Air 2 sound vibrations

bookwurm70 · 12-03-2014, 02:51 PM

Okay, so I ordered an iPad Air 2, despite what I had read about the sound vibration on the screen.

Everything I have read is true, the volume is a lot louder than previous models and with the thinner case, there is a LOT of vibrations from the volume on the screen.

I watch a lot of tv on my iPad so I am loving the louder volume. No more need for a supplemental speaker (which is what i do with my ipad 2). Usually when I am watching my iPad is sitting on the counter in its leather case, so the vibration is not an issue unless I need to touch the screen to pause the show and there is only minimal contact.

And mostly when I'm typing I am not using an app with the sound going. So I don't know that the vibration would bother me much when I have a lot of screen time.

What do others think about this issue? I'll planning on keeping this machine for 4 years so I don't want to be hating it and wanting to replace it in a year.

leebase · 12-03-2014, 05:05 PM

I can't imagine a scenario where I'd be listening to loud sounds and doing much touching of the screen. If it really bothered me, I could turn DOWN the sound or put on headphones.

kyteflyer · 12-03-2014, 10:07 PM

Havent really noticed, yet. Never have sounds *that* loud.

tomsem · 12-04-2014, 02:32 AM

I noticed that (compared to iPad 3). It's not clear if it is intentional, or just a consequence of having something thin enough to vibrate more. I never used Air 1 so it may be the same.

leebase · 12-04-2014, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by tomsem

I noticed that (compared to iPad 3). It's not clear if it is intentional, or just a consequence of having something thin enough to vibrate more. I never used Air 1 so it may be the same.

I have the iPad Air and never have felt vibrations. Then again, the sound never gets very loud either. If I want to enjoy a movie, I put on headphones.

SCION · 12-04-2014, 11:45 AM

I often have my Air 1 speakers on max because they are very weak. Never noticed vibrations.

bookwurm70 · 12-09-2014, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by SCION

I often have my Air 1 speakers on max because they are very weak. Never noticed vibrations.

I tested the iPad Air and iPad Air 2 side by side in Best Buy and the iPad Air (1) does not have the sound vibration issue. Only the iPad Air 2. I suspect it is a combination of boosting sound output (which I LOVE) and the thinner tablet case (which doesn't really matter too much to me).

It REALLY vibrates a lot. But having it in a case does improve it. Even with the sound down at 50% or less you can still feel the sound vibrations. But I think most of my use with sound on will be when I am not holding it, so I don't think it will matter too much.

Really, really like the finger print access and the lower glare on the screen. Overall a very nice machine

SCION · 12-10-2014, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bookwurm70

I tested the iPad Air and iPad Air 2 side by side in Best Buy and the iPad Air (1) does not have the sound vibration issue. Only the iPad Air 2. I suspect it is a combination of boosting sound output (which I LOVE) and the thinner tablet case (which doesn't really matter too much to me).

It REALLY vibrates a lot. But having it in a case does improve it. Even with the sound down at 50% or less you can still feel the sound vibrations. But I think most of my use with sound on will be when I am not holding it, so I don't think it will matter too much.

Really, really like the finger print access and the lower glare on the screen. Overall a very nice machine

The sound is downright pitiful on the Air 1, particularly given the hefty price point. I guess with the Air 2 that's the best they could do in order to boost sound and continue to thin it out. I'll have to try a hands on one day.

mycurlylocks · 12-12-2014, 11:23 AM

I don't mind the vibrations and it doesn't interfere with touching the screen. I think with the thinness of the case, we have to expect it. Sound is much better than my iPad 3.

I haven't looked to see if my iPad Air 2 is set for the large speakers, some say that was the problem. I use mine in a TPU backing with a Apple Smart Cover.

sparklemotion · 12-12-2014, 04:39 PM

I have the Air 1 and noticed the vibrations on the Air 2 at Best Buy. A lot of people on macrumous have complained about it along with the screen distortion issue.

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1807295

I know it would drive me nuts since I play games on mine so I'm sticking with my Air 1. I suppose it really depends on how you use the device and what for. etc.

jocampo · 12-17-2014, 11:42 AM

I've had mine for less than a day and noticed it. Does it bother me? No. I use it mainly for PDFs and browsing Internet so I'm not expecting long hour sessions of music of videos with my iPad Air 2.

Like others said, I guess it depends of the actual usage.

I'm also using the Smart Cover. When is on, it reduces that feeling a bit. When I'm using it "naked", the vibration is more noticeable.

12-03-2014, 02:51 PM	#1
bookwurm70 Addict Posts: 265 Karma: 89314 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Southern Illinois Device: eSlick, Pocketbook IQ, iPad, Kobo Aura, Kobo Aura ONE	Air 2 sound vibrations Okay, so I ordered an iPad Air 2, despite what I had read about the sound vibration on the screen. Everything I have read is true, the volume is a lot louder than previous models and with the thinner case, there is a LOT of vibrations from the volume on the screen. I watch a lot of tv on my iPad so I am loving the louder volume. No more need for a supplemental speaker (which is what i do with my ipad 2). Usually when I am watching my iPad is sitting on the counter in its leather case, so the vibration is not an issue unless I need to touch the screen to pause the show and there is only minimal contact. And mostly when I'm typing I am not using an app with the sound going. So I don't know that the vibration would bother me much when I have a lot of screen time. What do others think about this issue? I'll planning on keeping this machine for 4 years so I don't want to be hating it and wanting to replace it in a year.

12-17-2014, 11:42 AM	#11
jocampo Layback feline Posts: 3,034 Karma: 6980745 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: USA Device: Oasis 2nd gen, Sony DPTS1, iPad Pro 10.5"	Air 2 sound vibrations I've had mine for less than a day and noticed it. Does it bother me? No. I use it mainly for PDFs and browsing Internet so I'm not expecting long hour sessions of music of videos with my iPad Air 2. Like others said, I guess it depends of the actual usage. I'm also using the Smart Cover. When is on, it reduces that feeling a bit. When I'm using it "naked", the vibration is more noticeable.

12-03-2014, 05:05 PM	#2
leebase Karma Kameleon Posts: 2,960 Karma: 26738313 Join Date: Aug 2009 Device: iPad Mini, iPhone X, Kindle Fire Tab HD 8, Walmart Onn	I can't imagine a scenario where I'd be listening to loud sounds and doing much touching of the screen. If it really bothered me, I could turn DOWN the sound or put on headphones.

12-03-2014, 10:07 PM	#3
kyteflyer Wizard Posts: 1,844 Karma: 9547754 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Newcastle, Australia Device: iPhone 12 Mini	Havent really noticed, yet. Never have sounds that loud.

12-04-2014, 02:32 AM	#4
tomsem Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,939 Karma: 27060151 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: USA Device: iPhone 15PM, Kindle Scribe, iPad mini 6, PocketBook InkPad Color 3	I noticed that (compared to iPad 3). It's not clear if it is intentional, or just a consequence of having something thin enough to vibrate more. I never used Air 1 so it may be the same.

12-04-2014, 11:45 AM	#6
SCION Séduisant Posts: 4,706 Karma: 2107018 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas, USA Device: Boox Note Air2+; Kobo Libra2; Kindle Scribe, Oasis3; iPad Mini6	I often have my Air 1 speakers on max because they are very weak. Never noticed vibrations.

12-12-2014, 11:23 AM	#9
mycurlylocks Addict Posts: 239 Karma: 1455315 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: US Device: Kindle Paperwhite 2	I don't mind the vibrations and it doesn't interfere with touching the screen. I think with the thinness of the case, we have to expect it. Sound is much better than my iPad 3. I haven't looked to see if my iPad Air 2 is set for the large speakers, some say that was the problem. I use mine in a TPU backing with a Apple Smart Cover.

12-12-2014, 04:39 PM	#10
sparklemotion dangerous when cornered Posts: 1,855 Karma: 22891237 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: USA Device: Kobo H2O, Kindle Paperwhite	I have the Air 1 and noticed the vibrations on the Air 2 at Best Buy. A lot of people on macrumous have complained about it along with the screen distortion issue. http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1807295 I know it would drive me nuts since I play games on mine so I'm sticking with my Air 1. I suppose it really depends on how you use the device and what for. etc.

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