ZUNE2's Equalizer

ejstan · 12-03-2007, 02:00 PM

Hi Zune fans,

I got a problem with my ZUNE2(80GB), well it's not that my ZUNE have a problem but there's something missing on my ZUNE2, I don't know if it's me that can't see that option. In the settings, you go to music and can't find the equalizer, if it's not not only me, Microsoft should do something about it to put it on the next firmware they working on, if it's only me, can someone tell me where to find it. I had the ZUNE(30GB) and it got that option to set equalizer and now the 80GB version don't have it, it would be a BIG mistake, not only big, but CRITICAL, I need to set up the sound, to boost the bass or something....please help me in that situation. Only because of that option they left behind, I could regret buying the ZUNE2 but above that, I love my ZUNE

Diazari · 12-03-2007, 02:23 PM

They took it out to save battery life and make up for the extra battery used on the wifi. The option to turn an equalizer off/on would have been nice, but we can only hope it comes later.

soccerdad · 12-03-2007, 04:34 PM

According to the review of the Zune 80 on anythingbutipod.com (posted today), they can't add an eq in future firmware releases because the hardware doesn't support it. Not sure if it's true or not, but thought I'd point it out.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diazari

They took it out to save battery life and make up for the extra battery used on the wifi. The option to turn an equalizer off/on would have been nice, but we can only hope it comes later.

crisis · 12-03-2007, 04:38 PM

in reffering to the eq, you are reffering to rock,acoustic,pop... ect? or a full custom eq as in setting bass, treble, mid ect... that is what i want in the next firmware

zombie278 · 12-03-2007, 04:42 PM

they say that the zune is supposed to be sooooo freakin awesome in picking up audio signals that you dont need an equalizer. thats why the zune 80 comes w/ premium head phones.

Word41 · 12-03-2007, 04:55 PM

I haven't found the need for an equalizer, the headphones and the music quality is good enough that i wouldn't want to change anything.

ejstan · 12-04-2007, 02:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crisis

in reffering to the eq, you are reffering to rock,acoustic,pop... ect? or a full custom eq as in setting bass, treble, mid ect... that is what i want in the next firmware

I was reffering to pre-set equalizer like you said, rock, acoustic, pop. But a full custom would be nice too. I need that option anyway. They should put it on the next firmware. I'm gonna write Microsoft about this

ejstan · 12-04-2007, 02:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soccerdad

According to the review of the Zune 80 on anythingbutipod.com (posted today), they can't add an eq in future firmware releases because the hardware doesn't support it. Not sure if it's true or not, but thought I'd point it out.

The Hardware doesn't support it..What? hope it's not true, it would pissed me off 4 sure.

ejstan · 12-04-2007, 02:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soccerdad

According to the review of the Zune 80 on anythingbutipod.com (posted today), they can't add an eq in future firmware releases because the hardware doesn't support it. Not sure if it's true or not, but thought I'd point it out.

The Hardware doesn't support it..What? hope it's not true, it would pissed me off 4 sure.

1ofamillion · 03-26-2008, 03:16 AM

all i want is more bass in my music, on acoustic and hip-hop, theres still not enough bass for me...and i have skull candy headphones..

RCcola159 · 03-26-2008, 02:35 PM

Yeah, I'm pretty sure the Zune80 doesn't have an EQ chip onboard. Thus there will be no equalizer in the future, unless it is through software, which wont really bring a benefit.

Saidas · 04-09-2008, 03:22 PM

I just got my Z80 and I think the sound is not very good at all...it sounds as if it is playing in reverb and has a hollow sound and the bass is definitely lacking. This doesn't even come close to my iRiver H120. It had stock/custom EQ, WOW, TrueBass, and more. I put an iPod battery in it and it was good for 20 hrs. The only reason I'm not using it is that the HD died after 4 years.

Everybody says how awesome the Zune sound is....as compared to what? Very disappointed.

mr.handsomeman · 04-10-2008, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saidas

I just got my Z80 and I think the sound is not very good at all...it sounds as if it is playing in reverb and has a hollow sound and the bass is definitely lacking. This doesn't even come close to my iRiver H120. It had stock/custom EQ, WOW, TrueBass, and more. I put an iPod battery in it and it was good for 20 hrs. The only reason I'm not using it is that the HD died after 4 years.

Everybody says how awesome the Zune sound is....as compared to what? Very disappointed.

i was disapointed with the fact that there was no equailizer as well. But then again...I haven't bought the 80 and I don't think i will. Probably just go with the next gen. hopefully that one has the eq setting.

techty · 04-21-2008, 09:15 AM

I wouldn't recommend the Z80 to anyone, it sounds like ass crack.

Quaay · 07-06-2008, 07:49 PM

Yeah I'm extremely pissed about the lack of an equalizer.
The Zune Earphones are way to lacking in Bass amongst other things.
I plugged in some old Sony ones, and they sound a lot better,
but I would still like the freakin option to turn EQ on or Off!!!!!

12-03-2007, 02:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
ejstan Zewbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 7 Reputation: 10 $zB: 3 Donate	ZUNE2's Equalizer Hi Zune fans, I got a problem with my ZUNE2(80GB), well it's not that my ZUNE have a problem but there's something missing on my ZUNE2, I don't know if it's me that can't see that option. In the settings, you go to music and can't find the equalizer, if it's not not only me, Microsoft should do something about it to put it on the next firmware they working on, if it's only me, can someone tell me where to find it. I had the ZUNE(30GB) and it got that option to set equalizer and now the 80GB version don't have it, it would be a BIG mistake, not only big, but CRITICAL, I need to set up the sound, to boost the bass or something....please help me in that situation. Only because of that option they left behind, I could regret buying the ZUNE2 but above that, I love my ZUNE

12-03-2007, 04:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
crisis Squirt Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 16 Reputation: 10 $zB: 1 Donate	in reffering to the eq, you are reffering to rock,acoustic,pop... ect? or a full custom eq as in setting bass, treble, mid ect... that is what i want in the next firmware __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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1ofamillion Experienced Zuner Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 3 minutes from McDonalds Posts: 122 Reputation: 15 $zB: 9 Donate	all i want is more bass in my music, on acoustic and hip-hop, theres still not enough bass for me...and i have skull candy headphones.. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Last edited by 1ofamillion : 03-26-2008 at 03:19 AM.

07-06-2008, 07:49 PM	#15 (permalink)
Quaay Zewbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Australia (Shh Don't Tell Microsoft) Posts: 6 Reputation: 10 $zB: 6 Donate	Yeah I'm extremely pissed about the lack of an equalizer. The Zune Earphones are way to lacking in Bass amongst other things. I plugged in some old Sony ones, and they sound a lot better, but I would still like the freakin option to turn EQ on or Off!!!!! __________________ ~Quaay~

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12-03-2007, 02:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
Diazari Experienced Zuner Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 240 Reputation: 15 $zB: 7 Donate	They took it out to save battery life and make up for the extra battery used on the wifi. The option to turn an equalizer off/on would have been nice, but we can only hope it comes later.

12-03-2007, 04:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
zombie278 Experienced Zuner Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 109 Reputation: 14 $zB: 3 Donate	they say that the zune is supposed to be sooooo freakin awesome in picking up audio signals that you dont need an equalizer. thats why the zune 80 comes w/ premium head phones.

12-03-2007, 04:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
Word41 Zewbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 9 Reputation: 10 $zB: 0 Donate	I haven't found the need for an equalizer, the headphones and the music quality is good enough that i wouldn't want to change anything.

03-26-2008, 02:35 PM	#11 (permalink)
RCcola159 Zuner Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: California Posts: 94 Reputation: 10 $zB: 86 Donate	Yeah, I'm pretty sure the Zune80 doesn't have an EQ chip onboard. Thus there will be no equalizer in the future, unless it is through software, which wont really bring a benefit.

04-09-2008, 03:22 PM	#12 (permalink)
Saidas Jr. Zuner Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 46 Reputation: 11 $zB: 51 Donate	I just got my Z80 and I think the sound is not very good at all...it sounds as if it is playing in reverb and has a hollow sound and the bass is definitely lacking. This doesn't even come close to my iRiver H120. It had stock/custom EQ, WOW, TrueBass, and more. I put an iPod battery in it and it was good for 20 hrs. The only reason I'm not using it is that the HD died after 4 years. Everybody says how awesome the Zune sound is....as compared to what? Very disappointed.

04-21-2008, 09:15 AM	#14 (permalink)
techty Zewbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 9 Reputation: 10 $zB: 7 Donate	I wouldn't recommend the Z80 to anyone, it sounds like ass crack.

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