Moving the volume slider in this dialog or from the menu bar has the same effect as using F11/F12 keys on the keyboard or volume control on the Touch Bar. If you check the box “Show volume in the menu bar” then you will be able to control the volume level from the menu bar. If it is checked then obviously will be no sound at all. Next, make sure that the Mute box is unchecked. If you move the Balance all the way to the left then right speakers will be muted. In the dialog box click on Sound tab Sound System Preferencesįirst, make sure that the Balance is set in the middle. Go to System Preferences (System Settings on macOS Ventura and above) (link) and click on the Sound panel. If they are not then simply settings them properly may be enough at this point. Another myth debunked! macOS settingsīefore trying to use non-traditional methods make sure that the settings on the MacBook are properly set. While I understand that this is not the perfect setting it’s as close I could get.ĭuring the test, I found that macOS was louder than Windows by 10.3 dB. I also used the same video on YouTube and the same browser (same version) with all sound controls set to maximum. I used NIOSH Sound Level Meter to measure the sound output. To test this hypothesis I used the MacBook with both macOS and Windows (Bootcamp) installed.

I read in some forums that the problem with the low sound level on Macs is because Apple intentionally limits the max volume to protect the speakers. Keep in mind that excessively loud volume can damage your hearing and speakers. These allow you to increase the system volume above the default maximum.

To make the volume louder than the maximum on a Mac, you can try using third-party software such as Boom 3D or the free app Audio Router.

I researched various ways to amplify sound on MacBook and here is what I found. Very often the sound of some YouTube videos is so low, so I have to put the MacBook on my chest to hear when I am in a noisy environment. It’s not a secret that MacBook doesn’t have the best sound system among laptops. If you buy through affiliate links, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

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