iPhone 5 headphone volume too low

I had the same problem with my Bose in ear headset.

Unboxed and connected the new iPhone 5 headset - problem solved, thank goodness!!

Looks like iPhone5 doesn't like certain headphone connectors!!!!

So ur saying u used ur Bose headphones and then used ur apple headphones and it solved the volume issue?

Oops think my comment about the Sennheisers might have confused things.

My issue is that the volume of my music has dropped with the iPhone 5. Is no different with the in ear headphones - also interestingly it is ONLY the music as if I then switch to fifa 13, the commentary nearly bursts my ear drums ..suspect a software update might be required to balance things out.

Yea that's true. When I play clash of clans the volume is very loud..just fix it apple..taking bare long to respond as well

till och från

Ladies and Gents can we try and keep this discussion firmly rooted around the facts so far, Apple don’t need mixed signals here!

THE FACTS – (for any iPhone 5 owner regardless of model or where purchased)

. Volume output on any type of headphones (inc apples ear pods) is reduced significantly compared to previous iPhones 3gs/4/4s

. Doesn’t matter what the source or app is either it’s a lower output regardless

. Exchanged phone in apple store for direct replacement and has the same issue, other people I know have the same issue..

. Same issues with any iPhone 5’s white/black any Gigabyte version

. Adaptor is standard and it has nothing to do with this? It accepts any 3.5mm jack end of so it’s not that

. IOS6 installed on 4/4s why is the output volume still ok on these, worrying if people think a patch will fix it (i hope im wrong..)

. The sound quality is not as good - clarity/warmth etc.. as previous iPhones 3gs/4/4s (points to hardware again)

I am starting to be concerned that my thoughts on this are more hardware related and indeed if a new audio chip was used to save weight or amplifier chip maybe, I think apple may be in for some recalls or a fast re think redesign?

On another note I’m not prepared to buy an external mobile headphone amp to cart around to resolve this, as one user said this is and expensive bit of kit we have shelled out for!

Apple this is really not acceptable, as other users mention on here PLEASE RESPOND TO THIS!

Leftbelow:

Sure it 'accepts' any 3.5mm jack but is inconsistent on 'connectivity' depending on make of headset...

See Mo_Jiwa's comment.

CoopUK, Apologies i just dont want this turning away from the volume issue as that sounds more like a seperate isssue to what we are talking about but obviously needs to be addressed also at some stage.

well said Leftbelow!! for me it is also strange that i have not seen any articles in the tecnique-magazines concerning this MAJOR issue of the Iphone 5. certainly not in the Swedish ones. i mean, this is a gigantic setback in terms of quality on the new iphone 5. have anyone seen any articles professionally adressing this problem?

Hi guys...I've the same problem with my iPhone 5 64gb buyed here in Italy!!! The output sound compared with the previous models is very low and less powerfull! I really hope it's a softwere problem! I had my first replacement because of other issues and the volume was even lower there. That's disappointing! 😠

Same problem here.. i completely agree with leftbelow.com 😉

Hope Apple will fix this soon! 😕

I have the same problem, i use beats by bre studio in my iPhone 5 and the soud is very diferent than my iPhone 4. Please fix this problem, its very importan for people who loves music.

it would also be interesting to know, if the latest version of Ipod Touch has the same problem ?or the other new ipods?

Okay...so i've spoken to a number of people about this...and not everyone has this problem. Don't know what causes it. Going to the Apple store tomorrow probably to find out more. Have an appointment. But I've realised I have to get my phone replaced anyways. Noticed that not only do i have this problem...but the left side of the speaker does not work. No sound comes out of it. Was wondering if anyone with this problem has this problem as well. Could be a hardware issue afterall!

P.S. The signals in my room aren't great. By lately with this phone so many of my calls have been dropping. Always a call failed thing when the call cuts. My 3GS barely didn that. Could jsut be bad signals at my end...but anyone having that issue at all as well???