway this stupid MTCD units still have dose horrible cracks and pops, no mather wath EQ your use
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Hi,
I totally Agree with you mate, cheap thing is always wants to stay a cheap whatever you gonna try to make for or from it..
In the year 1990 I had a ford escort XR3i, I built an AA hi-fi system for almost more than 4000 (compare with €/$) into it, such as, Alpine with a remote control + Addison (later on) power amplifier + Boston speakers, and lots of things on my own without any helps from an car hifi shop, when (then) the Alpine only cost 1200 at that time!, the Addison 1700, so these chinese messes never come closely to any AA or AB class car headunits at all, but I am no longer younger than then, so such a chinese mess is a bit enough for my, I use mostly 90% the navi + listen to my old -gold- songs on the highway and to the traffic jam.. that's all.
Ps: the (entire) upgrade unit of this thing when I had a px3 (+/- 4years ago) they offered it to me for only €50 to buy it but still had opted for a newer px5 headunit at that time, so what to expected from such a chinese messes if you look at the price of its used components? indeed mate.
and the solder work of it is even worse and the bt of it or the wifi signal of it is too waek etc.. cheap is cheap mates.
@..ikerg,
Te recuperaré si tengo la oportunidad, luego te mostraré qué mierda de demora eres un mendigo.
Muy bajo nivel de hecho es que eres estupido.
Eqfy Equalizer v1.1.4.. just arrive..
Hi mates,
a newer version of: Eqfy Equalizer v1.1.4
with this Eqfy Equalizer you will hear the best sound ever from your existing car speakers, (only) in combination with an sp-mod mcu ofcourse, or similar mod, your musical songs notes will be heard from all directions in your nice car like a lovely singing birds in the early morning.. for sure.
Sp mcu mods: https://mega.nz/#F!T1FgjA7A!wc9p40bocqCiBX8XPR50ig .. take yours from there mate!
I'm absolutely very satisfied with it.. after trying so many of these fake so called Equ-loser things.
Success
Seicane-Misery said:
Hi mates,
a newer version of: Eqfy Equalizer v1.1.4
with this Eqfy Equalizer you will hear the best sound ever from your existing car speakers, (only) in combination with an sp-mod mcu ofcourse, or similar mod, your musical songs notes will be heard from all directions in your nice car like a lovely singing birds in the early morning.. for sure.
Sp mcu mods: https://mega.nz/#F!T1FgjA7A!wc9p40bocqCiBX8XPR50ig .. take yours from there mate!
I'm absolutely very satisfied with it.. after trying so many of these fake so called Equ-loser things.
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I love this! I gave it a try and it's AMAZEING!
Thank you!
So what I'm getting from this thread is that the defaults for this eq are better than most, but it does nothing that the proper eq and viper can't do better when configured properly.
Why you'd turn a true 3 band eq into a fake 10 band I don't know, software can't change the fundamentals of hardware, it's better to manipulate the 3 bands properly than have to manipulate 3 sliders for what is actually 1 band.
And before you get on a high horse about being an audiophile your contradicting yourself by purposefully degrading your ability to manipulate the equaliser. And this is coming from someone that runs Cambridge Audio and Monitor audio hardware at home, a dedicated 7.1 sound card in his computer , shure headphones and viper on my phone and a focal/alpine setup in his car....
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I'm guessing it has no effect on the sound quality coming from inbuilt apps like radio player, since it's playing directly through mcu and not through Android sound processing? Same as Viper.
Mr.R™ said:
So what I'm getting from this thread is that the defaults for this eq are better than most, but it does nothing that the proper eq and viper can't do better when configured properly.
Why you'd turn a true 3 band eq into a fake 10 band I don't know, software can't change the fundamentals of hardware, it's better to manipulate the 3 bands properly than have to manipulate 3 sliders for what is actually 1 band.
And before you get on a high horse about being an audiophile your contradicting yourself by purposefully degrading your ability to manipulate the equaliser. And this is coming from someone that runs Cambridge Audio and Monitor audio hardware at home, a dedicated 7.1 sound card in his computer , shure headphones and viper on my phone and a focal/alpine setup in his car....
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Well said, quite right. The OP was well noted for contradictory and often nonsense posts.
Seicane-Misery said:
Hi mates,
a newer version of: Eqfy Equalizer v1.1.4
with this Eqfy Equalizer you will hear the best sound ever from your existing car speakers, (only) in combination with an sp-mod mcu ofcourse, or similar mod, your musical songs notes will be heard from all directions in your nice car like a lovely singing birds in the early morning.. for sure.
Sp mcu mods: https://mega.nz/#F!T1FgjA7A!wc9p40bocqCiBX8XPR50ig .. take yours from there mate!
I'm absolutely very satisfied with it.. after trying so many of these fake so called Equ-loser things.
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How to make the Eqfy Equalizer to start automatically after a sleep? I tried the autostart application, and also the settings of the Eqfy Equalizer it self do nothing.
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I'm guessing it has no effect on the sound quality coming from inbuilt apps like radio player, since it's playing directly through mcu and not through Android sound processing?
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Yes, me too I think the same ... I installed and nothing work
Version 1.1.4 is working without any problems for me.
Just the auto restart is not but im auto staring the app with tasker on every boot.
jerrymh said:
Aniway this stupid MTCD units still have dose horrible cracks and pops, no mather wath EQ your use
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Buys a £200 radio that offers more functionality than every product on the market.
Complains about a little bit of borderline inaudible crackle....
Go buy a Pioneer mate, it'll sound great, cost a £500 and offer barely 20% of the functionality.
https://www.halfords.com/technology/car-audio/car-stereos/pioneer-sph-evo62dab-uni-car-stereo?cm_mmc=Google+PLA-_-Car+Audio-_-Car+Stereos-_-212902&istCompanyId=b8708c57-7a02-4cf6-b2c0-dc36b54a327e&istFeedId=62b447cf-331e-4fec-a47a-9985ff72d404&istItemId=wamwxrpix&istBid=tzwt&_$ja=tsid:94971|cid:1537736295|agid:61505028187|tid:aud-80976661069la-330869547031|crid:291898456049|nw:g|rnd:8133369828271058874|dvc:c|adp:1o5|mt:|loc:1007234&gclid=Cj0KCQjwjMfoBRDDARIsAMUjNZqE5p3oGpG0BPREsgopIfW4Q0wfpYymsJRK9L84RikkRQcSrl9AfmQaAjWBEALw_wcB
Enjoy.
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So what I'm getting from this thread is that the defaults for this eq are better than most, but it does nothing that the proper eq and viper can't do better when configured properly.
Why you'd turn a true 3 band eq into a fake 10 band I don't know, software can't change the fundamentals of hardware, it's better to manipulate the 3 bands properly than have to manipulate 3 sliders for what is actually 1 band.
And before you get on a high horse about being an audiophile your contradicting yourself by purposefully degrading your ability to manipulate the equaliser. And this is coming from someone that runs Cambridge Audio and Monitor audio hardware at home, a dedicated 7.1 sound card in his computer , shure headphones and viper on my phone and a focal/alpine setup in his car....
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Am I right in thinking the PX5 stuff has a true 8-10 band EQ that actually controls the hardware? Mine does and the finesse controls are very good in getting an excellent output.
Hi!
Today I have been tested two version of external type-c USB DACs: first noname from Ali with dac chip, and second one of popular MIEZU DAC.
Sound is very quiet, terrible quality on both DACs.
I test it on PC (LENOVO LEGION), on Samsung M52, HONOR V20 - both DACs work fine.
Miezu has super clear sound and easy work with 250 Ohm headphones.
But with 12x... Sound super terrible...
Maybe some one knows what about it?
Did you tried to disable dolby atmos?
Enigma87 said:
Did you tried to disable dolby atmos?
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Yes, I tried all possible settings, what I found in menu (developers menu too).
Only one things little help me increase sound level - custom sound level (where you can chose your age, you can add a custom parameters).
If you are using an external dac leave all the parameters disabled. Then use the dac to apply any eq settings.
Check that both the phone and the player have all eq flat, no sound effects activated.
I'm using the xiaomi with a qudelix 5k and works flawlessly.
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Check that both the phone and the player have all eq flat, no sound effects activated.
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Hm, but with my DACs - flat level very quiet, I have to use it for increase sound level.
Strelec_pda said:
Hm, but with my DACs - flat level very quiet, I have to use it for increase sound level.
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Just raise the gain, not the frequency sliders.
What player are you using? Try poweramp or usb audio player pro. If you are using a stream platform check that audio normalization is disabled. Plus the quality is set to very high.
Xiaomi SM???? devices have large jitter caused by mi_thermald and enforced DRC (Dynamic Range Control or compression). If your device is rooted, try my magisk tools (audio-misc-settings and USB_SampleRate_Changer (including jitter-reducer.sh)) to reduce the jitter, to disable DRC, and also to make no resampling distortion.
Enigma87 said:
What player are you using? Try poweramp or usb audio player pro.
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I usually use foobar2000, PlayerPro or systemplayer...
But, I just try PowerAmp - WOW! Now the DAC work fine, like on my another devices. I don't understand what poweramp do, why another players cannot work fine, Xiaomi system player to.
Do you know any free players like PowerAmp? (GooglePlay doesn't work correctly in my country).
One good news - phone can work fine with external DAC, but second bad news - have to use special APP (like PowerAmp) and I can't use any streaming player, such spotify.
P.S. What Xiaomi do with hardware or software? Maybe you should write to the manufacturer? ))
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If your device is rooted
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Neutron player work fine too.
Need to use Direct USB access in APP settings.
You can try neutron too, very good app one of the best imho. A bit more difficult to use, but offers a ton of customization options.
Those don't play audio if you plug a external dac, they simply send the signal so the external dac processes it. Maybe your apps play that songs and the dac simply amplifies it, rather than decoding it and amplifying it.