iPod sound way low

iTunes has a setting in the Info area to change the volume in case it's too high or low. You may want to experiment with that. I've had to change the volume on some old radio shows as they were too low to begin with.

 

I've been having the same problem. Which I haven't figured out the proper way to fix it yet. I've just been playing with the settings on the ipod

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(aaf709 @ Jun 18 2007, 10:14 AM) [snapback]464076[/snapback]</div>

make sure you dont have the equalizer on as well.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(desertbriez @ Jun 19 2007, 10:41 AM) [snapback]464767[/snapback]</div>

Have you adjusted the master volume with iTunes as the first reply suggested?

 

You should check if your iPod's "volume limit" feature is set:

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303414

Turn it all the way up to the maximum and see if that helps.

 

Also make sure you are on the latest version of iTunes. There was a fix in the latest release that addresses volume disparity between iTunes music and ripped MP3's if you use the "sound check" feature.

 

How are you hooked up to the ipod? I had volume issues when using the headphone jack into the aux input (the cheapest solution, $2). Then, I bought a cable that plugs into the ipod's bottom port instead. That cable costs $20 or $30 , but no more volume problems with this setup.

 

Hmmm. I can't find the Belkin model that I use, but Griffin has one:

Griffin TuneFlex

 

If you have the "latest" iPod, you have a 5.5 gen.

My 4th gen works fine w/the JBL "premium" stereo on mine via the aux in jack in the center cubby. I've been running this way for >1.5 years. I turn the volume of the iPod to about 80 to 90% of maximum (anything above that might result in distortion).

I have no complaints but CDs do sound better. BTW, my iPod doesn't have the limiter since Apple didn't update the firmware to add that feature on 4th gens.

I don't use "sound check" in iTunes and I have NEVER applied volume adjustment to any of my songs (via Ctrl/Cmd-I on a song).

Besides the volume, are there any other complaints? If the quality is bad, then also try ripping songs at a higher bitrate. For me, 160 kbps .mp3 is fine. I prefer NOT to use AAC since it may as well be a non-standard. I do this just in case I end up for some reason switching to a non-Apple music player.

 

i have plenty of volume even for talk radio. i usually have my ipod set at about 67% volume which is what i use with headphones (battery level of the ipod does control volume so this level is adjusted)

then i set radio at 25 to 50 depending on whether windows are open. i do use an ipod cable from apple store so that might be the difference why it works better. for music, the volume level for most songs (they are all a bit different) is about 20% lower.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(desertbriez @ Jun 23 2007, 12:09 PM) [snapback]466879[/snapback]</div>

I use this Monster Cable which provides an actual "line out" as opposed to the headphone jack. This typically clears any distortion, allowing for crystal clear sound. You do get an occasional very low background hum as the ipod drive spins up.

At any rate.. what you are looking for is an actual "line out" which cannot be achieved through the headphone jack.

 

I just got an 07 and was stoked to know that i can hook up my ipod directly rather than going through an fm transmitter. i just got a cable to hook up through the headphone directly. volume is way too low. it needs an amp or something. i tried looking for a line out solution from monster but i can't find one. the griffin one is like 50 bucks.

anyone know of a fairly inexpensive cable solution to boost the signal? thanks

John