How to Add Bass to Xiaomi Headphones: A Complete Sound Customization Guide

Many users are popular TWS-Xiaomi models like Redmi Buds or Mi True Wireless Earbuds often find the factory-made sound settings not saturated enough. Low frequencies can sound flat, depriving music of the energy and depth expected from modern hip-hop tracks, EDM This is not necessarily a defect of the speakers, but rather a consequence of the software signal processing, which by default is often focused on neutral sound.

Fortunately, Xiaomi’s ecosystem provides flexible tools to change your audio profile without having to buy new hardware. Digital Sound Processing (DSP) allows you to significantly change the perception of music if you know what parameters to adjust. In this article, we will break down all the available methods, from standard MIUI settings to advanced third-party applications.

Before you start to do any of these tricky things, you have to understand that Bluetooth has its own bandwidth limitations. But using the right codecs and software amplifiers can do wonders. The MIUI equalizer has a hidden gain limit that can only be bypassed by third-party applications like Poweramp Equalizer. Let's look at each step of the setup in detail.

The first step should always be to check the basic settings of your smartphone, as they are the highest priority in the audio processing circuit, and users often forget that global audio settings override the settings of individual applications.

Basic setup of sound effects in MIUI

Start with the system settings that are preset in the HyperOS or MIUI shell. Go to the Settings menu → Sound and vibration → Sound effects. This is the main frequency management tool. Depending on the smartphone model, this section may be called a little differently, but the functionality remains similar.

In the menu that opens, you'll see the equalizer sliders. The standard Bass preset is often too aggressive at medium frequencies, which creates a porridge effect. You'll want to pick the user preset and manually lift the sliders on the left side of the graph (usually 60 Hz and 150 The digital correction shall not exceed 3-4 dB to avoid digital distortion (clipping).

Also on this menu is often the "Sound Improve" or "Mi Sound Enhancer" option. Make sure it's activated. Some models allow you to choose the type of headphones; if you have the "In-ear headphones" or "TWS" option, choose it, because the algorithms are sharpened to the acoustics of the closed channel.

• 🎚️ Manually raise the frequencies. 60 Hz and 120 Hz 2-3 division.
• 🔊 Activate the "Mi Sound Enhancer" function in the system sound settings.
• 🎧 Select the “Hearbursts” profile in Bluetooth settings for a particular device.
• 🚫 Avoid raising the lowest frequencies (20-30 Hz) at maximum, so as not to wheez the speakers.

⚠️ Attention: Excessively amplifying low frequencies in the system equalizer can cause wheezing at maximum volume. If you hear distortion, reduce the value of the sliders.

Use of the Xiaomi Earbuds app

For most modern TWS models from Xiaomi and Redmi, there is an official Xiaomi Earbuds app (formerly Mi Buds M8 or simply Mi Buds) that allows you to manage the firmware of headphones and, most importantly, change sound profiles at the hardware level.

Once you have your headphones connected and paired with the app, go to the "Sound Settings" or "Equalizer" tab, and there are often presets available that are not available in the Android system menu. For example, the "Bass Boost" mode in the app changes the internal DAC of the headphones, rather than simply software amplifies the phone's signal.

Some models, such as the Redmi Buds 3 Pro or Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro, have an adaptive equalizer feature available.It analyzes the density of the earphone fit to the ear and automatically adjusts the low-frequency response.Make sure this feature is enabled if you want a stable bass on any landing.

New models keep the settings inside themselves, old ones – depend on the phone.

Advanced setup through third-party equalizers

If MIUI is not available, third-party applications running on top of the system audio subsystem come to the rescue, with Poweramp Equalizer being the leader in this area, which intercepts audio streams and uses more powerful processing than standard Android.

These applications often require special features to be enabled. Once you install Poweramp Equalizer, go to Settings → Special Options and allow the app to access. This is a critical step without which bass amplification won’t work.

Inside the app, use a parametric equalizer. You need bands at 31 Hz, 62 Hz and 125 Hz. Raise them, creating a gentle slope down to the average frequencies. It's also useful to add a little "heat" at 250 Hz. Don't forget the "Preamp" regulator - with strong bass lifting, it needs to be reduced a little to avoid overload.

⚠️ Warning: Third-party equalizers may conflict with system audio settings. If the sound is gone or quiet, try turning off "Mi Sound Enhancer" in the main phone settings.

The role of Bluetooth codecs in the transmission of bass

The quality of low-pass transmission is directly dependent on the bandwidth of the communication channel. Standard SBC codec often "cuts" the extreme frequencies and compresses the dynamic range, making the bass loud and indistinct. For high-quality sound, you need to use high-bitrate codecs.

In the Developer Menu (which is enabled by seven-clicking the build number in About Phone), look for Bluetooth Codec. Try switching standard SBC to AAC (for iOS and many Androids) or aptX/aptX HD (if your Xiaomi headphones support these formats, such as the Black Shark series or flagship Mi TWS).

Sony’s LDAC codec can also work with some Xiaomi models, providing data transfers of up to 990 kbps. This gives maximum detail, but can be less stable with a lot of interference. If you hear interrupts, go back to aptX or AAC.

• 📡 SBC — Basic codec, often gives a "flat" bass.
• 🎵 AAC — Better compression, good for iPhone and most Android tracks.
• 💎 aptX / aptX HD — Provides a denser and more detailed low range.
• 🚀 LDAC — maximum quality, but higher battery consumption and signal requirements.

Note that codec support depends on the pair of smartphones, and if the phone supports aptX and the headphones only SBC, then SBC will be used. You can check the current active codec in the same developer menu or through applications like Bluetooth Codec Changer.

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The activation of hidden codecs (e.g. LDAC on unsupported devices) sometimes requires editing a build.prop file, but this requires Root rights and can disrupt Bluetooth.

Physical factors and headphone landing

No amount of digital processing will help if the physical tightness is impaired. Low frequencies require a closed volume to create pressure on the eardrum. If the Xiaomi earphone doesn't fit tightly to the ear canal, the bass will evaporate, and you'll hear mostly medium and high frequencies.

Try replacing standard sleeves with larger ones or smaller ones to make the perfect fit. Complementary with models like the Redmi Buds 4 Pro, there are often different size nozzles, and there are also foam memories that replicate the shape of the ear and greatly improve insulation and bass.

Check the safety nets on the headphones themselves. Over time, earwax and dust clog the holes, which physically limits the permeability of sound. Careful brushing with a soft brush can return lost depth.

⚠️ Warning: Do not use sharp objects (needles, toothpicks) to clean the speaker mesh. You can damage the speaker membrane, which will lead to irreversible sound deterioration or complete failure.

FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions

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Integrated approach – a combination of the correct selection of embushures, setting up the system equalizer and using a codec aptX/AAC Maximum increase in the quality of low frequencies.