Does this case cause callers to sound muffled and think that you (with the case) sound muffled
1000879
No, not at all. I have just LOVED my case. Now, if I place my thumb over the speaker port it will pretty much cancel it out... but thats entirely up to me to do. I give this case my highest recommendation. Just be ready to add some significant weight to your phone with this case. It's VERY heavy duty. But, I've dropped it more than a few times and it didn't get so much as a mark on it. Also, the case makes your phone larger in size to be sure. My briefcase has a compartment for cell phones that with this case, my phone couldn't even hope to get into. However, that's such a small price to pay for such extreme protection and a really great, masculine look to my phone.
1000880
No, not at all. I have just LOVED my case. Now, if I place my thumb over the speaker port it will pretty much cancel it out... but thats entirely up to me to do. I give this case my highest recommendation. Just be ready to add some significant weight to your phone with this case. It's VERY heavy duty. But, I've dropped it more than a few times and it didn't get so much as a mark on it. Also, the case makes your phone larger in size to be sure. My briefcase has a compartment for cell phones that with this case, my phone couldn't even hope to get into. However, that's such a small price to pay for such extreme protection and a really great, masculine look to my phone. No, not at all. I have just LOVED my case. Now, if I place my thumb over the speaker port it will pretty much cancel it out... but thats entirely up to me to do. I give this case my highest recommendation. Just be ready to add some significant weight to your phone with this case. It's VERY heavy duty. But, I've dropped it more than a few times and it didn't get so much as a mark on it. Also, the case makes your phone larger in size to be sure. My briefcase has a compartment for cell phones that with this case, my phone couldn't even hope to get into. However, that's such a small price to... » Read More No, not at all. I have just LOVED my case. Now, if I place my thumb over the speaker port it will pretty much cancel it out... but thats entirely up to me to do. I give this case my highest recommendation. Just be ready to add some significant weight to your phone with this case. It's VERY heavy duty. But, I've dropped it more than a few times and it didn't get so much as a mark on it. Also, the case makes your phone larger in size to be sure. My briefcase has a compartment for cell phones that with this case, my phone couldn't even hope to get into. However, that's such a small price to pay for such extreme protection and a really great, masculine look to my phone. « Show Less
1000881
Yes the sound was muffled. I did return this unit for a refund as it was the metal case model and may not have been a Real Lunatik case. I cannot speak for the authentic Lunatik. I did however find it to be bulky and difficult to plug in headphones and charge cables. I went back to the LifeProof case for my iPhone 4s and for my new 5s. Much lighter and smaller.
2069755
You use the phone's microphone. It has been OK to use so far but some people say my voice sounds muffled on the other end.
238384
Make sure you have a case for you specific phone. I initially was sent the wrong case. I have a 5C and I needed a case specifically for it. My case snaps on perfectly. The only problem I am having is that callers hear my voice muffled and I have to use the speaker phone all the time. Thus, making a private conversation impossible.....
1504580
Yes and no. It only effects the sound. You can hear perfectly fine, just in lower volume because it is airtight making it change the way sound waves travel. As far as clarity goes i saw the change is so minute you can hardly tell. Overall worth it if it protects the phone
462501
No. I haven't had any complaints that listeners were having difficulty hearing me. That includes when I use the speaker phone.
1019887
Indeed the sound is muffled. The case looks and feels very nice. The 3 design flaws to the case (earphone opening, Microusb port opening, and the speaker muffling) might be something one can live it. If you like plugging in your phone to your car via aux cord to the headphone jack then you might want to consider another case since it most likely won't fit. HDMI output cord will also not fit.
1202159
The speakers are slightly muffled but sound comes through the back of the case well. However, I'm in the process of returning mine as the fingerprint sensor doesn't work with the case and it makes texting very difficult.
1431961
as best as I can tell... no. What I hear when talking to people seems the same with the case or without. People seem to hear me the same too. Can't say with regards to external speakers. I normally hook it up to a small speaker set when playing music. Hope that helps!
506655
Yes. The phone is covered very well. You need to open the case near the speaker for the other caller to hear you though. Otherwise it sounds like you're talking through a pillow.
1504579
Call audio quality is very acceptable. That is one of the main reasons I purchased this case. Reviews for other cases mentioned muffled audio during calls. Music listening through the phone speaker is somewhat muffled. I primarily use a headset for listening to music. Overall, this is an excellent case. My phone has already experienced a heavy drop onto a hard tile floor with no damage sustained.
1479715
Sometimes the sound seems muffled, but not all the time. I think it has more to do with reception than the case.
1354557
I haven't noticed any effects the case may have with data/voice and speaker phone quality. It's a great looking case and does an excellent job protecting my phone. My kids have dropped the phone many times on the ground, off the table etc.. and the phone is well protected.
1305166
No, not that I have noticed. I am pretty sensitive regarding sound, formally being a professional vocalist. Sound is extremely important to me. This was a concern when I ordered the case but from what I have been able to detect, the sound has not been affected on my Galaxy Note 3.
1459489
It can sound like it is muffled when using the speaker on your iPhone 5s when in lifeproof case, but what I do is that I turn phone around to hear it louder from back of phone or lay it face down as this seems to give the speaker a louder volume for you to hear from.
1999365
I was told that I sounded muffled when on my cellphone but was able to hear me, anyone else? Is there a "fix" for this?
683837
No, not at all. Also, another negative id if you fold the cover all the way back when talking on the phone one if the microphones is blocked and you voice is muffled and hard to understand. I stopped using the case.
1291186
It's just a little harder to hear but not completely mute. It's a slightly muffled sound because it's literally sealed shut. It's not meant to be an every day case if this bothers you. It's meant for when you know you will be in or around a body of water or if you have young children who like to play with your phone.