How to Make Audible Louder? Solved!

Part 1. Why Is Audible So Quiet?

First, it's necessary to know how Audible audiobooks are made so you can see why only audiobooks on Audible sound quieter than those on other platforms. In the following, we'll list some of the Audible rules that may reduce the Audible audiobooks volume:

1. Dynamic Range Compression (DRC):

This is a fancy term to describe what Audible does to audiobooks: makes loud parts quieter and quiet parts louder. That way, the listener gets a more comfortable, consistent listening experience. However, if this is overdone, the entire audiobook may sound too flat and lack impact, making it feel quieter.

2. Audible's "Loudness Rule":

Audible sets a standard for the loudness and clarity of audiobooks, which is called "average" loudness (also known as RMS loudness). This rule almost makes all Audible books sound quieter than music. Therefore, when you switch Audible to a music app to listen to music, you may think the music is too loud and then realize that the audiobook is too low.

3. Smaller Files Save Space:

Audible has many audiobooks that can last up to 20-50 hours, which forces them to lower their audio quality to ensure users have enough space to download them. However, lower quality also means there is less "data" in the sound, which can lead to a decrease in volume or clarity of narration, so you must turn up the volume to hear it.

Of course, the volume controls on your device and the settings in the Audible app are also contributing factors, and we'll clarify these in the next sections and give some solutions so you can then target your problem.

Part 2. Practical Ways to Make Audible Louder

Now that you know why is Audible volume so low, let's look at all the ways you can make it louder and clearer on your iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and cars.

2.1 Adjust Audible App Settings for Better Sound

Let's start with the easiest way to increase Audible volume within the app. In fact, Audible in-app volume is difficult to adjust because there's no basic volume slider on the "Now Playing" screen. But you can follow these instructions below:

Option 1. Using Audible Volume Control

If you're using Chrome, you can try installing the "Audible Volume Control" extension from the Chrome Web Store to tweak the volume more easily.

1. Open Google Chrome and go to the Chrome Web Store.
2. Search for "Audible Volume Control" in the search bar.
3. Click on the extension from the search results to open its page.
4. Click on the "Add to Chrome" button, then confirm by clicking "Add extension" in the pop-up window.
5. Once the extension is added, you'll see its icon appear in the Chrome toolbar (usually located in the top-right corner of the browser window).
6. Click on the "Audible Volume Control" icon to activate it.
7. Now, when you're playing an audiobook on Audible's web player, you'll notice a new volume control interface provided by the extension.
8. Use the slider or buttons in the Audible Volume Control interface to adjust the volume to your liking.
9. Move the slider to the right to turn up the volume. Keep going until it's as loud as you need it to be.

Option 2. Switch to "High" Download Quality

Audible gives you both standard and high quality options for downloading Audible titles. While high quality doesn't guarantee louder volume, it does ensure you get better sound quality. Here's how to download Audible books in high quality:

1. Open the Audible app on your phone.
2. Go to Profile.
3. Tap the gear icon in the upper-right corner.
4. Tap Data & Storage.
5. Select High in the Download Quality section.
6. Download the books you want to listen to again.
7. The books will now be saved at the highest quality.

2.2 Use Device Controls to Increase Audible Volume

One of the simplest and quickest ways to make your Audible experience louder and clearer is to adjust volume settings. Whether you're using the Audible app on your phone or accessing it through the Web Player on your computer, you can easily increase the volume to suit your preferences. Before getting started, ensure that your device's volume settings are not muted or set too low.

Option 1. For Audible App [On iOS & Android]:

1. Open the Audible app on your phone or tablet.
2. Choose the audiobook you want to listen to from your library.
3. Find the physical volume buttons on the side of your device. They're the same buttons you use to adjust your phone's ringtone or alarms.
4. Press the volume up button to make the book louder. Keep pressing until it's as loud as you want.

On iOS:

If you're using an iPhone, there are features that will automatically turn down the volume if you've been listening too loudly for too long. That's the case with the "Headphone Notification" and "Reduce Loud Sounds" features. They turn down the volume without you even noticing, so that's one of the things that keeps Audible volume too low on iPhone when the volume is at its highest. Here's how to set up:

1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
2. Tap Sounds & Haptics.
3. Tap Headphone Safety.
4. Toggle off Reduce Loud Audio.
5. Return to Settings.
6. Tap Accessibility.
7. Tap Audio Visuals.
8. Toggle off Headphone Notifications.

On Android:

If you are using Android, the "Disable Absolute Volume" option is enabled by default. This option synchronizes the volume control of the phone with the volume of the Bluetooth device. However, some Bluetooth speakers or headphones may not fully unleash the potential of sound, so it is necessary to disable this feature to regain your own separate volume control.

1. Go to the Settings app on your Android phone.
2. Tap About Phone.
3. Scroll down to Build number or Model number (varies by Android version).
4. Tap it seven times until you see the developer mode.
5. Go back to Settings and tap System.
6. Tap Developer options.
7. Scroll down and you'll see the Disable Absolute Volume option.
8. Turn the toggle on to disable.

Option 2. For Audible Web Player [Windows & Mac]:

For the lack of the volume control of Audible Web Player, you can use your computer's volume control along with the volume mixer.

1. Open your preferred web browser and go to the Audible website by typing www.audible.com into the address bar and pressing Enter.
2. Sign in to your Audible account using your username and password. If you're already logged in, skip this step.
3. Choose the audiobook you wish to listen to from your library by clicking on its cover or title.
4. Once the audiobook starts playing, proceed to adjust the volume using your device's controls:
• For Windows users:
  1. Locate the volume icon in the system tray, typically found in the bottom-right corner of the screen.
  2. Click on the volume icon to open the volume slider. Drag the slider to the right to increase the volume until it reaches your desired level.



• For Mac users:
  1. You can adjust the volume using the volume keys on your keyboard.
  2. Alternatively, click on the volume icon in the menu bar at the top-right corner of the screen and drag the slider to adjust the volume.

Extra Tip: Adjust the Volume Only for Audible:

Windows users can fine-tune the volume of Audible Web Player and other applications separately using the volume mixer, while Mac users can use a third-party application to turn the volume up.

• For Windows users:
  1. Right-click on the volume icon in the system tray and select "Open Volume Mixer."
  2. Adjust the volume levels for Audible Web Player and other applications individually to achieve the desired balance.



• For Mac:
  1. Visit the official SoundSource website .
  2. Download and install it on your Mac computer.
  3. Launch it and click the gear icon in SoundSource.
  4. Turn up the volume of the browser playing Audible books.
  5. Enable built-in effects like Volume Boost to increase Audible volume.

2.3 Fix Low Audible Volume in Your Car

If you are listening to Audible on your car system, you may find the sound too low. Many users have noticed that, especially when Bluetooth is connected in the car and the phone call feature is enabled, Audible's volume gets even lower. This requires you to manually adjust the volume frequently, which is neither safe nor convenient when driving. To solve this problem, you can adjust some settings to make Audible play louder and clearer.

On Android:

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Go to Connected devices.
3. Tap your car's Bluetooth connection in the list.
4. Tap the gear icon next to the car's name.
5. Disable the Phone calls audio through the car and keeps the media audio.

On iPhone:

1. Open Settings.
2. Go to Accessibility.
3. Tap Touch.
4. Select Call Audio Routing.
5. Select Speaker.

Once you have a phone call and connect your phone to your in-vehicle device via Bluetooth, the call audio will not be routed through the car's speakers, but through the phone's speakers.

2.4 Amplify Audible Volume with External Speakers

After increasing the device's volume, if the Audible volume still isn't satisfactory, you might consider using a speaker device. Speaker devices such as Amazon Echo, Sonos, HomePod, and others can significantly enhance the audio output of your audiobooks, making them louder and more enjoyable to listen to. These devices offer seamless integration with Audible, allowing you to listen to your favorite audiobooks aloud in any room of your home with enhanced volume and clarity.

Option 1: Using Amazon Echo

1. Open the Amazon Alexa app on your mobile device and tap the Play button.
2. Scroll down until you find your Audible Library and select the audiobook you want to play.
3. A pop-up menu will appear prompting you to choose your output speaker. Select your Amazon Echo from the list.
4. Once Alexa starts playing the audiobook, you can adjust the volume using the controls at the bottom of the screen. Alternatively, you can use voice commands like "Alexa, set the volume to [1-10]" to precisely control the volume level.

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Option 2: Using Sonos

1. Turn on your Sonos device.
2. Open the Audible app on your mobile device and select the audiobook you want to listen to.
3. A white pop-up window will appear at the bottom of the player screen, indicating that Sonos devices are available.
4. Tap "Connect to a Device" and choose your Sonos device from the list.
5. Ensure the Sonos app is open and then use the volume buttons on your mobile device to adjust the Sonos volume to your liking.

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Option 3: Using Google Home

1. Open the Google Home app on your smartphone.
2. Select the Google Home or Nest speaker you want to use with Audible.
3. In the top left corner of the Home screen, tap Menu > Cast Screen/audio.
4. Play a title in the Audible app, and the audiobook will be cast to your selected speaker.
5. To adjust the volume, place your finger at the top of the Google Home device and turn or swipe it clockwise on the surface to increase the volume.

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Part 3. Best Method to Make Audible Louder on All Devices

Another effective method to make your Audible audiobooks louder is by editing them in audio editing software. By using software like ViWizard Audible Converter , you can adjust the volume levels of your Audible files to your preference. This is the most direct and reliable way to make Audible louder, and once the volume of your audio files is adjusted, Audible audiobooks will sound clear and loud no matter what device you're playing them on.

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Step 1Add Audible Books

Make sure you have downloaded the audiobooks you want to convert from Audible. Then, launch ViWizard Audible Converter, click the + button in the upper left corner, and select the Audible AA/AAX file.

Step 2Edit Audible Volume

Click the blue Edit icon next to the book title. In the pop-up menu, click Effect to turn up the volume and adjust the narration speed and pitch. Click OK to save the changes.

Step 3 Choose the Output Format

Click the Format panel in the lower left corner. Select your preferred output format. You can also adjust the codec, channel, sample rate, and bit rate for optimal audio quality. When you are done, click OK.

Step 4 Convert the Audible Books

By clicking the Convert button in the lower right corner, ViWizard will start downloading audiobooks and converting them to the previously set format while keeping the audio volume as loud as you set it. After the conversion is complete, you can listen to the book directly in ViWizard or click on the folder icon next to the book title to view the files in your computer's output folder.

Conclusion

After finishing reading this article, I'm sure that you have understood how to make Audible louder. If you own speaker devices, it offers a directly effective way to increase Audible volume. If you don't access any speaker, ViWizard Audible Audiobook Converter is the best tool perfect for your need. Thanks to this tool, you can experience immersive enjoyment in Audible audiobooks with loud and lossless audio quality. Now, go for it!