If you’re ever wondered how to make your speakers louder, you’ve come to the right place. While most speaker systems come with adjustable volume levels, there are some simple tips and tricks you can use to enhance your audio experience. 

Keep reading for advice on how to make your speakers louder and get the most out of your music, movies and games.

“No matter whether you are at home or in the office, sometimes your speakers just aren’t loud enough. This is especially true for people who have hearing loss and need more volume on their devices.” 

TIPS & TRICKS:

Identify The Problem - Your Speakers Are Not Loud Enough:

There are many reasons why your speakers may not be loud enough; here are some of the most common causes.

  1. Speakers aren’t connected to power (make sure they’re plugged in).
  2. Volume isn’t turned up high enough on your device.
  3. Your sound card settings may need to be adjusted.
  4. Another application is using your computer’s resources and preventing the computer from sending audio to your speakers.

“If You’re Not Sure, There Are Three Things You Can Do.

  1. simply turn up your volume as high as it will go
  2. reboot your device
  3. connect external speakers.”

Turn Up Your Volume as High as You Can Go:

The first thing you want to do is turn up your speaker volume all the way. If it’s too low, moving the slider will not do anything. Check that your speakers are plugged in and powered on before increasing the level of sound coming from them.

Reboot Your Device:

If turning up your volume doesn’t work, try rebooting your computer. This is a good way to make sure your speakers are working as intended and that the problem isn’t on your end.

Adjust Your Sound Card Settings:

If rebooting doesn’t help, some sound cards - like those built into some laptops - may not allow for maximum volume adjustment. In this case, you can adjust settings in Windows (e.g. “volume” tab in the sound control panel) or Mac (System Preferences).

Adjust Your Volume Settings:

If your computer’s volume settings are already at 100% and you’re still not getting any sound, an application may be using your computer’s resources so that it can’t send audio to your speakers. Close out unnecessary programs and reboot your computer to see if that makes a difference.

Connect External Speakers:

If you’re confident the problem is with your speakers, not your device or settings, consider purchasing external speakers for better quality sound and additional volume. Try connecting to an external speaker system like Bluetooth monaural Bluetooth mini mono headphones.

check Your Speaker Settings:

If adjusting settings on your computer doesn’t work, some speakers may have more limited controls. Try pressing the + and buttons on your speakers or checking their user manual for specific instructions.

Make sure to turn up your volume as high as you can go on your device first before moving onto other steps (rebooting the computer).

Experiment With Different Audio Files To Find One That Is Louder:

If you’ve tried all of the above steps and your speakers still aren’t loud enough, it’s possible that nothing will make them louder. 

Try playing different types of audio files (e.g., mp3s, streaming music vs. CDs) to see if one is simply quieter than another when played through your device or computer. If this is the case, you may want to simply purchase external speakers.

Buy External Speakers:

If you’re sure that your speaker needs are not being met, consider purchasing external speakers. 

External speakers plug into your device (e.g., AUX) or connect wirelessly (e.g., Bluetooth). This is a good option if you simply want to improve the quality of your sound without investing in a new device.

Add Additional Speakers:

If you’re looking for better sound but also want to keep things simple, consider adding more speakers to your setup either by purchasing another set or connecting an existing one to your computer or smart TV. This is a good option if money and simplicity are both top priorities.

Turn Off Other Sounds:

Your speakers may not be loud enough because they are being overpowered by background or ambient noise. Try turning off any fans, your TV, radio, etc., to see if this changes anything. Turn back on one at a time to isolate the source of the problem.

Make sure that you complete each step in order and try possible solutions one at a time. This is the best way to isolate the source of your problem without wasting time or money on unnecessary fixes.

Connect Your Speakers To An Amplifier For More Power:

If you’re using small computer speakers, they may not be receiving as much power as you need to produce sound at high levels. Consider connecting your speakers to an amplifier or receiver for more power. This is a good option if you expect to frequently play music at loud volumes and don’t want to purchase external speakers.

7 Ways Of Making Speakers Louder:

“Here are some easy ways to make your speakers louder without having to spend a lot of money.” 

  1. A speaker’s bass can be made louder by using a subwoofer - this will also help the quality of sound because it amplifies frequencies that may not come through as well with regular speakers alone. 
  2. If there is no subwoofer available, try adding an equalizer amplifier like one from Marshall or JBL. These amps can boost the speaker’s bass by up to 20 decibels, making it considerably louder. These amps are good for devices such as tablets and smartphones, but they work best with small speakers that can’t handle a lot of power.
  3. If there is not enough room on the device for amplifiers or if it does not support them, try using an auxiliary port to connect another device with speakers like a soundbar. This will amplify the original sound and make it louder, but it won’t help with frequencies as subwoofers do. 
  4. Using multiple devices together may cause problems. If the speaker is connected through Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, then connecting another device that uses the same connection will cause a short circuit. The other device could end up changing the sound output and making it harder to hear. If this is the case, try using an audio cable instead of a Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connection.
  5. Sometimes devices have very little bass or treble as it comes from the factory because manufacturers think that people don’t want a lot of bass or treble, which can cause distortion. One way to avoid this is using a loudness booster circuit. These circuits will increase the bass and treble without increasing the volume too much.
  6. Another alternative that is less expensive than buying new speakers is to buy speaker enclosures from amazon.com. Speaker enclosures are hollow boxes that fit around the speaker in order to amplify its bass. These can make a regular pair of speakers much louder without having to buy an expensive new set.
  7. The last way is to check whether there is not another piece of sound equipment nearby, like another radio or TV, that could be making noise even when the device is turned off. If so, try moving the speaker away from that equipment to see if it’s enough to fix the problem.

Conclusion:

Though it may take a little effort, increasing your speaker volume can be easily done. By following these simple tips, you can enjoy the louder and more powerful sounds from your speakers in no time at all. Have you tried any of these methods to make your speakers louder? What was the outcome? Let us know in the comments below.

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