My iPad Air 2 vibrates when the speaker plays sound; why?

Bought my ipad Air 2 earlier this month and have returned it for a refund as I found the chassis/screen vibration unbearable even at very low volumes. I've had every generation of ipad and ipad mini (except the very first) and they've all worked flawlessly. I cannot imagine for one minute that Apple would not let the Air 2 be released into volume manufacture unless they accepted that the chassis thinness was a priority over speaker resonance vibrating the chassis. Let's be really clear about this folks - this is NOT normal and its evidence of bad product design.

Also, and no one's really picking up on this, but constant vibration will loosen the surface-mount components on the circuit board. Some of those soldered joints are very fine (not much thicker than a human hair) and I can't see them lasting the term.

I feel let down by Apple engineering with the Air 2. The processor and display upgrades are excellent but the degradation in quality of the user experience due to speaker resonance is not acceptable. It's kind of focusing on the wrong things almost as if Apple are slowly slipping into the 'put the latest processor in as that makes it easier for us to sell more' mindset rather than focusing on the quality of the user experience.

What is this obsession with the thinness of devices anyway?

This is normal for the iPad Air 2. I was a bit concerned (thinking it was a bad batch or mine was the only one) but after actually going to the Apple Store, sampling all the iPad Air 2s on display and speaking with a knowledgable salesperson, I am convinced it is not a design error but rather a consequence of thinness of device. the trade off for thinnness is of course it's going to have less dampening/padding, etc.It was really weird when I first experienced the vibrating speakers (really the screen) when watching a video but now that I know this is normal it doesn't bother me a bit. I hardly ever use the speakers anyway but now -at least-I know-it's nothing to be concerned about And not an issue for me.

Hi I Retuned my new IPad Air for a full Refund because of Viberation on speakers Got the iPad Air 1 now £359.00 down from £479 that's for 32 G The new iPad is to Flimsy would NOT buy another one. Cheers Brian

I owned the iPad Air (1st generation) 128 gb (no longer available). Just bought the Air2 and couldn't be happier. It's sleek-noticibly thinner, lighter and much faster. Absolutely beautiful (like every Apple product). I beg to differ with your comment that the 2 is "flimsy". On the contrary, it's solid and anything but flimsy. It is thinner and lighter though. Still solid. i don't feel like I'm holding anything but a very high quality product. The vibration only happens when listening to music/video without earbuds and is negligible. It does not affect sound quality and not a design flaw. Personally I'd rather have a little thinner and lighter than worry about a little vibration. Obviously, I made that choice when switching to Air2. No regrets.

The "vibration" one feels on screen with volume on is NOT a big deal (unless it bothers you) It may be to some people but to me it is not a problem. Having used my old iPad Air for over a year I am very glad I upgraded to latest model. Feels good in the hands-lighter weight is very nice. Also love the antireflective glass. I could go on and on but this isn't a review.

I just parted with my IPad 2 because the software updates were slowing it down with constant crashes. Now I have an IPad Air 2 that runs faster but has absolutely terrible vibrating sound. if you receive one for Christmas ignore the lies spread by fanboy Gabriel 1978 and return it the day after Christmas..