I heard there is an echo problem with many other cases on the s5. Or people complain about muffled. Issue?
990884
I have had no complaints about muffled calls or had any issues with sound with this case.
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!
142917
The case is designed to channel the sound to the front of the phone. There's such a noticeable difference in how much louder/better the sound is with the case, that when I got my S5 recently, I immediately ordered this same case (the S5 version) for it. I won't use any other case.
1782169
Jin, unsure, I sent mine back, and waiting for confirmation of return. Maybe this product will work a lot better for you, but it was way too low volume. Barely could hear it paired with my S4 phone.
1857705
I did experience this problem, and there are Android apps that help but not good at all with headphones or external speakers. Other than that a very solid phone.
1760436
The sound is good. It redirects the sound to the front. The only issue is now when using speaker phone there is a nasty echo for other people on the call.
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.
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.
1733182
I already did.. i think the s5 phones have quite some problems with their mic.ive been using the case for almost 2 months now. Best case so far
1120794
I have a ballistic case and it does NOT muffle sound at all. It's like talking with no case. I have never had a problem with my ballistic.
920628
I know what you are talking about but that is not related to the case. I do not know the exact cause of it but I believe it to be some type of a connection problem. With or without a case I experience that on both my Iphone and my Galaxy phones. Typically I hang up and redial and it goes away.
64987
I don't have this issue. Sounds like more of an issue with your phone rather than the speaker.
2000844
it must be a compatibility issues with galaxy S4 because Im having same issues with my new speaker I have to turn on and off sometimes two or three times to get the choppy go away.Im calling the company now to see whats going on.
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.
380808
Don't have that problem with the case. Had read about that problem in reviews before I purchased it, but thankfully it is not an issue, otherwise I would have returned the case. Very happy with case, can you adjust volume settings?
2162549
No it is not muffled. Originally without the case on you wouldn't be able to place your finger where the speaker is. With the case on you can place your finger there and will not be muffled. If anything it sounds better!
1305164
I personally have no problem hearing anything. It sounds great. No problems with the screen protector either. All around great case. �