What makes a smartphone great at audio?
What makes a smartphone great at audio?
Every year we declare a phone the best at audio, but what does that even mean? What makes one phone better than the other? We’ll go over it today.
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Mmmm I think people need to do more studying, USBC to 3.5 mm will be the same as the headphone jack, not all mobiles have the same quality audio out, try what you have around you with the same headphones. Are you playing aiff wav MP3. That will make a big difference. Wired is better if possible,. And balanced is even, better,. Try using a fiio q5s with the am3d thx AAA and a good set of headphones,. You will be amazed
How about Pixel 3a ? Does it sound better via 3.5 mm headphone jack.
I like this guy…
Boombox speaker in the LG V & G Series is pretty f****** cool
you really speak the truth here in this video. there is a HUGE amount of garbage that people simply do not talk about in smartphone review videos. this is probably the most ruthlessly honest and well.. important – video on smartphone audio ive seen to date.
Blackberry Z30 best sounding smartphone ever built
I totally agree with that, my consider to buy a phone is the audio, and the priority is smartphone with 1. Jack audio 2. Have dedicated DAC. I use Meizu pro 7 btw😂
Soundguys at android authority? Yeh
I think Apple’s USB-C to 3.5mm jack adapter is the most universal one.
Great video… thx so much.
No G8? It seems as though it covered the headphone and DAC?
I’ve been trying to find direct comparisons with G8 & V40… tough. (Not the speaker but the dac and the quality powering of higher headphones)
Also tricking the phone with a 3.5 mm to 3.5mm adapter with LG? Much much better performance.
Thanks again for the videos and #bringthejackback!
I have seen your best audio smartpone list ton website, but how about xperia xz3 and HTC 12+. Are these comparable. Is U12+ a good phone for audio, baterry, screen?
I bought the S10+ Samsung Galaxy,not needing the good camera ,etc etc. but for audio. Am thinking of giving it to my daughter. I LOVE music and only listen to my long YouTube music lists. So, as long as i buy a phone with a jack and it pushes the power, can I get by on a cheap phone?
I’m on the LG V50, G6 before, unmatched! 😉 Too bad the V60 isn’t avalable here…and the new Velvet dropped the Quad DAC. Let’s what’s next!
If you care about audio you would only buy a lg phone
how will this video relate with 2019 and 2020 smartphones 😂😂
I was waiting recommended smartphones…
Bad bad vid. Pointless and nonsense
Very weak presentation. You didn’t even mention crosstalk, THD+, white noise. For example iPhone XS and 11 Pro/Pro Max has best bass line. The others are bs. Sorry but facts. What a shame. I should have been there and making this video with a lot of things for audiophile/music lovers.
gosh where can I find that wallpaper at 4:33
32 bit Hi-Fi quad DAC tuned by Sabre, with built in EQ.. 24 bit APTX HD capable
If a smartphone doesn’t have a 3.5mm headphone jack, then I am no longer interested.
I have about 7 thousand various songs on my YouTube music list. If I use a $359 Sennheiser earphone with this, will I hear good quality audio? I’m thinking of buying a simple Nokia 2. Do various phone have different levels of audio? Thanks
man
You’re just talking about play back. I was hoping this was about the actual audio specs and DSP. disappoint.
what’s the point of this
what fo i look for loudest headphone volume phnes ? I used to have HTC one with dolby and the volume went much higher than my Samsug note 8. what specs to watch for ? for headphone loudness please ?
Note 10 has no jack im pissed
There is a 24-bit adapter that connects to the mobile phone’s USB input. Similarly, there is a 24-bit adapter that you can connect to the lighting input of an iPhone. however, they cost more than the standard adapter
Being a V30/40/50
Where Is my loved ZTE Axon 7???? Still got it, still love it!
Great video. On the side belive and trust jesus lsmorg…..
i was stupid to think i dont need 3.5mm jack.
Blackberry and sony
What makes a video great at visuals?
Sufficient light. Why is this video so amateurishly dark? Good grief!
You didnt say anything about front facing speakers or even more important; stereo speakers, which absolutely sound better, still crap, but better nontheless.
this is video that i’m lookin’ for
I currently have the LG V40 and the Quad DAC is really something else! I use the Side to Side surround setting and the Short digital filter which combine for a crazy immersive experience! In fact they’ve spoiled me; if I listen to music on any other phone-not to mention Bluetooth- music sounds flat and unalive, even with the same headphones!
If you’re someone who has a pair of quality headphones and considers listening to music to be a pastime, then I would highly recommend an LG phone with a jack and their Hi-Fi Quad Dac.
V35 audio is 🤮 But V30 is PERFECT !
Actually iphones are good too at music. I compared it to LG v30 vs my iphone6
It isn’t physics but engineering
Bro, bro…you look like Mr. Bean.
What a LOAD OF CRAP. Well done CAPTAIN OBVIOUS
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It’s simple… If you are a lover of high quality audio go and get a LG V30, V40 G7 etc……. Trust me
I use for music Sony Ericsson W800i with original headphone,the nusic qualty its great.Much better than most smartphones.
Not Description , Why ???
This is a STUPOD video.. Obviously you can use headphones to listen better… We are talking louder and crispy.. WTF
It’s also important to point out that most new smartphones don’t have built-in ground loop isolation like the HTC One M8 did.
Running a new smartphone through an amplified hi-fi deck will cause speaker-destroying pops and that oh-so-fun 60hz chainsaw buzz.
Sure, you can buy a ~$10 device that will isolate ground hum, but shouldn’t your $500+ smartphone have that built in?
3:10 if you have a usb-c to 3.5 mm jack adapter you’ll be fine
I have been searching for headphone jack output audio quality for years . But all I get this kind of meaningless videos. Everyone knows that a phone speaker isn’t powerfull enough to drive music detailed and powerful sufficiently.
Man we want to a headphone output comparison. Will anybody get it?
I had the lg v40 and tried several headphones but sound was just plain. No feelings of music at all. It’s mainly about how they tune the audio and power doesn’t mean everything. One can have high power but rubbish quality.
Asante sana