Hi everyone,
I’m having trouble exceeding the maximum volume level in GNOME 46 on my Arch Linux system. The volume slider only goes up to 100%, and I’d like to explore ways to potentially increase the perceived loudness.
System Details:
OS: Arch Linux (rolling)
GNOME Version: 46
Windowing System: Wayland
Kernel Version: 6.8.4-arch1-1
Hardware: Lenovo IdeaPad 1 11IGL05 (Intel Celeron N4020 CPU, Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU, 4GB RAM)
Troubleshooting Attempts (if any):
[List any troubleshooting steps you’ve already tried, like checking settings or using a different audio player] (If you haven’t tried anything yet, you can mention that here)
Desired Outcome:
I’m hoping to find safe ways to increase the perceived loudness beyond the current 100% volume limit.
Questions:
Are there any settings within GNOME or PulseAudio (or PipeWire, if applicable) that might allow for software-based volume boosting?
Would using an equalizer be a viable option to achieve a perception of increased volume without exceeding safe listening levels?
Are there any known risks associated with using third-party software that claims to boost system volume beyond 100%?
Thank you for your help and suggestions!
Sincerely,
richie