volume is too low on my kindle 3.

kut · 08-15-2011, 04:39 AM

with headphones or with speakers , volume is just too low. I have to concentrate on the sound in order to hear it.
Is there a way to boost the volume ?

Also no one else seems to have the problem , so I guess its an issue with my piece only. But since I am in India, I can't send my precious to the service center.

neilb28 · 08-15-2011, 05:16 AM

are you aware of the volume controls on the lower edge of the device? A small rocker type switch on the lower left

kut · 08-15-2011, 06:05 AM

sorry should have mentioned that. But after increasing the volume using the lower left switch(rocker type), the maximum volume is still too low.

Harry_Y · 08-16-2011, 09:32 AM

I would see if you can compare your kindle to another one

That way you can determine if it is the kindle, your
headphones, or your ears (I have some hearing loss).

RainingLemur · 08-16-2011, 10:32 AM

Is it a consistent problem across many different sound files?

kut · 08-17-2011, 03:01 AM

^ I had tried a couple of different files (mp3's) and all showed this problem. SO If figured it was a kindle problem. But nevertheless I decided to fire up audacity and amplify that volume on gobletoffire.mp3. and it worked! It is now audible. Thanks much

Exact Steps for the googlers

if the volume on the kindle is too low)
1. download install audacity
2. open teh target mp3
3. select all (ctrl+a)
4. effects > amplify
5. slide the slidebar to the right > check the checkbox
6. hit ok
7. file menu > and export as mp3

This new mp3 should be loud enough on the kindle.

emellaich · 08-18-2011, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kut

^ I had tried a couple of different files (mp3's) and all showed this problem. SO If figured it was a kindle problem. But nevertheless I decided to fire up audacity and amplify that volume on gobletoffire.mp3. and it worked! It is now audible. Thanks much

Exact Steps for the googlers

if the volume on the kindle is too low)
1. download install audacity
2. open teh target mp3
3. select all (ctrl+a)
4. effects > amplify
5. slide the slidebar to the right > check the checkbox
6. hit ok
7. file menu > and export as mp3

This new mp3 should be loud enough on the kindle.

Glad this worked for you. However, you shouldn't need to amplify volume on a properly working kindle on a normal sound file. I wonder if you had low volume sound files, or if you are boosting the sound to overcome a problem with your Kindle. Try text to speech on a book to see if your normal kindle sound is loud enough.

elizilla · 08-18-2011, 12:07 PM

If boosting the volume using software surgery on the music file itself hadn't helped, you could go for a hardware solution, like one of these:

http://www.amazon.com/Fiio-E3-BK-E3-.../dp/B001MPWMDA

http://www.amazon.com/Upbeat-Audio-T.../dp/B000EIWCFE

Or make your own:
http://tangentsoft.net/audio/cmoy-tutorial/

jeromedevine · 08-18-2011, 12:10 PM

You could buy a pair of in-ear headphones. $2 but worth it.

08-15-2011, 04:39 AM	#1
kut Member Posts: 10 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: none	volume is too low on my kindle 3. with headphones or with speakers , volume is just too low. I have to concentrate on the sound in order to hear it. Is there a way to boost the volume ? Also no one else seems to have the problem , so I guess its an issue with my piece only. But since I am in India, I can't send my precious to the service center.

08-17-2011, 03:01 AM	#6
kut Member Posts: 10 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: none	^ I had tried a couple of different files (mp3's) and all showed this problem. SO If figured it was a kindle problem. But nevertheless I decided to fire up audacity and amplify that volume on gobletoffire.mp3. and it worked! It is now audible. Thanks much Exact Steps for the googlersif the volume on the kindle is too low) 1. download install audacity 2. open teh target mp3 3. select all (ctrl+a) 4. effects > amplify 5. slide the slidebar to the right > check the checkbox 6. hit ok 7. file menu > and export as mp3 This new mp3 should be loud enough on the kindle.

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08-15-2011, 05:16 AM	#2
neilb28 Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: Kindle 3	are you aware of the volume controls on the lower edge of the device? A small rocker type switch on the lower left

08-15-2011, 06:05 AM	#3
kut Member Posts: 10 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: none	sorry should have mentioned that. But after increasing the volume using the lower left switch(rocker type), the maximum volume is still too low.

08-16-2011, 09:32 AM	#4
Harry_Y Addict Posts: 305 Karma: 704492 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NY Device: Kindle 3, Kindle DX, Galaxy Tab 2	I would see if you can compare your kindle to another one That way you can determine if it is the kindle, your headphones, or your ears (I have some hearing loss).

08-16-2011, 10:32 AM	#5
RainingLemur Spork Connoisseur Posts: 2,355 Karma: 16780603 Join Date: Mar 2011 Device: Nook Color	Is it a consistent problem across many different sound files?

08-18-2011, 12:07 PM	#8
elizilla Addict Posts: 271 Karma: 610286 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Michigan, USA Device: Kobo Elipsa, Kindle Paperwhite, Kobo Sage, others	If boosting the volume using software surgery on the music file itself hadn't helped, you could go for a hardware solution, like one of these: http://www.amazon.com/Fiio-E3-BK-E3-.../dp/B001MPWMDA http://www.amazon.com/Upbeat-Audio-T.../dp/B000EIWCFE Or make your own: http://tangentsoft.net/audio/cmoy-tutorial/

08-18-2011, 12:10 PM	#9
jeromedevine Zealot Posts: 110 Karma: 240 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: Kindle 3 3G Graphite, Sony PRS-505	You could buy a pair of in-ear headphones. $2 but worth it.

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