Buzzy Bluetooth Speakers: A Tiny Friction

The story starts with a simple complaint about a bright‑new pair of Dayton speakers that the reader bought for his desktop. The problem is not the sound quality, but a loud “ding‑dong” that rings every time the speakers connect or disconnect via Bluetooth. He searched online for a way to mute that chime and found nothing useful. I asked whether the sound came from the computer or the speakers themselves. He confirmed it was the speakers, not the PC. I suggested he pair them with his phone to see if the chime persisted, and it did. Checking Dayton’s website revealed no option to turn off or lower the alert tone.The user manual even says listeners should expect a chime when the speakers link up. A common experience for many: whenever a Bluetooth speaker starts or stops, a little tone pops. The Dayton unit has its own built‑in amplifier and volume controls on top, so the only workaround is to keep the speaker volume low. But that means remembering to lower it every time you power down the computer—an inconvenience. The annoyance is understandable, and it explains why this reader reached out. If the speakers are not meeting your audio dreams, you might want to consider a wired model instead. Ultimately, each person decides how much hassle they’ll tolerate for convenience.