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    Studio 1749 low volume problem

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by anodize, Aug 17, 2010.

  1. anodize

    anodize Notebook Deity

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    I'm not sure if it's just me, but anyone notice the sound can't be heard in low volume? I can not hear anything(almost and unless I focus) below volume 35. Is this normal? Thx in advance.
     
    anodize, Aug 17, 2010
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    Anyone with 1749? Let me know. :)
     
    anodize, Aug 17, 2010
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    brlowe Notebook Geek

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    Mine works fine at low volume settings.
     
    brlowe, Aug 18, 2010
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  4. anodize

    anodize Notebook Deity

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    I can't hear the system sound below 35. Are you using yours with just IDT or /w x-fi? I wonder if my speakers are dying? :(
     
    anodize, Aug 18, 2010
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    Not sure what x-fi or IDT are.
     
    brlowe, Aug 18, 2010
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    IDT is your standard audio driver and x-fi is the $25 option to boost(hardly or more like none at all) your sound.
    After reinstalling IDT(I used my own copy of windows) now I can hear sound from vol. 5 to 15, but still not loud enough, at least compared to my other laptops. How does your speakers sound at 5 - 15? Loud enough? Thanks for replying. :)
     
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    Jako Notebook Evangelist

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    Try this: Control panel - Sound - Speakers - Properties - Enhancements - Loudness Equalization

    You can also try to change sound quality on advanced tab, 24bit/192000Hz is ok.
     
    Jako, Aug 18, 2010
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    What does loudness equalization do? It seems to help a little. I am curious if my speakers are defective? :(

    Edit:

    Another problem I found: When my earbuds are plugged I hear some buzz after I unmute the sound. Is this normal also? I am shocked because I've had this laptop for a while and I've noticed these problems only until recently.
     
    anodize, Aug 18, 2010
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