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    M15x Fluxiating sound

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by mevlar, Mar 19, 2010.

  1. mevlar

    mevlar Notebook Consultant

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    I've just got my new M15x yesterday. I've updated the sound drivers but I think that the sound fluxiates in volume when I'm listening to music. I've only really used the headphones so far so I'm not sure if if the problem effects the speakers too.

    I'm not completely sure if it is the computer or if it could just be my ears. it's a very slight difference but it's annoying long term.
    Anyone else having a similar problem or have any ideas of how to fix it? or if the problem could just be my ears = /
     
    mevlar, Mar 19, 2010
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  2. denogun

    denogun Notebook Consultant

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    U mean fluctuate? it could be the drivers... some guy has ultrasoft volumes.
     
    denogun, Mar 19, 2010
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  3. mevlar

    mevlar Notebook Consultant

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    are there different drivers for speakers and the earphone ports?
    also i tested the speakers and they seem to be fine
     
    mevlar, Mar 19, 2010
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  4. denogun

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    i think it could be bad soldering if speakers are workig fine. try the other earphone port.
     
    denogun, Mar 19, 2010
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  5. mevlar

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    I'm afraid i can't really give an answer to what I'm hearing. I'm not at all great at telling volume, base or even quality of sound so for all i know it could be nothing at all. I'll have my muscaly able friend listen to it in a few days.
     
    mevlar, Mar 19, 2010
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  6. denogun

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    See whether it sounds all right to you when u plug into the other earphone port.
     
    denogun, Mar 19, 2010
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  7. Mr Pras

    Mr Pras Hardware and systems

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    Make a recording of the output so we can hear it too ;)
     
    Mr Pras, Mar 19, 2010
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  8. JesseB25

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    yeah i have dramas with my headphones jacks as well they put out a really weak sound i have to have it on 75 percent but then its starts to make cracking noises its not the drivers and its not the sound card or audio jacks i have had them all replaced as well as the cables im doing a re install of windows tomorrow as i wait to see if i get a replacement if not ill just be getting an external sound card cant be stuffed talking on the phone with dell any more its a waste of life i have read all over the place people that have similar probs.( the speakers are fine tho )
     
    JesseB25, Mar 21, 2010
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  9. thewhitewizard

    thewhitewizard Notebook Evangelist

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    thewhitewizard, Mar 22, 2010
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  10. inap

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    this could be an issue with the current batch of M15x, seems only people with these problems are the ones that just received them within the past few weeks.
     
    inap, Mar 22, 2010
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  11. JesseB25

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    yeah true i hope my replacement isnt the same. are you any good with takeing computers apart ? need someone to guide me thru the process of conecting my I/O board as the conects is loose
     
    JesseB25, Mar 22, 2010
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