Bose earbuds work great, are completely wireless, and also have noise canceling. Many people report the audio out of the box is not too loud or too quiet, whereas, others have reported the volume is either too quiet or too loud. So, in this article I will cover the reasons why this happens, and how to fix the audio volume on your Bose earbuds so that they function properly.
As a general rule, adjust the volume using the equalizer in the Bose music app, after that if they are too quiet, reset them by putting them into the charging case and holding down the Bluetooth button for 30 seconds. There is also a volume limiter on smartphones which can be enabled.
The rubber attachment on the earbuds should also be the right size for your ears. Everyone has different sized ears but if the rubber attachment is too small or big, it will create a bad seal, and the volume and audio quality will be too low. Below are the reasons why Bose earbuds are too low or too quiet and how to do the troubleshooting steps to get the audio working correctly.
Bose Earbuds Sound Too Quiet/Loud (How to Fix)
The volume on headphones and similar devices like earbuds needs to be just right. If it’s too low it’s a bit pointless to listen to music, but if it’s too high it hurts your ears, and can damage your ears. So, here is what to do if your Bose earbuds are too quiet or too loud.
In general, check the equalizer volume settings in the Bose music app, and turn it up or down if required. Next, check the decibel limiter is not enabled on your smartphone, and adjust it as necessary, restart your earbuds, then disconnect and reconnect them over Bluetooth.
There are multiple reasons why your Bose earbuds can be too loud or too quiet, and it’s necessary to do each step, one by one, until you’ve identified why it’s happening. Below, I will cover each step, and how to check if each of them is the issue and how to fix it.
5 Reasons Why Bose Earbuds Are Too Quiet
When your earbuds are too quiet the first obvious thing to check is the volume on the device it’s connected to. Provided you’ve done that, here are the 5 reasons why Bose earbuds are too quiet and how to make the volume the right level.
In general, the volume is set too low in the equalizer on the Bose music app on your smartphone. But, the decibel limiter on your smartphone can be enabled and set too low, your earbuds need to be restarted, or there is a hardware issue that needs to be repaired or replaced by Bose.
The volume for your Bose earbuds can be controlled by the volume buttons on the side of your smartphone. But, can also be controlled by the Bose music app, so you should check both.
5 Solutions to Fix Bose Earbuds Too Quiet
The steps to fix Bose earbuds that are too quiet are all very easy, and don’t take very long to do. Below are the ways to fix each of the reasons why your Bose earbuds are too quiet.
In general, first open the Bose music app and go to equalizer settings. Turn it up if it’s set too low. Then, restart them by putting them into the charging case while it’s plugged into the wall outlet, and hold down the Bluetooth button for 30 seconds. Then, do the steps below.
There are detailed step by step instructions for how to do each of these troubleshooting steps one by one. I’ve ordered them from most likely to fix the issue to the least likely to save time.
Adjust the equalizer settings in the Bose app settings
In the Bose music app there are equalizer settings. These control the treble, bass, and the master volume.
If it’s set too low and the volume on your smartphone is set too low your Bose earbuds can be too quiet. Open the Bose music app on your smartphone and open the settings, then open the equalizer settings and adjust them if required.
Ensure the earbuds are the right size
Bose earbuds come with a few different sized rubber attachments. Everyone has a slightly different sized inner ear. The ideal fit for the rubber attachment is so that it creates a light seal around the inner ear.
They shouldn’t fit too tightly or too loosely into your ear. The right fit increases the volume and audio quality.
Swap out the rubber attachments you currently have on your Bose earbuds for different ones, and see if the volume is better, and they fit better. Choose the ones that fit the best.
Disconnect and reconnect them over Bluetooth
Bose recommends disconnecting your Bose earbuds from the device they are connected to over Bluetooth, and reconnecting them again. As well as, remove them as a trusted device, and save them again. To disconnect them, turn off Bluetooth on your smartphone.
Then turn it on again. Your Bose earbuds will automatically connect to your smartphone. After doing that, test the audio.
If it’s still too quiet, open the Bluetooth settings on your phone and remove your Bose earbuds as a trusted device. Typically you touch and hold your smartphone where it says the name of your Bose earbuds, and then press the trashcan icon that pops up.
Reset your Bose earbuds
In some cases your Bose earbuds have a software glitch. Restarting them has been found to commonly fix the audio volume being too low on your Bose earbuds. To restart them, put them into the charging case while your charging case is plugged into the wall outlet.
Then press and hold the Bluetooth button for 30 seconds. The small LED lights on the charging case on either side of the earbuds will change colors a few times before staying the same color. After that you will need to pair them again over Bluetooth to the device (such as a smartphone) that you want them connected to.
Adjust the media volume limiter setting if required on your smartphone
By default, the media volume limiter is not turned on. But, it can be set, or has been set by default on your device.
On iOS devices like iPhones it’s called ‘headphone safety’.
Ensure this setting is not enabled, or turn it up a bit and see if your Bose earbuds are now loud enough.
5 Reasons Why Bose Earbuds Are Too Loud
Sounds that are too loud such as music or audio from Bose earbuds is very uncomfortable. When Bose earbuds are functioning correctly they should not be too loud. Below is what to do if your Bose earbuds are unusually loud, even on the lowest volume.
Overall, the equalizer settings in the Bose music app is turned up too high, the volume limiter on your smartphone needs to be enabled, your Bose earbuds need to be restarted, they need to be un-paired and then paired again over Bluetooth, or the software needs to be updated.
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It’s impossible to know what is causing them to be too loud. But, many people online have reported that resetting Bose earbuds fixes this rare issue.
5 Solutions to Fix Bose Earbuds Too Loud
The reason Bose earbuds are too loud is controlled by the settings but there are few other glitches that can be causing it. Here are the solutions that you should try one by one to fix Bose earbuds that are too loud.
As a general rule, ensure the equalizer settings in the Bose music app on your smartphone is not set low enough, as well as, the volume on your smartphone. If the volume is still too loud use the volume limiter setting on your smartphone and set it lower using the instructions below.
If you do both of these steps and they are still too loud, reset your Bose earbuds, remove them as a trusted Bluetooth device on your smartphone, and re add them again. Following that, if they’re still too loud, check for firmware and software updates for your Bose earbuds, and the Bose music app.
Adjust the equalizer settings in the Bose app settings
To use your Bose earbuds with your smartphone it’s best to use the Bose music app. If you don’t already have it, download it. In the Bose music app there are equalizer settings.
This includes the settings to adjust the treble, bass, and master volume. Turn it down and see if that fixes the issue.
Disconnect and reconnect them over Bluetooth
The Bluetooth connection between your Bose earbuds and your smartphone can have a glitch. Therefore, turning off Bluetooth on your smartphone, and then turning it on again can fix this issue.
Reset your Bose earbuds
Like the Bluetooth settings the entire earbuds can also have a glitch. Therefore, restarting them is a good step to try. To restart your Bose earbuds you plug the charging case into the wall outlet.
Then you put your Bose earbuds into the charging case. After that, you press and hold the Bluetooth button on the charging case for 30 seconds. Once, you’ve done that test the audio volume on your Bose earbuds.
Enable and turn down the volume limiter setting
Many smartphones have what is called a volume limiter. It’s a relatively new feature. The volume on a smartphone can essentially be turned up so loud that it can hurt and even damage your ears.
The volume limiter feature stops the audio from getting too loud. There are two videos a bit further up in the article. One for Android smartphones, and the other for Apple smartphones.
Scroll a little bit up and you will easily be able to find them. They are right next to each other.
Check for firmware and software updates
Bose recommends updating the firmware on your Bose earbuds, and the software for the Bose music app. Refer to this article on the official Bose website which explains how to update the firmware and software for your Bose earbuds.
Overall, first check the equalizer settings in the Bose music app, and turn it up or down. After that reset your Bose earbuds. The other reasons are the volume limiter on your smartphone is set, your smartphone needs to be reset, or there is a hardware fault that Bose needs to repair or replace.
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