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.

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?

andylock · 05-30-2012, 04:14

da1writer
To address your points
1) The stockplayer does display full cover art. So do other apps.
2) 3rd party apps work well on the Z2. I dont have any problems.
3) I dont have Hiss or distortion or any other audio problems with 3rd party apps.
4) !!!!!!!!!!!

Really this is a great p[layer with great sound. Memeory is small but both 32gb and 64gb cards work fine. Android store can be installed and most apps work well except those that need SIM cards or GPS of course.
What more do you want?

Andy

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

05-26-2012, 03:51	#9
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

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Switch to Linear Mode Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

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	#14
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?

05-30-2012, 04:14	#15
andylock Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Milton Keynes, England Posts: 46	da1writer To address your points 1) The stockplayer does display full cover art. So do other apps. 2) 3rd party apps work well on the Z2. I dont have any problems. 3) I dont have Hiss or distortion or any other audio problems with 3rd party apps. 4) !!!!!!!!!!! Really this is a great p[layer with great sound. Memeory is small but both 32gb and 64gb cards work fine. Android store can be installed and most apps work well except those that need SIM cards or GPS of course. What more do you want? Andy