Enabling "mono audio" on the Pixel 5 improves speaker performance Please note I am not an audiophile.

I upgraded from an OG Pixel and while my initial impressions of the Pixel 5 are that it feels superior in almost all areas, the speaker performance is very disappointing. The sound output feels muted and tinny compared to the OG Pixel.

With that being said, I’ve found that it can be improved slightly by enabling “mono audio” within accessibility settings and leaving the audio balance central. It’s still not as good as my old phone but it’s better than the stock settings.

Speaker performance is NOT notably impacted by the addition of a tempered glass screen protector.

More than happy to answer any other questions others have about the Pixel 5.