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    A8jm Speakers

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by shadow85, Sep 4, 2006.

  1. shadow85

    shadow85 Notebook Evangelist

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    I have a nice pair of speakers for my A8jm at home. But when I take it on the road the integrated speakers is pretty quiet. When I play dvds at max sound, I still have to listen carefully. Is there a secret setting somewhere to amp the sound a bit?
     
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  2. syxbit

    syxbit Notebook Evangelist

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    nope
    they're not that loud.
    i have portable Logitech V20's i take with me (they get power from USB)
     
    syxbit, Sep 4, 2006
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    Aryding Notebook Consultant

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    You could download 3rd party software and amplify them, but this would probably distort the sound. It's not really worth the trouble.
     
    Aryding, Sep 4, 2006
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  4. ltcommander_data

    ltcommander_data Notebook Deity

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    I don't suppose someone with experience with both the A8Jm and the W3J can give their opinion on which one's speakers are "louder" and "better". I know it's subjective and depends on what qualities you're looking for and what you're listening to. I wonder why ASUS, and others for that matter, don't put better speakers into their labtops? It can't be more than a few dollars difference at the component level and I'm sure most people wouldn't mind a $10-20 difference at market level.
     
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  5. shadow85

    shadow85 Notebook Evangelist

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    Yes, its just weird that many new notebook dont have a high enough sound. My old dell seems to have a higher sound speaker. Oh well, nevertheless, its still a kick ass notebook.
     
    shadow85, Sep 5, 2006
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