Why Is One AirPod Louder Than The Other? Find the all solution here!

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AirPods are truly wireless headphones that offer the best sound quality, but there are still some issues and dangers. Despite being built to last, they are susceptible to damage. You are in the right spot if you find one AirPod is louder than the others. We offer all practical solutions for this AirPod problem.

AirPod users frequently experience the issue of one AirPod sounding louder than the others. This is not an uncommon problem. It could be hardware-related or software related. Your left AirPod will sound more loud if your audio settings balance is set to the left. To verify, go to Setting> Accessibility> Visual/Audio.

We will examine all possibilities that could cause one AirPod to be louder than the others in this article. The possible causes will be discussed first, followed by the solutions. To find the solution to this problem, you don’t need to rush to the Apple Service Center.

Why is one AirPod Louder than the other? The Root Causes

As we mentioned, there are few causes why your AirPods sound different on each side. It is important to identify the cause for your issue before you attempt to solve it. There are many possible causes, including audio settings, firmware and files as well as the cleanliness of the AirPods.

Some possible causes include:

  1. Settings for audio/visual on your iOS device
  2. Audio source setting issues
  3. Hardware problems
  4. Audio file glitches
  5. Firmware that is out of date

Repair Audio/Visual Settings on your iOS Device to Troubleshoot an AirPod Louder Than the Other

Your iPhone’s Audio/Visual settings will control the output of your AirPods. One is the sound balance, and the other is toggling the mono audio toggle. Sound balance can be described as a slider. It can be set to the right and the right AirPod will be more loud. Mono Audio is what determines whether or not the same audio will be played on both AirPods. You can turn it on to play the same audio on either side.

Let me help you adjust the sound equilibrium step-by-step.

  1. Open the Options menu from your iOSdevice.
  2. Select Accessibility.
  3. Click on Video/Audio.
  4. You can adjust the audio volume by sliding the slider between left and right channels. You can keep the slider reading at 0.01 if you prefer a balanced sound.

AirPods Louder Than Others Due to Audio Source Setting Issues

Another reason your AirPods are not producing balanced audio is technical bugs. You might also experience unbalanced sound if your AirPod’s in-built audio settings are not being followed.

You can verify your audio source settings by connecting another pair of AirPods or wireless headphones to the source. If your AirPods are not making the same volume difference, you may have an issue with your audio source.

Repair Hardware Problems That Make One AirPod Louder Than the Other

We’ve been focusing on the software-related issues that cause excessive volume on your AirPods. There are many hardware issues which can cause damage to your AirPods.

Dirt and dust can cause muffled sound by interfering in the internal circuitry of an AirPod. Earwax buildup can cause the same problem if it isn’t cleaned regularly. Any obstruction to sound’s passage can cause compromised sound transmission.

Fixed Audio File Glitches Making one AirPod Louder Than the Other

You already know the meaning of audio panning and what I’m going to discuss. Engineers and musicians use audio panning to make certain instruments sound louder.

Many audio engineers use audio files to create captivating soundscapes. Many songs that you listen are panned so that you can hear different instruments at different intensities and volumes throughout the song. It improves the sonic experience of the listener and is called a stereo output.

Turn mono audio off to see if it makes the AirPods louder. To do so, open Settings > Accessibility > Audio/Visual > turn on Mono Audio.

Fixed Outdate Firmware Problems That Make One AirPod Louder Than the Other

Your Airpods may also be affected by outdated firmware, in addition to all the other issues. Apple often releases firmware updates that allow for performance improvements and new features. They may not work properly if your Airpods have not been updated.

It is impossible to manually update the firmware on your AirPods. However, they will automatically update when connected to a device with a secure internet connection.

There are other ways to fix one airpod louder than the other

Sometimes, the solution to any gadget-related issue is right in front our eyes. There are a few things you can do when one AirPod sounds louder than another and no single solution works.

  1. Make sure to clean your AirPods
  2. Restart your audio source
  3. Reset the Airpods
  4. Calibrate your AirPods’ volume

1. Clean Your AirPods

As we have already mentioned, the audio transmission of wireless headphones can be affected by dust, dirt, or earwax. This could lead to one AirPod being louder than another.

Keep these items on hand to clean your AirPods

  • Clean, fresh, and lint free cloth
  • 70% or more of the alcohol solution
  • Toothpick
  • Soft toothbrush
  • Cotton swabs

Once you have your items, follow these steps.

  1. You can apply the alcohol solution to a cotton cloth (don’t go overboard with the alcohol), and then use the cloth to gently remove the dirt and dust from the grill mesh of your AirPods. AirPods Pro will need to remove the rubber tips before cleaning the grill.
  2. To remove the debris, use a toothpick to gently rub the speaker’s edges. You should not apply too much force to remove the debris as it could break the AirPods mesh and make your life harder.
  3. To remove dirt and dust, use the toothbrush.
  4. Wipe the AirPods with a lint free cloth.

2. Restart Your Audio Source

The solution can be described in a few words. It might be possible to fix the audio transmission problem. So, you can try restarting your device. It could bring your AirPods back to their normal balance.

3. Reset Your AirPods

This is the best solution to fix volume imbalance in AirPods. Resetting an AirPods device will restore it to its original configuration.

Here are the steps for resetting your AirPods Pro and AirPods Pro.

  1. After placing your AirPods into the charging case, close it for at least 30 seconds.
  2. Go to Settings from your iPhone/iPad.
  3. Select Bluetooth.
  4. The ” icon i” icon will be located on the right sidebar of your AirPods’ names. Tap this.
  5. Click on Forget This device. Confirm it.
  6. The setup button can be found at the back or your AirPod’s charger case. For 15 seconds, press and hold the button.
  7. Once the lid is closed, your AirPods have been successfully reset.

4. Calibrate Your AirPods’ Volume

Calibrating the AirPods volume refers to synchronizing your Airpods and your audio device. If they are out of sync, the Airpods cannot use full audio control. You can calibrate your AirPods to adjust the volume.

The following steps can be used to calibrate your AirPods volume:

  1. Connect your AirPods and your device
  2. You can also listen to music.
  3. You can lower the volume to 0 or mute.
  4. Go to Setting, then to Bluetooth.
  5. Bluetooth must be disabled
  6. Resume music. The audio would play through the speaker on your iOS device.
  7. You can lower the volume to make playback mute.
  8. To access the control centre, swipe down from the top-right corner of your screen.
  9. By tapping the Bluetoothsymbol, you can enable Bluetooth.
  10. To display a list of nearby Bluetooth devices, hold down on the Bluetooth symbol.
  11. To connect your Airpods to your device, simply tap on the Airpods.

You have successfully calibrated the device and the AirPods.

Wrapping Up

There are many options to resolve the issue of one AirPod ringing louder than the others. You can be sure that one of the solutions I’ve provided would solve the problem. You may still be unable to fix your AirPods by yourself. This is very rare but it does happen. If this happens, they should be taken to the Apple Service Center. Until next time, Ciao!

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