Poor speaker quality - Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II

I preordered my VZW Note 2 and love it... at least I did until my husband got his. That's when we noticed that the speaker quality of his is much better than mine. Audio sounds a little "tinny" on mine, while it is clear and strong on his. Anyone else having speaker problems?

crcpeach said:
I preordered my VZW Note 2 and love it... at least I did until my husband got his. That's when we noticed that the speaker quality of his is much better than mine. Audio sounds a little "tinny" on mine, while it is clear and strong on his. Anyone else having speaker problems?
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Could be a lot of things tbh. Are you sure the volume is turned on? I think there is also a limiter that can be checked. Are they the same songs? Are you using a different EQ setting for each phone? Etc...
In other words, if this is true i'd just exchange it.

We're going to do a much more detailed comparison this evening. I'll post the result.

I would swap yours out under warranty. My speaker volume is crazy loud no matter how low I turn it down. I wear very small hearing aids in both ears but still its a very loud ear piece.

This is one of the loudest and clearest cell phone speakers I have heard. It rivals my tablet for clarity at higher volumes.

Loudest and clearest speaker I've ever had the pleasure of having on a cell phone. I do recall way back when I purchased the Samsung Vibrant off Ebay. Phone was brand new but speaker didn't work. I told Samsung I bought off Ebay and they fixed it no questions asked. Worst case scenario, Samsung will fix it.
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Well, I removed my case and the battery cover, gave it a blow with a duster, and replaced the battery cover... sounds just as good as the hubby's. It may have been that the battery cover wasn't well seated.
Thanks everyone for your input!

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Jawbone users can we talk?

I hear echos...my friends say they hear echos...
I'm on the new Cingular rom and I can get mine to work with MSVC 1.6 using the 09f tweak...(Thanks guys!)
Post your reviews of the Jawbone with the 8525. I'd really like to hear your experiences.
I'm taking the jawbone back tomorrow. I don't like the fit or the tinny sound or the weight. For the money I think it sucks.
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i was thinking of getting this one too. what do you mean by the tinny sound?
I love mine. I think the ear piece could be a bit better but the sound quality is perfect. No tinny for me. I had a Nexxum Hated it never worked with the tytn. Sorry to hear it guys.
Tinny=sounds like the other party is talking through a tin can. Hopefully it was just mine but for 119 bucks I expect quality. Also it is to heavy and big compared to the jx10 and the discovery 655.
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finch said:
I love mine. I think the ear piece could be a bit better but the sound quality is perfect. No tinny for me. I had a Nexxum Hated it never worked with the tytn. Sorry to hear it guys.
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I have really small ears. I thought I needed the smallest inner ear piece. I ended up dropping it twice on Friday. I did some refitting and actually I ended up using the bigger ear piece shaped like a tear drop with the curve. That one fits much better and feels more stable.
I can almost wear it without the earloop. For me the earloop does nothing really now.
I don't get that tinny sound everyone is talking about. I have noticed though I can speak in a more normal or lower voice and people hear me just fine. THAT I LOVE!
I think the packaging is where the cost went though. I admire their take on BT headsets. They really "raised the bar" but I can't wait to see their next version.
per my review here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=291926&page=3
I have had zero trouble and still love my jawbone.
But BT are kind of like cars... everyone likes a different one.
Jawbone works flawlessly!
I have had the Jawbone for over a month now. I have had several bluetooth headsets from just about every manufacturer, the noise reduction on this headset is unmatched. It sometimes takes a few seconds for the Jawbone to key in and block the outside noise, but once it does the sound is absolutely spectacular. Take the time and find the right combination of adapters to fit your ear size and I truely believe you will not be satisfied with another bluetooth headset.
I just got one and after a driving test at 50MPH with the window 1/2 down talking with a co-worker I'm sold. He told me that it was dead silent and was so impressed that he's on his way to find one tonight. I found the audio, slightly processed, maybe slight compression which improved my perception of voice quality, not unpleasent at all. My co-worker who is also an engineer, said that my audio was very clear and the car noise was virtually gone.
Headsets fit and function is very personal. I've had the Moto 850, 700 and they are OK, just not good at background noise. Jabra was comfy, but others complained of background noise and echo. Sony's 835 strange cyclic noise in my ear, plus it fell out too easily, 435 Feels good on me, others say slight echo.
The Jawbone has 4 ear loops, and about 6 ear pieces. Using a mirror I got a perfect fit, very comfy for me as I quickly forget that it's even there. The noise cancelling is so good, others kept saying "are you still there?" till they got used to the dead silence when I'm not speaking.
I tried the vacuume running next to me test, and it's all true, the noise cancelling is simply the best there is so far.
xultar said:
I hear echos...my friends say they hear echos...
I'm on the new Cingular rom and I can get mine to work with MSVC 1.6 using the 09f tweak...(Thanks guys!)
Post your reviews of the Jawbone with the 8525. I'd really like to hear your experiences.
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I get echos also...but I think it is the network and not the headset. I was also getting echos with my 8125 and they usually happen when I'm in the same area.
I did have an Ah-HA moment with my Jawbone. I went to a noisey eatery Five Guys burgers and I could barely hear myself think yet the person on the phone said they heard me just fine. I'm gonna test it on the way home today with the sun roof back and the window down. IF it is all good, then I'm sold
Oh and the Jawbone works great with the MSVC 1.6 and 09f fix. Without voice command it's just a regular old pda.
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Help with 09f tweak
You guys mention a '09f' fix or tweak. I've looked around for more information on this but can't seem to find anything.
I'm sorry if it's obvious, but my searching hasn't uncovered anything...
Could someone point me to the source / more information about this 09f fix?
Thanks,
Rob
Do a search for Microsoft Voice Command v1.6 in Hermes Upgrading, it's a long thread. I read thru it and it gives tips on getting voice command to work with the Hermes devices. The main contributer to the thread has created a patch file to get MSVC to work better and it's up to .09f currently. Typical Microsoft product support, slow to fix bugs.
Positive experiences w/Jawbone
I have used mine for the last 3 weeks now, and I am still VERY happy with it. The noise cancellation is not perfect, but its head and shoulders above anything else I have been able to find and try. Getting the right fit is a lot of trial and error, and also makes a significant difference in how well the noise cancellation works in use. I am using the VC v1.6 and .9f fix and all works well for me.
I love my Jawbone
I have had the Jawbone for a couple of months now. In fact, I received mine a week after they came out. I have used it on a Treo 700w with Verizon, a Blackberry Pearl with Cingular, and now a Cingular 8525. I have never experienced any issues what so ever, and have had nothing but positive results. My co-worker bought one when I did and feels exactly the same. We couldn't be happier with our purchases.
Thought I would provide an update and give some insight.
Feedback. Had my Jawbone for few months and has perform perfectly. Matter of fact, I used it several times in Data Centers and the person on the other end hardly hears the server/router backgroud noise.
Insight. I buddy of mine pointed me to the softgel ear pieces from Verizon and this has helped tremendously on the ear. For 3$ bucks go to Verizon and purchase the Mini Gels ear replacements.
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I'm taking the jawbone back tomorrow. I don't like the fit or the tinny sound or the weight. For the money I think it sucks.
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I also took mine back after 3 days. The fit was HORRIBLE .. and yes, I tried all the combinations of pieces.
The incoming sound was tinny, but at the highest volume, it was loud (which i did like).
My biggest complaint, for me anyway, was the noise reduction which was non-existent. I tested it several times with a variety of different background noises and each and every time, background noise could still be heard plain as day .. even after several minutes of waiting for it to kick in (and yes the noise filter was active (white light not red)). I tried adjusting it to several places on my face hoping to get better contact between the "nipple" and my cheek, but nothing made it work.
I really wanted to like it, but for me, the $119 was money wasted as i was much more happy with my Motorola HS850.
Jawbone Vs. Everything Else
I just got the j.b and the thing is people dont say get off your bluetooth! I called everyone that was starting to complained about my current bluetooth and they all sayd i sounded fine. Seems the tinny sound (tin can) after you use it for awhile and it muffles out background noise. Before that I worked for and Independent agent and had the ability to try almost every bluetooth out there. The jabra bt250 and the 500 worked the best for me in fit. It seems though that the older my jabra 500 got the less it ws able to muffle background noise. But the way the Jawbone drowns out the background noise (wind, radio, other people) is so far more superior than anything else. The only thing is the fit. If it fit like my jabra the thing would be TITS!!!
I just got my silver Jawbone today.
The fit isnt that good yet and I've tried all the combinations of earpieces/earbuds. I think I can make it work though.
The talk button is anoying to push. I have to press the thing into my face to activate the button..
The noise cancelation works AMAZINGLY well... so props to them on that. The guy who said it doesn't work must have had a broken device or didnt understand how to turn it on. The buttons aren't "easy" to figure out but they're simple enough that after a couple tries you get it.
Voice quality is really good but it does sound kind of like they're a little far away.
This is all from using it for an hour so far.
Update: 10 minutes later.. I found and used the large round earbud and now this thing fits very very well into my ear.
After messing with it since this post it's configured about perfect now. When i first synced it to my 8525 i only heard static. i had to reset 8525 and then it worked properly.
So right now all is well. Already is better than the **** motorolas I've tried.
Update: Buttons are still anoying.
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Hi all,
I have had my Jawbone for a while now. I drive a 86 CJ7 with no top. This is the only headset that anyone can hear me on while driving down the freeway.
The only drawback that I have encountered is the fit. Why couldn't they just take a hint from Jabra with thier earbuds. Everyone can hear me now and I can't hear anyone becuase it does not block out all the noise that I hear.
A few of you on here have said that you used a different type of ear bud. I am wide open to suggestions. I looked at the verizon website. Still looking for a mminigel earbud, but since I don't know what headset they were designed for makes it a little harder.
Please let me know what earbuds you guys are using with the Jawbone.
Thanks
Joe

Wing earbuds design faulty? one side is shorter then other!

Hello everyone
I got my Wing couple weeks ago, but I just got to testing the headset/earbuds that came with it. Anyways, when I opened them, it looks like one string of an earbud is shorter then the other. So the middle piece with volume control on it is not centered in the middle, which is very uncomfortable. I didn't find any way to adjust it. Anyone else has the same problem, or am I on the only one with "faulty" earbuds? Please respond. I purchased online through Business Services on a current deal. If I take it to T-Mobile store, will they replace? Thanks a lot.
It really is a crappy design flaw but thats the way they come. With the weight of the volume control on one side of the headphones, that side tends to fall out of my ear. Really sorry design on they're part.
I'd say go with the bluetooth stereo headsets. The sound quality is better and you dont have to worry about the faulty wires being in the way. I invested in one the other day and come to find out other than listening to music, they also pick up calls. You can find good deals on ebay.
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It really is a crappy design flaw but thats the way they come. With the weight of the volume control on one side of the headphones, that side tends to fall out of my ear. Really sorry design on they're part.
I'd say go with the bluetooth stereo headsets. The sound quality is better and you dont have to worry about the faulty wires being in the way. I invested in one the other day and come to find out other than listening to music, they also pick up calls. You can find good deals on ebay.
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Thanks for the explanation. Can you tell me which ones you got? Just currious!
The ones I picked up are made by Motorola. Check the ones I bought on this link.
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-MOTOROLA-HT820-BLUETOOTH-STEREO-HEADSET-HT-820_W0QQitemZ290181398683QQihZ019QQcategoryZ133229QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
There's also a few diferent types to choose from. Just do a search for Bluetooth Stereo Headsets and you'll see.
You do realize most headphones are like this now, just grab a set of ipod headphones and you'll know what I mean.
genaldar said:
You do realize most headphones are like this now, just grab a set of ipod headphones and you'll know what I mean.
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That sucks! Whoever came up with this idea should be forced to wear these headphones for the rest of their life!
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That sucks! Whoever came up with this idea should be forced to wear these headphones for the rest of their life!
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I agree completely. It's always felt awkward to me.
coolmen777 said:
Hello everyone
I got my Wing couple weeks ago, but I just got to testing the headset/earbuds that came with it. Anyways, when I opened them, it looks like one string of an earbud is shorter then the other. So the middle piece with volume control on it is not centered in the middle, which is very uncomfortable. I didn't find any way to adjust it. Anyone else has the same problem, or am I on the only one with "faulty" earbuds? Please respond. I purchased online through Business Services on a current deal. If I take it to T-Mobile store, will they replace? Thanks a lot.
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the longer one is supposed to go around the back of your neck... bet bluetooth is way better i like these ones because you can use any 3.5mm headphones you like.
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Stereo-Blac...ryZ15034QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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the longer one is supposed to go around the back of your neck... bet bluetooth is way better i like these ones because you can use any 3.5mm headphones you like.
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Stereo-Blac...ryZ15034QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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Can you just give us the model number? Or possibly a valid item# for the once you like? Link is not working (item removed). Thanks...
The model number is BCK-08. they have a bunch of 'em listed
Ummmm, it's not a defect!
Guys you do realize that there is a perfectly logical reason for this right??? Well, since you don't...LOL... Well, it's because the short side goes into one ear, and the other wraps around the back of you neck, so that they fit comfortably... The ear buds are labled, just follow the instructions above and everything should come together for you... They're not defective guys...
Yeah, thanks! Weird!
i agree... its done purpose fully.. not a defect
I still think it's a bad design because the side with the mic always gets knocked out of my ear or the mic gets caught on something, zipper, collar, button. I'm left-handed, so at least with symmetrical buds I don't have to be reminded that it's a right-handed world.
Be careful with bluetooth, the wing isn't really designed as a music player, even though it can do it. I got some bluetooth headphones made by insignia that work flawlessly with my partner's Samsung Upstage, but have this crackle with my Wing, only when playing music, and no, the sound files are fine, it's the wing's bluetooth connection that's messed up.
Have you tweaked the bluetooth stack (the bitrate and such) for better quality?

Is there Anyway to make tb speaker louder

Coming from the d1. My thunderbolt sounds like crap when in my pocket and driving in my car I can't hear most of the time. Volume up and changed tones and still not happy for such a big speaker. So any volume hacks?
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Coming from the d1. My thunderbolt sounds like crap when in my pocket and driving in my car I can't hear most of the time. Volume up and changed tones and still not happy for such a big speaker. So any volume hacks?
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kinda surprises me, this phone is a good deal louder than my evo was with volume hacks. But I don't think we'll see any yet. Probably not until the kernal source code is released anyway.
*EDIT* figuired I'd mention that you posted in the wrong section. Should be in general.
Thinkin about drillin' some holes in the kickstand.
Or you can get a ROM that has the DSP Manager and see if you can't tweak the sound. I don't know if it works with ringing/verifications though.
Perhaps taking it out of your pocket will not dampen the sound
Damn your right about wrong sections. Sorry can the mods move it please thank you...but I hate the speaker sounding like crap the kick stand hurts it more I think.... I can hear my d1 in club..well thanks for your post
put it on vibrate also, so when in your pocket you will feel the rumble.
I agree with the volume issue, coming from a D1 myself. The other issue that I find is that when I plug it in my car stereo, via the headphone jack, the volume is much lower than the D1, so I end up with a fair amount of hiss, due to having to turn the volume up on the stereo.
The kickstand could use a couple holes in it. I really wish that they had switched the side that it opens on, that way we could charge it while using the kickstand.
I have the same problem, coming for Droid1. It's a shame how highly advertised the speaker on the TB is, but it sounds so much worse than my old Droid.
I knew some guys who were audio engineers for Sony-Ericsson, and they said that the biggest hurdle they face in designing speakers for phones is how thin the phones are. Good sound needs depth to the speakers, so it makes no sense to me why a phone like the D1 can have a speaker in a space that is a little more than half of the TB, and sound so much louder and better than the TB.
Wonder if you have a bad unit. I carry mine in my shirt pocket all day and I keep turning the volume down because it is so loud.
Just a thought
I swear mine is so loud I've never been happier. I had mine in my gym bag downstairs yesterday and I could still clearly hear the ringer at the other end of the house. I'm ALWAYS turning down the external speaker when using turn by turn or speaker phone. I mean this thing is LOUD Best speaker I've ever had in a phone.
I'd consider going to the store and seeing if the units there are louder to your ear, you may have defective units.
The speaker is fantastic if the kickstand isn't in the way. Otherwise the highs are muffled and overall volume is lower than it normally would be without a LARGE CHUNK OF METAL COVERING IT.
I do have a slight hearing deficit. I was on the original Moto Droid and then upgraded to the thunderbolt. I was subject to using the Old Spice jingle because it was loud so I could hear it from across the room or on my nightstand as I slept. I downloaded the same jingle and it just doesnt work. I really have to listen to it to make it out.
I'm glad its not just me. But still there has got to be something.

Earpiece Distortion on Note 2

During phone calls, I am getting some distortion or slight background hissing sound on the earpiece when volume is set to around medium. Anyone else getting some distortions or annoying slight background sounds like cellular noise???? I can't replicate the issue when I use another phone other than my Note 2. I really like this phone but the earpiece just does not produce clear sounds. There is definitely slight hissing/buzzing that can be heard when using the phone in quiet places.
I have not experienced the hissing/buzzing but calls do not sound as clear compared to my s3.
I haven't had any issues with mine either.
ComputerGeek said:
During phone calls, I am getting some distortion or slight background hissing sound on the earpiece when volume is set to around medium. Anyone else getting some distortions or annoying slight background sounds like cellular noise???? I can't replicate the issue when I use another phone other than my Note 2. I really like this phone but the earpiece just does not produce clear sounds. There is definitely slight hissing/buzzing that can be heard when using the phone in quiet places.
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Yup, same thing on mine. It's not bad, but it is noticeable.
Ive head a bit of crackling a couple of times but once I turned down the volume slightly its not there.
I had mine cranked to the max and then pushed the button for even more volume. No distortion.
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Using my ink'd headphones with mic everything was fine. People heard me and I was heard fine. No distortion even with music turned up.
ComputerGeek said:
During phone calls, I am getting some distortion or slight background hissing sound on the earpiece when volume is set to around medium. Anyone else getting some distortions or annoying slight background sounds like cellular noise???? I can't replicate the issue when I use another phone other than my Note 2. I really like this phone but the earpiece just does not produce clear sounds. There is definitely slight hissing/buzzing that can be heard when using the phone in quiet places.
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I have had this as well, going to trade mine out today at the Verizon store and will see. It sounds to me like a bad speaker. I just logged on to see if anyone else was having this trouble. Love this beat otherwise though!
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Spectredroid said:
I have had this as well, going to trade mine out today at the Verizon store and will see. It sounds to me like a bad speaker. I just logged on to see if anyone else was having this trouble. Love this beat otherwise though!
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Well, took it into Verizon and got a new one. It works great now.
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I have not noticed this yet, but i will say clarity is not as good as my s3...no hissing or background noises tho.
ComputerGeek said:
During phone calls, I am getting some distortion or slight background hissing sound on the earpiece when volume is set to around medium. Anyone else getting some distortions or annoying slight background sounds like cellular noise???? I can't replicate the issue when I use another phone other than my Note 2. I really like this phone but the earpiece just does not produce clear sounds. There is definitely slight hissing/buzzing that can be heard when using the phone in quiet places.
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I immediately noticed the same problem with my Note 2 last night. VZW sent out a replacement today.
Bummer, since the phone isn't rooted yet, it took me a while to set up the phone and install apps...what a pain without Titanium. Also wasted a SGP screen protector. But the earpiece noise was definitely noticeable, especially since my S3 sounds perfect.
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Well, took it into Verizon and got a new one. It works great now.
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Good to know. Hope my replacement is problem-free as well.
Same crackly static/distortion on my earpiece. Looks like ill be calling Verizon as well. Wasted a Zagg on this too.
Correction. Still bad on the second one. Going to get a third one today. Bummer. It sounded pretty good at first, but after a few hours it was back. So we'll see.
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I'm getting a distortion/buzz as well. Only appears to be when the earpiece is producing sounds (not all the time) which still very noticible and annoying. I stopped on to see if other people were having the same issue because I had my family and gf vet the problem and they said I was "too sensitive" :silly:
Thanks for posting this, will try swapped hardware this week - otherwise device is excellent!
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Yep same here. Using a Plantronics Legend earpiece and have the same distortion.
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Yep same here. Using a Plantronics Legend earpiece and have the same distortion.
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That sounds like it may be a different problem. As I am experience and read from others the distortion or fuzz is from the built-in earpiece of the device. I have tried to replicate the issue with other outputs (speakerphone, BT earpiece, wired earpiece) and none of my other output attempts have had the issues at all.
If you are experiencing distortion through BT connection only I would look to your BT earpiece or surrounding environment (although less likely).
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Could someone please elaborate on the hissing? I have an issue with mine where when someone finishes a sentence talking it becomes sort of static-ey. It doesn't happen all the time.
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Could someone please elaborate on the hissing? I have an issue with mine where when someone finishes a sentence talking it becomes sort of static-ey. It doesn't happen all the time.
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Well, basically what I experienced was when a person spoke you could hear a short of static type noise with each syllable they spoke. It didn't happen all the time and was worse when talking to Verizon customer support, although that may be because the note 2 can sense evil. My third one seems to have done the trick. I have had since Friday and no issues. I can say as someone mentioned already that the call clarity is not as good as the s3, but I don't care as I love the phone enough. This is only when talking on the phone as mentioned as well. Not through an earpiece.
My Note 2 killed your phone.
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Well, basically what I experienced was when a person spoke you could hear a short of static type noise with each syllable they spoke. It didn't happen all the time and was worse when talking to Verizon customer support, although that may be because the note 2 can sense evil. My third one seems to have done the trick. I have had since Friday and no issues. I can say as someone mentioned already that the call clarity is not as good as the s3, but I don't care as I love the phone enough. This is only when talking on the phone as mentioned as well. Not through an earpiece.
My Note 2 killed your phone.
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Coming from another manufacturer and another carrier (Orig Evo, Sprint) can you clarify the "call quality" comments?
I'm fully on-board with the fuzz/hiss/static that happens when the other person is speaking and I'm working to switch mine out and rectify that issue but I've read a number of places that the quality is lesser than the S3 - how so? Hardware specific from S3 to GN2 or a VZW issue?
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The issue is too much volume coming out of these satellites. They can't handle the maximum output, neither the speaker or the earpiece.
From what I can tell this is not a defect issue but the way it is. Replacing phones, especially this early into the production cycle, would be a waste of time for both parties.

LG Tone Infinim

Has there been any word on the release of this? I haven't seen anything at all for about a month. Thanks
Would like to know too! Definitely want to get this soon!
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These are available in AT&T stores now, though its cheaper to get them on eBay right now due to not having to pay tax. They seem to be sold out online, but they are in stock in every AT&T store in my area for 149.00. They are awesome, by the way. Great sound and great design. I had the 730's and these are so much better in every way, especially when running/working out.
Also have these and the prior top model. The new ones sound worse due to lack of bass and overall fullness. Also no noise cancellation. Bummer. They've also bigger and harder to fit under my work dress shirt. Only thing good is the retractable cables.
Picked mine up today and not impressed. I like the design, it lays flatter than my 730's did and doesn't twist around my neck when I do any leaning over. The retractable wires are great I'm impressed with the overall design and functionality. What I'm not impressed with is the sound quality. My 730's are way louder and have more bass. Even with the built in equalizer on the infinum they are not better sounding. Trying to decide if I'm going to return them. At $160 after tax I'm not too too pleased.
Have you tried using another player to boost the bass?
I installed viper it helped a little with the bass. I haven't used power amp in a while might have to bring it back..
Edit: Power amp sounds even worse. I don't know kinda starting to like the headset.
Well after a day of owning these I'm becoming more pleased. While the bass might not be as heavy as I like they're overall pretty clear. Anyone else that owns these know if the call and/or music button are supposed to blink at all? I was under the impression they were supposed to blink red..
I love mine. As soon as I found the equalizer setting and I changed the setting it sounds amazing. I just love them and the sound and I am an audiophile. The ONLY thing is now it turns on and off on its own. It is really annoying. Im going to go get it switched outn other than that I ABSOLUTELY love them for movies, games and music. Some people are leaving ignorant bad reviews o n other sites of it. Have they looked at the manual? Thats what I did. Also the red ring buttons around the buttons not lighting up was a little bit of a disappointment. But I'll live lol
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Picked mine up today and not impressed. I like the design, it lays flatter than my 730's did and doesn't twist around my neck when I do any leaning over. The retractable wires are great I'm impressed with the overall design and functionality. What I'm not impressed with is the sound quality. My 730's are way louder and have more bass. Even with the built in equalizer on the infinum they are not better sounding. Trying to decide if I'm going to return them. At $160 after tax I'm not too too pleased.
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Like I said they've grown on me quite a bit. I contacted Lg about the red lights. They said they're supposed to light up and suggested I return them for exchange. I did so and the new ones don't blink either. Neither did the service reps at the store. So I don't know if Lg has no clue or we all got defective devices, I think the first option is the case.
I have been using the hsb-700 model for at least 4 years and the are still working fine. But this looks like it would be a nice upgrade. The retractable wires would solve my one dislike on the 700, and better sound is always good! I'll have to put them on my wishlist.
I loved the sound on mine, but the retraction mechanism stuck a couple of times in the first few days. I don't think the red actually lights up like the picture on the box. One of the "features" is that the light is not as annoying as it used to be and it was put on the inside of the headset.
I returned them and picked up the 750's. The sound (bass included) is comparable, but not as clear at higher volumes. Also, the earbuds on the 900's were perfect. They are the same size (IMO) as the 700's and fit perfect in my ear. The 750 earbuds are way too big.
So, now I am debating going back to the 900's because they have the best combination of sound and comfort. I'll just have to get a 3 year, $15 squaretrade warranty to cover the thin wires and mechanism.
About to be on my fourth pair of these. The second pairs right earbud quit working after two weeks. Now the third pairs play/pause and track slider arent working properly. Just got off the phone with Lg and theyre going to replace them again. I just hope this isnt an ongoing issue with these. Hope this pair will be my last.
Sounds like i should just shut up and be happy that my 750's work perfectly...
wow that thing looks ugly as hell...

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