topic Re: Z1 Compact Extremely Low Headphone Sound in Z Series

Z1 Compact Extremely Low Headphone Sound

ZOMBELEK — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 18:32:02 GMT

Hi all! I decided to upgrade my 7 years old phone to a Z1 Compact. Everything went perfect... Until I plugged the headphone and tried to listen to music. I got really dissapointed because my 7 years old phone offers at least 1.5x higher sound level than my new Z1 Compact. I also tested my friends' phones and results are the same. Seriously, an update is needed to fix that low volume problem immediately so we, the Z1 Compact users won't be using our old phones for listening music. These kinds of problems doesn't suit the Sony quality.

Re: Z1 Compact Extremely Low Headphone Sound

Uliwooly — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 18:34:38 GMT

Which headphones are you using?

Re: Z1 Compact Extremely Low Headphone Sound

Uliwooly — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 18:36:23 GMT

Also check this

Open the Walkman app > menu > settings > sound effects > sound enhancements > Settings > Headphone settings

Re: Z1 Compact Extremely Low Headphone Sound

ZOMBELEK — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 18:37:28 GMT

With every headphones I use on Z1c, it still sounds low. I think it is not a headphone oriented problem. I also did those settings you stated. No matter what I do, it just doesn't work. I read topics about this problem before and it seems like it isn't fixed yet. My aim by starting a new topic is to attract attention of Sony and help us Z1 Compact users by solving this problem.

Re: Z1 Compact Extremely Low Headphone Sound

Uliwooly — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 18:38:18 GMT

Check the settings suggestion

Re: Z1 Compact Extremely Low Headphone Sound

ZOMBELEK — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 18:56:26 GMT

Unfortunately, nothing is working, including your suggestion. I believe the solution is at Sony. I don't want to waste my phone by rooting and installing some mods to fix this low volume problem

Re: Z1 Compact Extremely Low Headphone Sound

Uliwooly — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 18:59:18 GMT

it will be wise to post which headphones you have tested

Re: Z1 Compact Extremely Low Headphone Sound

ZOMBELEK — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 19:09:54 GMT

Okay, I tested with Sennheiser Mx 270, of course the one that comes with phone ( MH750 I think) and an Apple Earpod. As I said, they all had the same low volume on my Z1c.

Re: Z1 Compact Extremely Low Headphone Sound

Uliwooly — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 19:14:42 GMT

Just to be clear, settings > sound > volumes > music, video, games & other media > max it

then test again

also settings > sound > sound effects > is clear audio+ and dynamic normalizer selected, if they are uncheck them

Re: Z1 Compact Extremely Low Headphone Sound

ZOMBELEK — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 19:22:56 GMT

I just checked them. Volume levels in sounds settings were already maxed and clear audio and dynamic normalizer were already unchecked. Still no change...

Re: Z1 Compact Extremely Low Headphone Sound

Uliwooly — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 19:28:43 GMT

Perhaps you have a faulty unit or I'm not sure what might be the issue, but it doesn't hurt to try this

1. repair / re-install the latest update with PCC

PC Companion (PCC)

Bridge (for Mac)

Alternatives on How to backup Xperias

http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/36355

2. take it back to the store

Re: Z1 Compact Extremely Low Headphone Sound

ZOMBELEK — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 19:53:41 GMT

I might have a faulty unit but everyone has? When I do a search about problems of Z1 Compact, mostly I see is low volume problem. The phone is really perfect. But for me, who spends ~%80 of his time with phone by listening music, it is a real agony. By the way thanks for advice, I will try this when I have enough time. It looks like it will take long to backup my phone. If everyting fails, then my last step will be taking it to store and myself to a doctor if I have any hearing problems just in case.

Thanks for everyting

Re: Z1 Compact Extremely Low Headphone Sound

Sportyerre — Fri, 17 Oct 2014 07:35:25 GMT

It is a common trouble

http://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Xperia-Z1-Compact/Volume-too-low/td-p/584263

Re: Z1 Compact Extremely Low Headphone Sound

gkri — Fri, 17 Oct 2014 21:41:29 GMT

This works perfect for me.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/sony-xperia-z1-compact/themes-apps/mod-headphone-volume-boost-stock-k-k-4-t2833705

Re: Z1 Compact Extremely Low Headphone Sound

huesos1 — Mon, 20 Oct 2014 02:08:53 GMT

Guti, It looks like for root uses...

Re: Z1 Compact Extremely Low Headphone Sound

poraty — Mon, 19 Jan 2015 16:19:41 GMT

Had the same frustrating low volume problem on my xperia z1 compact with headphones plugged in. Downloaded "soundboost" app. Problem solved. Works like magic