Gemini Live voice sounds HD in demos but 'like a 64kbit phone call' in real use
Dry_Spite_4784 · reddit · 2026-09-04
A Reddit user reports a stark quality gap in Gemini Live: voice-selection demos sound crystal clear HD, but actual conversations come out compressed, muffled and tinny — like an old 64kbit landline call.
Tested identically on a Pixel 11 Pro XL and Galaxy S22+, ruling out the device. The open question is whether it's a current tech limit or a fixable pipeline choice.
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