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    Sony Z11 (VPC-Z112GX/S) Volume too Low?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by dgessler, Apr 1, 2010.

  1. dgessler

    dgessler Notebook Guru

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    I just bought this laptop... Everything is great, but I feel as if the maximum volume is too low. Anyone share the same feeling?
     
    dgessler, Apr 1, 2010
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    yes, either the speakers are smaller than the SZ series or the 'internal' setting isn't tuned right.
     
    ascend, Apr 2, 2010
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    It's a problem with everyone ...I have my vaio Z for a week now, it's an awesome laptop but the sound is so poor...man the speakers are so tiny, but the sound is clear unlike other laptops with small speakers!!
     
    SpeedMax, Apr 2, 2010
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    I, too, have experienced this on my Z11DGZ/SJ. I have a suggestion for you to try, which may or may not help you: Try some of the carefully hidden and various "Environment" settings in the Realtek driver Properties. I have noticed that nearly every one of them increase the volume output. The problem is that this affects ALL output (including system sounds), but you can try them one at a time to see if you find one that strikes an appropriate compromise (mine is set to "Parking Lot"). BTW, try not to laugh too hard at some of the incredibly bizzarre names they gave to the environment settings ("Sewer Pipe" :confused: is my favorite on the what-were-they-smoking-when-the-came-up-with-that scale :D ).

    Anyway, here's how you get to these hidden settings:
    1. Type "Sound" in Start Menu (or open directly from Control Panel)
    2. On playback tab, highlight Speaker/HP and select Properties
    3. Select "Enhancements" tab on "Speaker/HP Properties" pop-up window
    4. Check box for "Environment" and highlight item
    5. Select the "Setting" drop-down list and pick the Environment setting you want. Keep in mind that the effects of the Environment setting are Immediate (without having to select "Apply"
    6. If you want even more options, you can also select the "Dolby" tab on the "Speakers/HP Properties" pop up and select either the "Audio Enhancer" or "Surround Sound" options
     
    FrinkTL, Apr 2, 2010
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