Headphones Recommendation

[gTen]

Originally Posted by TexasAggie97

Well there is an obvious difference between the Skullcandy headphones and the OEM Samsung headphones, but not to my liking. It seems the skullcandy headphones are "too clear" and not enough bass transmits even when the equalizer and bass boost are on....

And that is one of the things voodoo sound fixes :/

Any reason you don't want to join the custom kernel/root side?

[TexasAggie97]

Originally Posted by gTen

And that is one of the things voodoo sound fixes :/

Any reason you don't want to join the custom kernel/root side?

I'm getting too old to do all the customization I used to do.

[gTen]

Originally Posted by TexasAggie97

I'm getting too old to do all the customization I used to do.

its actually a lot easier then back in the winmo days. In this case all you need is a custom kernel.

Not to mention Epic is almost unbrickable.

[steveo70]

Did the ones you purchased come with the multiple size inserts? I had the same concern out of box until I switched them with the bigger ones.

[TexasAggie97]

What good (other than Voodoo) does "rooting" a phone do for me? I'm curious because I heard I would void my warranty if I did it.

[gTen]

Originally Posted by TexasAggie97

What good (other than Voodoo) does "rooting" a phone do for me? I'm curious because I heard I would void my warranty if I did it.

Well to explain, Root in Linux is equivalent to Administrator on Windows. When you boot up Android you are just a regular user. When you root your phone you become Root user. With root you have full access to the system and can do things like make full backups, tether, overclock, undervolt and etc. You have full control of the system.

To prevent apps from taking advantage of root privileges there is something called SU (Super User). This is similar to windows vista/7 UAC where whenever using Root privileges a box pops up asking for permission. You can also permanently let certain apps have root access.

To note though, Rooting != Custom Kernel. But a custom kernel can have root built into it.


As for voiding warranty, kind of But to note 3 things:

1) You can odin back to stock and no one will ever know you rooted

2) If your device breaks to the point where it does not turn on. They will not deny your warranty claim.

3) If you have asuran insurance, that is not voided by rooting.

To note though, only sprint has a problem with you rooting. As long as they don't physically see you rooted there is no problem. As far as Samsung is concerned, rooting does not void your warranty:

Samsung

[TexasAggie97]

Originally Posted by gTen

Well to explain, Root in Linux is equivalent to Administrator on Windows. When you boot up Android you are just a regular user. When you root your phone you become Root user. With root you have full access to the system and can do things like make full backups, tether, overclock, undervolt and etc. You have full control of the system.

To prevent apps from taking advantage of root privileges there is something called SU (Super User). This is similar to windows vista/7 UAC where whenever using Root privileges a box pops up asking for permission. You can also permanently let certain apps have root access.

To note though, Rooting != Custom Kernel. But a custom kernel can have root built into it.


As for voiding warranty, kind of But to note 3 things:

1) You can odin back to stock and no one will ever know you rooted

2) If your device breaks to the point where it does not turn on. They will not deny your warranty claim.

3) If you have asuran insurance, that is not voided by rooting.

To note though, only sprint has a problem with you rooting. As long as they don't physically see you rooted there is no problem. As far as Samsung is concerned, rooting does not void your warranty:

Samsung

Thanks for the clarification. As you already know, I rooted my phone and loaded a custom ROM.

As for Voodoo sound, how does it work, what do I need to do to it. This morning, while at the gym, I was messing with some of the settings and it didn't sound much better than before.

What all do I need to do with Voodoo sound?

[gTen]

Why do you keep bast boost off? (any reason?) also as forthe settings you gotta play around with them to get the optimal setting depending on what exactly your connecting it to.

Also are you connecting it to a stereo output or surround sound system?

[garage_man]

Originally Posted by gTen

Why do you keep bast boost off? (any reason?) also as forthe settings you gotta play around with them to get the optimal setting depending on what exactly your connecting it to.

Also are you connecting it to a stereo output or surround sound system?

I am just not so much into huge amounts of bass. I prefer a nice even sound and when I have it on the stereo it just doesn't need extra bass because of the sub and when I am using the earphones it was way to much bass for my liking. I had to turn it off.

I used RCA to the back of the receiver. From there I tried Stereo, and Pro Logic 2 Music, Also 5 Channel Stereo.

The best test is stereo for both so that is what I used the most because it is a stereo output from both devices.

I just found certain parts to be drowned out and just not as lively and pronounced. I am not saying it doesn't make it louder and maybe because your using full size headphones it is able to push more power to them that the phone normally couldn't and therefore sound better. In all reality it doesn't matter to much, its a phone and as a phone it sounds amazing and I am shocked it could play my WAV files. I didn't think it could.