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    M17x R4 - Generally Low Volume

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by travbjork, May 18, 2013.

  1. travbjork

    travbjork Notebook Geek

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    I searched around, but didn't see anyone having any real sound problems. Ever since I've had my R4, the volume was pretty low, going from Windows 7 to 8. I'm running the latest Recon3Di software/drivers.

    Any tweaks or settings you guys recommend? Different software? Particular version you like? It's crystal clear and everything, but I have a feeling these Klipsch speakers have much more potential.

    I came from an XPS17 L702x and that thing had amazing volume, great bass (subwoofer), but wasn't quite as crystal clear. MUCH louder though.

    Thanks!
     
    travbjork, May 18, 2013
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  2. vs3074

    vs3074 Notebook Evangelist

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    You will never get to the level on sound on 17x/15x, they are pretty much best sounding laptops.

    I personally feel m17xr4 lacks in terms of volume, the sound is just not loud enough.
     
    vs3074, May 18, 2013
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  3. mikecacho

    mikecacho Notebook Evangelist

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    Select Loud option under your sound blaster.
     
    mikecacho, May 18, 2013
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  4. travbjork

    travbjork Notebook Geek

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    Yes sir, already did that.

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    travbjork, May 18, 2013
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  5. mikecacho

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    ...Looks like you need to get external speakers, play and watch movies/games with a headset, most of the time that is what I do.
     
    mikecacho, May 18, 2013
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    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    That would be a good option if they are not able to fulfill your needs.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, May 20, 2013
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    I had the same problem on my m18x R2. I finally figured out what to do: open up the Recon 3di Control Panel and the Equalizer. I have all of the levels in a straight line, mainly because I haven't got much of a clue how to adjust them optimally. But you can up the decibel levels on them. I also believe the last setting on the right, "Level" ups the decibel levels.

    Up them to your heart's content and you will get loud, loud, crystal clear sound. I'm so happy right now. Volume was pretty depressingly low before.
     
    radjedi, Dec 10, 2013
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    MogRules, Dec 11, 2013
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    Chuzzz Notebook Consultant

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    Chuzzz, Dec 11, 2013
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