yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[General Accessories] vantt1:
I only have one pair of headphones in that price range, and it is the infamous Beats Studios. They cost me AU$499 when I got them in Australia about 20 months ago. I also own several other headphones, but rarely do they exceed the $300 mark (the only other pairs that I have that cost more are the Bose QuietComfort 15, at $399 and Sennhesier HD 650, at $499).

After wrapping them in carbon fibre Di-Noc, installing a second stainless steel internal headband, replacing the cushions twice and removing the terrible ANC, they actually turned out to be my best pair of headphones (not earphones) for portable use. The integrated pre-amp provides a slight edge over non-powered sets in terms of audio "fullness". The Studio's sound is actually quite interesting once the ANC is out of the way. Bass, along with bits of the mids and highs are emphasised by the circuit which makes the music sound less flat and boring. Plus, the closed cavity design makes it very usable when out and about. Wind doesn't interfere with the speaker drivers like it does in open-back sets. They're very comfortable, and have a hard carry case which increases its ability to tag along with my Note 2 as a full-sized over-ear headphone.

I personally don't like IEMs because they don't fit very well, have lots of cable noise and practically completely block out all external noises AND I hear myself talk a lot louder. Plus they extract my earwax very well, maybe too well.

Now regarding spending $400-$500 on headphones, I don't think it's worth it if you're intending to use it with a smartphone. My HD 650 only really shine when I'm listening to FLAC on a $900 setup. But even then, I have to really pay attention to what I'm listening to to hear the difference. Otherwise when I'm simply listening to music while on a bus or train, any decent headphone is fine for me.
[General Accessories] lovekeiiy:
I'll either use crappy earplugs that came with the phone, usually at school for maybe an hour. Otherwise I will use my etymotic research ER4P and HeadRoom BitHead portable headphone amp.

I never considered using my Sennheiser 600HD can with a HeadRoom Cosmic headphone amp.

I tend to use my Jawbone Big Jambox significantly more often because I'm usually by myself and watching sports.
[General Accessories] supam:
I use the audio technica ath-m50 (not 400-500 but decent ones and very comfy)at home but outside I just use the headphones that came with the phone. I don't think its worth it without an amplifier for 400-500 headphones.
[General Accessories] vectron:
You guys all brought up very good points. One thing I hear in common: for quality sound you only trust over-/on-ear headphones and some prefer to use it with a separate headphone amp. But on the go you switch to basic cheap in-ear-headphones because big "quality" headphones are too bulky and you don't want to carry headphone amp box. I have read a number of similar comments in other forums where it seems like IEM don't get enough credit of being the replacement for big headphone cans. That was a reason why I looked into quad driver IEM, such as UE900 I reviewed already, and another new ones from Westone I'm planning to review. The sound of UE900 alone was better than some of the studio Sennheiser and Sony headphones I tested before. Switching to Neutron MP improved the sound, but it was still processed by Note 2 internal dac output going to headphone output. Taking this digital-to-analog processing outside of the phone and making it portable enough to carry with you is a key in appreciating sound quality of IEM either for music or movies.

So once you get all the pieces of a portable setup in place, that could be a game changer to use portable IEM instead of big studio cans. With that in mind, I'm seriously looking into new Fiio E18 headphone amp/usb-DAC: http://www.fiio.com.cn/products/index.aspx?ID=100000049935442&MenuID=105026002 - full external audio processing outside of the phone through OTG usb connection. I guess the intent is to have it piggyback to the phone with a rubber band to turn your phone into external audio processing powerhouse.

It's a very addictive cycle as you begin with lower class headphones and start moving up in class with each one sounding better, clearer, more dynamic, and overall with improved SQ. What I have noticed with headphones I tested is that in $100-$150 price category you can either get low end or treble enhancements, but not both at the same time where a single driver can't handle the whole range or even a dual driver with built-in crossover (like M-Duo) has v-shaped FR. So going to a pricey quad driver design is the only way to cross that limitation. Again, speaking based on my own personal preference of a balanced sound with a slight bump in low frequency.

Sorry, for those who are true audiophiles, I'm probably stating the obvious. For those who think $5 headphones will do the trick - you thinking I lost my marbles :) But for myself, I'm just starting to discover this audiophile world and trying to justify it for myself (in terms of expenses).
[General Accessories] vantt1:
When it comes to portable high fidelity, it's all down to what is most convenient for the occasion. For example, when I'm going somewhere but I don't know if I'll need to wait on something or not, I'd bring my modified Samsung YP-U3 earbuds because they just slip into my pocket. Otherwise when I know I'll be listening to music for a while, then I'd bring my Beats Studios. For my uses, they're the most suitable as a portable "high end" headphone. It's closed-back, foldable, fashionable and even has a built-in pre-amp for use with the Note 2's low audio output. They're certainly better than the HD 650's in terms of portability. because the HD 650's leak sound and lose bass through outside interference. Wind also makes the speaker diaphragm flex and stuff.

IEMs are kinda in a league of their own. They sit right inside of your ear canal, so the distance between your eardrum and the speaker is very small compared to that of supra or circum-aural cans. Furthermore, the silicone tip things create a nearly airtight seal so minimal sound can escape. I acknowledge the capability of a good set of IEMs, having tried out a few semi-high end ones myself. In the end though, I'd rather have over-ear headphones on my head than IEMs in my ear canals harvesting earwax.

On the same note, high-end IEMs usually utilise balanced armature drivers as opposed to the commonly used moving coil drivers of headphones, making them notably different in terms of technology. This is also probably why IEMs can be made to be multi-driver in such a small space.

Did you know that the Beats by Dr. Dre Solo HD headphones have a dual-driver configuration? The large 40 mm driver is responsible for the lows and mids, and the 15(?) mm tweeter is responsible for the highs. They are cleverly configured so that the tweeter is closer to your ear than the woofer, due to the difference in wavelengths.

They are indeed a somewhat substantial improvement over the non-HD Solos, which suffered from over-prominent muddy bass.
[General Accessories] vectron:
Good timing with a comment about IEH seal to block outside noise. I'm getting a review unit from Etymotic, HF2 IEH with Android controls (http://www.etymotic.com/ephp/hf2.html) and apparently it comes with AWARENESS! app that somehow can tune a balance of noise isolation?!? Etymotic is known for their canalphones that do a great job of removing earwax considering their triple flange tips that get jammed right into your ear canal for the best sound isolation. So, I have no idea how they can accomplish any control with just an app where you have a physical ear tight seal. Will be interesting to find out. Plus, I'm curious how about microphonics on these since I heard mixed comments about it with all Etymotic IEH in general. Etymotic guys were at forefront of IEH development many years ago, as a matter of fact they state about inventing canalphone (in-ear) technology. I should be getting review sample early next week and will share my thoughts about it.
[General Accessories] vantt1:
Apparently it has something called "Programmable Noise Isolation", which I'm guessing changes the phase timing of the inverted soundwaves used for noise isolation. If these inverted soundwaves weren't inverted, it would just be like the sounds pass through the earphone, bypassing the physical noise isolation.
[General Accessories] vectron:
It does makes sense to play around with phase inversion, but I'm still puzzled how do their communicate with ear pieces since noise sampling has to be done inside. You will need some adjustable phase inversion, thus some kind of a built in programmable control, and 2-way communication to send digital signal from the app on the phone to ear piece.

Btw another interesting find since you mentioned about using modified samsung headphones just for the purpose of in-line remote with volume control. I was looking for replacement cables for UE900 to wear it wire down, and came across these: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-2m-Handma...ayer_Cables_Adapters&var=&hash=item4175e56a9b

For $22 they have angle connector cable with Samsung in-line remote that has mic, multi-function control button, and volume controls!!! Its a samsung version of the cable. Of course I'm getting these and will review as soon as I have it. But perhaps if they can sell the cable with in-line remote and without those earphone connectors - it will be cheaper and cleaner to convert any in-ear headset with sammy controls.
[General Accessories] vantt1:
Yes that is a real mystery. Do you know if there is any active circuitry in those Etymotic IEMs? It's highly unlikely that it relies on the phone to perform the noise isolation.
[General Accessories] AZ2ENVY:
I have a $600 pair of Beats Detox Pro Editions. I love using them with my Note II

and Power Amp. The ROM/Kernel you're using also has a major role in terms of loudness

output from the phone. The sound is crisp and engulfing with that setup.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Dubi:
After using the Witeless modem for a while...

I receive the message COM OPEN ERROR... (when oushing the start..).

Any suggestion?, It happend several times and so far my only way to recover is Hard Rest...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Dubi:
JasJar wireless modem

Suspected that com port was ocupied by the GPS, I deleted the GPS (releaseed com8) and the Wireless modem is working.

It seems that the wireless modem is using the avaiable port (com8).

From the other hand after deleting the pairing of the GPS, Destinator (since it has been fixed to com8) does not work, gets stuck while trying to access the GPS.
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] klubhead:
For some reason when I click a facebook tile from BlinkFeed there's no response.. anyone run into this?

Running CleanRom 6.0.. this also occurred on stock 4.3 leak prior to CleanROM..
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] clsA:
With CleanRom it may depend on if you choose to install facebook in aroma or not

Do you remember how facebook was installed ?

I'm running CleanRom 6 and choose Facebook during Aroma install and it works fine with blinkfeed
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] klubhead:
I definitely did install with aroma.. maybe uninstall/reinstall? (facebook that is)
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] hb5:
I have the same problem and I think that is related to facebook updates because it's started to appear after last update or update before that. Hope they will fix it soon.
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] klubhead:
I definitely see that as a possibility.. still looking for a fix..
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] homeslice976:
Pretty sure I just read in another thread someone was having a similar issue, and all it took to fix it was actually manually opening the Facebook app, and then trying the facebook tiles again. Sorry if I'm way off..
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] hb5:
as we thought,the problem was in facebook app...now,as im posting this,I got new update and it's working fine
[Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] ::indie:::
Customize your Omega rom

In Omega Files app you will find everything you need to build and customize your Omega rom the way you like it.
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Instructions:

To use Omega Files you need Internet connection and your device to be rooted.

Browse Omega Files contents and download the files you want to your device.

Files are downloaded in folder sdcard/download

Install the files using your favorite method.

Always take a nadroid backup before installing files from Omega Files.​

Contents:

Animations

Boot Animations

Camera

Fonts

Kernels

Keyboards

Launchers

Modems

Programs

Utilities

Sounds

Mods

Battery Mods

Call Recorder

Phone Mods

Themes

Bloatware

Google Apps

... and many more ...​

Screenshots:

All screenshots made with SG3.

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Omega Files:

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Omega Files Pro:

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[Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] ::indie:::
Installation:

Installation Instructions:

READ BEFORE FLASHING:

The new Omega is based on the new Android 4.4.2 Kit Kat firmware and needs the new bootloader to work.

This mean the knox will be triggered and your warranty will be void, more info:

All you wanted to know about KNOX Void Warranty 0×1

Installation for Omega with android 5.0:

1. Backup your device (nadroid backup, titanium backup, efs backup ... etc) and save the backup to a safe place.

**if you already run TW android 5.0 on your device ignore step 2.

2. Flash your variants stock Android 5.0 (Lollipop) firmware with odin

**if you already have custom recovery compatible to Lollipop like the latest TWRP ignore step 3.

3. Flash a custom recovery (Latest TWRP is the recommended one) with odin

4. Boot to Recovery (if you are using Philz recovery flash from internal sdcard only) and flash Omega, first boot will take about 10 to 15 minutes

5. When android loads reboot device to install Data/app partition applications (first boot installs system apps, reboot installs data apps)

Installation for Omega with android 4.4.2:

1. Backup your device (nadroid backup, titanium backup, efs backup ... etc) and save the backup to a safe place.

2. Flash Stock Samsungs Kit Kat firmware with odin

This step is not needed if you already have Samsung Kit Kat firmware on your device

DO NOT FLASH THIS STOCK FIRMWARE to Samsung Galaxy Note 3 16GB VARIANT!

3. Boot to recovery, and Install Omega rom with no Full Wipe if you are coming from a previous Omega Kit Kat version, else flash with Full Wipe.

PLEASE FOLLOW THE EASY INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ELSE YOU WILL HAVE VARIOUS ISSUES!​

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[Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] ::indie:::
You can use the following signature banners and support Omega

More signature banners here.
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[Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] ::indie:::
Omega v6.0 Android 4.3

Based on firmware XXUDML2 Android 4.3 (Date: 10/12/2013)

Discussion for Omega v6.0 starts from post 1840​

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Screenshots:

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Inside Omega v6.0:

Based on firmware XXUDML2 Android 4.3 (Date: 10/12/2013)

Kernel Stock XXUDML2

csc multi set to EUR

Busybox

init.d support without the need of a kernel that supports init.d

Aroma Installer

Installation is

fully customizable

by user and there is options to install everything or remove all Bloatware

aroma installer now has the option to remove more then 700 mb of almost 100 bloatware apps, widgets and services

Option to backup efs partition during rom's installation

Option to full wipe from aroma installer

Option to Remove all Bloatware from aroma installer

Option to install or not all Omega addon apps from aroma installer

Wipe cache partition automatic before roms installation

Wipe Dalvik Cache automatic during installation

Wipe preloaded partition automatic before roms installation

Wipe System automatic before roms installation

Omegas Emblem Bootanimation by our artist anbech

Omegas Emblem Shutdown animation by our artist anbech

Floating Omegadroids by NadMaj

Mods:

Battery % mod

4-way reboot menu

Menu long press to kill app

Call Recording

Phone with no increasing ringtone

No sms to mms conversion

Unlimited contacts to sms - mms

sms/mms Group Messaging

sms/mms Backup - Restore

Disabled scrolling cache

Email with Exchange Security Disabled

Hide sms from call logs

TW Launcher with scrolling wallpaper

Join more unlimited contacts in the contacts

Enable sub Symbols on Stock Samsung keyboard

Exit button to stock browser

All supported languages enabled

All supported languages for Samsung Keyboard enabled

Camera shutter sound on-off

Task manager shortcut app by indie

Omegas addon applications:

Omega Files

OmegaDroid - The official application of www.omegadroid.net

Flash player Support

Xposed Framework Installer by rovo89 - read more about Xposed here

Notification Manager by RYO Software - Omega Roms users can monitor 3 apps instead of 1, thanks and credits to bartito for this gift to us

CPU Adjuster by bartito - xda thread

Accounts Sync Profiler by bartito

Recycle Bin by RYO Software

Dolphin Browser with FlashPlayer

Es File Explorer

Hide It Pro

Multi Window Manager

TB Restore Fixer

ZArchiver

PEN Window Manager - Easily Enable Apps for PEN Window by xperiacle

Android 4.3 Camera with Photoshare

Keyboard Android with Gesture Typing from Android

Removed:

Knox

Boot sound

Charger Connection Sound

Stock Theme Changes:

Green % battery icons

Black status bar

Accuwheather widget transparent by indie

Rom is Deodexed + Rooted + Zipaligned​

Omega Files:

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Omega Files Pro:

xda's support thread for suggestions and feedback!​

Omegas Official & Exclusive Themes:

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Omega Graphics:

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Installation Video Tutorial:

[YOUTUBE]JRBHvy4Zc7g[/YOUTUBE]

By ashwin123 from C4ETech​

OmegaDroid:

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Download Center:

Download Center

Please do not make mirror links​

Donate:

If you like my hard working project Omega, consider a donation.

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Twitter:

Social Omega Rom Pages:

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[Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] ::indie:::
Reserved For Later Use!

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[Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] ::indie:::
Remove Bloatware:

You can remove all bloatware during Omegas installation​

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[Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] ::indie:::
Me and Omegas team will do our best to support Note 3 N9005 and create roms - themes and apps for this new great device.

Please help us to keep this thread clean.

Be warned that we will report all of-topic and spam posts!
[Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] stesteste:
wow indie and welcome I used omega roms from first to last and was excellent , now I am a happy man and my sons also happy as hes got my note 2 running omega anyway welcome and looking forward to your work
[Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] alecmim:
welcome back indie... big fan of yours...

any chance for an omega rom for N900 ????

thanks in advance
[Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] ttav:
My Note 3 loves this:):good:
[Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] monyozt:
hi indie.. nice to see you here... does this rom support for n900? (NON LTE) version? thanks
[Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] ::indie:::
New version Omega v1.0 Android 4.3:

Based on firmware XXUBMI7 Android 4.3 (Date: 11/09/2013)

Kernel Stock XXUBMI7

csc multi set to EUR

Busybox

init.d support without the need of a kernel that supports init.d

Wipe cache partition automatic before roms installation

Wipe Dalvik Cache automatic during installation

Wipe System automatic before roms installation

Omegas Emblem Bootanimation by our artist anbech

Omegas Emblem Shutdown animation by our artist anbech

Floating Omegadroids by NadMaj

Mods:

Battery % mod

Disabled scrolling cache

TW Launcher with scrolling wallpaper

Join more unlimited contacts in the contacts

Enable sub Symbols on Stock Samsung keyboard

All supported languages enabled

All supported languages for Samsung Keyboard enabled

Camera shutter sound on-off

Task manager shortcut app by indie

Omegas addon applications:

Omega Files

OmegaDroid - The official application for www.omegadroid.co

Flash player Support

Dolphin Browser with FlashPlayer

Es File Explorer

Hide It Pro

Removed:

Knox

Stock Internet browser

Boot sound

Charger Connection Sound

Stock Theme Changes:

Green % battery icons

Black status bar

Accuwheather widget transparent by indie

Rom is Deodexed + Rooted + Zipaligned

Rom is Full Wipe​

Omega Files:

Omega Files support for Note 3 will be available soon, work in progress!​

Omega Files Pro:

Omega Files Pro repo support for Note 3 will be available soon, work in progress!

Two fast Direct Links with pause and resume option, rom OTA updates and automatic flash already included!​

Warning:

DO NOT RESTORE YOUR BACKUP WITH CWM - TWPR RECOVERY THIS MAY BRICK YOUR DEVICE​

Please read the following before flashing v1.0:

Backup:

Make sure to make and keep in a safe place an efs backup - nadroid backup - titanium backup - etc, in case you ever need to restore!

Installation Instructions:

Please read the Samsung Knox: Warranty Void Behavior by theq86 before flashing recovery.

Flashing with odin custom images will flag your bootloader from 0x0 to 0x1

1. Backup (efs - titanium backup etc)

2. Copy rom to your device

3. Flash a custom recovery (CWM Based Recovery by Chenglu)

4. Boot to recovery, and create a nadroid backup

5. Full wipe (data - cache - dalvik cache)

6. Install Omega rom. When flashing is finished reboot your device and enjoy!

csc:

Multi csc included in Omega

Note 3 official Wallpapers:

Note 3 official Wallpapers removed, you can get them from here

Flash Player:

How to activate flash player

Titanium Backup Restore Fix:

TB Restore Fixer app fixes force close issues when restoring apps with data with Titanium Backup. Read more.

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Donation:

If you like Omega v1.0 please consider a donation.

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Enjoy the new Omega :cool:​

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[Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] micky387:
You're the best. Big thanks for our first custom rom on note3

Envoyé depuis mon SM-N9005 avec Tapatalk 4
[Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] ::indie:::
I will support only N9005 variant because I have the device.

Without the devices its not easy to support other variants and I also do not have the time to do this.
[Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] mocsab:
So - we need to wait until we have a separate kernel to flash - I guess?

thanks for the head up.
[Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] Snake-Plissken:
Where can I find Root before flashing any custom recovery? i was searching on note 3 but didnt find any root, just roms with root....
[Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] nowy57:
YES
[Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] markkohfm:
It's in the original development section http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2466423

---------- Post added at 08:04 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:01 PM ----------

Am not sure about that, tried flashing the n9005 kernel over the T-Mobile rom via odin and it didn't work. Am no developer so...
[Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] xing369:
many thanks to omega team!

a silly question:

why the backup/installation so much different from S2?

reading the instruction steps & i kinda lost.. +_+
[Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] Snake-Plissken:
Thanks

Sent from my SM-N9005 now Free
[Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] mocsab:
I can restore backups with TWRP - no problem. Maybe it's different for International Version - but I don't think so. I have heard that CWM is having problems with this though -
[Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] mattwarend:
But my problem is that i lost my EFS on my phone.

I cant restore it.

I found a file in a previous backup named efs.emmc.win.md5.

With this file, can i restore my efs ? My phone dont have IMEI
[Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] davebert:
Same problem now... Resetted now via Kies... same failure... and now my twrp backup is deleted too because kies erases internal storage... my fault...forgor about it... what could i do know instead of bringing it to service center ? any ideas? your help is very appreciated!
[Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] cebs:
Yesterday i downloaded a movie with AC3 audio and when the movie starts is says "unsupported audio codec"
[Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] inffy:
Does anyone know if/how can we.restore the Efs partition with Odin or is it possible?
[Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] KeesStolk:
And how about another player?

My favorite player BS, has also some problems with some files, but MX player is working oke.