Sometimes the volume of our headphones is insufficient to satisfy us. And the user wishes to hear the sound at an excessively loud volume. In this case, the user wishes to exceed the volume limit of their headphones or the device they are using.
So, in this guide, I’ll attempt to cover every method for making your headphones sound louder. However, before you jump on the bandwagon, make sure that your device’s or headphones’ volume is set to maximum.
Also, it is important to know that YouTube on Chrome on Windows usually has a bit lower sound than usual. But the issue could be something else too like whether the Sound of the music or movie is lacking.
There are several methods for increasing the volume of the sound on the PC. These are a few things you can check on a software level on Windows.
• Examine the Volume Level
• Audio Enhancements
• Use VLC Player
• Third-Party Software
Check the Sound Volume On WINDOWS
You might have missed the most fundamental point. That is why you must first check your PC’s audio level.
Here’s how to do it:
• Look for the Speaker icon on the taskbar at the bottom right of your screen and press it.
• Move the slider to the right to boost the magnitude of volume.
Settings Of Audio Enhancement
Here’s a step-by-step instruction for changing the Audio Enhancement Settings on Windows.
• Place your cursor over the Audio Icon in the Taskbar and perform a right-click.
• Now, choose Sounds. A dialogue box will appear.
• Go to the Playback tab and double-click your Headphone to open the Headphone Settings.
• Navigate to the Enhancements tab in the Headphone’s properties box.
• You can experiment with settings such as Bass Boost, Virtual Surround, Room Correction, and Loudness Equalization from here.
• These options will vary depending on your headphones, drivers, and sound card.
• You’ll have to manually check and find the best settings for your device.
• Then, in both prompt boxes, click Apply and OK.
Bass Frequency at 100Hz and Bass Boost at 9dB are the settings that work best for people.
And for Loudness Equalization, the list is quite short. You can also change the Default Format by going to the Advanced tab at the top.
To find the best one for your headphones, you must examine all of them.
Use Of VLC Player
Using VLC Player, you can significantly increase the volume of the audio on Windows. For instance, the VLC Players permit you to increase the volume by as much as 200%.
However, there are times when it may disrupt the sound quality. You can raise the volume of your offline music videos or movies with the VLC player.
On the other hand, you can also adjust the audio settings with VLC Players. You can go full bass or full treble, depending on your preference.
Use Third Party Software
You can also use software from a third party to raise the volume of your headphones. You can increase sound levels beyond the default setting if you use third-party software.
Check The Hardware Of the Headphones
Always check the headphones themselves before using them. If your headphones are defective, you generally cannot increase their volume.
Check your headphones for the following items.
1. The Driver Unit Of The Headphone
The driver unit (or speaker) of a headphone can become less effective over time. If you’ve been using your headphones for a while, there’s a good chance the driver unit is broken.
You might not know, but many different issues occur due to faulty driver units. One of them is lower volume and static noise.
Unfortunately, there is little you can do in that situation. You can hire an expert to repair the driver unit. Alternatively, you may need to upgrade your headphones.
2. Wires And Jack
Faulty jacks and wires can do much more than just lower the volume of your sound. To that end, they are the main thing to check.
Make sure to thoroughly examine the wire to check for any damage. Because some internal injuries are difficult to identify, we need to emphasize the careful examination of the hoses.
Your headphones may also sound lower if the jacks are loose, defective, or damaged. You can change them if the jack is bent or damaged. However, to do so, you might need to get in touch with an expert.
3. Plugs
The plugs for headphones are the ones that frequently become detached. It causes connectivity issues and has an impact on sound quality and volume.
To determine if that is the issue, attach a different headphone to the same plug. To see if that helps, clean the debris that is inside the plugs.
Over time, debris can accumulate within the plug, preventing your headphones from fitting properly.
To clean the plug, you can wrap cotton swabs around a toothpick. However, we would suggest exercising extra caution while doing so. The insides of the pins could easily be damaged by it.
4. Wireless Connectivity
The connectivity of wireless headphones can also make them sound quieter. Verify that there is no obstruction to your headphones’ wireless connectivity.
Things like Microwaves and Remote switches can interrupt the signals of your earphones.
Try using them in various rooms with various settings. Remove your headphones from every device.
Resetting is an option on some headphones. Check to see if the issue started before they were paired with a single device.
4. Try Sound Card or Amplifier
You should think about getting a Sound Card or amplifier if the music you listen to is not of high quality or has insufficient sound. The Sound Card or Speaker permits your earphones to drive up productively, which makes them work perfectly.
However, if your headphones have a low impedance of around 30 ohms, an amplifier won’t do much for you. You might want to match the impedance of your headphones and amplifier.
If that’s the case, you might want to look into purchasing a sound card.
Following are some of the best sound cards for PC.
| Model | Internal Audit | Price |
| Asus Xonar AE | 110dB | $79.99 |
| Sound Blaster Z | 116dB | $95.99 |
| EVGA Nu | 122dB | $75.5 |
| Asus Essence STX II | 124dB | $39.99 |
Conclusion
In summary,
- There are multiple ways of expanding the sound volume of your earphones. However, it also has some drawbacks. You might have a problem with hearing loss if you hear too much high sound.
- When listening to music at a high volume, it’s best to always take breaks. Additionally, it may result in damage to the headphones themselves.
- If your headphones have low impedance, then you can buy a sound card to increase their volume as per your wish.
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