TL;DR OnePlus and Dirac engineers worked closely to optimize speaker and headphone quality. Dirac’s EQ correction and multi-band compressor algorithms run efficiently on the Snapdragon 845’s DSP. The company provides similar solutions for Oppo, Xiaomi, and Huawei smartphones. The OnePlus 6 is one of the few 2018 flagships that launched with a headphone jack — hooray! But did you also know that it has a selection of other audio enhancement under-the-hood to boost both speaker and headphone quality? The OnePlus 6 features Dirac Research’s Power Sound and HD Sound technologies for sound correction. Dirac also provides similar solutions for handsets from Oppo, Xiaomi, and Huawei, along with other major speaker brands and car infotainment manufacturers. Dirac has been working with OnePlus since 2015’s OnePlus 2. The collaboration sees Dirac engineers assist the company with speaker and headphone tuning, and then providing customized software filters to even out inevitable issues and tailor the sound to OnePlus’ liking. The OnePlus 6 features a tiny micro-speaker with less than 1cm of cubic volume, which needs some careful software tweaking to make it sound anything close to the quality of a cabinet speaker. To enhance the sound, Dirac makes use of tuned EQ curves to flatten out the frequency response and impulse response to avoid speaker ringing and low-frequency distortion. Boosting perceived volume and clarity is accomplished through the use of multi-band compression, volume dependent bass boosting, and fundamental overtone generation. All of Dirac’s algorithms run on the Snapdragon 845’s integrated DSP, which helps keep the power consumption low enough so that it barely registers in comparison with the consumption of the speaker amplifier. An example of frequency response correction. Dirac Research An example of frequency response correction. In addition to tuning the speaker output, Dirac’s technology also offers carefully tailored headphone profiles for select models. Three OnePlus branded sets are supported, such as the latest wireless Bullet in-ears, as well as the JBL E1+ that shipped back with earlier models. When OnePlus advertises headphones as “built for OnePlus” this is exactly what they mean. If you’re rocking a different brand of headphones, you won’t receive any of the tailored sound benefits. However, there is still a built-in EQ to play with to tweak the sound just how you like. So does this actually make a difference? Well, I had a good listen to a number of Dirac’s technologies back at MWC 2018 and was certainly left impressed by the level of improvements on offer. Of course, the end result will vary based on the product and how OnePlus, in this case, has prioritized and customized the sound. Nevertheless, it’s interesting to see/hear how smartphone companies deal with the compromises of the form factor to offer consumers a compelling audio experience.<doc-sep>Today, OnePlus held a separate OnePlus 6 event in India to mark its arrival on the local market and detailed the pricing and availability for the subcontinent. Those interested in getting the base 6GB+64GB model will be charged INR 34,999 (€440), the 8GB+128GB variant costs INR 39,999 (€510) and the special OnePlus 6 Avengers Edition (hands-on) range topper will command a INR 44,999 (€560) price. OnePlus' first wireless earbuds Bullets Wireless will be available in June for INR 3,999 (€50). The OnePlus 6 will be sold on OnePlus' own website and on Amazon India. Sales on Amazon will begin on May 21 for Prime members and May 22 for the regular customer while OnePlus' website says it will open orders on May 20. Once you've placed your order, OnePlus will aim to deliver between 1 and 4 business days. Get it on Amazon or OnePlus's website.<doc-sep>Apart from sporting the 3.5mm audio jack, the OnePlus 6 has another key piece of tech added to make it a bit more audio-friendly. OnePlus has worked with Dirac, a Swedish company that specializes in audio optimization and tuning, to include some of its sound correction and optimization technologies in the smartphone. Dirac’s Power Sound and HD Sound technologies can be found in the OnePlus 6. Also Read - WellPaper from OnePlus lets live wallpapers depict your app usage in style Dirac has been working with OnePlus for some time now, and has helped tune the sound in its smartphones since the OnePlus 2 that was launched in 2015. That collaboration has continued trough the years, and the Chinese smartphone maker has once again worked with the Swedish company for its latest smartphone. The company has worked closely with OnePlus during the development of the OnePlus 6, providing inputs to help get the sound output from the speaker and headphone port to the company’s specifications. Also Read - OnePlus Nord CE 5G to come with Snapdragon 750G chip, 64MP cameras and more WATCH: OnePlus 6 First Look At the core of both of these innovative audio solutions lies our desire to eliminate the notion that mobile devices, due to their physical properties, have limits with regard to the audio quality they can deliver, said Erik Rudolphi, Dirac s General Manager of Mobile. Dirac Power Sound and Dirac HD Sound challenge the audio constraints inherent in these devices and offer a rich, full and premium listening experience as evidenced in the new OnePlus 6. Of course, while Dirac’s technology works with the speaker and 3.5mm jack on the phone, OnePlus has also launched the OnePlus Bullets Wireless, priced at Rs 3,990. The wireless headphones feature a neckband-style design, with an in-ear fit and Bluetooth connectivity. OnePlus’ continued use of the 3.5mm audio jack also makes it a top choice among users that are looking for a smartphone that allowed wired headphone connectivity.<doc-sep>OnePlus put its latest flagship phone, the OnePlus 6, on sale last month to rave reviews. Now, the “Silk White” variant of the phone is finally available to customers. The OnePlus 6 launched in three primary variants. The first is a shiny “Mirror Black” option which fully embraces the glass design of the device. From there, the “Midnight Black” option adds a matte texture to the glass, cutting down on the fingerprints without compromising the feel of the glass. Then, there’s “Silk White.” This variant was delayed slightly behind the originals but is now on sale. The phone has gold accents on the fingerprint sensor, logo, and side rails. However, the build here is largely the same. The phone is metal and glass and has the same type of matte texture on the back as the “Midnight Black” option. It’s not clear how long OnePlus will be selling this variant of the device, but if you’re interested, it’s probably best to act fast. Pricing lands at $579 and you get the 8GB/128GB variant for that price. In related news, OnePlus also started selling its new Bullets Wireless headphones today, and they’re already gone. In some regions, these new headphones were gone in just a matter of minutes, but across the board, they’re pretty much out of stock. OnePlus does say, though, that it is working to refresh stock “ASAP.” Check out 9to5Google on YouTube for more news: FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More. Check out 9to5Google on YouTube for more news:<doc-sep>
tech2 News Staff OnePlus has officially announced that the OnePlus 6 uses Dirac sound optimization technologies, namely Dirac Power Sound and Dirac HD Sound, to boost both speaker and headphone audio quality. Some smartphone manufacturers like Xiaomi, OPPO, and Huawei have already used Dirac's optimisation technology. Dirac is a Swedish audio firm that specializes in sound optimization and they have partnered with manufacturers like BMW, Bentley, Rolls Royce and a lot more. Dirac Power Sound is a technology that makes even the tiniest speakers give a full-sized audio playback experience. It cannot be switched on or off. Dirac HD Sound is for headphones, and in this case, specifically the OnePlus headphones. The technology can best be described as a kind of equaliser that optimises the output of speakers and headphones. OnePlus and Dirac have worked together since 2015, starting with the OnePlus 2. According to Erik Rudolphi, Dirac’s general manager of mobile, "At the core of both of these innovative audio solutions lies our desire to eliminate the notion that mobile devices, due to their physical properties, have limits with regard to the audio quality they can deliver. Dirac Power Sound and Dirac HD Sound challenge the audio constraints inherent in these devices and offer a rich, full and premium listening experience – as evidenced in the new OnePlus 6." We have done a review of the phone and the audio output from the speakers is fine, but we noted that the mono sound was too limiting and that the sound gets drowns out easily if you are commuting or are in a park. While we're certainly happy that OnePlus and Dirac are partnering to improve the quality of the sound, no amount of software is going to make up for the lack of a secondary speaker, or for the relatively lower speaker volume.