Sudden Change in Sound

I have a nano 3rd generation and have used it just about daily with no problems. I used it yesterday morning and plugged it into our stereo and all of a sudden the sound quality was horrible. It was distant, tin sounding, and some of the sound levels weren't even coming through. I can't figure out what happened and how to fix it. Any ideas out there?

Well I had the same problem, until I cleaned it! Overtime, your ipod earphones get dirty- dust and other things accumulate in the mesh and prevent the sound from escaping...
After I clean my ipod, the sound increased ten fold, it became just as loud as when I bought it a year ago!
Here's how to clean your ipod earphones:
step 1: Rinse a cloth or sponge under hot water and ring until no water pours out ( the cloth/sponge should be damp, but NOT wet!). Gently wipe the wire mesh on the earphones.
Step 2: Then, with a dry toothbrush, brush the mesh for about two minutes or until clean.
And thats it! It worked for me, I hope it works for you

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