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Why is the volume on my AirPods so low?

I bought my third gen airpods a year and a half ago and I’ve noticed that the sound is quite low even if I turn the volume all the way to the max. I tried cleaning the speaker part and nothing works. Some times, the left airpod is also louder than the right one.


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Posted on Aug 7, 2023 6:29 PM

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Posted on Jan 30, 2024 1:16 PM

This issue has been faced by many individuals but this is not something that can't be fixed, with right solutions applied it can be easily fixed, There could be several possible reasons why your AirPods are so quiet, and some here are some ways to fix them.


  1. Turn off Low Power mode on your iPhone.
  2. Turn off “Reduce Loud Sounds” on your iPhone. This feature sets a maximum volume limit, which can make the AirPods sound too low.
  3. Check the microphone and speaker mesh on each AirPod. If you see any debris, clean your AirPods
  4. Reset Your AirPods.


But if none these solutions worked then visit this detailed guide that covers 9 ways to fix AirPods volume problems that are too quiet. I hope this helps you solve your problem.

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Oct 31, 2024 9:45 AM in response to macbook97

Thank you so much for the advice. The foolish me through this guy gave me fake USB-C earphones leaving bitter with tiny minuscule sound that I was hearing. Just turn off the ‘reduce loudness’ **** button set there by default on my brand new 15 Pro, immediately sounding loud and clear just like the old times again! May seem like ‘no biggies’ to some, but it matters greatly to some of us audiophiles who like genuine product and couldn’t stand wireless rubbish alternative out there.

Why is the volume on my AirPods so low?

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