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AppleRobert

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How is the audio listening with ear/headphones?

Does the g6 have any special audio software/hardware?
 

MRU

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As @nviz22 says mine has the quad dac.

Now if your not using high impedance headphones you are not going to notice the difference with it turned on or off.

That being said, audio sounds great generally with or without the Quad Dac.
 
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MRU

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So I sold my Korean LG G6


And bought a new UK Sim free model in Mystique White

Ok I lose the quad dac and 32gb, but I gain no Korean apps and a clean device when the full European warranty. Which I think are worth more especially as storage can be supplemented and I rarely use big cans for headphones and stick with earbuds at the gym and I'm sure Google Play Music is compressed even on the highest quality setting.

So yeah should be here Wednesday just in time for me to take it to the UK Motor Show on Friday 5th May and take some car porn photographs for you all.
 
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co.ag.2005

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Prices of LG handsets fall so quickly, and for $599 it's a really good alternative android device :)

yep, I just picked up a like-new G6 for around $500 USD on Swappa to try out. :) If I like it, sure beats the $900 (with tax) I paid for the S8+
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Looks like you can get it with the LG Watch Style included for $649

http://www.androidcentral.com/grab-unlocked-lg-g6-just-599-right-now
 

Russiaone

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Bought a black unlocked version on eBay (first eBay purchase, btw). Floored by it.

Tried out both the S8 and G6 at an ATT store a week ago and wasn't impressed at all at how the S8 felt in hand.

The LG, on the other hand, felt weighty and more durable; it also looks beautiful.

What I didn't want was the terrible ATT branding, so I waited and came out okay, paying $587.
 
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kkh786

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LG G6 price is starting to drop in the U.K.!
Three UK who sell unlocked versions are currently selling G6 in stores on pay as you go for £479.99 plus mandatory £10 top up!
 
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MRU

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LG G6 price is starting to drop in the U.K.!
Three UK who sell unlocked versions are currently selling G6 in stores on pay as you go for £479.99 plus mandatory £10 top up!
I paid £475 for my White UK model including postage (€580) which is €220 cheaper than the S8 here.

Sometimes I do wonder why they set the price so high initially as it undoubtedly made people purchase the S8, whereas if they had announced a £479 price from the outset and €599 for Europe (as opposed to the RRP €749) they would have really helped themselves steal a march on the S8.

LG like HTC do tend to shoot themselves in the foot.
 

5105973

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I paid £475 for my White UK model including postage (€580) which is €220 cheaper than the S8 here.

Sometimes I do wonder why they set the price so high initially as it undoubtedly made people purchase the S8, whereas if they had announced a £479 price from the outset and €599 for Europe (as opposed to the RRP €749) they would have really helped themselves steal a march on the S8.

LG like HTC do tend to shoot themselves in the foot.
That's part of the reason I was a bit hesitant to throw my lot in with LG even though the G6 appealed to me so much and still does. That wide angle camera is really useful.
 
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kkh786

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That is a great price!
Yea it is but I'm sure it will drop further sooner rather than later.
I'm still happy with the Pixel but have moments of weakness every now and then. Haha!
S8 didn't do it for me.. not into curved displays, badly placed FPS and touchwiz.. although I'm curious for a possible Note 8.
G6 has positives but not the latest internals (I want the 835 at least!).
So far.. I have avoided two above temptations.. but the remaining HTC 10 successor temptation maybe a good shout until the real deals arrive - Pixel 2 / iPhone 7s!
I've been impressed with own my restraint so far this year much thanks to the amazing Pixel!
 
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I am going to return my s8, keep my s8+ and get a g6.
That would be a really cool combo of smartphones and I will be so envious. I have a problem in that the cameras of my iPhone 7Plus and my S8+ are so similar and comparable that my new S8+ is rendering my iPhone 7Plus redundant. I'm going back to my iPhone SE for the summer.
 
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AppleRobert

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Some Netflix content is HDR

Thanks. My friend has the g6 and it looks like some Amazon on demand videos for prime members has some content to watch. Think I will try 1st episode of Bosch season 2 tonight with him.
 
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Russiaone

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Everyday just keeps getting better with the G6.

I think the standout is just how easy it is to use and to to customize almost everything about the phone, without having to resort to using the Play Store.

Also, I've never wanted to use a camera so much in all my life. The experience is fun.

Fun.

Only thing I dislike is the fact it's simply nuts to go naked and have to cover up the phone with a case.

But at least the Spigen Slim Armor is awesome.
 
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gr4z

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I would be very interested in the G6 to replace my Iphone 6s, but just read it doesn't support wireless charging here in the UK! Any reason why? Thanks
 

MRU

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I would be very interested in the G6 to replace my Iphone 6s, but just read it doesn't support wireless charging here in the UK! Any reason why? Thanks

A focus group reported that wireless charging wasn't seen as important to most Europeans. Lg listened sadly.
 
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