With headphones, one ear plays more quietly. One earphone plays quieter (louder) than the other - iPhone, what are you doing?

Why is one earbud louder than the other?

did you connect it to different audio playback devices?

the sound in one ear of the headphone has become quieter, it may be that the signal is already coming from the amplifier

If, when connected to any devices, the sound of one earphone remains quieter, then the earphone is faulty

1 if the earphone is small, it may be clogged, it needs to be cleaned because... dirt blocks sound

2 earphone damaged

if the sound is on different devices playback sounds differently, for example, on one ear one ear is quieter, the other is louder on another device evenly means problems with the amplifier of this device or with the sound settings of this device

you need to look at the balance in the settings

Both headphones should sound the same. Sometimes when listening to music, it may seem that one earphone is louder than the other. But if this is really the case, then perhaps one of them has failed. If this bothers you a lot, you can get it repaired or replace your headphones with new ones.

If you bend the wires from your headphones, or if they often get caught, they eventually stretch, then the fact that one of the headphones sounds bad (quieter) is not surprising. Inside the rubber sheath of the headphone cord are many thin wires that can quickly break. As a result of the above actions, the sound begins to disappear, the music plays quieter, and eventually the headphones stop working altogether. Here you need to look for the break point or buy new ones.

If one plays quieter than the other, then the problem is most likely that the passage is clogged. Recently I had this myself. If you have earbuds, just take out the mesh and wash it. Well, if it’s of some other type, I won’t help you with that.

I had a case when good, relatively expensive headphones suddenly stopped delivering sound to one earphone. I had to scroll the pin on the phone for a long time to catch the stgnal. Then I stretched the cable on the second one and the second one began to work every other time, but the first one started working. The bottom line is, don’t stretch the wire and smear the headphones. Then it will work properly.

Sometimes it happens that the song itself contains a sound fluctuation between the right and left channels, but if you constantly have one earphone louder than the other, then of course one of the earphones is damaged, usually the one that is quieter. As a result, the headphones need to be replaced.

When using headphones, you need to take into account several factors and move in search of an answer to the question of why one of them gradually refuses to work. Check the headphones for: damage, how often you bend the wires, pull them, and whether they have been dropped. For the presence of dirt and dust both on the connector and in the groove of the device, check the headphones on another device, perhaps weak signal only on this phone/camera/tablet/mp3.

In principle, in normal headphones the sound should come equally from both. If one earphone plays louder than the other, then the fact is that one of them is probably damaged. Or there was a defect during the manufacture of the earphone that ended up in your hands.

There may be several reasons. More often than not, one earphone plays louder than the other because debris has gotten under the speaker, and therefore it plays a little quieter. It is also possible that the wire on one of the headphones is broken or there is simply a different resistance on the wires, which disrupts the synchronous operation of the speakers.

In the headphones, one of the speakers may stop playing if the wire is damaged, if there is dirt at the junction, if the amplifier signal is weak, if there was a manufacturing defect, if the volume is turned down in the phone settings on one of the headphones, check the settings.

Many reasons can cause this. It even happens when the song plays differently. The wire may be damaged or poor contact.

It also very often happens that the earphone is simply clogged.

As you understand, it is not always possible to fix this problem.

Greetings! The iPhone can be used in many different ways - a smartphone after all! If you want to play - play, call - call, listen to music - listen! True, in some cases, one may await music lovers an unpleasant surprise- different volume levels of the left and right “ears” when listening to music through connected headphones. Somewhere quieter, somewhere louder. This is such “joy”.

It would seem that if the headphones do not work correctly, then they need to be changed and there are no other ways out of this situation. However, there is no need to rush; we will always have time to throw the item away. Let's better try to get by with other, less radical ways to solve the problem. Yes, it may not always work... but it's still worth a try!

Are you ready? Begin!

Headphone settings and software errors

Yes, few people know, but the iPhone has a certain setting that allows you to set different volumes for the left and right earbuds. It's just meant for people with disabilities, and few people go into these parameters. So:

Look, perhaps a violation of this very balance is the reason that one “ear” plays louder than the other.

By the way, even if the slider is in the middle, you can always adjust the sound so that it sounds the same for both channels. Try it, it should work.

In rare (very rare) cases, differences in volume may be due to different software glitches and "bugs" in iOS. That's why:

• We definitely do.
• In order to check for sure - .

However, there is no need to rush into reflashing...

Different sound levels in headphones - connection problems

Let’s move smoothly to the “hardware” faults and start with the simplest ones:

Again, the most common reason for different volumes is a clogged connector. Even if it seems clean, still dig around carefully :)

The most unpleasant thing is breakdown

Indeed, the worst possible case is a broken headphone or jack. Although, if we talk specifically about the fact that “one is quieter, the other is louder,” then most likely it is the ears that are to blame.

After all, when the 3.5 mm input is broken, the sound is completely absent, not partially.

Quite a logical conclusion, right?

Therefore, if you have not yet tried to connect a new headset, do so. Most likely, the sound will return to normal (of course, if you have done everything written above before).

P.S. Be sure to write in the comments which method worked - help readers with advice! Or is one ear still playing louder than the other? Tell your story, ask questions - we’ll try to figure it out and find a solution!

Problem: One speaker is quieter than the other. Today we'll figure it out possible reasons different volumes.

One speaker is quieter than the other

The following are possible reasons for different speaker volumes. But first of all, check what position the handle is in Balance, if your speaker system has one:

1. Computer problems

Incorrect software audio settings (more common)

• Check system settings volume and balance.

Launch Mixer:

Click on the icon Speakers or Headphones, depending on your situation:

In properties go to the tab Levels and adjust the balance:

Problem with PC hardware (rare)

• The socket (3.5 mm audio jack) is damaged. Try connecting the speakers to a different panel (rear or front).
• The sound card has failed. The solution is, naturally, its replacement.

2. Damage to connecting cables

• Replace the cable connecting sound card with an active column.
• If possible, replace the cable that connects the speakers to each other.

3. Acoustic malfunction

If all else fails, you need to disassemble both columns and look for the problem inside. It can be:

• failure of one of the amplifier channels (transistors, capacitors);
• damage to commutations, oxidation of contacts;
• damage to one of the speakers.

Before disassembling, check: connect headphones or other sound system. Or connect the “problem” speakers to another sound source. This should clear things up.

Headphones. The sound is quieter in one ear

With headphones and computer headsets, the diagnostic algorithm is similar: first of all, you need to check the balance settings in Windows, in the player, then make sure that the cord with the plug and the cable between the speakers are intact. But besides these, there are other potential causes of failure.

1. Volume control is broken.

Often this is where the problem lies. There are several manifestations of a malfunctioning volume control:

• the sound fades in and out when you touch the control;
• different speaker volumes;
• The adjustment affects one ear, but the volume in the other does not change.

If you know how to solder, then it is best to replace the regulator or simply throw it out of the circuit. The volume can be adjusted on the computer without it. And also think about whether it makes sense to spend time on repairs. If you have inexpensive model headset, it may be easier to replace it.

2. One of the speakers came unglued

It happens that the speakers in the headphones are held on by glue and one day one of them simply falls off inside. The volume does not decrease in it, but the sound seems quieter due to the fact that the speaker has fallen deep into the cup and is not adjacent to the ear.

If, when you turn the headphones over, you hear something knocking inside, then most likely this is your case. You will have to remove the ear pad, disassemble the ear cup and glue the speaker in place using any glue for plastic or silicone. There is no need to rush when disassembling the cup. Carefully inspect its design. Most likely, you will need to unscrew the screws and press the latches. The latter is best done carefully using a plastic card.