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    The new LG Gram 14Z90N has very poor sound quality

    Discussion in 'LG' started by NewtScamander, Aug 11, 2020.

  1. NewtScamander

    NewtScamander Newbie

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    I returned my 14Z990 and bought a 14Z90N and this one is even worse than the previous model


    It sounds like a phone call when you put the volume at 100%. Even disabling sound effects doesn't solve it.


    Just be aware.


    I'm looking for alternatives but can't find anything for the same price and same weight.
     
    NewtScamander, Aug 11, 2020
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  2. hfm

    hfm Notebook Prophet

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    I don't think I've ever been happy with any laptop speakers, I use headphones 99.999999999999999999% of the time.
     
    hfm, Aug 11, 2020
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    skipper63 Notebook Consultant

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    Same here, I come from the first ever Utrabook, Sony Vaio, horrible sound. My Gram 15 is a hifi system in comparison, but altogether I always use headphones, or at home a home theater amplifier. The only laptops I know with decent sound are the Macbooks, but the weight difference with the Gram permits to carry a Bose external sound speaker which is much much better.
     
    skipper63, Aug 14, 2020
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    hfm Notebook Prophet

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    Using headphones has becoming even more critical these days IMO. So far the worst part of everyone working from home for me is those few people that roll in to a meeting without using decent headphones with a decent mic.
     
    hfm, Aug 15, 2020
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