Some cases muffle sound and so reduce call quality. Is that an issue with these cases?
1950765
Nope, i had no problem with this case. No sound degradation, and no problem with flashing (which also happens with some other cases).
1950766
I haven't experienced any problems with this case. The volume and sound quality haven't been affected as far as I've noticed. I am very pleased wih mine.
2091340
Not exactly sure if device itself has a mute feature, but if you mute the call using mute option on device, you should achieve desired result
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?
6174
I play music from my phone and only pause when i need to answer a call. I have had no problems with it. Good Luck:)
134145
do the call buttons activate different sounds or are both going to cause the same sound
2105628
No music audio, but also the sound quality isn't great for regular phone calls FYI. People have trouble hearing me
2181283
I did originally have the Otterbox...which I loved, but, did have the same problems with phone calls. The mesh covering that is over the earpiece/voice was causing interference. This was tested by removing the phone from the case and test calling (at my phone carriers' brick and mortar location). I am currently in the process of purchasing a different model Otterbox for my phone. We currently have three other devices WITH Otterbox cases, and they are, by far, the best I have ever used!
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.
145930
It's normal because they are open-backed, meaning the sound comes through the outside of the phones as well. The upside is that it makes them sound better. Try cupping your hands over the outside when listening and you can tell a big difference, not a good one.
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.
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?
558895
I set my phone volume to medium high and I never missed a call. You have to open the case to answer the call but you do not need to take the phone out of its case. Hope this helps.
380806
I don't have this problem but try the noise cancellation feature in the phone people have said that works in reviews I read
64987
I don't have this issue. Sounds like more of an issue with your phone rather than the speaker.
369575
No this device does not have noise reduction. You can still hear everything or everyone around you unless you have the volume at the max setting. Regarding calls they are as clear as if you were using stock earbuds that came with your mobile device.
911912
Yes and no. I have had a fine time with normal talking and hearing but when on speaker phone the other person has never been able to hear me despite my continued attempts. also definitely muffles audio if your listening to music without headphones and such.
581535
Incoming and outgoing, the sound quality (fidelity) with this case is quite good. Volume is diminished slightly. Uncheck the Noise Reduction box under Call Settings on your S4 to eliminate any echo on the outgoing side.