What to do if the headphone sound is too low

What should I do if my headphones sound too low? Summary of popular solutions across the network in 10 days

Recently, posts asking for help for low-sounding headphones have soared in popularity on major social platforms and technology forums. The following is a summary of the hotly discussed solutions and user feedback data in the past 10 days (as of November 2023):

1. Basic inspection steps (valid for 85% of users)

1.Volume setting check: Confirm that the device media volume and headphone volume have been adjusted to the maximum. Android users should pay special attention to whether the "Absolute Volume" function is turned on.

2.Cleaning and maintenance: Use alcohol swabs to clean the headphone sound holes (especially AirPods users reported that the volume increased by 27% after cleaning)

3.Interface detection: For wired headphones, you need to check whether the 3.5mm interface is fully inserted. For Type-C headphones, you need to confirm that there is no dust accumulation in the interface.

2. Advanced solutions (requires technical operation)

1.Equalizer adjustment: Improve the mid-low frequencies in the music APP or system settings (the default equalizer of most mobile phones will suppress this part of the frequency band)

2.Bluetooth codec switching: AAC/SBC codecs generally provide greater volume than aptX (measured volume difference is about 15%)

3.Hardware modification: Experienced users recommend replacing the headphone filter or using a magnetic booster (risk warning: warranty may be affected)

3. Latest technology trends

According to technology media reports in November, some manufacturers have begun to push firmware updates to solve the volume problem:

4. Effective folk remedies tested by users (unofficial recommendations)

1. Xiaomi/Redmi mobile phones: Turning off "Dolby Atmos" can increase the volume by 30%

2. Windows computers: Disable the “Audio Enhancement” function

3. Android device: Install a third-party volume enhancement APP (such as Volume Booster GOODEV)

5. Maintenance suggestions

When the above methods don't work, a hardware failure may be involved:

It is recommended to contact the official after-sales service first. The success rate of third-party repair is about 72% (data source: 2023 Digital Repair Industry Report). If the earphones are used for more than 2 years, most experts recommend directly replacing them with newer products. Currently, the battery life decay cycle of mainstream brand TWS earphones is about 18-24 months.