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    "Movies" audio preset louder?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by RioRyan, Sep 20, 2011.

  1. RioRyan

    RioRyan Notebook Consultant

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    Has anybody noticed that the movies preset in the realtek panel is considerably louder than any other preset for no apparent reason?

    also, I kind of worry about damaging the speakers with this preset

    Any thoughts on this? :confused:

    EDIT: After playing with it more I've found it to be a combination of the MaxxVolume and MaxxDialog settings that makes this significant boost
    Still wondering about potential damage to the speakers

    Edit #2: after playing with this for like half an hour I settled on turning off everything. Both the maxxAudio and the EQ. I find the cleanest sound comes from the least processing. Also it's probably safer on the speakers.
     
    RioRyan, Sep 20, 2011
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  2. Gearsguy

    Gearsguy Notebook Deity

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    Gaming and Movies are louder, but not as clear and focus more on voice and background music. Gaming uses alot more bass but alot less tremble. Music is a perfect balance imo. I use each for their intended purpose
     
    Gearsguy, Sep 20, 2011
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