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Bluetooth Headphones Too Loud

I just got a pair of Sennheiser Urbanite XL Wireless headphones from Amazon and, while I really do like them, the lowest volume setting is still way too loud. I tried to fix this by enabling Sound Check and turning on the Volume Limit in Settings>Music>Playback but those only seem to work for wired headphones. I've also tried to play with the EQ but none of the presets lower the volume without also messing with the amount of bass/treble. I've run out of ideas at this point and would welcome any help. Thanks.

iPhone 6, iOS 9.3.1

Posted on Apr 14, 2016 11:53 AM

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VCirstet

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Posted on Dec 28, 2017 2:49 PM

I think I have found a way around this. I downloaded an app called "Equalizer+ HD music player", which lets you play your music library through it. The benefit of this app is the it has a built in sound equalizer, meaning you can adjust the volume outside of Apple's limits. This doesn't solve the entire problem, but at least I can now listen to my music at decent sound levels when using Bluetooth headphones.

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Feb 27, 2017 5:30 PM in response to Pattyannep

The problem is your headphones. I've had over a dozen different BT headphones with my 10 years worth of iPhones and I'm currently rotating among 3. None of them have been too loud.

deggie

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Mar 18, 2017 1:03 AM in response to Chatasme

Have you update the firmware on you headphones to the latest version? v6.0.019

Chatasme

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Mar 18, 2017 1:34 AM in response to deggie

None available Reggie.

It has to do with the steps in Bluetooth volume within ios I guess. Over Bluetooth it is much larger than when I connect my wireless headphone with a cable to the iPhone.

deggie

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Mar 18, 2017 1:38 AM in response to Chatasme

So you are running the version number I posted? According to B&W site their seemed to be an update available to bring it to that version.

Philly_Phan

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Apr 11, 2017 6:22 PM in response to Jmmanin

No problems with my Bose QC35 unit and iPhone-7.

deggie

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Apr 11, 2017 6:24 PM in response to Jonas4sberg

I have two MEE BT headphones and one Ultimate Ears, don't have the issue with either one. Have you contacted the manufacturer of your earbuds?

May 24, 2017 7:12 PM in response to Jmmanin

My Bluetooth headphones is JLab epic2 earbud and I get the same problem,too.

with the miniest volume setting on iphone but earphone is too loud to bear.

Jul 5, 2017 8:24 AM in response to Jmmanin

I have exactly the same issue. The same bluetooth earpiece works absolutely fine on Android. On iphone 6s the voice recordings are distorted, and the minimum volume is still too loud...

burabil

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Aug 6, 2017 1:19 AM in response to sallenmd

Spotify and Apple Music app

tijo8124

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Sep 9, 2017 7:43 PM in response to Jmmanin

Same problem.I wish Apple can fix this shxt on ios 11 version.

Oct 7, 2017 8:55 PM in response to Donot Haveone

And I'm leaving more feedback for apple. This is another reason why I am probably done with Apple when present Macs & phone reach end-of-life & can't get security updates.

deggie

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Oct 7, 2017 9:34 PM in response to Donot Haveone

I don't have this problem with any of the Bluetooth headphones I use and I have several.

Oct 12, 2017 8:05 AM in response to Jmmanin

I also have this problem with Soundlogic XT Twins Bluetooth Headset, which doesn't even have its own volume controls.

Nov 28, 2017 6:01 AM in response to maestro_1988

maestro_1988 wrote:

Notice the fallacy?

No, I don't. You are comparing a hypothetical to actual experience.

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