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    G53SX-XT1 - Speakers sound horrible!

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by neenja, Dec 2, 2011.

  1. neenja

    neenja Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi guys,

    I'm new here, this is my first post. I came across this awesome laptop on blackfriday and had to jump on the deal. The ASUS G53SX-XT1.

    I've been using a MacbookPro for some time now (im a graphic/web designer) and it has been great. I decided I wanted to get something portable for gaming and saw this badboy.

    The first thing I noticed after installing a couple things is the INSANELY horrible sounds coming from the speakers. Is this normal?

    I loaded up a couple youtube music videos and it sounds like it is coming from a $50 dollar netbook. Movies, games, anything. On my MacbookPro and even my old Sony, the sound was normal.

    Am I doing something wrong? I tried the THX sound thing, changing it to external speakers, but it still sounds washed out and very crappy.

    Is this what I am to expect from a Gaming Laptop?
     
    neenja, Dec 2, 2011
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  2. ALLurGroceries

    ALLurGroceries  Vegan Vermin Super Moderator

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    The MBP has a resonance chamber that acts like a woofer of sorts, they call it a subwoofer, but...

    The G53 doesn't have anything but small speakers. Have you heard another notebook? It's pretty average sound I would say. You may be able to use some EQ to make it better for your ears.
     
    ALLurGroceries, Dec 6, 2011
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