Z2 Sound Volume with Third Party Apps

Weaves · 05-02-2012, 21:19

As everyone knows, the D3 suffered from a volume decrease when using any other third party app for music.

Can anyone that owns a z2 confirm whether or not the volume drops when using a third party music app?

Thanks

Rob_127 · 05-03-2012, 00:24

I use Rockbox and Poweramp, both sound as loud as the stock player. The current firmware fixed that problem.

sjj1991 · 05-04-2012, 22:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weaves

As everyone knows, the D3 suffered from a volume decrease when using any other third party app for music.

Can anyone that owns a z2 confirm whether or not the volume drops when using a third party music app?

Thanks

its true. some apps suffer a volume decrease. im using tunein (internet radio app) and the volume is a lot softer than some other apps like poweramp.

Weaves · 05-07-2012, 18:31

Rob_127

Thanks for answering. Initially I was mad because now I would have to get a Z2.

However, since it is a firmware fix, it would seem like it is possible to do the same with the D3. Now I am mad if they don't fix the D3.

bust0ne · 05-22-2012, 21:43

im running the newest firmware and poweramp is nowhere near as loud as the stock player

Rob_127 · 05-23-2012, 00:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by bust0ne

im running the newest firmware and poweramp is nowhere near as loud as the stock player

Try changing the eq settings on poweramp

bust0ne · 05-23-2012, 08:27

no matter what the configuration it ends up being distorted at louder volumes. theres gotta be a fix for this :/

andylock · 05-25-2012, 11:08

I have used Poweramp and the volume is significantly louder. Nearly blew my ears off.
But the volume on the little speaker is much lower but i dont use that anyway.

Kizune · 05-26-2012, 03:51

Even if I use jetAudio (an app created by Cowon!) the volume is significantly lower and the distortion starts at volume level ~40.

snakebite2 · 05-26-2012, 09:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kizune

Even if I use jetAudio (an app created by Cowon!) the volume is significantly lower and the distortion starts at volume level ~40.

Did you use build in volume? You press the up/down icon on the left.
Edit: nvm it's the same thing.

losAntonis · 05-29-2012, 01:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kizune

Even if I use jetAudio (an app created by Cowon!) the volume is significantly lower and the distortion starts at volume level ~40.

Thank you
I haven't noticed that a jetplyer for android is out.
I will test it today evening.

ciao antonios

andylock · 05-29-2012, 04:52

Sorry i just have not got this issue with lower volume.
But I have lost volume to the speaker at the top of the player.
I have used Poweramp and the new Jetaudio.
Both are fine for me.

Milic · 05-29-2012, 11:30

I never had issues with sound level, with any 3rd party apps. Actually sound level is even higher than with stock app.
My issue is that except stock app, all 3rd party app have background noise, hiss and distortion.
I must admin that I have high-end in ear monitors and most of Z2 owners will not notice any difference, but it is quite clear.
Stock app is perfectly "silent" on the other hand.

I hope at some point Cowon will fix this.

da1writer · 05-29-2012, 18:53

Well, Hopefully one of the four things happen soon before the 32gb drops and I get this.

1) Stock player is updated for full cover album (it looks like it is a small square at the right corner of the player) and various other options are streamlined into the bottom menu bar.

2) Android 3rd party apps need to be updated for better support of the z2's hardware/software.

3) Cowon needs to try the third party apps and see how they can fix the Z2 firmware to have the hiss, distortion, and other audio problems fixed through their hardware/software.

4) Maybe it's time for Kizune to roll up his sleeves and show Cowon a thing or two

... at least after Cheetah XT gets out of beta...

mutescream · 05-29-2012, 22:01

Am I the only one wondering if the stock app has some sort of noise reduction in it, in light of the comments being made?

05-02-2012, 21:19	#1
Weaves Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 26	Z2 Sound Volume with Third Party Apps As everyone knows, the D3 suffered from a volume decrease when using any other third party app for music. Can anyone that owns a z2 confirm whether or not the volume drops when using a third party music app? Thanks

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Kizune Feel free to call me 'Kizu' ;) Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Germany, Baden-Württemberg Posts: 5,968	Even if I use jetAudio (an app created by Cowon!) the volume is significantly lower and the distortion starts at volume level ~40. __________________ me @ Google+ \| Twitter \| Flickr \| deviantART audio setup: Cowon J3 32gb \| Cowon Z2 16gb \| Audio Technica ATH-M50 other: Galaxy Nexus \| Nexus 7

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da1writer Ya'll can call me da1 if ya like ;)! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,319	Well, Hopefully one of the four things happen soon before the 32gb drops and I get this. 1) Stock player is updated for full cover album (it looks like it is a small square at the right corner of the player) and various other options are streamlined into the bottom menu bar. 2) Android 3rd party apps need to be updated for better support of the z2's hardware/software. 3) Cowon needs to try the third party apps and see how they can fix the Z2 firmware to have the hiss, distortion, and other audio problems fixed through their hardware/software. 4) Maybe it's time for Kizune to roll up his sleeves and show Cowon a thing or two ... at least after Cheetah XT gets out of beta... __________________ Prior MP3 Player \| Cowon z2 32gb w/ 64gb Memory Stick, 20hr Audio Current MP3 Player \| Samsung Galaxy Player 8gb w/ 64gb Memory Stick, linICS v2 and Voodoo Audio = 43hr Audio Da1writer's Soapbox \| http://www.youtube.com/user/da1writer1985

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05-03-2012, 00:24	#2
Rob_127 Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 70	I use Rockbox and Poweramp, both sound as loud as the stock player. The current firmware fixed that problem.

05-07-2012, 18:31	#4
Weaves Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 26	Rob_127 Thanks for answering. Initially I was mad because now I would have to get a Z2. However, since it is a firmware fix, it would seem like it is possible to do the same with the D3. Now I am mad if they don't fix the D3.

05-22-2012, 21:43	#5
bust0ne Junior Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 4	im running the newest firmware and poweramp is nowhere near as loud as the stock player

05-23-2012, 08:27	#7
bust0ne Junior Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 4	no matter what the configuration it ends up being distorted at louder volumes. theres gotta be a fix for this :/

05-25-2012, 11:08	#8
andylock Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Milton Keynes, England Posts: 46	I have used Poweramp and the volume is significantly louder. Nearly blew my ears off. But the volume on the little speaker is much lower but i dont use that anyway.

05-29-2012, 04:52	#12
andylock Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Milton Keynes, England Posts: 46	Sorry i just have not got this issue with lower volume. But I have lost volume to the speaker at the top of the player. I have used Poweramp and the new Jetaudio. Both are fine for me.

05-29-2012, 11:30	#13
Milic Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 31	I never had issues with sound level, with any 3rd party apps. Actually sound level is even higher than with stock app. My issue is that except stock app, all 3rd party app have background noise, hiss and distortion. I must admin that I have high-end in ear monitors and most of Z2 owners will not notice any difference, but it is quite clear. Stock app is perfectly "silent" on the other hand. I hope at some point Cowon will fix this.

05-29-2012, 22:01	#15
mutescream Voice in Your Head Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 176	Am I the only one wondering if the stock app has some sort of noise reduction in it, in light of the comments being made?