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    Problems with low sound and crackling

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by candy_kidd, Oct 26, 2008.

  1. candy_kidd

    candy_kidd Newbie

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    I have a new dell studio 17 and the sound on the laptop is really low and also when I can hear it its always really distorted and crackles all the time and basically I am unable to do anything from listen to music to playing games can anyone help me with this? I have tried to have a look at all the settings but you know what its like I am no pc guru and I worry that I might muck it up more than it already is as I do not really know what I am looking for!
    help and information would be great (for dummies please!!)

    Thanks :mad: :p
     
    candy_kidd, Oct 26, 2008
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    mgh_a1 Notebook Evangelist

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    Have you tried using a pair of headphones? Is the output there ok?

    Then second of all, have you looked at your volume settings? Maybe they need to be turned down a tad. Also, are you using an equalizer? Is the bass all cranked up?
     
    mgh_a1, Oct 26, 2008
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    I have the same problem. I tried to hear with headphones and the sound continues distorted and crackles. Anyone knows how to fix this problem??
     
    pepevi83, Oct 27, 2008
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    candy_kidd Newbie

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    I have checked the volume its right up and there is still hardly any sound at all. sadly I do not have any headphones so I cannot check this at all. Also yes there does seem to be an application called IDT Audio control panel which does have a equalizer on it I have turned the bass down but sadly does not change either the volume or the crackling any further ideas would be great!!

    thank you
     
    candy_kidd, Oct 27, 2008
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    does any1 have any ideas its still an issue??
     
    candy_kidd, Oct 29, 2008
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    I have the crackling developed in my Inspiron 1720 after about 11 months since I purchased it. Volume is fine, just crackling, and it dissappears from time to time. Very pessimistic about overall quality of the machine. Do not even want to start calling support.
     
    perlovka, Oct 29, 2008
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