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    What to do about the Tinny Audio (M1210)?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by vevola, Sep 14, 2006.

  1. vevola

    vevola Notebook Enthusiast

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    The audio is not that great on the M1210. Besides external speakers/headphones.. what have you guys done? Any hardware/software solutions?
     
    vevola, Sep 14, 2006
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  2. vespoli

    vespoli 402 NBR Reviewer

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    Laptop speaker really aren't great. I suppose you could try to get the HD package that dell offers; but it costs money.

    Headphones/external speakers and soundcard are really your best bet.
     
    vespoli, Sep 14, 2006
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  3. derelict1987

    derelict1987 Notebook Consultant

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    I got this
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16829102174.
    So far I am really happy with how dramatic the increase in sound quality is. But again you need to think oustide of your laptop speakers for any quality.

    You can download the soundblaster audigy software for $20 if you are desperate about resurrecting your laptops sound. Some like it and some dont...
     
    derelict1987, Sep 14, 2006
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  4. sheff159

    sheff159 Notebook Deity

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    I have the HD upgrade, it does make the quality a little better. But I wanted to "bump" my dorm with music. So I went and got these. They definitly get the job done and the sound quality is great.
     
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  5. phantastic

    phantastic Notebook Enthusiast

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    Actually I found the SB audigy software package made the speakers more tinny. After uninstalling it the sound was still tinny but not quite as bad. I think you should get some nice jl audio or polk 2 way 6X9's and use a shrink ray on them. Crack open your displaly casing and replace them :) Honestly though when you arent at home plug in some nice headphones. When you are at home plug in a pair of $20 cheapo speakers It'll sound much better
     
    phantastic, Sep 14, 2006
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