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Hello ! As you all know Sound quality has been terrible on our Z1 since Lollipop came out and Sony has done nothing to fix it so now i have gotten enough and i wanna do something about it myself. I have been reading lots about sound mods and have been comparing them with others but i cant seem to find good one to fit my purposes so i decided to ask here. Im not looking for stereo mod or anything speaker related or like that, i just wanna get the true power what it is capable to produce to my headset like on KK and to be able to adjust the equalization and bass etc like we used to before Walkm... i mean Music app sound enchantments stopped working.. i have XPhonePlus Module from XPosed to enable old audio modes but its currently broken or something since doesnt work...
So basicly im looking for audio mod that:
- Brings back the volume that we had in KK. (In LP its much lower volume.)
- Makes equalization working again. (After LP, had never worked, not in Music beta or the not beta one)
- Makes surround work again (--||--)
- As good bass without losing quality as possible
- Being able to keep the sound enchantments in other apps too not just music app
- Works on stock rom
- As stable as possible, im not really good updater.
- Needs to be able to change settings on the fly. (on LP sometimes equalizer settings take effect on reboot)
I know all my requirements arent necessary possible but just something that way !
I have Bluetooth headset and wired one and i use both so it needs to work on both. i listen mostly electronic so extra bass related mod is never a minus. Im not looking to change music app since i like it so that is not an option.
Im taking suggestions and im gonna pick the best one based on popularity and comments so please share your favourite mod here an i will check it out !
Also im a noobie so i might need instructions i have root ofc and nuts recovery and xposed. im on .270 5.0.2 LP
@migidid
I'm gonna try to answer :3
1. Edit your mixer_paths.xml, need root, there is also many guide in XDA
2. Equalizer works correctly, I don't know why you have such problem xD
3. Surround works too, but only when using headset/headphone.
4. This need headset/headphone with nice sound range too, you can +bass from stock Equalizer, I'm used Poweramp and Poweramp equalizer + Sony equalizer
5. Sony Sound Effect have a global effect for your speaker and also from another sound media too, but I don't know about surround effects (didn't try this so much) xD
EDIT: It's works on Poweramp, just tested it :3
EDIT2: It's not working on Poweramp, it's "blank" sound, sorry xD
EDIT3: Got a fix, must disable Direct Volume Control and enable MusicFX and you will get Surround Sound effect xD
6. I'm on Sony stock L ROM build .270, rooted
7. Nothing bads, if you know what are you doing xD
8. Sony Equalizer no need reboot to take effect, it's immediate :3
I don't like use Viper or another Sound Mod like that, it's useless (for me), since Sony already have in build Sound Effect. I'm only used nice headphone (not high res), modified mixer_paths.xml and Poweramp. :3
Hi all!
Are you satisfied with the sound quality on your Moto X? Especially when listening music with headsets.
Do you use any sound mods?
Want to share my thoughts about sound quality. On 5.1 sound is better then on 4.4.4. In both used PowerAmp.
Actually I don't like the quality of the sound on 4.4.4. Can you recommend any sound mod working on our loved Moto X?
motoxusr said:
Hi all!
Are you satisfied with the sound quality on your Moto X? Especially when listening music with headsets.
Do you use any sound mods?
Want to share my thoughts about sound quality. On 5.1 sound is better then on 4.4.4. In both used PowerAmp.
Actually I don't like the quality of the sound on 4.4.4. Can you recommend any sound mod working on our loved Moto X?
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You've some issues with your moto x or dunno....
The sound quality is terrible on LP due to the bugged sound module used, use external sound monitor and you'll find it for yourself.
On 4.4.4 In using the Walkman port with their own sound announcements and I find it to be the greatest out there ( to me that is )
I can't live without Viper4Android on any phone I have, because I like to customize all the settings depending on what headphones I am using. And it makes the music sound beautifully well...
liveroy said:
You've some issues with your moto x or dunno....
The sound quality is terrible on LP due to the bugged sound module used, use external sound monitor and you'll find it for yourself.
On 4.4.4 In using the Walkman port with their own sound announcements and I find it to be the greatest out there ( to me that is )
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WHich walkman port should I use? I tried that one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2730431 and no success...
EmilianoTalamo said:
I can't live without Viper4Android on any phone I have, because I like to customize all the settings depending on what headphones I am using. And it makes the music sound beautifully well...
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I'd tried V4A and can't install the sound driver or whatever they call it. It's just won't work for me...
Ok, I gave a try to V4A again and it works for me! Just set it to compatible mode.
motoxusr said:
I'd tried V4A and can't install the sound driver or whatever they call it. It's just won't work for me...
Ok, I gave a try to V4A again and it works for me! Just set it to compatible mode.
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Mine works fine on normal mode on LP.
Use SELinuxModeChanger and change from Enforcing to Permissive.
I understand that this soundmod do not work unless SELinux is in Permissive mode. Let me know if you need this apk.
motoxusr said:
WHich walkman port should I use? I tried that one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2730431 and no success...
I'd tried V4A and can't install the sound driver or whatever they call it. It's just won't work for me...
Ok, I gave a try to V4A again and it works for me! Just set it to compatible mode.
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I love my moto for listening to music. I use V4A too and can't imagine a live without it. The Moto X can play very loud too. I use headphones with 120 Ohm and don't need any external amping at all.
smohanv said:
Use SELinuxModeChanger and change from Enforcing to Permissive.
I understand that this soundmod do not work unless SELinux is in Permissive mode. Let me know if you need this apk.
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No, it didn't work for me even with changing Selinux mode to Permissive. No sound.
motoxusr said:
No, it didn't work for me even with changing Selinux mode to Permissive. No sound.
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Did you installed BusyBox ?
I guess V4A also requires busybox.
This is what i did:-
1) Installed busybox from playstore.
2) Changed the SeLinux Mode form Enforcing to permissive.
3) Flashed V4A zip.
worked like charm.
I am on Ressurection Remix ROM but i guess this should work for Stock ROM too.
ok, guys.
I reflashed the 4.4.4 and tried Walkman port from there [PORT][4.1+][Update 2015/04/09] SONY WALKMAN™ | The Best Clear Audio Experience. I could say that version 3.1 worked for me. Version 3.5 fc's on start.
I didn't try to use V4A, so I can,t prove it works or not.
P.S. Make sure to have root and busybox installed. I didn't set Selinux mode to permissive, it works anyway
[JB_4.3-KK_4.4]_WALKMAN™_v5.1_CM10.2_CM11_by_ibanez7-signed.zip
This is the one Walkman port I use, it's not new but it works rather well, also you can update the walkman app itself if you wish. There is a initd script that you flash too for better output, which really changes only few things, that might not even be felt by a human, but either way, flash that too imo.
liveroy said:
[JB_4.3-KK_4.4]_WALKMAN™_v5.1_CM10.2_CM11_by_ibanez7-signed.zip
This is the one Walkman port I use, it's not new but it works rather well, also you can update the walkman app itself if you wish. There is a initd script that you flash too for better output, which really changes only few things, that might not even be felt by a human, but either way, flash that too imo.
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ok, thank you. I will give it a try later.
flash-able zip to increases volume from 84% to 90% for quarks that are running cm13 based roms. it's based on cm13 mixer_paths.xml
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24580957398892738
flash-able zip to increases volume from 84% to 90% for quarks that are running stock based verizon mm roms. it's a modified mixer_paths.xml
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=529152257862687161
cm14.1 appears to be set at 90 initially, so its not needed.
most developers including cyanogenmod are using 90 as default setting now, but be aware that some developers change other parts of these files as they see fit for other purposes. In other words, you probably don't need to use these files anymore if you are running any custom rom.
I use Resurrection Remix 6.x -- based on CM13 -- and yes RR 6.X ROM from @bhb27 already has some audio boost (from 84 to 90). However, I also have this below installed. It also gives richer sound and has speaker enhancement. See screenshots below.
[SOUNDMOD][5.0/6.0+][26/11/16]DivineBeats_V8.5 Beta: Redox Edition
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/app-divinebeats-sound-master-phone-sony-t3274355
TheRoyalSeeker Presents DivineBeats with Sony Walkman|Am3D Zirene Audio Fx|ViPER_V2.4.0.1|Dolby Atmos | Dolby Digital+ FOR ALL PHONES
Working exclusively on android lollipop and marshmallow based roms ....
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Viper4android
Working on LP and MM
Sony Walkman
Pon-3 Audio
eXpress Engine
SFORCE SURROUND 3D
48,000 KHz Sampling Rate
Faster Audio Processing
Dolby Digital Plus Libs
Dolby Atmos
Beats Audio Libs
Sony ClearAudio and XLoud libs
SRS Processing
DTS Processing
Noozxoide EIZO-rewire� PRO
Louder output in headphones and speaker
Bass enchancement
MegaBass
Divine Equalizer
Am3D Zirene Audio Fx
Dolby Digital+
New Modified DTS and SRS Audio
Now your beloved DivineBeats is more battery friendly.
Xperia� Z5 Premium Marshmallow's audio system
Vivo-Xplay libs.
Latest Samsung Libs
Sony LDAC technology.
HTC 10 Libs.
More punchy and effective Bass
Auditory System Protection.
Reduced Sound Distortion even at high customizations.
Merged eXtremeBeats Aural Maximizer.
Sound you have never heard before from your device and many more....
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It incorporates Viper and some other stuff. It installs a couple of apps (Dolby Atmos and Viper) and automatically uninstalls RR's Audio FX (since it's redundant or a conflict).
For the Viper "phone speaker" section I have "Speark Optimization" and "xTra Loud" on -- but only on "Slight" for "Select Effect Strength" in the xTra Loud section. It gets really loud, even with that "slight" -- so for some media I have to turn the volume down.
In the Dolby Atmos app, I have Voice on "Rich" profile and turned on "Dialogue Enhancer" -- but have not adjusted anything in the EQ. I can tell a BIG difference when I turn off the Dolby app and turn it back on while playing a song -- so I know it's working!
If you decide to try it, ignore the confusing "add ons" or "profiles". There's somewhat cryptic instructions on how to install them, but I'm NOT using them. I'm keeping it simple.
I only downloaded the main app, rebooted into TWRP recovery, flashed it, wiped caches, and rebooted.
First time you run Viper, it asks to install the driver. Say YES, and wait a couple of minutes. It is doing stuff in the background, be patient. It will then ask you to re-boot to activate Viper. I then turned on the options in the screenshots above in Viper and Dolby Atmos.
ChazzMatt said:
I use RR 6.x (based on CM13, which also may have some audio boost), but I also have this installed.
[SOUNDMOD][5.0/6.0+][26/11/16]DivineBeats_V8.5 Beta: Redox Edition
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/app-divinebeats-sound-master-phone-sony-t3274355
It incorporates Viper and some other stuff. It installs a couple of apps (Dolby Atmos and Viper) and uninstalls RR's Audio FX (since it's redundant or conflict).
For the Viper "phone speaker" section I have "Speark Optimization" and "xTra Loud" on -- but only on "Slight" for "Select Effect Strength" in the xTra Loud section. It gets really loud, even with that "slight" -- so for some media I have to turn the volume down.
In the Dolby Atmos app, I have Voice on "Rich" profile and turned on "Dialogue Enhancer" -- but have not adjusted anything in the EQ. I can tell a big difference when I turn off the Dolby app and turn it on during a song playing , so I know it's working!
If you decide to try it, ignore the confusing "add ons" or "profiles". There's confusing instructions on how to install them, but I'm not using them.
I only downloaded the main app, rebooted into TWRP recovery, flashed it, wiped caches, and rebooted.
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Working for Droid Turbo?
vegetaz said:
Working for Droid Turbo?
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If it works on XT1225 it works on any Quark. The post says ALL phones. The caveat is
android lollipop and marshmallow based roms ....
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If you are running stock or even stock-based ROM (like CF) make sure you do a TWRP backup first! Well, do that anyway. That's why you have TWRP in the first place!
Installed [SOUNDMOD][5.0/6.0+][26/11/16]DivineBeats_V8.5 Beta: Redox Edition and running on my phone running CF MM 1.0.4
weaver11b said:
Installed and running on my phone running CF MM 1.0.4
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Which one, from post #1 or post #2?
vegetaz said:
Working for Droid Turbo?
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I see you posted over in that Divine Beats thread and got it successfully installed. Good!
ChazzMatt said:
I see you posted over in that Divine Beats thread and got it successfully installed. Good!
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Yes :3
ChazzMatt said:
Which one, from post #1 or post #2?
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Sorry should have clarified, will correct my original post., but i have Post #2 (the one you posted), installed and running on stock MM.
Android xt1254 volume boost is it really possible?
A lot of audio file on just an old guy with an old Android it doesn't hear very well.
I have tried no less than six different apps increase the volume on my telephone it does absolutely nothing nor do the EQ functions work.
Is it apps that are full of Bologna or is it that my phone is not technical enough to accept these applications.
I even contacted Motorola to Good Into The Hidden Factory controls which some article said could be done by changing the numbers but I've been told it's not possible on this telephone.
Any suggestions of someway to boosters volume would be greatly appreciated.
My emailaddress is:
[email protected] cs.com
Member name: Normslut
---------- Post added at 06:19 AM ---------- Previous post was at 06:12 AM ----------
I am not an audiophile just an old guy with an old Android who doesn't hear very well.
I have tried no less than six different apps increase the volume on my telephone it does absolutely nothing nor do the EQ functions work.
Is it that these app Developers are full of Bologny or is it that my phone is not technical enough to accept these applications?
I even contacted Motorola to Good Into The Hidden Factory controls which some article said could be done by changing the numbers but I've been told it's not possible on this telephone.
Any suggestions of someway to boosters volume would be greatly appreciated.
My emailaddress is:
[email protected] cs.com
Member name: Normslut
Has anyone found a way to disable/remove the additional bass to all audio (on Stock ROM). Sometimes it's great but for music it's sometimes downright terrible.
Try tinkering with the AudioWizard settings.
If no luck, try your music player's EQ settings or Viper4android.
elmor0 said:
Try tinkering with the AudioWizard settings.
If no luck, try your music player's EQ settings or Viper4android.
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I've used viper before and I love it but for personal reasons I don't want to leave the stock ROM or do any flashing. The audiowizard has very lackluster options which don't provide a very useful description which make it hard to figure out what the bass and treble slider actually do, as they don't seem to impact the extra bass at all.
You don't need to leave stock ROM for using V4A.
The latest V4A .apk is available to install from XDA labs.
Another option, is to try the VLC media player's native equaliser (works just for music/ video files during VLC play).
elmor0 said:
You don't need to leave stock ROM for using V4A.
The latest V4A .apk is available to install from XDA labs.
Another option, is to try the VLC media player's native equaliser (works just for music/ video files during VLC play).
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I would but I can't do that without root and I'm sort of not keen on that as I've heard magisk is more unstable and not a garenteed passt for safety net (I use Google pay alot)
In that case, try any one of the top-rated volume/ bass adjusting apps via Play store - see if it does the job for you.
VLC media player has it's own equaliser.
You can freeze/ disable AudioWizard via stock settings, or try SD-maid or Titanium.
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DO NOT FREEZE AudioWizard! Device will panic on boot then reboot to recovery.
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Thank you for this info. I was genuinely not aware of this.
I've had a couple of nightmare situations where the ROG3 would shut-down (power-off) by itself every time I powered it on - I thought this was because of a rogue app/ magisk module or perhaps a virus; I ended up doing a factory reset eventually to recover my phone.
- First of all i dont want to make some ''promo'' or ''ad'' for specific projects, just want to advice to others for rooted poco x3 with best Audio Quality Output possible.
Why? I am audiophile and spended a lot of time to make it works, thats it..
- This Guide is based on weeks of '' Flash Reboot Check Repeat '' so...
. Tried many of kernels, roms, flashable zip files and now i can say the best result is or i am on..
WHAT WE NEED or my recipe for the Bingo!..
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#TWRP 3.5.0_10-03 Recovery SURYA
#EvolutionX 5.3 A11 ROM SURYA
#OptimusDrunkKernel v11.8 SURYA
#MagiskHidden v21.4
##Find It On XDA
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#Asteps:
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1./ We start here with factory reset
2./ Flash Rom
3./ Flash Kernel
4./ Flash Magisk
5./ Boot
6./ 1th part done!
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#Bsteps:
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1./ Open Magisk & finish mngr setup
2./ Get NDK codecs from Magisk (Adb,BusyBox,Nano,Zips)
3./ Get Required Apps and start with Busybox; Grant Root & Smart Install
4./ Apps are configured, now reboot phone
5./ Open FileManager and put 'narsil_useroptions' to Internal storage
6./ Flash Ainur Nardil via Magisk & Reboot
7./ Gstore: Find the XtremeMusic app & install (Pro is opt.)
8./ Configure XMusic app - CHECK DRIVER STATE
!!!IF YOU WILL FLASH MAGISK, AUX NOT WORK
BUT IF YOU DONT USE JACK CONNECTOR DO IT!!!
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#Csteps:
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1./ Restart Phone
2./ Run manually all root request apps
(just open&close for prevent to grant root sucess)
3./ Open the Player and setup configs
(I have PowerAmp,
also U can use Neutron/SonyMP/432player or other HiFi supported)
4./ In FKM find all "audio/stream/media/lib..." & ENABLE On Boot
5./ FLASH AML PATCH
6./ Last one Restart and Enjoy HiRes Audio for every Output
#LAST WORDS
Spoiler
0./ Go: Settings - Audio - Dirac HD - Enable ✓
1./ AUX/3.5Jack ONLY,
We have SoundBooster inside of Rom so if not
enought Output Power,you can Enable it to even more boosted sounds
2./ Recommending PowerAmp For Offline listening
3./ Everyone sound is HiRes now!
4./ Pure HW Audio Output for maXimum Audio performance
5./ I was aimed to make my qcmm chip able to full potencial
6./ This guide is based on weeks of Try cfgs with testing
To find best one with Surya Device #_#
7./ If you have some ideas to make it better just feel free to speak please
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ALL CREDIT GOES TO THE AUTHORS!
I just found correct way to make it work..
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In future i will Keep try to find all of possible ComboS for
Other Audio Mods, honestly... I think that Pure Natural Clear Crisp Sound already reached here..
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#RESULTS
32bit192kHz Forced to all
Up to 64/384 with some SW process Imp. IF wanna play it hard !
ALSA Driver
And a lot of var. effects working together WO consuptions..
Spoiler
Beats/DsEE-HX/LDAC/Dts/Dolby/Dirac/Harman/Sony/Asus etc etc.
Why dont Have all of them if you Can Use
AIO CherryPickEd Mod
Working on every Output, no matter what app say..
Why ? Becouse of Hardware Direct Digital Audio Source
Qualcomm Snapdragon Hexagon Dsp Tech. (Check Qcmm site how it works)
All config setups are "must-to-do" only once & dgaf ..
✌ Please, Enjoy New Sound ✌
Edit:
URL with Files & Screens in Zips:
Private link only for this post! [GDrive]
XtremeMusic app is the placebo app, guy who created it closed his thread on XDA. UltraM8 explained why his mod is bad. Basically he said that he put random props & libs that sounds good but they aren't working at all. Only RSSP Magisk module (removes Dirac) + Narsil mod with custom narsil_options + Neutron Music Player is a good option.
Also: If you're an audiophile, you don't want resampling and you want less audio processing as possible.
Here's the link for my custom user_options which I tested thoroughly: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YK8uB-1zXzS5ekxev5F4O1j1uEjB3eWi/view?usp=sharing
SkaboXD said:
XtremeMusic app is the placebo app, guy who created it closed his thread on XDA. UltraM8 explained why his mod is bad. Only Narsil mod with custom narsil_options + Neutron Music Player is a good option.
Also: If you're an audiophile, you don't want resampling and you want less audio processing as possible.
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Thanks for diff. angle of view to this..
My "finale dream" is only HW pure max power output with all new qcom libs but its look like i need to read.. a lot ..
Edit1:
Resample is really better off, thx.
Now i Removed Xmusic
Flash RSSP (not sure if want to disabke dirac)
I found NLSound Mod for Qcom devices and can say MustHave this ..
So now on: Narsil + NLSounds
Result sounds very difficult like much more of natural way pure deep sounds
Pure Snake Oil at its finest. The creator of Ainur Narsil has already explained in detail, why you cannot simply copy libs as they require reference to the appropriate hardware.
Besides, if you are a "true hi-fi" listener, you won't be using your phone as a source and would have a dedicated Receiver/Amplifier for that.
Edit2: Using Narsil and NL Soud with PowerAmp with as much as possible to natural pref. EQ settings... so 24bit/192khz is the max what we can get out by our 732g ? :/
SparklePipe said:
Edit2: Using Narsil and NL Soud with PowerAmp with as much as possible to natural pref. EQ settings... so 24bit/192khz is the max what we can get out by our 732g ? :/
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Yup. Get an external USB C DAC if you want higher sampling rates.
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Yup. Get an external USB C DAC if you want higher sampling rates.
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yes, but for what if our processor dsp is possible to do it directly from hw process ?
RSSP and DBPlus works best for me...
yan2xme said:
RSSP and DBPlus works best for me...
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YES, me too, but i am looking for best choice for sound implementations bcs..
bcs we have Snapdragon! and snapdragon owning most of awesome hardware 'skills' so ... why we must install unneccessary apps, buying ext. hw if we can obtain massive performance from our device just based on few ''Zero-One'' binaries without battery consume ... thats the magic betw. SW / HW x)
***already i am testing as stock as possible with USB Audio driver patched for all outputs.. 32bit/192kHz everywhere, where i want to push my music to output, later will share all of my combinations to test btw also tried Xperia XZ2 port with SonyMPlayer w/ DSEEHX + Dirac stock + other little stuff and sounds very very suprisely so.. IDK ... if i will get finall result, will share the guide, now i am far away from 1th post here
LM:: feel free to tell me your setup / impl. guide U R used to .. SMILEn'PEACE.
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Yup. Get an external USB C DAC if you want higher sampling rates.
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Fiio BTR5 works perfecly
Revontheus said:
Yup. Get an external USB C DAC if you want higher sampling rates.
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AFAIK there is nothing above 192kHz. To be noted though that 192kHz is useless unless using audio processing (some reverbs and maximizers will work better at higher frequency but tat is about it), if you are only going for HiFi, 48kHz is enough (and so is 44.1, just go according to your source to prevent resamplig). 24 bits is useful in some cases though as higher bit depth allows finer passing of low level dynamics, useful in some cases to get a clean signal through.
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AFAIK there is nothing above 192kHz. To be noted though that 192kHz is useless unless using audio processing (some reverbs and maximizers will work better at higher frequency but tat is about it), if you are only going for HiFi, 48kHz is enough (and so is 44.1, just go according to your source to prevent resamplig). 24 bits is useful in some cases though as higher bit depth allows finer passing of low level dynamics, useful in some cases to get a clean signal through.
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I am aware that, however the person asking wanted recommendations for a USB DAC that could sample higher than that frequency.. A signal sampled at twice it's highest frequency component already has a bandwidth that contains all information.
Can i use this mod with 3.5 audio jack output i have tried all possible fix but i Always lose audio jack output when i install this mod only speaker work when headphone is inserted with all system sound, tiered installing via recovery as advised for 3.5 output but didn't work; I'm searching for a workaround advice to make it work.
Please close this one, thank you.
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Requested by OP.
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