AndroidTutor2018- Not all smartphones have the speaker quality or volume levels to make your stereo envious. These two issues – along with poor speaker placement – are the biggest factors getting in the way of you enjoying the sound coming from your smartphone. Here are a few tips to help you improve sound quality and increase volume on Android.
Best streaming music apps on Android
Best headphones and earbuds
Jump to a solution
Check your settings
Get a better music app
Get an EQ
Know your speaker placement
Check if your case is blocking a speaker
Use headphones
Boost speaker volume
Check your settings
You could optimize your Android audio experience through the settings. Not all Android UIs have this feature, however, so it won't work for everyone. If your device has it, the procedure is easy, though. And once you've done it for the first time you will be able to quickly enhance your audio settings in the future.
For TouchWiz, you need to plug in whichever audio device you want to use (if you're using one). Then, hop into your Settings and tap Sound. From there hit Audio settings. You should have a series of options to enhance your audio experience.
MIUI from Xiaomi, has an enhancer for headphones. Just toggle it on and pick the type you're using. You should have the choice between in-ear and normal headphones.
Xperia UI allows you use the ClearAudio setting and has an equalizer. You can get to it through the settings. With Sense UI you can toggle BoomSound but there's really no reason to turn it off, as the audio is terrible without it on. You can't optimize your audio settings from Oxygen, Optimus or Stock Android.
Get the most out of your Android audio experience. / © AndroidPIT
Download a new music app
You have the option of replacing the stock music app with one that includes more audio control. We recommend Poweramp or Equalizer+. Both are jam-packed with audio tweaks, presets, bass boost and more. Just make sure your music folders are checked in the app settings.
Equalizer+ provides a five-band EQ, while Poweramp offers a 10-band EQ for serious tuning. You'll have to pay a couple of bucks to access all the best features but once you do you'll never look back. Check out our article for more music player apps.
Best music player apps on Android
Sometimes all you need is a better music player app. / © ANDROIDPIT
Download an EQ
The default audio controls on most phones, with the exception of Sony phones and the OnePlus 2, are not exactly comprehensive. Some include a basic EQ but it often only works within the default music app and provides no control over audio not played through the music player.
It's important to note that no app works miracles when the hardware is not working properly but with a couple of simple adjustments your sound quality can be improved significantly. So hit the Play Store and get yourself a decent EQ. We can recommend both Music Volume EQ and Bass Booster.
Music Volume EQ + Bass Booster Bass Booster Know your speaker placement
It may seem silly, but the first thing you need to know is where the sound is coming from on your smartphone. Lots of phones have twin speaker grills, but often only one of them produces any sound. If your speaker is blocked then the sound quality will be low or non-existent.
Test out where your sound is coming from by playing some tunes and covering the various holes on your phone until you know exactly where the audio is coming from. There shouldn't be too many places for a speaker to hide and, once you've found them, you can get started on finding the problem.
Once you know whether your speakers are front-facing, bottom-mounted or on the back, you can make more intelligent decisions about how to position your smartphone to give speakers the best chance to shine. Don't block them when holding your phone (a common mistake when gaming with bottom-mounted speakers) and point the speakers towards you, not away from you.
Check if your case is blocking a speaker
If your phone has a protective case or cover, it will affect the quality of the sound you get from the speakers. All those vibrations coming from inside your phone will be muffled by the additional layer of plastic or rubber that the manufacturer won't have taken into account when designing its speaker system.
Not all case makers understand the subtleties of your device. Some cases block essential parts of the phone like the audio jack, microphone or speaker. Before you buy a case be sure that you check to see that it won't block anything.
Not all phones have speakers this good, so don't muffle them with a case. / © AndroidPIT
Use headphones
The simple fact is that most smartphone speakers are simply not good enough to get decent sound quality out of, even with a fancy music app or EQ. This is where a decent pair of headphones can help (some audio settings in your phone won't even work without headphones plugged in).
Check out our list of the best headphones and see how much of a difference a serious set of headphones can make to your smartphone audio. Not all headphones are created equally and there are different types for various situations. Make sure you look through and find the one that best suits you.
Buy some good headphones or even just use the ones that came with your phone. / © ANDROIDPIT
Boost speaker volume
If you are rooted, there are plenty of app options out there that can bypass the max volume of the Android system with a few simple tweaks. Check out our ultimate guide on how to root Android for more details. If you don't want to root your phone or simply aren't convinced by the distortions that most volume-booster apps in the Play Store end up producing, then there are still a few things you can do.
Get to know a little about sound waves. If you position your phone in a corner and fire the speaker output towards it, you'll get a louder, 'bassier' reverberation than if it was just shooting out into the room. The same logic applies to any object: put your phone in a box, against a bowl or in a glass (empty, of course) and you might be amazed to hear how much louder your speaker suddenly is.
How do you improve sound quality on your phone? Have you found any reliable volume booster apps? Let us know in the comments.
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2 alexwild 3 months ago Link to comment
i haven't found an equalizer that actually works with my Samsung J7 only things that do work are bass boost & virtualizer. Does anyone have suggestions of any that actually work please ?
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23 Mark G. 3 months ago Link to comment
Without doubt the best music app is the excellent Playerpro - it has an additional add on DSP pack which provides enhanced audio features - resampler 48khz - dithering method - 32 bit output - full high end equaliser - bass boost/virtualizer - reverb effect gain - reply gain - pre-amplification - clipping prevention.
It provides a high quality music player with Artist/album artwork (fully customisable) - fully editable ID3 tags - download skins - lyric finder (musixmatch/Internet/quick lyric) - lock screen & widgets.
I don't normally promote one app over the next, but if you are a music fan and enjoy high quality then I highly recommend Playerpro.
Peace
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9 parayil h. 3 months ago Link to comment
Volume booster Apps in Google play store do nothing for unrooted devices, and in rooted devices God knows.
Only waste the time and finishing your battery.
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21 Andrew Burgin 3 months ago Link to comment
Ever since i found my best music application on Android,i have been using PlayerPro,which offers a Dsppack,which really helps you set the volume on this Super music player,it so easy to set up,and offers you searching on the internet to Find the correct Album image for any music you add to the player,but the reason i do like Playerpro as it offers the Exit function once you finished using the music player
2 shreeram kcMark G.
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3 Mark Pedzinski 8 months ago Link to comment
What a stupid Google search response I've got? I mean dang, my phone is rooted, and I amplifications from apps! Now, I want to go into my system settings and make no limit to volume control. This dude who wrote this article should be shot
2 shreeram kcMai Xwb Thao
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1 Stoff 9 months ago Link to comment
I invite you to try my new Volume Booster for Android devices. Just add the following to google play url (/store/apps/details?id=mobapps.tool.sound.speakervolumeboosterpro)
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1 Mario Sanchez 10 months ago Link to comment
I like listehning to music while in the shower & Ive no fancy
N toys at the moment nor money to even think about toys that'd make the output volume louder I tried THE v Bobbie and Zsa "put your phone in something" method & found that setting phone speaker down in the EMPTY sink works well
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1 Al'vin Al'sace 5 months ago Link to comment
This is pure Savage
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2 Käb Dâw Sep 26, 2016 Link to comment
thank you for article
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1 Ashley Bates Aug 12, 2016 Link to comment
My headphones sound just fine with my pc and my zune but when I use them with my sky android phone the sound quality is crap. Is there anything I can do to tweak it or am I just unfortunate?
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1 Mai Xwb Thao 3 months ago Link to comment
Use Poweramp for 4.99 this EQ tuning your headphone and speaker clearer but note speaker are always going to sound loud!
headphone is still recommend or bluetooth speaker" Recommend the Sony XB20 at 69.99 sale
but still recommend using EQ app to make it sound High Res
0
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2 Paul Trev Aug 8, 2016 Link to comment
Vlc player increase the volume with a good equaliser
1 Cory Schmidt
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8 DEATHPROOFBUM Jul 5, 2016 Link to comment
The point you made about the placement of your device is very helpful, the effects of an alternative music player to your stock one can only really be had through earphones however, with only any any real benefits being had through attaching a portable speaker, or to your home system. This is obviously not ideal if your out and about, however with a good set of headphones and a portable sound amp for a best personal experience, and a separate speaker if there is a few people to enjoy music or a movie, you can even use a pass-through if your headphones allows for it. But until some major technological breakthrough in phone speaker build, these I find are the best alternatives.
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2 Isaac Edidiong Jul 5, 2016 Link to comment
interesting
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12 lianne john Jul 5, 2016 Link to comment
Good article!
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5 CQ P. Jul 5, 2016 Link to comment
Poweramp is great but not likely to include GooglePlay Music when scanning device. Download Music Mate (formerly Cloud Music Importer), select music to download/transfer from your personal GooglePlay playlists and problem solved.
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4 Reyn Jul 5, 2016 Link to comment
informative.
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13 Chad_Higgins Jun 12, 2016 Link to comment
VLC has a EQ inside it that really makes phone sound Good. I like it alot. Just recently discovered it. I thought it was just to play videos but it does so much more!
0
Reply
20 Parvind Chahal Jun 8, 2016 Link to comment
look buddy if a phone comes with a good speaker it will produce good sound if not thn do watever tricks it cant produce good sounds
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1 Jane miller Aug 27, 2016 Link to comment
look 'buddy' your grammar and writing is terrible... try using punctuation, and some respect
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Best streaming music apps on Android
Best headphones and earbuds
Jump to a solution
Check your settings
Get a better music app
Get an EQ
Know your speaker placement
Check if your case is blocking a speaker
Use headphones
Boost speaker volume
Check your settings
You could optimize your Android audio experience through the settings. Not all Android UIs have this feature, however, so it won't work for everyone. If your device has it, the procedure is easy, though. And once you've done it for the first time you will be able to quickly enhance your audio settings in the future.
For TouchWiz, you need to plug in whichever audio device you want to use (if you're using one). Then, hop into your Settings and tap Sound. From there hit Audio settings. You should have a series of options to enhance your audio experience.
MIUI from Xiaomi, has an enhancer for headphones. Just toggle it on and pick the type you're using. You should have the choice between in-ear and normal headphones.
Xperia UI allows you use the ClearAudio setting and has an equalizer. You can get to it through the settings. With Sense UI you can toggle BoomSound but there's really no reason to turn it off, as the audio is terrible without it on. You can't optimize your audio settings from Oxygen, Optimus or Stock Android.
Get the most out of your Android audio experience. / © AndroidPIT
Download a new music app
You have the option of replacing the stock music app with one that includes more audio control. We recommend Poweramp or Equalizer+. Both are jam-packed with audio tweaks, presets, bass boost and more. Just make sure your music folders are checked in the app settings.
Equalizer+ provides a five-band EQ, while Poweramp offers a 10-band EQ for serious tuning. You'll have to pay a couple of bucks to access all the best features but once you do you'll never look back. Check out our article for more music player apps.
Best music player apps on Android
Sometimes all you need is a better music player app. / © ANDROIDPIT
Download an EQ
The default audio controls on most phones, with the exception of Sony phones and the OnePlus 2, are not exactly comprehensive. Some include a basic EQ but it often only works within the default music app and provides no control over audio not played through the music player.
It's important to note that no app works miracles when the hardware is not working properly but with a couple of simple adjustments your sound quality can be improved significantly. So hit the Play Store and get yourself a decent EQ. We can recommend both Music Volume EQ and Bass Booster.
Music Volume EQ + Bass Booster Bass Booster Know your speaker placement
It may seem silly, but the first thing you need to know is where the sound is coming from on your smartphone. Lots of phones have twin speaker grills, but often only one of them produces any sound. If your speaker is blocked then the sound quality will be low or non-existent.
Test out where your sound is coming from by playing some tunes and covering the various holes on your phone until you know exactly where the audio is coming from. There shouldn't be too many places for a speaker to hide and, once you've found them, you can get started on finding the problem.
Once you know whether your speakers are front-facing, bottom-mounted or on the back, you can make more intelligent decisions about how to position your smartphone to give speakers the best chance to shine. Don't block them when holding your phone (a common mistake when gaming with bottom-mounted speakers) and point the speakers towards you, not away from you.
Check if your case is blocking a speaker
If your phone has a protective case or cover, it will affect the quality of the sound you get from the speakers. All those vibrations coming from inside your phone will be muffled by the additional layer of plastic or rubber that the manufacturer won't have taken into account when designing its speaker system.
Not all case makers understand the subtleties of your device. Some cases block essential parts of the phone like the audio jack, microphone or speaker. Before you buy a case be sure that you check to see that it won't block anything.
Not all phones have speakers this good, so don't muffle them with a case. / © AndroidPIT
Use headphones
The simple fact is that most smartphone speakers are simply not good enough to get decent sound quality out of, even with a fancy music app or EQ. This is where a decent pair of headphones can help (some audio settings in your phone won't even work without headphones plugged in).
Check out our list of the best headphones and see how much of a difference a serious set of headphones can make to your smartphone audio. Not all headphones are created equally and there are different types for various situations. Make sure you look through and find the one that best suits you.
Buy some good headphones or even just use the ones that came with your phone. / © ANDROIDPIT
Boost speaker volume
If you are rooted, there are plenty of app options out there that can bypass the max volume of the Android system with a few simple tweaks. Check out our ultimate guide on how to root Android for more details. If you don't want to root your phone or simply aren't convinced by the distortions that most volume-booster apps in the Play Store end up producing, then there are still a few things you can do.
Get to know a little about sound waves. If you position your phone in a corner and fire the speaker output towards it, you'll get a louder, 'bassier' reverberation than if it was just shooting out into the room. The same logic applies to any object: put your phone in a box, against a bowl or in a glass (empty, of course) and you might be amazed to hear how much louder your speaker suddenly is.
How do you improve sound quality on your phone? Have you found any reliable volume booster apps? Let us know in the comments.
417 Shares
Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Share on Google+ 417 Shares
More from the web
Hollywood Actress Tells All: “I Hope My Story Will Help Other Women”ActivatedYou
Say Goodbye to Phone Bills Forever With One Super-Low Wireless Payment Per Year!MintSim
How Much Money Do You Really Get from a Reverse Mortgage?NewRetirement
Our Best Razor for Only $1? Yep, Dollar Shave Club Is Not Messing AroundDollar Shave Club
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2 alexwild 3 months ago Link to comment
i haven't found an equalizer that actually works with my Samsung J7 only things that do work are bass boost & virtualizer. Does anyone have suggestions of any that actually work please ?
0
Reply
23 Mark G. 3 months ago Link to comment
Without doubt the best music app is the excellent Playerpro - it has an additional add on DSP pack which provides enhanced audio features - resampler 48khz - dithering method - 32 bit output - full high end equaliser - bass boost/virtualizer - reverb effect gain - reply gain - pre-amplification - clipping prevention.
It provides a high quality music player with Artist/album artwork (fully customisable) - fully editable ID3 tags - download skins - lyric finder (musixmatch/Internet/quick lyric) - lock screen & widgets.
I don't normally promote one app over the next, but if you are a music fan and enjoy high quality then I highly recommend Playerpro.
Peace
0
Reply
9 parayil h. 3 months ago Link to comment
Volume booster Apps in Google play store do nothing for unrooted devices, and in rooted devices God knows.
Only waste the time and finishing your battery.
0
Reply
21 Andrew Burgin 3 months ago Link to comment
Ever since i found my best music application on Android,i have been using PlayerPro,which offers a Dsppack,which really helps you set the volume on this Super music player,it so easy to set up,and offers you searching on the internet to Find the correct Album image for any music you add to the player,but the reason i do like Playerpro as it offers the Exit function once you finished using the music player
2 shreeram kcMark G.
Reply
3 Mark Pedzinski 8 months ago Link to comment
What a stupid Google search response I've got? I mean dang, my phone is rooted, and I amplifications from apps! Now, I want to go into my system settings and make no limit to volume control. This dude who wrote this article should be shot
2 shreeram kcMai Xwb Thao
Reply
1 Stoff 9 months ago Link to comment
I invite you to try my new Volume Booster for Android devices. Just add the following to google play url (/store/apps/details?id=mobapps.tool.sound.speakervolumeboosterpro)
0
Reply
1 Mario Sanchez 10 months ago Link to comment
I like listehning to music while in the shower & Ive no fancy
N toys at the moment nor money to even think about toys that'd make the output volume louder I tried THE v Bobbie and Zsa "put your phone in something" method & found that setting phone speaker down in the EMPTY sink works well
0
Reply
1 Al'vin Al'sace 5 months ago Link to comment
This is pure Savage
0
Reply
2 Käb Dâw Sep 26, 2016 Link to comment
thank you for article
0
Reply
1 Ashley Bates Aug 12, 2016 Link to comment
My headphones sound just fine with my pc and my zune but when I use them with my sky android phone the sound quality is crap. Is there anything I can do to tweak it or am I just unfortunate?
0
Reply
1 Mai Xwb Thao 3 months ago Link to comment
Use Poweramp for 4.99 this EQ tuning your headphone and speaker clearer but note speaker are always going to sound loud!
headphone is still recommend or bluetooth speaker" Recommend the Sony XB20 at 69.99 sale
but still recommend using EQ app to make it sound High Res
0
Reply
2 Paul Trev Aug 8, 2016 Link to comment
Vlc player increase the volume with a good equaliser
1 Cory Schmidt
Reply
8 DEATHPROOFBUM Jul 5, 2016 Link to comment
The point you made about the placement of your device is very helpful, the effects of an alternative music player to your stock one can only really be had through earphones however, with only any any real benefits being had through attaching a portable speaker, or to your home system. This is obviously not ideal if your out and about, however with a good set of headphones and a portable sound amp for a best personal experience, and a separate speaker if there is a few people to enjoy music or a movie, you can even use a pass-through if your headphones allows for it. But until some major technological breakthrough in phone speaker build, these I find are the best alternatives.
0
Reply
2 Isaac Edidiong Jul 5, 2016 Link to comment
interesting
0
Reply
12 lianne john Jul 5, 2016 Link to comment
Good article!
0
Reply
5 CQ P. Jul 5, 2016 Link to comment
Poweramp is great but not likely to include GooglePlay Music when scanning device. Download Music Mate (formerly Cloud Music Importer), select music to download/transfer from your personal GooglePlay playlists and problem solved.
0
Reply
4 Reyn Jul 5, 2016 Link to comment
informative.
0
Reply
13 Chad_Higgins Jun 12, 2016 Link to comment
VLC has a EQ inside it that really makes phone sound Good. I like it alot. Just recently discovered it. I thought it was just to play videos but it does so much more!
0
Reply
20 Parvind Chahal Jun 8, 2016 Link to comment
look buddy if a phone comes with a good speaker it will produce good sound if not thn do watever tricks it cant produce good sounds
0
Reply
1 Jane miller Aug 27, 2016 Link to comment
look 'buddy' your grammar and writing is terrible... try using punctuation, and some respect
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