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    Studio XPS 13 speakers

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by computernerd, Sep 10, 2009.

  1. computernerd

    computernerd Notebook Consultant

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    Is it just me, or are the speakers on the SXPS13 very, very quiet? The max volume is on this thing is inadequate. I'm forced to use headphones.

    Has anyone else had a problem with this? Is there anything to be done about it?
     
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    In vista/win 7, go into your sound settings and configure your speakers. In the advanced tab, change it to '24-bit, 192000 Hz (Studio Quality)'

    I find that really boosts the volume of the speakers to the point where 100% would be deafening.
     
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    computernerd Notebook Consultant

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    When I use that setting and click the "Test" button, it seems much louder, but applications don't actually seem any louder.
     
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    Speakers go pretty loud for me.
     
    Nition, Sep 10, 2009
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