The experience of excessively amplified sound emanating from Instagram when accessed via a computer is a common user complaint. This phenomenon relates to the audio output levels experienced when viewing Instagram content, particularly videos and reels, on desktop or laptop devices, where the sound intensity is often perceived as disproportionately high compared to other applications or websites.
The prominence of this issue stems from a combination of factors. These may include variations in audio normalization practices across different platforms, the way individual content creators master their audio, and how web browsers handle audio signals. Discrepancies between the audio standards employed by Instagram’s mobile app and its desktop counterpart can further exacerbate the perceived loudness. Furthermore, the absence of a unified audio control system that synchronizes system-wide volume settings with individual application volumes can contribute to inconsistent and potentially jarring audio levels.
