I have been using A32 for last 3 yrs +, recently upgraded to A55. I am into High Res music steaming , was happy with the audio quality of the A32 , both BT with High Res LDAC also audio through USB C, overall Tuning sounded balanced with good clarity , track separation and solid bass.
A55 Audio Quality sounds inferior to me. While track separation is good, base sounds a bit muddy and treble clarity not great . Overall sounds more like Xioami of similar regular Chinese Mobile phone !
Is there any tricks to Tune up, or I am missing something.
It's understandable that you're disappointed with the audio quality of your Galaxy A55 compared to your A32. While the A55 is a newer model, it's possible that Samsung made some adjustments to the audio tuning that might not align with your preferences. Here are a few things you can try to improve the audio experience on your A55: * Equalizer Settings: * Built-in Equalizer: Most Android devices, including the A55, have a built-in equalizer in their sound settings. Experiment with different presets (like "Bass Boost" or "Treble Boost") or create a custom EQ profile to adjust the sound to your liking. * Third-party Equalizers: Consider downloading a third-party equalizer app from the Google Play Store. These apps often offer more granular control over the sound signature, allowing you to fine-tune the bass, midrange, and treble to your preferences. * Sound Quality and Effects: * UHQ Upscaler: If your A55 has this feature, enable it. It can improve the perceived quality of lower-resolution audio files. * Dolby Atmos: If your A55 supports Dolby Atmos, try enabling it and see if it enhances the audio experience for you. * Bluetooth Codec: * LDAC: Ensure that LDAC is enabled in your Bluetooth settings. This high-resolution codec can significantly improve the audio quality when streaming music wirelessly. * Headphone/Earphone Compatibility: * Impedance Matching: If you're using wired headphones or earphones, make sure their impedance matches the output impedance of your A55's headphone jack. A mismatch can lead to distorted or weak sound. * Software Updates: * Check for Updates: Ensure your A55 is running the latest software version. Updates often include bug fixes and audio improvements. * External DAC/Amplifier: * Consider an External DAC: If you're serious about audio quality, consider investing in a portable DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter) and amplifier. This can significantly improve the sound quality compared to the built-in audio hardware of your phone. If you've tried these suggestions and are still not satisfied with the audio quality, it's possible that the A55's audio hardware simply doesn't suit your preferences. In this case, you might want to explore other options, such as using a different phone or investing in external audio equipment. Remember, audio preferences are subjective. What sounds good to one person might not sound good to another. Experiment with the settings and options available to you to find the sound that best suits your ears.
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Many thanks for you input. Actually I have done almost all of that . LDAC is active. I have checked all settings of BT in developer mode, they are same as my A32 Actually Sound quality is not that bad. It's not great. Its more on high res tuning. I am managing bass through equaliser tuning.
For wired listening I use a Shanling DAC. What I observed even with DAC the sound tuning is different, ideally that should not be the case as the output from usb is digital !
Looks like I will have to live with it. Possibly it's the sound hardware or how data is processed from the apps to output.
Achieved somw improvement by forcing LDAC codec settings at developer mode, setting "Optimised for Audio Quality" instead of Default settings of " Best Effort ( adaptive bit rate)". This brought in improve Treble and Mid Clarity.
But I still miss the Dynamic Sound of A32.
A55 Surely have better track separation.
But overall A32 has overall better sound , more closer to Tuning of Most Hi Fi Audio devices .
