How to adjust the sound quality in Music on iPad

You can adjust the sound quality in Music on iPad with an EQ setting and Sound Check to normalize the volume level of your audio.

Last updated: October 18, 2026 12:22 pm

By Kevin Shaw - Editor

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To adjust the sound quality in Music on iPad, change the way music sounds in the Music app with EQ and Sound Check. EQ lets you choose an equalization (EQ) setting. Sound Check can normalize the volume level of your audio, and you can use either one, or both, whenever you play music on iPad.

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Open the Settings app on your iPad.
Tap Apps and tap Music.
Tap one of the following:
- EQ: Choose an equalization (EQ) setting.
- Sound Check: Normalize the volume level of your audio.