Does the cover make it hard to hear music playing if you are using the speakers and not headphones?
1036075
I don't think that the sound is muffled or hard to hear. Actually the Otterbox provides a small "surround" environment for my iPod 4. Thus it very slightly enhances the sound.
1922695
Not at all. There's a cut out for the speaker and camera in both the gel and hard outer cover. Buy it. You'll like it.
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.
15889
Sure, with my headphones but it's a bit muffled through the fabric. It's always set on vibrate so if I can't hear it I will always feel it vibrate.
1308306
No it does not cover the speakers. Actually this is one of the best covers. I love it.
1069204
It would be a little muffled I would think but I haven't tried it with a speaker, only with my iPhone. They have some cheap waterproof speakers you could look into.
1941897
Didn't really try that out. I only used plug in headphones and then bluetooth headphones. The case is designed to protect your phone while you are riding, so based on that I do not think that you would be able to use the built in speaker, or the sounds would be muted. However, I just tried it out and it worked. I had to turn the volume up high, but I was able to listen to the built in speaker while in the case. Please note that I could not adjust the volume while it was in the case. But to answer your question, yes, you can listen to music with the built in speaker while the phone is inside the case.
2279244
The bottom is partially covered - this interferes with the speaker (you cannot hear very well) the same type cover can be purchased at Verizon but the bottom is open so you can hear.
5522
The volume buttons are covered and functional. The bottom port and headphone jack are not covered with anything. The screen is not covered either, but a simple screen cover will do.
1556503
No it does not avoid blocking the speakers but if it is to low you may not hear it as well.
2028644
With ear cups fully covering my ears and volume at about eighty percent (iPod or Samsung Galaxy 5), playing alternative or classic rock, music does not appear to be audible to people around me. Hope this answer helps.
904620
Will not drown out noise completely but it will make it difficult to hear anything else. Depends on how snugly it covers you ears and volume.
955402
There are tiny holes in the back for the speakers. I don't think it effects sound a lot. Love this case.
703562
Not quite. The speakers are pointed at the triangle stand & table surface, but not covered. I think the sound is actually helped because it bounces off the cover giving it more depth.
462501
No. I haven't had any complaints that listeners were having difficulty hearing me. That includes when I use the speaker phone.
1507112
Honestly it depends on how close people are to you, the volume they are speaking at, and the volume you have your music set to. It does block out a good amount though.
779912
Not that I have found. It's not that bright so have a thin cloth to cover it up and your sound won't be compromised