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Title: poor sound on nexus7 (2013)
Post by: handyjotter on February 04, 2014, 07:28:01 AM

HI Am new to Nexus hence query Is there any way boost sound level on the Nexus7 (2013)?

Title: Re: poor sound on nexus7 (2013)
Post by: JayJ on February 07, 2014, 01:18:09 AM

Buy a speaker?

No, seriously though. Personally I find the Nexus 7 FHD speakers quite good in a quiet environment, add some background noise and that quickly changes. The best advice is either headphones or a speaker.

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Title: Re: poor sound on nexus7 (2013)
Post by: handyjotter on February 08, 2014, 08:44:54 AM

Quote from: JayJ on February 07, 2014, 01:18:09 AM

Buy a speaker 

No, seriously though. Personally I find the Nexus 7 FHD speakers quite good in a quiet environment, add some background noise and that quickly changes. The best advice is either headphones or a speaker.

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Have tried speaker and no better, earphone not much use when using hangout

Title: Re: poor sound on nexus7 (2013)
Post by: StewMc on February 08, 2014, 11:02:31 AM

Get  one of the cheap globe style speakers that sell for like 20 bucks. Work well and will give you the volume you want.

Stew

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Title: Re: poor sound on nexus7 (2013)
Post by: StewMc on February 08, 2014, 11:03:50 AM

..and you have ensured you've got the volume turned up on the device?

Sorry stupid question but had to ask.

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Title: Re: poor sound on nexus7 (2013)
Post by: spike70 on February 23, 2014, 10:12:50 AM

Ihave tried many things, a headphone amplifier which doubles the output
has no effect.
Plugging into a stereo amp. 50W,  you could just hear it with volume at maximum.
By contrast my iPhone can puncture your eardrums just with ear pieces.
I have just ordered a bluetooth headset as I think the problem lies in the
output socket.
I'll report back if I hear anything. ;D

Title: Re: poor sound on nexus7 (2013)
Post by: matt on February 23, 2014, 11:32:42 AM

Quote from: spike70 on February 23, 2014, 10:12:50 AM

Ihave tried many things, a headphone amplifier which doubles the output
has no effect.
Plugging into a stereo amp. 50W,  you could just hear it with volume at maximum.
By contrast my iPhone can puncture your eardrums just with ear pieces.
I have just ordered a bluetooth headset as I think the problem lies in the
output socket.
I'll report back if I hear anything. ;D

The headphone jack is very tight, try pushing the plug all the way in.

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Title: Re: poor sound on nexus7 (2013)
Post by: spike70 on February 26, 2014, 09:15:05 AM

IT WORKED! a blue tooth headset has given me great sound.
I am one very happy bunny. ;D
That's all I need to say that the Nexus7_2013 is the best
Android tabby ever. ;D

Title: Re: poor sound on nexus7 (2013)
Post by: JayJ on February 27, 2014, 07:47:12 PM

I have reasonable sound from the built-in speakers and I have no problems with headphones or a speaker connected via a 3.5mm headphone jack or Bluetooth.

I think there's much true in Matt's comment, a firm press and that final click for full connection of the 3.5mm jack.

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