Only things that bug me about my NP8660 thus far...

1. The audio doesn't seem to go very high. I'm listening now at max volume on my system and in my player(Foobar2000), and it's about what I would consider 'medium' on other computers I've used. Certainly can't rock out to it.

2. Can't seem to use my bluetooth headphones for all audio. Sure, I can connect them as a hands-free device, but not for stereo audio for listening to music and what have you.

Anyone feel the same?

 

What BT headphones are you using? I have used my motorola S9's with my 9262 and an Asus G1 (my old lappy) without any problems (I also use them nearly everyday with my motorola E6 phone while working out). I have never had any trouble with mine, so I have no idea what you will have to do to trouble shoot it. If I had to guess, I would say make sure that your bluetooth software/suite is updated and supports A2DP and AVRCP, which are the main profiles you want for stereo bluetooth. Well A2DP mainly, AVRCP so you can remotely control the audio/video that is playing. Try also checking with the manufacturer of the your headphones to see if they have seen any similar problems.

Oh, just remembered something. When they are connected, right click on the speaker icon in the lower right side of the task bar, select playback devices, and see if your BT headphones are there as on option. You have to select them and then set as default.

 

the built in laptop speakers is pretty loud on the 860tu. i remember when i first played a song in winamp and thought my speakers wasn't very audible but after going into the sound device setting in control panel and messing with the settings it got a lot louder.so just play with the sound settings you should be able to get it louder.

 

For my case, they are OK. If the sound is not loud enough, its usually because of the file, not the computer.

 

s the speakers on my 4 year opld Toshiba Satellite, those things went loud and crystal clear. I never, not once needed earbuds. Even with normal ambient sound levels it was clear and loud like a television set.

I don't get why other notebook manufacturers can't do it if Toshiba did it 4 years ago...

I should get some BT earbuds...I'd prefer Sony...anyone have a Sony set they can recommend?

 

My old computer was a Toshiba Satellite p35, in my opinion, the m860tu is the only 15" laptop to rival those harmon/kardon speakers that were in my previous laptop. Usage of the WOW effects (virtual surround sound, equalizers) really utilizes the speakers.

 

I wouldn't recommend sony (overpriced, so so quality, especially for headphone products), but if bluetooth/wireless is a must, then the following isn't a good recommendation: shure / etymotics (and ultimate ears, but those are $$$) in-ear earphones, of any sort (like earbuds, but a bit deeper in your ear, forms a noise isolating seal, and they have one or more (in more expensive lines) drivers in each earphone). If you're used to earbuds, in-ear earphones won't feel noticeably different, but these two above lines will be in another audio class entirely (with higher lines having multiple drivers (one treble/2bass per ear)).

Otherwise, http://www.head-fi.org/ is a good place for headphone/earbud/etc reviews of any kind.

 

Try checking or unchecking Loudness Equalization under the Realtek control panel.

 

The headphones are Plantronic Pulsar 590s. They worked great with my IFL90. It isn't the files either, and it isn't volume normalization. The built-in speaker sound good, no complaints there, but audio through the headphone jack is weak. At least to me compared to other notebooks I've used. Maybe I should try reinstalling the audio driver.

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Ahh, **** yeah! Got the bluetooth audio working. I had to go into the properties of the 'phones and select 'headset' from the 'services' tab. Awesome! I can pump the volume considerably higher now and with great sound quality to boot! :-D Didn't have to go through that with my IFL90; it just seemed to work by default. Thanks for the help guys.

 

nice to hear.

 

*groan*

 

How is the sound on those? I've been looking at the Jabra BT8030.

 

If you plan to wear the headphones while working out, cycling, running etc, then I highly recommend the Motorola S9. I have used these headphones myself and love them. I only use them when I go to the gym though for about an hour at a time. They tend to last a week before I have to recharge em. Now I don't own a pair of Motorola HT820s, but they come highly recommended from a friend of mine who does own a set and loves em. I have worn them for a few minutes and they were very comfortable. Especially when compared to the Creative SL3100 headphones I had at the time. I recommend staying away from these, they hurt if worn for more than 5 minutes.