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    Sony Vaio very weak bass output (external)

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by Beyn, Sep 3, 2009.

  1. Beyn

    Beyn Newbie

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    hello, i bought a sony vaio AW laptop (the newest model, dont know the exact model, its an 18.4 inch etc..,


    The bass is very weak, on the speakers and on the external output aswell.

    I tried to play with the equalizer, but it didnt help, because probably the output on theese levels is so low, that it doesnt really help to play aorund with it..

    my friend with the same laptop also has this problem

    how do i fix this?
     
    Beyn, Sep 3, 2009
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  2. J&SinKTO

    J&SinKTO Notebook Deity

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    Try this (was same on FWs)
    Control Panel, Sounds, Properties tab, Dolby Tab, check the box called "Natural Bass". That should help.
     
    J&SinKTO, Sep 3, 2009
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  3. Wolf04

    Wolf04 Sony Fanatic

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    What's the "best" bass boost?
     
    Wolf04, Sep 3, 2009
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  4. J&SinKTO

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    Put mine on 6 - seems about the best can do with laptop speakers...
     
    J&SinKTO, Sep 4, 2009
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  5. ScuderiaConchiglia

    ScuderiaConchiglia NBR Vaio Team Curmudgeon

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    Bass and laptop speakers are mutually exclusive.

    Gary
     
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    My FZ has a good bass output with my Harmon Kardon Soundsticks II. Do you have a dedicated subwoofer? If no, you can't expect much bass from satellite speakers.
     
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  7. Beyn

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    I have a external Harman Kadron System (external power supply) and the best sennheiser earphones.

    With both its the same, the bass is very weak!

    With my old laptop (ACER) i never had theese problems
     
    Beyn, Sep 4, 2009
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    My FZ pumps put my Harmon kardon and V-Moda Vibe earphones really good. I have to reduce the bass in my subwoofer. What sound card do you have?
     
    coolguy, Sep 4, 2009
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