Is Xperia Z3 finally loud enough on headphones?

[AngryGamer]

Hello!
I really want to buy this phone, but I have used some Xperia phones in the past and the volume level when listening to music on headphones was unacceptable. I also have tested some budget Xperia phones such as Xperia J and flagships like Xperia Z and Z2 and the volume level on headphones was like half of the Iphone 4s loudness. Even my current phone Samsung Galaxy S4 is much much louder than Xperia. I just want to know if the audio quality and volume is improved in this one?
Also, I am using decent Sony headphones.
Thanks.

 

[smileman]

What Hi-Fi, which along with Stuff generally does one of the more thorough reviews of smartphone audio, named the Z3 their 2014 smartphone of the year (alongside the iPhone 6):

Best Smartphones 2014 | What Hi-Fi? Awards 2014

 

[Awais Baba]

Its low on Xperia Z3 too as compared to IPhone 4/5/5s almost -40%

 

[richard_rsp]

I don't know how loud you listen to your music, but my Z3v goes louder than I can stand on my Harman Kardon headphones. YMMV.

Posted via the Android Central App on my Xperia Z3V

 

[joeyvaz]

I have the Z3 since yesterday. Sounds pretty good on my Sony ear buds w/XBass. That said, I'd like them to be a bit louder. Charging my FIIO E6 amp to add it in the loop. That should hit the sweet spot for me.