My iPhone 5 speaker does not work properly.

Hey ya - I am having this same problem. UGH!

White 32G - IOS6 - Build 10A405 - AT&T

I agree with you. I don't want that hassle either. I am hoping it's a software issue.

I expect we will be seeing more complaints soon. Hope there is a quick fix. 😕

Exactly the same problem with me.

White 16gb seems to be at full volume

Does this issue occur when a notification happens, for example new email, SMS/iMesage, etc?

If so, it's normal. I've experienced the same thing on my 3GS, 4, and 4S since iOS3.x.

Knew I wasn't the only one who'd picked up on it! Now, as a musician I can tell you that this 'distortion' you're hearing to me sounds exactly like dynamic compression, and after trying out some loud songs on my phone I think that may be it. Basically what dynamic compression does is it levels out the audio so there is less range between the loud and quiet parts of the song but applied to extremes can make the audio sound as if it is 'breathing'.

My best guess is that this allows the speaker to go so loud and avoid damage to the speaker in case of any sudden extreme loud peaks in the audio.

I've got the exact same problem playing through the loud speaker it fluctuates took back today for a replacement will have to wait 2 week though not risking it only have 28 days to return it incase it is a hardware issue

stuarty21 wrote:

not risking it only have 28 days to return it incase it is a hardware issue

There is a one year warranty on the device.

The return period is 30 days.

According to carphonewarehouse there's is 28 tried phoning apple absolute nightmare telling Me i would need to pay to exchange it cus i dont have apple care and I can charge my carrier only had the phone since Friday and there's no guarantee the replacement would be brand new anyway the be replaced now

Well, someone, if not multiple people are telling you a line of BS.

There is a 1 year warranty for manufacturing defects on the device. That is undisputable. There is no cost associated with this.

The return policy is set by the store where the device is purchased.

What is your intent? To return the device or to get it swapped out for a working device?

Bought online but took it back to the store who are replacing it for me just have to wait for it to come in cant say am that impressed with it to be honest as an upgrade from an iphone 4 it just quicker,thinner,and lighter but that's it oh and a bit longer think the build quality is not as good as the 4

It could be hardcoded into the speaker but it's also possible it may be the doing of iOS 6. If it is compression though I do feel it is a rather genius idea of Apple allowing the loudest possible audio without running the risk of damaging the speakers, but the fact not everyone will really notice it.

Anyway here's an example of some extreme compressed audio - more than that of the iPhone speaker but same thing.

http://www38.zippyshare.com/v/19887124/file.html

Could be didn't want risk it though. Thing is once you notice it you hear it all the time becomes quite annoying

I have a similar issue and think its software related. Siri sounds very tinny in the iPhone 5 compared to 4s. Lock sounds, key sounds also much quieter but get better if you turn them off and on - hence why I think it's software prob. Same with external speaker and headphones.

Please Apple release update. Call volume is great in mine, just Siri sounds terrible and low lock and key sounds.