Does this case muffle the speaker or sound?
843192
No it doesn't, the sound quality remains unaffected in every given way for me. No problems whatsoever.
843193
Nope, there's a cutout for headphone, connector, and speaker. I really like this case too.
461297
Yes it does. Volume controls and mute switch work well. The mute switch is inverted because of the case (up for mute, down for unmute which is opposite of the normal switch action), but the volume controls work normally -- perhaps a bit stiff, but a small price to pay for the protection afforded by the case!
1941895
You can still hear the speaker but it will be a little muffled. The foam cushion that surrounds and protects the phone inside the case will dampen the sound from the speaker when the phone is clamped in. I only listen this way right before or right after a ride. I don't think you will be able to listen that way while riding if that's what you want to do.
1305164
I personally have no problem hearing anything. It sounds great. No problems with the screen protector either. All around great case. �
1992676
The case doesn't, but the keyboard cover does muffle the sound from the laptop
1730128
There are holes for the sound to pass through. I don't have any problems with the sound coming through. This is an awesome case, not bulky and very snug, I love it. Hope this helps. I am very satisfied with this purchase, in fact I now have the same style in two other colors, lol.
1287158
The inner layer, which is rubber, is cut out around the speaker. The inside part of the hard case is also cut out around it too; at the bottom, where your charger plugs, in there is a little cut out in the plastic as well. With this design it basically amplifies the music. I listen to music often when cleaning and such, it is clear and I don't even turn up the volume all the way. I think my music sounds better with the case on.
115293
No I haven't experienced this, it may depend on the ring tone but I've never had a problem with my speakers or ringer being muffled
911906
Using this case I have no trouble hearing the person I'm talking to nor do they have any trouble hearing me. The only difference is when the phone rings its a little quieter than when out of the case. And playing music with the phones speaker is softer than when out of the case. When I'm playing music I use a small Bluetooth speaker.
1922697
I find the sound volume better with this case on. Without the case the glass back is so smooth it is basically unheard. With the case on, the speaker is lifted and can be heard much better.
2032770
A slightly bit muffled but nothing you can't get use to. I've had it for about 8 months now and I don't even notice the muffle anymore.
2221178
I Haven't experienced any real difference in sound quality with the case on.
2221520
It does not. You might be getting inductive noise via the audio cable if not using blue tooth; I'm using the upgraded audio cable.
955403
There are multiple tiny holes in the back of the case over the speaker to let sound pass. I haven't noticed any great impact on the sound myself.
1915044
No. It will not block out the sound completely but it will muffle it (equivalent to holding a pillow over your ears).
1585394
The sound is only slightly muffled but far from significant. The speakers for the LG G Pad are just 'ok' anyway so you are not missing much when the case is folded over partially blocking the speakers. The best solution for sound is to either buy some good earphones or an external speaker. All in all, the case is great.
2074411
The gumdrop case is custom designed to fit the openings located on your device. There are small flaps that snuggly open and close. I use the audio port a lot for my speakers. Also there are small holes over the internal speakers so you can hear just fine.