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Volume level with B&W P5 headphones

naos — Wed, 14 May 2014 09:15:45 GMT

Hi,

Is it only me or do you also think the maximum volume level on Z2 is set a bit too low?

I have Bowers & Wilkins P5 mobile hi-fi headphones which I now use with Xperia Z2 and the maximum volume I get from Z2 seems a bit low. Previously I had HTC One S and using the same headphones I was listening with volume set mostly at about 50-90%.

Now with Z2 I have volume set mostly to 85-100%. Sometimes I feel it is not enough, especially for old, quality albums like Pink Floyd - The Wall or Roger Waters - The Pros And Cons of Hitch Hiking when listening in outdoor, noisy environment. These headphones are optimised for mobile. I really would like to have some margin so I know that I still can go a bit higher if I want.

What is your experience with these or other headphones and Xperia Z2? Dooes anyone also feel the max volume is set bit too low? I ask because I know that this is subjective thing, I don't know whether it is a problem with my ears or the volume calibration of the phone.

Greetings,

Luke

Re: Volume level with B&W P5 headphones

Zann_H — Wed, 14 May 2014 10:33:22 GMT

It's the Z2. It's been like this since the Z. That's y the first thing a lot of us do when the phone is rooted is to get an audio mod.

The alternative is to get a portable amp.

Re: Volume level with B&W P5 headphones

naos — Thu, 15 May 2014 15:12:01 GMT

Hi,

So, they didn't do anything about it since original Z came out? If the problem is well known, it should be fixed 😕 I just checked my Z2 against iPhone 5S with P5 headphones and since iPhone is not as loud as HTC One S, it is a noticeably louder than Z2.

Dedicated dac-amp sounds fine but it is another component and I would have to fit all this somehow in my pocket. Sounds like a bulky solution for on the go mode.

Anyone from Sony can say something about this?

Greetings,

Luke

Re: Volume level with B&W P5 headphones

Zann_H — Fri, 16 May 2014 04:07:30 GMT

I agree. And from what I've heard, the reduction in volume is to maintain clarity of the audio. Which i think is fair enough. But I think there should be an option to 'boost' audio even if it is at the expense of clarity and accuracy. Some of us just want it LOUD.

Re: Volume level with B&W P5 headphones

naos — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 15:09:55 GMT

OK so after a few months I got used to the max volume. Actually I think it is safer for my ears.