iPhone 6 & 6 Plus Audio Quality

[Red Jacket Mike]

I just got a new iPhone 6 128GB, and immediately the audio sounded better to me than my iPhone 5.  As a matter of fact, I had been using the iPhone 5 with a Vamp Verza, and the Audioforge Equalizer app, along with my V-Moda XS; now, with the iPhone 6, I am using the same gear, and when I take the Vamp Verza out of the chain, I am not hearing much difference.
 
I'm adjusting the EQ a bit, dropping the mid-bass levels (160-250Hz area) down by 2-3dB, and getting excellent sound without the external amp in the chain.  I may have a Vamp Verza for sale . . .

 

 

[DeadeyeM]

  I just got a new iPhone 6 128GB, and immediately the audio sounded better to me than my iPhone 5.  As a matter of fact, I had been using the iPhone 5 with a Vamp Verza, and the Audioforge Equalizer app, along with my V-Moda XS; now, with the iPhone 6, I am using the same gear, and when I take the Vamp Verza out of the chain, I am not hearing much difference.
 
I'm adjusting the EQ a bit, dropping the mid-bass levels (160-250Hz area) down by 2-3dB, and getting excellent sound without the external amp in the chain.  I may have a Vamp Verza for sale . . .

 

is your iP6 US version or EU? Could any one else when doing comparison or review with their iPhones 6 post also are they using EU or non-EU version please ? 

 

[obsidyen]

  I just got a new iPhone 6 128GB, and immediately the audio sounded better to me than my iPhone 5.  As a matter of fact, I had been using the iPhone 5 with a Vamp Verza, and the Audioforge Equalizer app, along with my V-Moda XS; now, with the iPhone 6, I am using the same gear, and when I take the Vamp Verza out of the chain, I am not hearing much difference.
 
I'm adjusting the EQ a bit, dropping the mid-bass levels (160-250Hz area) down by 2-3dB, and getting excellent sound without the external amp in the chain.  I may have a Vamp Verza for sale . . .

 

 
iPhone 6 has a good dac anyway, adding another dac to the chain is just snake oil... Unless you want to drive HD800 or something in which case you'd definitely need an amp. But nothing is needed for low impedance headphones, just iPhone.

 

[elfary]

 I just got a new iPhone 6 128GB, and immediately the audio sounded better to me than my iPhone 5.  As a matter of fact, I had been using the iPhone 5 with a Vamp Verza, and the Audioforge Equalizer app, along with my V-Moda XS; now, with the iPhone 6, I am using the same gear, and when I take the Vamp Verza out of the chain, I am not hearing much difference.
 
I'm adjusting the EQ a bit, dropping the mid-bass levels (160-250Hz area) down by 2-3dB, and getting excellent sound without the external amp in the chain.  I may have a Vamp Verza for sale . . .

 

 
iPhone 6 has a good dac anyway, adding another dac to the chain is just snake oil... Unless you want to drive HD800 or something in which case you'd definitely need an amp. But nothing is needed for low impedance headphones, just iPhone.

+1

 

[Nhubley]

A really great link to an in depth analysis of the iPhone 6 DAC done by Macrumors. 
 
http://www.macrumors.com/2014/09/26/iphone-6-hd-audio/

 

[jimbojangles]

Since i have the chance to get in 72 hours an iPhone 6 128gb imported from the U.S. I would need impressions from people that have had previously an iPhone 5s.

I'm after an iPhone 6 without volume cap. I was told by Apple UK that they are usually sold in the U.S. with a network already added and locked. Any chance you could let me know whereyou sourced an unlocked version from my friend??

 

[Saraugie]

I'm after an iPhone 6 without volume cap. I was told by Apple UK that they are usually sold in the U.S. with a network already added and locked. Any chance you could let me know whereyou sourced an unlocked version from my friend??

I know of a brand new iPhone 6 (not +), unlocked, Gold with 64GB, new in the box never opened.  Last price I know is $1,075 USD.

 

[James-uk]

I'm after an iPhone 6 without volume cap. I was told by Apple UK that they are usually sold in the U.S. with a network already added and locked. Any chance you could let me know whereyou sourced an unlocked version from my friend??

I can turn the volume cap on and off in music settings and I brought mine in the uk.

 

[jimbojangles]

I know of a brand new iPhone 6 (not +), unlocked, Gold with 64GB, new in the box never opened.  Last price I know is $1,075 USD.

Thanks Saraguie but I'm after a 128GB .For the record, if any one else is conserned about warranty Apple UK told me they would cover any item from the U.S. which is great news .

 

[jimbojangles]

I can turn the volume cap on and off in music settings and I brought mine in the uk.

I did read earlier in this thread,I think, that if its a toggle then you only take cap off to 85db, but not the second cap like U.S version, I'll have to look into it

 

[dagraham]

Does anyone know if there is any difference in sound quality between the European and US version, other than the volume cap?

 

[obsidyen]

I can turn the volume cap on and off in music settings and I brought mine in the uk.

There are 2 caps. First cap is something you can't turn off. It decreases the volume to 80% of US version. The second cap, if on, decreases the volume to 60%, if off it stays at 80% of US version.

 

[elfary]

I can turn the volume cap on and off in music settings and I brought mine in the uk.

There are 2 caps. First cap is something you can't turn off. It decreases the volume to 80% of US version. The second cap, if on, decreases the volume to 60%, if off it stays at 80% of US version.

Thats's the way it is,

CENELEC white paper sets 2 limits 85 decibels allowing user to turn it off enabling it to reach 100 decibels (both sound pressure levels calculated with bundled earphones).

So no you can't get rid of the EU 2nd limit via menu->volume limit->eu toggle off

It's easy to check: you will never get your european iPhone get as loud as your european iPad (which are not capped because they don't sell with bundled earphones thus rendering useless the EU white paper). But a non european iPhone will get as loud as an iPad.

And that is not to mention the screen self turning on to tell you it's getting loud...

Last year i swore to myself that i won't ever purchase again a handicapped iPhone. Had an european 5s and it was frustrating on certain albums/headphones where the american 5s pulls them off without a hitch.

 

[Buckster]

gsmarena review of the Iphone 6 is now up
 
they measure crosstalk, THD etc and compare it vs the Iphone 5 and Iphone 5s (as well as their peers)

 

[jimbojangles]

Thats's the way it is,

CENELEC white paper sets 2 limits 85 decibels allowing user to turn it off enabling it to reach 100 decibels (both sound pressure levels calculated with bundled earphones).

So no you can't get rid of the EU 2nd limit via menu->volume limit->eu toggle off

It's easy to check: you will never get your european iPhone get as loud as your european iPad (which are not capped because they don't sell with bundled earphones thus rendering useless the EU white paper). But a non european iPhone will get as loud as an iPad.

And that is not to mention the screen self turning on to tell you it's getting loud...

Last year i swore to myself that i won't ever purchase again a handicapped iPhone. Had an european 5s and it was frustrating on certain albums/headphones where the american 5s pulls them off without a hitch.

fully respect your opinion and a valuable piece of information, that's sealed it for me, U.S iPhone it is!