Speakers: top and bottom volume difference

Hello. I got this device a week ago. I have realised something. I think the top and bottom speaker does not sound the same in terms of volume level. It feels like bottom speaker is stronger. I asked to ChatGPT and it said they need to be identical.


I measured it with an app and with the same distance, the difference is like 6 dB. Is that normal?

iPhone 17

Posted on Dec 14, 2025 5:16 AM

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Dec 14, 2025 5:28 AM in response to Alpeska

Alpeska wrote:

Hello. I got this device a week ago. I have realised something. I think the top and bottom speaker does not sound the same in terms of volume level. It feels like bottom speaker is stronger. I asked to ChatGPT and it said they need to be identical.

I measured it with an app and with the same distance, the difference is like 6 dB. Is that normal?

Open Settings > Accessibility > Audio & Visual > Balance - make sure the slider is in the center at 0.00

Speakers: top and bottom volume difference

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