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    Sound/speaker options.

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Katicflis, Oct 25, 2006.

  1. Katicflis

    Katicflis Notebook Consultant

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    So, the speakers on my laptop suck.
    I looked for a dummy guide and couldn't find one.

    My options are ...
    -Headphones
    -Soundcards(I have no idea how this works ... do you install them yourself?)
    -External speakers.
    -Software(?!)

    Any recommendations? Maybe for a specific product, or what should I try first. A little basic help with sound-enhancing software and soundcards would be great. <.<
     
    Katicflis, Oct 25, 2006
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  2. vespoli

    vespoli 402 NBR Reviewer

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    What kind of laptop do you have? Express card/PC Card slot?

    Price range?
     
    vespoli, Oct 25, 2006
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  3. Pitabred

    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    Your soundcard is probably fine. Even people that insist on high-end gear can rarely tell the difference, they just want to feel better.

    I'd suggest either headphones or external speakers, whichever you personally like better, or works better in your situation. Either of them will have much improved sound over your laptop's internal speakers, as long as you don't buy shoddy gear.
     
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  4. wobble987

    wobble987 Notebook Virtuoso

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    do what i want to do (xmod isn't out on retail level yet);

    1) buy an creative xmod - basically a cut down version of creative's x-fi chip for music (they throw out the gaming processor bits), it is an external sound card, and it connects via the USB; quite cheap too! http://creative.com/products/product.asp?category=209&subcategory=668&product=15913

    2) get a decent speaker - my suggestion (in no particular order); something from harman/kardon soundstick II, jbl creature, bose companion 2, bose companion 3, logitech z2300, altec lansing fx6021
     
    wobble987, Oct 25, 2006
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  5. Katicflis

    Katicflis Notebook Consultant

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    Anyone around here heard of B-flex?
     
    Katicflis, Oct 25, 2006
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    wobble987 Notebook Virtuoso

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    no i haven't. but i googled it out and it turns out to be a USB speaker. USB powered speaker wouldn't have a decent sound, as the power from a USB wouldn't provide enough power to provide a good amount of bass. i recommended only if u wan't to travel with it. that B-flex don't seems to be good, as the left and right speaker are too closely put together, which doesn't seems to provide a good amount of stereo imaging. if u still insist look at:

    1) Logitech® mm28 Portable Speakers
    2) Logitech® V20 Notebook Speakers

    both are usb powered and provide decent sound quality.
     
    wobble987, Oct 26, 2006
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    wobble987 Notebook Virtuoso

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    btw, i forgot to tell you that the X-Mod is a PnP (Plug and Play) device, which means you don't need to install any driver and software. just plug and play :)
     
    wobble987, Oct 26, 2006
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