Apple music volume too low = deal breaker

iPhone 5 - iOS8.4

I've read all the posts out there about volume limit and volume check and that is not the issue. The issue is that Apple music just doesn't play at the equivalent (normal) volume of any other service or input device in the car, my home theater system, my portable speaker, etc.

I'm an Apple fan but this is a deal breaker... It *****... I love the service. The radio algorithms and music selection are top notch, but there are other music services that play at a much louder, more crisp sounding level. I hope Apple does something about this.

Anyone else feel this way?

iPhone 5, iOS 8.4

Posted on Jul 14, 2015 4:57 AM

21 replies

Aug 13, 2015 8:42 PM in response to chefpeon

Yeah its freaking weird. Maybe the new update will help...

Sid90

Level 1

0 points

Aug 18, 2015 11:33 AM in response to beepbeep05

Killing Facebook and starting the track from the beginning doesn't help me.The music I have stored locally sounds substantially louder than Apple Music that I browse or play from the radio. It's so frustrating. I don't know what to do, but I'm starting to miss Spotfiy a lot.

newton100 Author

Level 1

6 points

Aug 18, 2015 11:37 AM in response to Sid90

Yep... that's why I never quit Spotify. I found I'll try Apple Music for a day or so, and then my frustration grows when I switch back and forth to local radio. There is, however, a sound quality increase toggle coming in iOS9... so let's hope that addresses our concerns.

Kvaern

Level 1

8 points

Sep 2, 2015 11:31 AM in response to newton100

The issue is also present on 6+, iOS9 latest beta.Using the equalizer lowers the Apple Music volume by an unacceptable amount on some settings.

I can't imagine this is intended behaviour as IMO it makes a competing product sound much better but if it is Apple should at least warn you about it so you don't have to come looking for a solution to a problem here 😉.

Sep 24, 2015 9:08 AM in response to chefpeon

I had the same problem in the car with the bluetooth volume and I think I figured it out - go to settings on your phone - scroll down to music - then turn off sound check and you will notice a significant increase in the volume coming thru your bluetooth

Oct 4, 2015 1:36 PM in response to Sid90

The streaming music Apple plays is slightly lower in volume compared to everything else. But it's when even that volume is extremely low. Even with iOS 9.0.2 I had music playing through Bluetooth and opened FACEBOOK and had a notification and immediately the volume dropped. force quit Facebook and volume came back. I have to disable notifications for Facebook

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