Pixel xl dac

[flipbeats]

I was just wondering since the release of the phone is soon and I"m sure some special people have the phone, could someone write a review on how the DAC is?

If you don't know what a DAC is here is a explanation ( What is a DAC, and why should I care about having a good one? | Android Central)

The sound quality and how much power gets output from the phone is a big thing for me since I love listening to music a lot.

 

[Aquila]

Good place to start: https://www.qualcomm.com/news/snapdragon/2016/10/04/pixel-phones-made-google-powered-snapdragon-821

The power of the Snapdragon 821 processor extends into the Pixel smartphones’ audio capabilities through stunning Hi-Fi audio playback. The phone features the Qualcomm Aqstic audio codec, designed to deliver high dynamic range and high-resolution playback up to 192kHz/24bit to create a remarkable audio experience designed to match the demands of the modern audiophile.

 

[flipbeats]

totally didn't know that had to do with it, thanks so much for this! can't wait to get my phone in December!

 

[Cooler299]

Good question. Even I wanted to know that.

 

[LyricalNonsense]

I hope the sound quality is as good as the rest of the phone. 24 bit DAC looks like it will deliver.

 

[jamesrick80]

Aqstic audio is very basic ..it did not deliver on the Note 7

 

[flipbeats]

Coming from the n6p I'm just hoping it's better sounding then that. I felt like my HTC thunderbolt a long time ago sounded better. Also I'd they want to compete with Apple, I know apples soundcards or DAC in all the products they have are relatively good.

 

[billykac]

Aqstic audio is very basic ..it did not deliver on the Note 7

Different strokes I guess. My N7 audio was amazing IMO. I run FLACS into good earbuds and cans and even Sammy's BT in-ears were breathtaking. If the Pixel is at the same level, I will be extremely happy.

 

[scoupdogg]

bluetooth is different man , we are talking about DAC digital to analogue, how it will convert digital audio to analogue, as in the Vibrations in your speakers .
PS qualcomm have a pretty bad rep for audio, they probably just made 192/24bit for the Sake of name (to the other guy this has nothing to with loudness, loudness is how good built in amp is, and *warning* its not).
cirrus logic/Wolfson or audience would probably kick the **** out of it... too bad pixel didn't get audience (It too great for listening/natural language processing while screen off, pixel hasen't got good reviews on listening while screen off (heads up, it does.))
Phew too many braces.

 

[EnemiesInTheEnd]

According to Phone Arena, the DAC in the Pixel/Pixel XL is wimpy.
Google Pixel XL Review - Camera and Multimedia

 

[Aquila]

According to Phone Arena, the DAC in the Pixel/Pixel XL is wimpy.
Google Pixel XL Review - Camera and Multimedia

They didn't mention it... at all. They said the output power of the headphone port was low in Volts, but the DAC isn't mentioned at all, nor is audio quality through headphones. A high quality DAC corresponds, in terms of power, to the ability to quickly, accurately and dynamically change between different voltages to produce highly accurate replication of the source data. There's not really a 1 to 1, or anything resembling it, correlation between the amount of power going into it and the quality of the sound, as long as you pass a certain threshold to be able to get sufficient volume to the speakers.

 

[Theot]

Good place to start: https://www.qualcomm.com/news/snapdragon/2016/10/04/pixel-phones-made-google-powered-snapdragon-821

The power of the Snapdragon 821 processor extends into the Pixel smartphones’ audio capabilities through stunning Hi-Fi audio playback. The phone features the Qualcomm Aqstic audio codec, designed to deliver high dynamic range and high-resolution playback up to 192kHz/24bit to create a remarkable audio experience designed to match the demands of the modern audiophile.

So is this better than the 820? The sound quality is just ok on my S7

 

[EnemiesInTheEnd]

They didn't mention it... at all. They said the output power of the headphone port was low in Volts, but the DAC isn't mentioned at all, nor is audio quality through headphones. A high quality DAC corresponds, in terms of power, to the ability to quickly, accurately and dynamically change between different voltages to produce highly accurate replication of the source data. There's not really a 1 to 1, or anything resembling it, correlation between the amount of power going into it and the quality of the sound, as long as you pass a certain threshold to be able to get sufficient volume to the speakers.

I posted this with concerns about volume, not sound quality. Apparently, some people are saying the Pixel's sound output is on the quiet side.

 

[Mdbills484]

I asked Andrew about the DAC on Twitter. He responded that his ears can only tolerate about 70% of the volume and quality is HTC 10 like which obviously makes sense.

 

[EnemiesInTheEnd]

I asked Andrew about the DAC on Twitter. He responded that his ears can only tolerate about 70% of the volume and quality is HTC 10 like which obviously makes sense.

What I've read is more like 80%. It's only slightly better than the output from the Nexus 6P.

 

[Clifton Richie]

It sounds damn good to me. Listening on Samsung stock buds.

 

[EnemiesInTheEnd]

It sounds damn good to me. Listening on Samsung stock buds.

Yeah, but apparently if you want to use headphones like my Audio Technica ATX-M50X headphones, you have to really crank the volume to like 80%.

 

[anon(8328984)]

Yeah seems like reviews are saying that output is low...

 

[Aquila]

Got a little bored today and put together all of phone arenas data on their 300+ devices they've tested.

So this is the frequency of phones having an output in the ranges listed on the x axis.

 

[Clifton Richie]

Yeah, but apparently if you want to use headphones like my Audio Technica ATX-M50X headphones, you have to really crank the volume to like 80%.

I dumped all my money into towers but my Bose in ear buds sound good. I forget the model but they are the ones Best Buy has on display in the fancy case.