Volume booster ?

**Driedwhatever** · 11-24-2012, 08:45 AM

Has anyone found a free volume booster that actually works ? when listening with headphones I could do with a bit more volume sometimes, tried the EQ which was absolutely useless (also useless as an EQ!)

I could also do without that silly reminder about high volume being bad for your hearing..like i'm bloody stupid or something.

**tflash** · 11-24-2012, 09:05 AM

Originally Posted by Driedwhatever

Has anyone found a free volume booster that actually works ? when listening with headphones I could do with a bit more volume sometimes, tried the EQ which was absolutely useless (also useless as an EQ!)

I could also do without that silly reminder about high volume being bad for your hearing..like i'm bloody stupid or something.

try the app called speakerboost

**Driedwhatever** · 11-24-2012, 09:57 AM

Originally Posted by tflash

try the app called speakerboost

tried it already, it actually decreased the volume believe it or not.

**seattlezoid** · 11-24-2012, 10:03 AM

Before 4.2 the app Music Volume EQ was working fine boosting volume by almost 8 db... but since 4.2 all the volume booster apps fail. I just ordered a headphone app on Amazon (Filo 5) because the volume on Netflix is so low now. Hopefully the app will get updated.

**rjack22** · 11-24-2012, 10:10 AM

I too find that Speakerboost or Volume+ do not work with Jelly Bean. Although it is not ideal, using a external mini-speaker does help a lot. Of course in situations where use of a external speaker is not practical this doesn't help much. Don't know if there are any earphones out there that will boost the volume...anyone?

**wtherrell** · 11-24-2012, 10:45 AM

Originally Posted by rjack22

I too find that Speakerboost or Volume+ do not work with Jelly Bean. Although it is not ideal, using a external mini-speaker does help a lot. Of course in situations where use of a external speaker is not practical this doesn't help much. Don't know if there are any earphones out there that will boost the volume...anyone?

I am on 4.2 using latest volume +. Headphone simple boost set at 17. Works fine on movies and music with my klipsch phones.

**MJKearney** · 11-24-2012, 11:12 AM

Some music player apps have a preamp booster. This would only cover your music needs, not video, but it's a start.

JetAudio Plus is the player that I use most often. Besides the 20 band EQ (10 bands in the free version) and 5 effects settings (x-bass, width, room type, AGC, and pitch), it has a -10db to +10db preamp that works well, though I don't use that feature much as I find the default volume good enough.

PowerAmp Music Player also has a preamp, but they don't offer a free version of their app, just a 15 day trial. I'm sure other players have preamp, so just look for one you like.