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Default Low volume with headphones

I'm having very low volume even at max when listening to music with headphones. Are you experiencing the same?
 
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I haven't had this issue.
 
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what music app are you using? try the stock app with SRS WOWHD in equalizer.
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what music app are you using? try the stock app with SRS WOWHD in equalizer.
is the stock app called "Music"?
i couldnt find a setting with equalizer.. in fact i couldnt find any settings in this app..
 
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is the stock app called "Music"?
i couldnt find a setting with equalizer.. in fact i couldnt find any settings in this app..
try to play a song first, then hit the menu button, you won't see the settings in playlists.
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try to play a song first, then hit the menu button, you won't see the settings in playlists.
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got it.. thx!
No luck for me. I have installed the Honeycomb Music app and removed the Froyo app. This one doesn't have much at all in settings. Anyone else?

Also my loud speaker and phone speaker are simply not loud enough. Any noise at all nearby and I cannot hear the caller talking. Do you think there will be fixes for this?
 
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No luck for me. I have installed the Honeycomb Music app and removed the Froyo app. This one doesn't have much at all in settings. Anyone else?

Also my loud speaker and phone speaker are simply not loud enough. Any noise at all nearby and I cannot hear the caller talking. Do you think there will be fixes for this?
I suggest to get the stock Music app back, your will be surprised by the SRS WOWHD equalizer with a good earplug
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Try experimenting with the values in /system/etc/hwVolumeFactor.cfg. I haven't tried modifying this as I don't have an issue but I'm sure it's what you're looking for. It only has values for wired headset and speaker though, so whether speaker is both earpiece and loudspeaker or just loudspeaker I don't know. Give it a go and post your results.
 
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You are right.

You have to increase the value "wired_headset". I changed mine from 60 to 70 and now it works prefectly with my on-ear headset. A bit too loud at max though.

If you need assistance feel free to ask ;)


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