LG G3 Earphones Thread

[jaythaovadose]

I didn't see a earphones thread so I wanted to start the topic. In my opinion LG did great with the 1 watt back speaker but kinda dropped the ball with the earphone Jack. I feel like it could be louder or maybe it's the earphones I'm using. I'm using the monster DNA ear buds and I just wanted to see what other user recommend for this sweet device.

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[czechu01]

I didn't see a earphones thread so I wanted to start the topic. In my opinion LG did great with the 1 watt back speaker but kinda dropped the ball with the earphone Jack. I feel like it could be louder or maybe it's the earphones I'm using. I'm using the monster DNA ear buds and I just wanted to see what other user recommend for this sweet device.

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Yeah, my HTC One's loudness was massive compare to G3's. And I'm using Sony MDR1-RNC headphones. The sound quality is ok but could be 2-3 steps more on the loudness scale.

 

[Jocelyn]

The sound quality seems pretty good with my VSonic GR07 MKII , but more quantity (volume) is needed to drive them. I'm sure everything will be great after root is acquired and audio mods are applied.

 

[SomeGuyDude]

I use the Shure SE846 IEMs, so I have a lot of isolation going here which means the volume is MORE than adequate, even for hip hop and metal. What really amazes me is just how CLEAR the sound is. No Viper4Android and even Spotify's "high" setting sounds great. MAN this is an upgrade from the Nexus 5.

 

[mitchell4500]

I use the Shure SE846 IEMs, so I have a lot of isolation going here which means the volume is MORE than adequate, even for hip hop and metal. What really amazes me is just how CLEAR the sound is. No Viper4Android and even Spotify's "high" setting sounds great. MAN this is an upgrade from the Nexus 5.

Hey dude so do I hahah. Mitchell4500 from headfi. Just got a g3 yesterday!

Also I have to agree with you on the clarity, it's quite amazing. This and my 64gb micro sd means no more sansa

 

[SomeGuyDude]

Hey dude so do I hahah. Mitchell4500 from headfi. Just got a g3 yesterday!

Also I have to agree with you on the clarity, it's quite amazing. This and my 64gb micro sd means no more sansa

Ha HA! Howdy friendo. Yeah, this is a diesel device for audio.

 

[robertc88]

Volume through headphones depends on their sensitivity, does it not?

I have too many pairs of head/earphones to list. I just wait for good prices. I don't post over at Head but so many good recommendations there cost me much coin, lol!

I'm digging the sound quality no doubting that. Anyone know what DAC is in the G3?

 

[SomeGuyDude]

It does, but raw output power is what it is and the G3's isn't nearly as much as the HTC M8, but honestly with a good pair that isolates well these have plenty of volume.

I used to have more than I have now, I'm keeping it simple because once you spend $1000 on headphones it's time to re-evaluate your life.

As for the DAC, I have no idea. There was a Wolfson DAC in the G2 but apparently not in the G3, but the tests I've seen on the G3 show that it's got the clearest audio output of any android device currently so who knows what's in there.

 

[Dubhar]

I just use the ones that came with the phone and there alright. I have used my K701's with the phone (directly) and i get a pretty decent sound out of it, loud enough though not super loud obviously.

 

[jaythaovadose]

Att version didn't come with any. I may have to commit a cardinal sin. Thinking about the Apple earpods. Smh sorry

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[SomeGuyDude]

Att version didn't come with any. I may have to commit a cardinal sin. Thinking about the Apple earpods. Smh sorry

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I have a crazy-ass idea. Instead of getting an amazing device and using the terrible stock headphones, get GOOD ones.

 

[jaythaovadose]

That's the problem. They didn't come with any at all so I'm looking for a low priced pair to use. My next big electro purchase will be that moto 360 so I'm tying to save some coin u kno

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[SomeGuyDude]

That's the problem. They didn't come with any at all so I'm looking for a low priced pair to use. My next big electro purchase will be that moto 360 so I'm tying to save some coin u kno

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So basically you're spending all this money on devices and then skimping out on the audio, ensuring that your expensive devices sound absolutely terrible when you actually use them for music. Good job.

 

[jaythaovadose]

Ok thanks for your help.

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[sprintrjm]

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The sound quality seems pretty good with my VSonic GR07 MKII , but more quantity (volume) is needed to drive them. I'm sure everything will be great after root is acquired and audio mods are applied.

Good to see someone has good taste in headphones.

I have the gr07's mk1

Great sound for the moolah

 

[AhsanU]

My main qualm with my old Z1 was the fact that it was way too low in terms of sound volume. The G3 is definitely louder, but not quite as loud as I want it.

There is a quick fix if you're rooted though, the thread can be found here.

 

[Pilz]

The LG quad beats are actually quite good fit stock headphones. They are much better than apples ear pods. I normal just use my Boise free style in ear ones because they are comfortable she have decent sound quality. I just hate how all headphones are made for apple and you can't use the volume toggles, but the center button works for Google now.

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[SomeGuyDude]

That is weird that more headphones don't come with android-capable controls. It's not like the company needs different controls for every model, and there are a LOT more Android phones out there.

So I've tried my SE846, my VModa M100, and my Final Audio Pandora, and yep. This phone sounds awesome. Every single time.

 

[robertc88]

Att version didn't come with any. I may have to commit a cardinal sin. Thinking about the Apple earpods. Smh sorry

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Forget those. Get these:
http://www.amazon.com/SoundMAGIC-In...id=1405783074&sr=8-3&keywords=soundmagic+es18

 

[SomeGuyDude]

http://www.amazon.com/Original-Xiaomi-Earphone-Headphone-Smartphone/dp/B00HUNUOJW/