iPhone 18 Pro Bluetooth audio distorts on third-party devices

I have just purchased the iPhone 18 Pro, and I’m noticing something strange when listening to music via Bluetooth on third-party devices, like JBL speakers or my car’s speaker. What I’m noticing is that in every song I play, there are always moments when it starts sounding distorted at normal volume. I have all the equalizer options disabled and do not have any high-volume restrictions enabled. This is something that only happens with this iPhone, because with my old iPhone and even other phones, the audio doesn’t distort and sounds fine. Any recommendations on how to solve this problem? Thanks!

Posted on Oct 25, 2026 10:20 PM

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SravanKrA

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Oct 26, 2026 2:41 AM in response to Jjramb

Expressing or conveying auditory experiences effectively through these forums may be challenging. The underlying sound issue on your iPhone cannot be accurately diagnosed from a YouTube link. Factors such as your iPhone's specific sound settings, visual defects, and potential hardware problems cannot be assessed through this method. For more personalized and in-depth assistance, I recommend securing a Genius Bar Reservation and exploring the various support options provided by Apple.

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