So, I have both Xiaomi mi 11 Ultra and Samsung S23 Ultra. Both running snapdragon, both on Bose QC wireless earbuds 1. Both running aac. The equalizers etc seem to be off everywhere. Same app, same song. The one on the Samsung sounds way worse. Why can that be? I kinda want to return the Samsung now.

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Thighlover3 t1_j9wv428 wrote on February 25, 2023 at 3:21 AM

I would've guessed it was the quality of the amp, but for wireless headphones there shouldn't be any difference in sound

as1eep t1_j9ww332 wrote on February 25, 2023 at 3:29 AM

Theoretically shouldn't be the case. I have an s23 ultra and noticed no difference when switching my btr5 over to it

dan1son t1_j9x3679 wrote on February 25, 2023 at 4:32 AM

Every AAC implementation I've heard sounds different. I'm sure it's just that. I don't use it for that reason with my Grado GW100x. AptX and SBC both sound more normal than any AAC I've heard (including Apples, although it's much closer).

lolicutekawaii t1_j9wyq5g wrote on February 25, 2023 at 3:52 AM

try manually set the Bluetooth audio codec in the Bluetooth or developer settings. Make sure they are the same.

LyKosa91 t1_j9xzj7c wrote on February 25, 2023 at 11:13 AM

Does the Samsung have atmos enabled by default? I'm pretty sure my S10e did. It worked quite well with a handful of tracks, ruined the majority though

Individual-Ride-2496 t1_j9yayc0 wrote on February 25, 2023 at 1:27 PM

I have Samsung Galaxy A12 and it's a weird case. For me the default system EQ (everything is at 0db) sounds worse than if I change anything. Even a 20k -0.5db decrease changes everything. My theory is some Samsung phones basic EQ is actually boosts some frequencies which could cause worse sound. Also some phones have audio settings and you can choose what type of headphones/IEMs you using and it changes the EQ even though the system EQ is at default