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my earbuds have almost no bass

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Bought new earbuds and the bass is almost missing. Lots of reviews say they are bassy. Something wrong with my pair or just my ears?

Brand
Nothing
Model
Ear (2)
Connection
Bluetooth
System
Android 14
Browser
Chrome 131
Sample Rate
48 kHz
Output Channels
2 channels
Bass And SubwoofersWireless Earbuds
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Short Answer

No bass is often a poor seal. Try other ear tip sizes, press the bud in and run the Bass Test to compare both sides.

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Alistair Cross
Alistair CrossAudio Team
Headphone Benchmark Lead · 5+ years experience · Answered Jan 6, 2026

Earbuds need an airtight seal to create bass. If the tip is too small, low frequencies leak out and sound thin.

Testing both sides with the Bass Test tells you if it is the fit or a fault.

Step By Step Fix
  1. Try the medium and large ear tips
  2. Twist and push the bud until the bass appears
  3. Play the Bass Test at low volume and compare both ears
  4. Check the EQ or app preset
Sources
  1. Bluetooth SIG: Bluetooth Technology

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  • Stuart StaffordCommunity Member

    Large tips and suddenly there was bass. Embarrassing but true. I tested it on my own setup and it held up for weeks.

  • Uday BoseCommunity Member

    Seal is everything. It took me a few minutes, and the Headphone Test showed the difference straight away.

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