Insufficient bass on Apple HomePod

I just bought the HomePod today and while it goes loud and sounds good it doesn’t feel like it has base anyone else have this experience?


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Original Title: I have the Apple HomePod and it doesn't feel like it's giving a lot of base

Posted on Aug 13, 2025 2:28 PM

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Posted on Aug 14, 2025 5:29 PM

Hi, and welcome to this (user-to-user) Community!


Re: "I have the Apple HomePod and it doesn't feel like it's giving a lot of base"


Wondering if you are using the HomePod with an Apple device or Apple computer, and / or headphones:


Eg: On iPhone or iPad you can check whether "Reduce the bass" is turned on or off.

In the "Home app"

First tap on HomePod,

Tap

Reduce the bass: Turn on Reduce Bass to reduce the low frequency output of HomePod.


More info.: Change HomePod settings - Apple Support


Third-party (Non-Apple) HomePod Bass test on YouTube viideo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjYntA6IzFg


Useful Resource: HomePod User Guide - Apple Support

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Aug 14, 2025 5:29 PM in response to PlanetCreator

Hi, and welcome to this (user-to-user) Community!


Re: "I have the Apple HomePod and it doesn't feel like it's giving a lot of base"


Wondering if you are using the HomePod with an Apple device or Apple computer, and / or headphones:


Eg: On iPhone or iPad you can check whether "Reduce the bass" is turned on or off.

In the "Home app"

First tap on HomePod,

Tap

Reduce the bass: Turn on Reduce Bass to reduce the low frequency output of HomePod.


More info.: Change HomePod settings - Apple Support


Third-party (Non-Apple) HomePod Bass test on YouTube viideo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjYntA6IzFg


Useful Resource: HomePod User Guide - Apple Support

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