Lower volume when using EQ on iOS4 (3GS)

[jasoncordelle]

Since uprgading to iOS4, I have noticed a particularly hefty drop in music volume through the iPod app when using the EQ.

No matter which EQ I set it to (generally I set R & B for the bigger bass without losing the mids) the volume drops by about 20% (give or take).

Set it to Flat or Off and it's louder, but without the sound signature I want.

I'm finding it annoying because with IEMs I used to be able to have the volume fairly low, but now I have to have it at about 75% volume to get the desired volume when using the EQ.

It really is starting to tick me off.

FWIW I don;t listen to my music loud...I got over that 20 years ago. I hate to think what it's be like for someone who likes their music ear-splittingly loud!

 

[sadievan]

FWIW I don;t listen to my music loud...I got over that 20 years ago. I hate to think what it's be like for someone who likes their music ear-splittingly loud!

Or hearing impaired.

 

[jasoncordelle]

So...is this a unique situation, or do other people have the same issue?

 

[hardcle]

It seems to be a feature of the new OS.
http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/backstage/comments/a-note-on-iphone-4s-new-eq-do-you-like-it

 

[MAD M5]

Well, I noticed this reduced volume on my bluetooth headphones at the gym. Then I read this thread and then finally tried it out. Yeah, kind of sucks, but I guess I understand the distortion complaint. I guess I can leave the EQ off and allow my head phones to compensate for the lack of volume. I wonder what kind of affect the volume leveling of the songs on itunes and such has an affect too, or any other program that is suppose to help fix your volume issues between songs.

 

[jasoncordelle]

It seems to be a feature of the new OS.
http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/backstage/comments/a-note-on-iphone-4s-new-eq-do-you-like-it

Yes...read that this morning and discovered it is a "feature"...

Frankly, I'd like to see my iPod app playing like it used to.