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You can easily overlook some of the most straightforward solutions. If you use your headphones often, there s a big chance they ll accumulate dust and ear wax buildup. Cotton swabs, alcohol wipes, or a small cloth are a couple of things that can help prolong their lifespan and sound quality.
Gently remove and wipe down the outer earpads with an alcohol wipe. As they air dry, take a cotton swab with rubbing alcohol and clean the crevices. Dab a small cloth or an alcohol wipe gently against the mesh to sanitize and remove any lingering dirt or wax. Be sure to let both sections dry before reassembling.
Adjust your computer s volume and sound settings
If listening while on the computer, tap into your laptop or desktop s sound settings to increase volume.
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Whether it s a Mac or Windows, interfaces can change the output of headphones.
For Microsoft Windows users, the Volume Mixer allows you to set volume settings for individual speakers or headphones. Right-clicking the volume icon or searching Adjust System Volume in the Windows Control Panel will open the window to change your sound settings.
To find the sound settings on a Mac, click the apple icon in the top left corner of the desktop, and open System Preferences to locate the Sound menu. From there, a list of output options will show you the volume levels of the connected device you re using.