Seidio Obex Waterproof iPhone 5 Case - Page 5

dakota316 · Jan 30, 2013, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Cubano21

Dakota316 - did you own a LP Fre case before the Obex? If so you are just experiencing paranoia from owning the Fre lol. I do not have any rattling through the speaker.

LOL You sir are correct. I did have a Lifeproof case. Believe it or not, after going through a few replacements I got a good one. Version number I honestly don't know, but the back piece does not have the clear glued on pieces, its just the 3 pieces that were already on the back are a bit more raised up, and the sound rattling is nonexistant. I am just giving this case a shot, and it may be just paranoia because my cases before the final Lifeproof I got were TERRIBLE for sound. Gonna give this case a few days and see how I like it, but so far its pretty dang good. Will take a bit to get used to the dots on the screen, but its something I can get used to for sure. At least I wont have the oil slicks all over the place, lol.

nwmtnbiker · Jan 30, 2013, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Hooterville

Did anyone actually get the spare covers in their case?

I just got off the phone with Seidio and was told that they have not got them in at the moment but will be sending everybody that ordered out an additional set in 1 to 2 weeks.

Hooterville · Jan 30, 2013, 05:36 PM

Finally got in my case. Did everyone do the water test first?
I see the instructions state at least 5 minutes for the water test. I'm going to give it the Lifeproof 1 hour test.

Cubano21 · Jan 30, 2013, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Hooterville

Finally got in my case. Did everyone do the water test first?
I see the instructions state at least 5 minutes for the water test. I'm going to give it the Lifeproof 1 hour test.

Sweet Congratz. Yea I left it in there for a 30 mins. Let us know what you think.

Hooterville · Jan 30, 2013, 07:01 PM

OK, I've only played with the case for about 15 minutes and here is what I think.
All around way better then the Lifeproof but not perfect. The sound quality is a lot better but the speaker phone sound does still come from the back of the case like the LP with some of the audio from the bottom of the case. You can see in the pictures from the Cubano21 the channeled area where the sound is corralled up on the inside back shell.
This is why the back of the case is raised on the top & bottom so the sound can get out while the case is laying flat on it's back.

The screen protector is a thousand times nicer then the LF with no oil slicks/rainbow marks, the little dots I can live with and are hardly noticeable. Nice flat screen.
I'll get some more time to play around with it later tonight and see how it performs.

I'm also getting the Atlas, armor and have already paid for the TakTik Extreme and will see how they all stack up once I have them in hand.

If your considering Lifeproof or the Obex, the Obex is the one to get now.

yourtoys7 · Jan 30, 2013, 10:28 PM

just ordered one with 15% off, (jan2013)

wmflyfisher · Jan 30, 2013, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by yourtoys7

just ordered one with 15% off, (jan2013)

Damn it! I used fb10 for 10% off! Still worth it IMO.

Jakkejakkejakke · Jan 31, 2013, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Hooterville

I'm also getting the Atlas, armor and have already paid for the TakTik Extreme and will see how they all stack up once I have them in hand.

That's about an iPhone 4 worth in cases

I've got the LP Fre and the screen is very flush (except the bottom). It's a good case but now I'm hesitating to buy the Obex because of the fact that the audio port is much more convenient. And I don't think the front cover with the hard rubber material won't last a lifetime.

But at the moment I'm a happy Fre-user

dakota316 · Jan 31, 2013, 09:35 AM

I wonder if I got a bad case or something. Here is a video showing what my sound sounds like. Reminds me of my first Lifeproof, lol.

http://youtu.be/VeU1GTBa1YU

Hooterville · Jan 31, 2013, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by dakota316

I wonder if I got a bad case or something. Here is a video showing what my sound sounds like. Reminds me of my first Lifeproof, lol.

http://youtu.be/VeU1GTBa1YU

The sound from the one I received is not that great either on speaker phone or when playing music. It's better then the Lifeproof but far from perfect. It has it's tinny moments.

The sound is routed through the back panel and this is a recipe for disaster on any case.

Another thing I don't like about the Obex are the rubber port plugs. I can see these not having much longevity. Will be using the case today and see how it performs.

Also see a couple of mars to the finish on the front of the case where the edges of the belt clip hit. Anyone else notice this?

dakota316 · Jan 31, 2013, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Hooterville

The sound from the one I received is not that great either on speaker phone or when playing music. It's better then the Lifeproof but far from perfect. It has it's tinny moments.

The sound is routed through the back panel and this is a recipe for disaster on any case.

Another thing I don't like about the Obex are the rubber port plugs. I can see these not having much longevity. Will be using the case today and see how it performs.

Also see a couple of mars to the finish on the front of the case where the edges of the belt clip hit. Anyone else notice this?

Yeah thats true. Although the Lifeproof I had before I got this Obex, the backpiece had the 3 raised black pieces on it, and to be honest, it didnt make the rattling at all that this Obex does. I have a feeling I may be pulling back out the Lifeproof. Also, on the subject of the silicone plugs, I can see them lasting quite a while. They seem to be pretty dang durable. Who knows though, lol. At least it was a try, im gonna do the same and play with it more today, but I believe the Lifeproof may come back out, lol.

Hooterville · Jan 31, 2013, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by dakota316

Yeah thats true. Although the Lifeproof I had before I got this Obex, the backpiece had the 3 raised black pieces on it, and to be honest, it didnt make the rattling at all that this Obex does. I have a feeling I may be pulling back out the Lifeproof. Also, on the subject of the silicone plugs, I can see them lasting quite a while. They seem to be pretty dang durable. Who knows though, lol. At least it was a try, im gonna do the same and play with it more today, but I believe the Lifeproof may come back out, lol.

The thing sounds like an old blown hi-fi speaker from the 1970's

Cubano21 · Jan 31, 2013, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by dakota316

I wonder if I got a bad case or something. Here is a video showing what my sound sounds like. Reminds me of my first Lifeproof, lol.

http://youtu.be/VeU1GTBa1YU

Ill be honest, when I first got the case it was a little rattly. It is not at all now, I use my phone very extensively for work. I speak to people all day on the speaker phone, and also listen to music. Now I do not have the volume full blast usually one or two clicks down, that's even with no case on it. It's like any music device you turn it up full blast you may get distortion. Now I have had the case almost a week now and I can honestly say it does not rattle. This could be like anything the case may need to settle in. I will try to put a recording together of what mine sounds like to show you.

BossTone74 · Jan 31, 2013, 11:49 AM

Call and my port covers are being sent!

dakota316 · Jan 31, 2013, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by BossTone74

Call and my port covers are being sent!

Hows the sound on your case BossTone74? Rattling at all like ours is?

Hooterville · Jan 31, 2013, 12:11 PM

Anyone's case show any mars to the finish on the front shell like where the clips edges would hit?

nwmtnbiker · Jan 31, 2013, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by dakota316

Hows the sound on your case BossTone74? Rattling at all like ours is?

Just tried mine I have no rattling. It does sound muffled though of course but alot clearer than my LP.

mike1111 · Jan 31, 2013, 01:49 PM

My case sounds tinny and rattles as well on max volume. It's not a problem if the volume is around 3 clicks below max, but on max it's almost as bad as Lifeproof. And if I had to guess I would say volume overall is 2-4 clicks lower in general.
So if you usually have the volume at only 2/3 at the most (with the naked iPhone), then I would say you're gonna be fine. But if you're used to having the volume on max for music, podcasts or speakerphone, then you will be disappointed.

puppers · Jan 31, 2013, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by mike1111

My case sounds tinny and rattles as well on max volume. It's not a problem if the volume is around 3 clicks below max, but on max it's almost as bad as Lifeproof. And if I had to guess I would say volume overall is 2-4 clicks lower in general.
So if you usually have the volume at only 2/3 at the most (with the naked iPhone), then I would say you're gonna be fine. But if you're used to having the volume on max for music, podcasts or speakerphone, then you will be disappointed.

Maybe it is the membrane that is rattling?

dakota316 · Jan 31, 2013, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by puppers

Maybe it is the membrane that is rattling?

Whatever it is, its going back to Seidio. lol I put in for an RMA per the rep on the chat, and I stated to her I wanted every penny of my money back with no restocking fee, and I also want the shipping back, as not only is the case defective because of the way it sounds, but the order was not complete, as they did not ship the spare plugs that are advertised in the manual it is supposed to come with. We will see what comes of that. But in the meantime, broke the Lifeproof back out, and now have perfect sound

Hooterville · Jan 31, 2013, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by dakota316

Whatever it is, its going back to Seidio. lol I put in for an RMA per the rep on the chat, and I stated to her I wanted every penny of my money back with no restocking fee, and I also want the shipping back, as not only is the case defective because of the way it sounds, but the order was not complete, as they did not ship the spare plugs that are advertised in the manual it is supposed to come with. We will see what comes of that. But in the meantime, broke the Lifeproof back out, and now have perfect sound

dakota, what version Lifeproof do you have?

dakota316 · 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Hooterville

dakota, what version Lifeproof do you have?

Honestly Hooterville I really don't 100% know what version as theres been so many. LOL. I can tell you my front has the foam at the top, and at the bottom both, which I think is version 3, 2, or 1, as I believe all 3 were designed this way. The back on the otherhand, has the foam towards the top, and underneath the apple logo window its got the 3 black pieces that have been there since the beginning of the case, but they are all raised about 2 or 3 times taller than originally. I do know I combined 2 cases together, and this one is great. I do have some oil slicks on the front, but only noticeable with the screen off. Ill try to find a pic of my back piece, because I know it's in the Lifeproof thread.

Edit: The one I have back wise is actually a pic you posted in the Lifeproof thread, its this one. Ive had no problems with the sound with this back piece.

Cubano21 · Jan 31, 2013, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by dakota316

Whatever it is, its going back to Seidio. lol I put in for an RMA per the rep on the chat, and I stated to her I wanted every penny of my money back with no restocking fee, and I also want the shipping back, as not only is the case defective because of the way it sounds, but the order was not complete, as they did not ship the spare plugs that are advertised in the manual it is supposed to come with. We will see what comes of that. But in the meantime, broke the Lifeproof back out, and now have perfect sound

How long have you had the Obex case?

dakota316 · Jan 31, 2013, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Cubano21

How long have you had the Obex case?

Since Tuesday

Cubano21 · Jan 31, 2013, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by dakota316

Since Tuesday

You give it a little more time to settle or take it out of the case and readjust it.

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Jan 30, 2013, 05:36 PM	#103
Hooterville macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2012	Finally got in my case. Did everyone do the water test first? I see the instructions state at least 5 minutes for the water test. I'm going to give it the Lifeproof 1 hour test.
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Jan 30, 2013, 07:01 PM	#105
Hooterville macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2012	OK, I've only played with the case for about 15 minutes and here is what I think. All around way better then the Lifeproof but not perfect. The sound quality is a lot better but the speaker phone sound does still come from the back of the case like the LP with some of the audio from the bottom of the case. You can see in the pictures from the Cubano21 the channeled area where the sound is corralled up on the inside back shell. This is why the back of the case is raised on the top & bottom so the sound can get out while the case is laying flat on it's back. The screen protector is a thousand times nicer then the LF with no oil slicks/rainbow marks, the little dots I can live with and are hardly noticeable. Nice flat screen. I'll get some more time to play around with it later tonight and see how it performs. I'm also getting the Atlas, armor and have already paid for the TakTik Extreme and will see how they all stack up once I have them in hand. If your considering Lifeproof or the Obex, the Obex is the one to get now.
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Jan 31, 2013, 09:35 AM	#109
dakota316 macrumors member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Missouri	I wonder if I got a bad case or something. Here is a video showing what my sound sounds like. Reminds me of my first Lifeproof, lol. http://youtu.be/VeU1GTBa1YU
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Jan 31, 2013, 11:49 AM	#114
BossTone74 macrumors newbie Join Date: Jan 2013	Call and my port covers are being sent!
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Jan 31, 2013, 12:11 PM	#116
Hooterville macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2012	Anyone's case show any mars to the finish on the front shell like where the clips edges would hit?
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Jan 31, 2013, 01:49 PM	#118
mike1111 macrumors newbie Join Date: Mar 2011	My case sounds tinny and rattles as well on max volume. It's not a problem if the volume is around 3 clicks below max, but on max it's almost as bad as Lifeproof. And if I had to guess I would say volume overall is 2-4 clicks lower in general. So if you usually have the volume at only 2/3 at the most (with the naked iPhone), then I would say you're gonna be fine. But if you're used to having the volume on max for music, podcasts or speakerphone, then you will be disappointed.
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