I bought a pair of Sennheiser CX300 headphones for my HD2 and I started noticing an annoying background noise in every audio application (including games). The noise volume is constant so if the audio is below a certain level it starts becoming very noticeable. It is also strange that the noise continues for about a second even after stopping the audio. I tested the headphones with other devices and they work fine.
I wonder if anyone else has this problem with other headphones? Does this have anything to do with the impedance of the headphones (16 Ohm for the CX300)?
Hi, I also baught in-ear-headphones the day before yesterday, stood infront of the sennheiser ones you baught but took the Sony MDR-EX76LP instead.
When I tested them I didn't hear a background noise but was not really impressed by the sound.
I was used the in-ear headphones that came as headset of my Sony Ericsson W800i cellphone and they sound much better and also isolate the outer noise (much better in airplanes and so on). Also others can't hear what I'm listening to which is also nicer in the metro... Seems to be a feature for the new Sony headsets but is rather a bug for me...
So I build myself a new headset using the HTC headset with remote and mic and soldering the old sony ericsson in-ear headphones onto the remote. Works really nice... I also took pictures to write a HowTo and will upload them maybe later... Similar description...
Has anyone worked out how to pump the sound out of the front stereo speakers instead of the back one yet?
I've been fiddling with the recently re-appeared Sound Enhancer yet I still cant get any sound coming from the front!
According to the comment on this link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5W-aAspPA8
they are not actually speakers, just part of the design.
Surely it would be a bit strange to have stereo speakers on the front as well as a speaker on the back?
Funny you should say that now, I just checked the HTC website and found nothing on the specs about it, but I've been reading everywhere else that there are front mounted stereo speakers in pretty much every review, which kind of makes sense for the design....
A final note is also merited regarding the HD7's front-mounted stereo speakers.
- Engadget
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And that's just one example. TechRadar, PocketNow and others are all saying the same thing. Ahhhh!
Yeah I have read the same thing.
I dont have the phone ,so cant check it out.
Surely though if they were indeed stereo speakers there would be no need for trickery to get them to work.
I will admit thought the link I posted above is the only place I have read that they are NOT speakers.
Hehe. Fair enough.
Mind you saying about trickery, half of the HTC apps havent been working up until today and even today some of them won't start up. So I'm hoping I've just missed something because the stereo speakers definitely would be a nice touch.
Hi, speakers have magnets, check with something metal...for egz. needle, it's ligth, check first with back speaker if it works and then on the front...
top front grill can lift a pin, bottom front grill the pin stays on my desk,
I cant decide if the pin is sticking to the top grill due to the strength of the magnet in the rear speaker, or if its due to a second speaker in the grill for when the phone is held to the users ear
The needle test is not a good one. We know there is speaker at the top front for normal conversations yet my needle does not stick there at all.
So it has speaker on the back for sure. Do you guys really believe that HTC mounted 3 loud speakers on that device?
I would say there's only the one on the rear and the one for the earpeice.
So far I've noticed the grills tend to collect dust/dirt which is VERY annoying!!!
I posted support question to HTC asking about front speakers from reviews. Got reply yesterday that I might be confusing device as I speak about sorround unit.
I did tell them no HTC HD7.
However today I got a reply saying he looked at the device and other reviews and now knows what I mean. He will investigate.
I believe there has been some confusion regarding the front facing speakers.
I reckon that although they look like speakers that are no more than grills for the earpiece and mic respectively. (which if you think about it makes sense)
I imagine the engineering side of HTC failed to properly communicate this with the press side, and people started assuming they were stereo speakers based on looks alone.
No where in the official specs does it mention front facing speakers.
warpkid said:
I believe there has been some confusion regarding the front facing speakers.
I reckon that although they look like speakers that are no more than grills for the earpiece and mic respectively. (which if you think about it makes sense)
I imagine the engineering side of HTC failed to properly communicate this with the press side, and people started assuming they were stereo speakers based on looks alone.
No where in the official specs does it mention front facing speakers.
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But the microphone is clearly next to the USB port on the bottom.
I have also saw a video somewhere where someone is reviewing it and points out that the top speaker is a speaker and the bottom "speaker" a microphone and the HTC person corrects him and tells him they're both speakers.
can't owners do a quick test? play some music then cover up firmly each speaker in turn (with thumb maybe) and see if sound gets muffled or low.
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can't owners do a quick test? play some music then cover up firmly each speaker in turn (with thumb maybe) and see if sound gets muffled or low.
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there is no speakers at the front of the phone apart from the earpiece above the htc logo
There are definately stereo speakers on the front, one at the top and one at the bottom under the grills. There is also a third speaker on the back, yes three in all!!
I have done extensive sound listening tests to confirm this and it is most noticable if you turn Dolby Mobile on in the Sound Enhancer section which gives a better stereo separation effect. You really have to play music on the handset to hear all three speakers.
The front stereo speakers are not listed in any of the spec I have seen but this is a complete bonus as far as I am concerned. It will even be a huge benefit for sat nav applications guidance voice when they become available.
Well done HTC.
I have only just read this thread and would lik to mention my 2 cents. Yes the specs do not mention the front speakers however, they do mention virtual surround dolby mobile. now anyone would know that virtual surround requires at least 2 speakers ant opposing ends of the device otherwise how could it trick your hearing? I think that though it does not mention "front facing" speakers that there will be indeed 3 speakers or sort.
Speaking of speakers, has anyone found that when linking to Bluetooth A2DP or 3.5mm jack the volume is really low? if I have it on in the car I have to put the volume on about 25 and the stereo on really high too and its quite distorted, doesn't matter which input but my Touch Pro 2 never had this low volume.
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I have only just read this thread and would lik to mention my 2 cents. Yes the specs do not mention the front speakers however, they do mention virtual surround dolby mobile. now anyone would know that virtual surround requires at least 2 speakers ant opposing ends of the device otherwise how could it trick your hearing? I think that though it does not mention "front facing" speakers that there will be indeed 3 speakers or sort.
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That sadly means nothing. Virtual surround could be only available via headphones and they could still advertise it.
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Speaking of speakers, has anyone found that when linking to Bluetooth A2DP or 3.5mm jack the volume is really low? if I have it on in the car I have to put the volume on about 25 and the stereo on really high too and its quite distorted, doesn't matter which input but my Touch Pro 2 never had this low volume.
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Funny I did notice that. However when I first copied my music files some were louder then now. I think Zune is forcing the Volume leveling as all my music files are now of the same loudness.
Guys,
I think you are clutching at straws here.
Cover the rear speaker with your finger and take note of the sound coming from the 'front speakers'.
All you will hear is sound leaking through the case from rear speaker.
If you seriously think that the front speakers are actually speakers, then you must admit to them being the worst speakers in the world!
Also, the different surround modes (dolby etc) are probably intended for use with headphones.
Not speakers, just a bit of artistic license with the design
I picked up the LU2, and I must say, I was deeply disappointed. It reduces the sound quality dramatically. Any high pitch noise just comes out as a screech. It doesn't always stay connected. It was just bad.
If anyone was unfortunate enough to buy this, some helpful tips:
If you have a three button headset, grab some electric tape, and keep the middle button pressed down. This will enable the headphones to work, but not the mic. It seems to work fine with one button headphones, including mic. If the music plays out of the loud speaker despite the headphones being plugged in, it usually suffices to just twist the headphones into the adapter. If it still doesn't work, unplug the headphones and replug them.
Despite all that, the thing worked. If you look at the 3.5" plug, it is made of four rings. One ring is the left speaker, one ring is the right speaker, one ring is the mic, and one ring is controls. The Xperia PLAY headphone jack expects the mic and control rings to be the reverse spot, hence the need for the stupid adapter. I've been looking for alternatives, and just picked one up on ebay. I'll see if that fairs any better.
The link for those who desperately need an adapter: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/834119-REG/Fiio_LU2_LU2_Smart_Adapter_Cable.html
Got back from warranty my htc one, but it have same issues with audio from 3.5mm jack, left side on headphones or external speakers gives cracking sound. What it should be?Headphones on other one working perfect. Sorry for my poor english.Thanks
I have 2 z3c's. The first one (black) has a broken magnetic charging port. Everything else is perfect.
Because I hate the USB charging flaps, I bought a 2nd z3c second-hand. It worked fine for a few weeks, now when I plug in headphones it only plays from one side (whether it's music or in-call). The stereo speakers work fine when no headphones are in.
Have tried multiple headphones, all the same issue. Assume it's an audio jack problem - any ideas?
Looks like audio jack problem by your description.
The contacts are visible inside with direct light pointed into the jack, you can check what's wrong visually. Might be just a bent contact, and precise work with sewing needle might cure it. Might be something broken, and then no good suggestions besides using BT headphones. Or, if you have good headphones and just want a BT adapter, maybe something like this.