12-04-2011, 12:49 AM | #1 |
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volume problem. Am i the only one?
Its not that big of a deal, but I just want to know whether I have a defective Kindle or not. When not wearing headphones, does anyone find that the Volume descends to levels that almost can't be heard when moving the Volume down only a little? I find that by the time the volume bar is moved back halfway, the sound can almost not be heard. 2/3 of the way and its as if there isn't any sound. Even when only moved back a little, the sound is not very satisfying (in other words, decent volume can only be attained when set to maximum). At first I thought my sound wasn't working.
I am hoping its just bad software leveling in the design (which I can live with, and can always be fixed through an update), and not my hardware. |
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12-04-2011, 04:07 AM | #3 |
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Everything. When I go yo the default sound control in the Fire settings I just begin to faintly hear the sample beep sound when its moved halfway up. Anything below that its as if its on mute almost
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12-04-2011, 04:43 AM | #4 |
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I have that same issue. I think it's software related.
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12-04-2011, 05:55 AM | #5 |
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I don't have that issue. I would suggest downloading a audio or volume manager maybe one of the settings got messed up by an app you use. There are several hidden sound settings that you can't get to unless you use one of these.
I will say the sound I notice is only low when watching a Prime movie but other then that I don't have that issue. |
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12-04-2011, 01:20 PM | #6 |
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Blossom,
I am interested in trying a volume manager. Are you able to suggest one? |
12-04-2011, 02:34 PM | #7 |
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Mine is soft too.
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Volume Manager Free or Volume Manager Pro looks like one to try. It has volume profiles which looks like nice. I may give it a try but I don't have issues with my Volume only with the Amazon videos. I'm currently listening to some Christmas music on the Cloud player on the Fire. The volume is less then half and I can hear it just fine. |
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12-05-2011, 01:32 PM | #10 | |
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Media volume is the one to look at because other apps can mess with it turning it down. A Volume manger app can show if one of the sounds settings is off and you can fix it. All the Volume slider at the top of the Fire does is raise the system volume up and down. |
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12-05-2011, 07:33 PM | #11 | |
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I did check out some Fires in the store and their volume was low too. Hitting the settings and then moving the volume slider like the OP mentioned. I'm curious when you say you were listening to music on the cloud, was this your own Christmas music or through Pandora. Carol |
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I keep the main volume under halfway and in the app half way. The volume in the app moves the Media volume I mention earlier. Other wise those notification sounds would be loud. When playing Angry birds I have to turn the sound way down it's too loud! The only time I can't hear on the Fire is those movies Amazon offers. I have to use headphone and then It's like I can hear every sound in the movies which kind of creeps me out. If you need a higher sound buy some MP3 external Speakers to use. They come with a volume control as well. I own some but I find the Fire doesn't need it. |
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On the actual games yes the volume is louder. I have to turn it down. Know what you mean about Angry Birds. That music keeps playing in my head. I agree on the Amazon Movies. I've streamed them to my TV and the volume from Amazon's movies is lower than that of Netflix's movies. I do have some external speakers that I've used. Am thinking of getting a more compact one. More portable. BTW: Tell hubby you NEED a dishwasher. Carol |
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Hope that explains it better. Carol |
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