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Macbook air’s right speaker sounds muffled

I just purchased this Mac. Ever since I got it, the right speaker sounds muffled. Is there anyway I can fix this?

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.5

Posted on Jan 18, 2022 8:32 AM

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Posted on Jan 18, 2022 12:11 PM

Perhaps the unit may need exchanging, at point-of-purchase for a replacement.


Depending on if you bought your new MB/Air 13-inch (M1) from Apple Store or

an Apple Authorized Reseller, your options may vary. You may try a few things to

test the MacBook/Air to see if the speaker audio could reflect a change in output.


Some may suggest to start the Mac into Safe mode, where it could check some

files and initiate various behind the scenes repairs; then restart the Mac, to test.


Start up your computer in safe mode

  1. On your Mac, choose Apple menu > Shut Down.
  2. Press and hold the power button on your Mac until “Loading startup options” appears.
  3. Select a volume.
  4. Press and hold the Shift key, then click Continue in Safe Mode.

The computer restarts automatically.


This other Support article spells differences in Apple silicon, & 'Intel-based' Safe mode.

And this is a better article of the two, in my opinion (not necessarily a reliable gauge.)


• How to use Safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201262


"If the issue doesn't continue while in safe mode, leave safe mode by restarting

your Mac normally. Then test for the issue again. The issue might be resolved."


There are some other things to learn about Apple silicon and macOS Recovery

& those start with an introductory to macOS Recovery; articles long, from here:


• Intro to macOS Recovery - Apple Support (compares intel-based to Apple silicon)

https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/intro-to-macos-recovery-mchl46d531d6/mac


Among items macOS Recovery for Apple silicon can do, is most that regular Recovery

does. However in a different way than 'Intel-based' system works. And different clues.


• Use macOS Recovery on a Mac with Apple silicon - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/macos-recovery-a-mac-apple-silicon-mchl82829c17/12.0/mac/12.0


The matter likely could be caused by a hardware defect. However to attempt to reset

or check the matter is advised; while an official Apple Store/genius could exchange

the example for replacement; that may vary, if you did not buy it from Apple Retail.


Contact Apple (or your retail source) to get advice and direction about this matter.

Get Support - https://getsupport.apple.com/


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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Jan 18, 2022 12:11 PM in response to van0010

Perhaps the unit may need exchanging, at point-of-purchase for a replacement.


Depending on if you bought your new MB/Air 13-inch (M1) from Apple Store or

an Apple Authorized Reseller, your options may vary. You may try a few things to

test the MacBook/Air to see if the speaker audio could reflect a change in output.


Some may suggest to start the Mac into Safe mode, where it could check some

files and initiate various behind the scenes repairs; then restart the Mac, to test.


Start up your computer in safe mode

  1. On your Mac, choose Apple menu > Shut Down.
  2. Press and hold the power button on your Mac until “Loading startup options” appears.
  3. Select a volume.
  4. Press and hold the Shift key, then click Continue in Safe Mode.

The computer restarts automatically.


This other Support article spells differences in Apple silicon, & 'Intel-based' Safe mode.

And this is a better article of the two, in my opinion (not necessarily a reliable gauge.)


• How to use Safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201262


"If the issue doesn't continue while in safe mode, leave safe mode by restarting

your Mac normally. Then test for the issue again. The issue might be resolved."


There are some other things to learn about Apple silicon and macOS Recovery

& those start with an introductory to macOS Recovery; articles long, from here:


• Intro to macOS Recovery - Apple Support (compares intel-based to Apple silicon)

https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/intro-to-macos-recovery-mchl46d531d6/mac


Among items macOS Recovery for Apple silicon can do, is most that regular Recovery

does. However in a different way than 'Intel-based' system works. And different clues.


• Use macOS Recovery on a Mac with Apple silicon - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/macos-recovery-a-mac-apple-silicon-mchl82829c17/12.0/mac/12.0


The matter likely could be caused by a hardware defect. However to attempt to reset

or check the matter is advised; while an official Apple Store/genius could exchange

the example for replacement; that may vary, if you did not buy it from Apple Retail.


Contact Apple (or your retail source) to get advice and direction about this matter.

Get Support - https://getsupport.apple.com/


Macbook air’s right speaker sounds muffled

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