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Too little bass or too much treble from product | Bose Solo TV Speaker
If the sound lacks bass or has too much treble:
Try the following:
Reposition the system to change bass response.
Your speaker has a port on the back. Aiming the port of the speaker at a wall or corner can increase the amount of bass you hear. Conversely, moving the port of the speaker away from a wall or corner can decrease the amount of bass you hear.
Check the audio settings of the connected device.
Many devices (i.e. cable boxes, game consoles, Blu-ray players, etc.) let you to adjust audio processing (i.e. bass, treble, compression, etc.). Disable any audio processing settings in the device menu or adjust any other related settings, then try again.
Adjust bass and treble controls on the connected audio device.
Many devices have sound options, like bass and treble controls or compression. Check the device menu for sound processing options and disable them. If the issue is resolved, re-add only the necessary sound options. For adjustable options, try small adjustments.
Be sure bass reduction mode is turned off.
Ensure the system is not in bass reduction mode. For information on adjusting bass controls, see Adjusting the tone controls on your product.
Note: This feature is only available with software version 01.00.03. The software prior to this version will mute the system if you follow these steps. For information on software versions, see Software and firmware versions.
Note: This feature is only available with software version 01.00.03. The software prior to this version will mute the system if you follow these steps. For information on software versions, see Software and firmware versions.
Try connecting a different audio device.
If available, connect another audio device using the same cables and connections to determine if the issue is related to the first device or its settings.
Replace the cables used to connect your product
Try replacing the cables that connect your product. If no issue is heard with new cables, the first set of cables is the issue.
Determine if the room size is too large or the distance from the system is too far.
The volume from the system will seem lower in larger rooms than in smaller rooms. The level of sound will decrease when heard from greater distances. Try to place your system within 20 feet (6 meters) of the listening area.
Reset your product.
Much like rebooting a smartphone, your product might need to be reset on occasion to correct minor issues. For more information, see Resetting your product.