Why can't I hear voice messages sent via the message app?

[iMore Question]

despite the sound turned way up i can barely hear voice messages when I try to play them

 

[Just_Me_D]

Re: I can hear voice message sent via the message app

Is it possible that the person who sent it spoke in a very low tone?

 

[Ledsteplin]

Sometimes they don't speak at the right time and don't let it run long enough.