I just verified...mini 2 has usb audio out. Works like a charm with fiio e 18 & e17 alpen usb dac/amp!
Did you notice a significant improvement in SQ? A bit hard to imagine, considering how good the mini sounds on it's own.
I listen directly to sennheiser momentum over ear. I was just curios if mini 2 supports usb audio out. Fiio products are very capable, with a clean audio output. I would say that mini 2 is a little better but if you need more volume from the fiio, the sound remain top quality. It's very convenient to listen directly to mini 2 and the quality is the best I ever heard from any portable player
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I was wondering if something like this could help in improve output sound on over beloved htc hd2:
http://www.fiio.com.cn/product/index.aspx?ID=6
http://www.fiio.com.cn/product/index.aspx?ID=28&MenuID=020301
The other model can be used as digital to analog converter but only on pc . Has anyone tried something like this on leo?
I have used the E11, did improve the sound a little, but it would not be as good as using a USB DAC. Do note that the HD2 doesn't support connecting a USB DAC, so can't help you with that. A E5 would be a cheap and tiny upgrade in the sound quality.
Better to use EQ through something like PowerAmp. Occam's razor is best when it comes to the audio chain.
I tried poweramp ,neutron ,dsp manager and in the end when it comes to sq and funcionality in the end I think best way to go is default player and dsp manager. When hd2 was new and out I think I saw people managing to use it as usb hub. Or is just my memory playing tricks on me? Wouldn't something like that work with usb dac on hd2?
i have a firestone fireye mini which works quite well with the HD2 and is super small aswell.
just to throw that in.
I know a lot of you are anxiously awaiting the voodoo port to our phone but I just wanted to let you know, in case you hadn't heard, that even our stock ROM supports external, driverless DACs and amps. I am using an ODAC and O2 headphone amp but I confirmed FiiO E7s also work so I presume any high-quality DAC will hook right up.
I just got an OTB host adaptor (micro to full size USB), plugged my DAC/amp into the USB and told the ROM (settings>Accessory> Audio Output mode (checked to use external speakers when plugged into a dock) and told the HDMI output to use stereo since I have only two ears and use headphones at work.
The sound, once you've bipassed the DAC internal to the phone is, as you might expect, exemplary- eerily crystal clear and quiet with outstanding dynamics. Since the ODAC is very efficient and the E7 is internally powered neither solution should have any major effect on battery life. Once you've heard an external DAC on this phone you'll feel as sad if you have to use the headphone jack again as you no doubt felt when you tried to use an old "tiny" phone as getting your GN2.
I was quite disappointed with the (for me) relatively poor pen support (I was expecting Newton - like integration), the missing multi-tasking, etc but this feature makes up for it all- if you like music, try it and I guarantee it'll bring a smile to your face whatever else is going on with your day. Poweramp and Music, by the way, support 320k VBR, FLAC and lossless AAC no problem- it just sounds wonderful.
Interesting! I've been really surprised at how great the sound is just using bluetooth audio in the car. Can you provide links/ specific models for these items? Found the FiiO E7 on Amazon, not bad pricewise. I have an OTG thingy I have used with my Nexus 7 but haven't tried it yet with the Note2. I'm using KKR headphones at home and could see going portable with the right setup. Also not above putting stuff together in a box, been playing with Arduino's lately.
Also, assuming the Note2 is the center of my future portable sound world (just got the 64G Sandisk at Best Buy) what format would you recommend for ripping my CDs? I brought some to work today to rip while working but haven't really looked at the various lossless solutions. I would like to get some kind of replaygain-like functionality. Currently using DeadBeef for my player but open to the best solution there too.
I use the fiio e17 . you need a great pair of cans to basically get the best sound.
(I am working on a project to create and 3d print a case that will contain the phone and the fiio. will keep you posted.
I finally tried connecting my Hot audio Dac destroyer (want to get a new dac) to this phone and it seems to work! Used it with my Akg q701's so I think I also need an external amp.
If the sound is coming out of the dac's headphone out is the internal dac of the phone bypassed or if not how do we do so?
guisar said:
I know a lot of you are anxiously awaiting the voodoo port to our phone but I just wanted to let you know, in case you hadn't heard, that even our stock ROM supports external, driverless DACs and amps. I am using an ODAC and O2 headphone amp but I confirmed FiiO E7s also work so I presume any high-quality DAC will hook right up.
I just got an OTB host adaptor (micro to full size USB), plugged my DAC/amp into the USB and told the ROM (settings>Accessory> Audio Output mode (checked to use external speakers when plugged into a dock) and told the HDMI output to use stereo since I have only two ears and use headphones at work.
The sound, once you've bipassed the DAC internal to the phone is, as you might expect, exemplary- eerily crystal clear and quiet with outstanding dynamics. Since the ODAC is very efficient and the E7 is internally powered neither solution should have any major effect on battery life. Once you've heard an external DAC on this phone you'll feel as sad if you have to use the headphone jack again as you no doubt felt when you tried to use an old "tiny" phone as getting your GN2.
I was quite disappointed with the (for me) relatively poor pen support (I was expecting Newton - like integration), the missing multi-tasking, etc but this feature makes up for it all- if you like music, try it and I guarantee it'll bring a smile to your face whatever else is going on with your day. Poweramp and Music, by the way, support 320k VBR, FLAC and lossless AAC no problem- it just sounds wonderful.
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This is relatively widely known, there is a USB audio thread here and it is mentioned in the Sound Quality thread here in the Note 2 subforums
I demonstrate it in the video below, and also did the same in my S3 video of the same kind. I'm using an RSA Intruder with mine, and get the Leckteron UHA-6S.MKII in the post in a few days to try out as well.
Usb-C to 3.5mm Audio Jack
Hi! anyone have an adapter to listen music by this cable?
if someone is using one please have us a review
I want to know if the quality of the music is better than 3.5mm jack audio output.
what about .flac audio format? they sound better with this adapter ?
I test audio with Sony.
* MDR-XB500
* MDR-XB90EX
do u mean, 3.5mm to USB-C b/c if u connect a usb c to headphone jack, the quality will not improve, maybe 3.5mm to usb-c, but i don't think the OP3 supports usb audio, i had tried to get a DAC for my oneplus one and usb instead of the 3.5mm jack but it was mono so it did not sounds good and no separation, i would like to find something better too b/c i put a lot into my car audio but i don't listen CDs, i may go with an Android Auto Headunit b/c those should support usb c audio without mono, currently i am using a HTC One M8 with Viper and Dolby Atmos and it sounds pretty good
u may not be able to tell much but here is a video i made to test SQ, this is a flac file
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1BWDH0j0OE
something like this or opposite: https://www.amazon.com/Type-C-Speakder-Microphone-Female-Adapter/dp/B01HTEVECC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1472503538&sr=8-1&keywords=3.5mm+to+usb+c
Bradl79 said:
do u mean, 3.5mm to USB-C b/c if u connect a usb c to headphone jack, the quality will not improve, maybe 3.5mm to usb-c, but i don't think the OP3 supports usb audio, i had tried to get a DAC for my oneplus one and usb instead of the 3.5mm jack but it was mono so it did not sounds good and no separation, i would like to find something better too b/c i put a lot into my car audio but i don't listen CDs, i may go with an Android Auto Headunit b/c those should support usb c audio without mono, currently i am using a HTC One M8 with Viper and Dolby Atmos and it sounds pretty good
u may not be able to tell much but here is a video i made to test SQ, this is a flac file
something like this or opposite: https://www.amazon.com/Type-C-Speak...qid=1472503538&sr=8-1&keywords=3.5mm+to+usb+c
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I Saw this v?*deo,
and he use LeEco earphones, and works ....
with a port converter it won't sound any better because you're still getting an analog signal from the phone's dac just being fed out the usb-c port rather than the headphone port. Now if you have some digital usb headphones with their own DAC pulling a digital signal from the port then you could have better sound but only because the headphones' dac is likely more suited to that exact pair of headphones though the OP3's DAC is pretty decent imo compared to other phones I've had.
Hi I was listening to my music and I was impressed but just wanted that bit more volume I don't want to root ect (I cannot believe I'm saying that)
Has anyone tried a usb dongle which ships with most phones without headphone jack as I've heard some have a dac built in and sound much louder ect
Suppose another question is would it even work on out phone as we already have a headphone jack will our phone evem recognise music through the usb type c adapter?
Thanks
you can get external DAC's that use the usb out to get direct digital audio, bypassing the A/D D/A conversion.
I have a pair of headphones (AKG N90Q) that have built in DAC. they can grab audio direct from the usb output.
brockyneo said:
Hi I was listening to my music and I was impressed but just wanted that bit more volume I don't want to root ect (I cannot believe I'm saying that)
Has anyone tried a usb dongle which ships with most phones without headphone jack as I've heard some have a dac built in and sound much louder ect
Suppose another question is would it even work on out phone as we already have a headphone jack will our phone evem recognise music through the usb type c adapter?
Thanks
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I use Sony MDR 1ADAC with usb C sounds amazing!
Thanks gonna take a look at some I'm no audiophile but just nice to have that better sound when you want it
marctronixx said:
you can get external DAC's that use the usb out to get direct digital audio, bypassing the A/D D/A conversion.
I have a pair of headphones (AKG N90Q) that have built in DAC. they can grab audio direct from the usb output.
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bunglebp said:
I use Sony MDR 1ADAC with usb C sounds amazing!
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Right just tried some gaming headphones which have a dac and I've tried them both on the note 8 and the ps4 pro remote and both sound quiet and lacking volume
But when I plug them into the tv the quadruple in volume does this mean that the note 8 and ps4 are just not as loud even tho I'm using the dac from the headphones
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My current daily driver just keeled over a few hours ago so I need to order a new phone, was wondering how the audio quality on the USB dongle is and how long the dongle will last. I'm using the Apple 3.5mm Earpods if that matters. If the dongle is garbage I might order a Lite instead, the most intensive thing I do is play Hearthstone and run browser + 2 social media apps in the background anyway.
ZephyrusHi said:
My current daily driver just keeled over a few hours ago so I need to order a new phone, was wondering how the audio quality on the USB dongle is and how long the dongle will last. I'm using the Apple 3.5mm Earpods if that matters. If the dongle is garbage I might order a Lite instead, the most intensive thing I do is play Hearthstone and run browser + 2 social media apps in the background anyway.
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This is my first dongle phone and I was a bit sceptical, but the audio output over the dongle is excellent. I'm using the Sennheiser CX3.0 earphones and the output is much better compared to my Nexus 5 which was pretty good to begin with.
The thing that bothers me are the dimensions, position and placement of the port + dongle... When you use the dongle, the jack which is the heavy part of the earphones sticks out of your pocket stressing the dongle USB joint and I don't feel comfortable putting my phone in my pocket using my earphones out of fear that I will rip the dongle in the USB join because of the headphone jack's weight...