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youtube videos have different volumes

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Some videos are quiet and others blast me. I have to change the volume all the time

Brand
HP
Model
Envy
Connection
Built-in Speakers
System
Windows 11
Browser
Chrome 131
Sample Rate
48 kHz
Output Channels
2 channels
Volume And Decibel LevelsWindows PC
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Short Answer

Different videos are mastered at different loudness. Use YouTube's stable volume, Windows Loudness Equalization or a volume normaliser.

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Rahul Verma
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Signal Analysis Expert · 4+ years experience · Answered Sep 28, 2026

Creators upload at different loudness levels, so a single volume cannot suit every video. Normalisation helps.

After you make the change, play the Sound Test again to confirm the result. If the problem is still there, add your device, browser and what you tried in the replies so the team can narrow it down.

Step By Step Fix
  1. Open the YouTube settings gear and turn on Stable Volume
  2. Turn on Loudness Equalization in Windows
  3. Use a browser audio normaliser extension
  4. Keep the main volume at about 50 percent
Sources
  1. Google Chrome Help

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  • Theo OsborneCommunity Member

    Stable Volume helped but not totally. It took me a few minutes, and the Sound Test showed the difference straight away.

  • Ganesh SethiCommunity Member

    Loudness Equalization was enough for me. I tested it on my own setup and it held up for weeks.

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