[rafaelpernil]

   
Thanks for your response. Also could you please let me know which model M8 you are using? I'm from India and here we have 2.5 Ghz model (US has got 2.3 Ghz model). I feel even there will be change in DAC

I'm using european model. I think they all have the same dac and amp. There's only a difference in CPU frequency between both S801 SoCs.
 
Regards 

 

 

[rafaelpernil]

 

[rafaelpernil]

Does 4.4.3 fix the USB audio outputting mono?

Sent from my SM-N9005

I didn't know it was outputting mono on 4.2.2... At least on 4.4.3 it is outputting stereo (I'm using TCG U-Skin)
 
Regards!

 

[elfary]

Hope at some point somebody can measure the output impedance of an European unit. As a balanced armature user if the 9ohm figure turns out to be true then it's a no go for me.

I find odd that it has less bass than my iPhone 5s with the balanced armatures i have plugged to it (Westone UM3x, Westone 3 and TDK BA200).


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[pukemon]

I really doubt it's that high. It has to be <2ohms. It can push my beyer 250ohms pretty decent unlike any previous phone.

 

[PavoGrande]

Sense 4.4.2 compared to any version of GPE sounds equal. However, Sense 4.4.3 comes with new audio drivers which provide a more refined sound with better detail and zero crackling. So, Sense all the way!

I'm loving the SQ of this phone, specially with the new update.

Regards, mates   

Can anyone else verify the crackling in the HTC M8 gone after updating to 4.4.3???

 

[Simma]

Sense 4.4.2 compared to any version of GPE sounds equal. However, Sense 4.4.3 comes with new audio drivers which provide a more refined sound with better detail and zero crackling. So, Sense all the way!

I'm loving the SQ of this phone, specially with the new update.

Regards, mates   

Can anyone else verify the crackling in the HTC M8 gone after updating to 4.4.3???

I've tried 2.12.401.3 (firmware & rom) yesterday and nothing has changed. It's still playing with the same crackling on certain tracks at high volume.

 

[PavoGrande]

I've tried 2.12.401.3 (firmware & rom) yesterday and nothing has changed. It's still playing with the same crackling on certain tracks at high volume.

That's really disappointing... I may have to get an iPhone for audio quality alone...

 

[rafaelpernil]

Simma, are you using stock kernel from 2.12.401.3? I'm using MaximusHD 6.0.1 which comes with updated stock kernel, where new audio drivers are. SkyDragon ROM comes with SkyDragon kernel (Based on 4.4.2 kernel source) without new audio drivers so that might be your case.

On 2.12.401.3 I feel the improvements in audio. Maybe there's still a little little bit of crackling, but it's minimum! I love how this phone sounds with my VSonic GR07...

Regards, mate

 

[Robgo]

That's really disappointing... I may have to get an iPhone for audio quality alone...

 
 
Just get a small dedicated DAC like the HRT Microstreamer or Geek-out. It will make any phones audio out sound like a tin can in comparison. iphones are a joke.

 

[Simma]

Simma, are you using stock kernel from 2.12.401.3? I'm using MaximusHD 6.0.1 which comes with updated stock kernel, where new audio drivers are. SkyDragon ROM comes with SkyDragon kernel (Based on 4.4.2 kernel source) without new audio drivers so that might be your case.

On 2.12.401.3 I feel the improvements in audio. Maybe there's still a little little bit of crackling, but it's minimum! I love how this phone sounds with my VSonic GR07...

Regards, mate

Yes, I've been using that same rom with its stock kernel. With my Fischer Amps IEMs, I also don't have a problem with crackling (never had it before though), but with less sensitive headphones it's the same amount as before.

Cheers.

 

[PavoGrande]

   
 
Just get a small dedicated DAC like the HRT Microstreamer or Geek-out. It will make any phones audio out sound like a tin can in comparison. iphones are a joke.

Bro... I don't have that kind of money to add to an already expensive phone.

 

[PavoGrande]

Yes, I've been using that same rom with its stock kernel. With my Fischer Amps IEMs, I also don't have a problem with crackling (never had it before though), but with less sensitive headphones it's the same amount as before.

Cheers.

Do you think the HTC M8 will give me problems with the out-of-the-box audio quality using my RHA 750 IEMs?

 

[Simma]

Yes, I've been using that same rom with its stock kernel. With my Fischer Amps IEMs, I also don't have a problem with crackling (never had it before though), but with less sensitive headphones it's the same amount as before.

Cheers.

Do you think the HTC M8 will give me problems with the out-of-the-box audio quality using my RHA 750 IEMs?

Can't really say. I have two pairs of 16ohm IEMs (same as yours) and they are both fine. Tried some westone W40s (31 ohm) and had occasional crackling with those.

I would guess they will be OK, but you should really try it out before buying (or buy with option to return it).

 

[uelover]

No problem with my stock HTC One M8 whatsoever with whichever IEM I tried with it. 
 
Problem comes when people start flashing the phone using non-official firmware/rom.