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Windows 10 Audio Too Low

  • 29-06-2019 03:04AM
    #1
    RopeDrink
    Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 4,600 CMod ✭✭✭✭


    Greetings.

    In short, I'm sick and tired of my Windows 10 audio being obnoxiously low. Never had this issue with my (usual) headphones but some of the ones I've gotten lately just have me driven mad.

    Even with loudness correction, bass-boost, surround settings and all the windows based options tampered with, it is completely unsatisfactory. Drivers are updated, volumes are all at max (PC, APP, Headphones, Devices).

    Seems my only option is to either purchase an Equalizer or find a half-decent (free) alternative. I've tried some of them but it's all complicated tweaking of all manner of channels and db's. All I want is to increase the volume, not mess with equalizer channels.

    Feedback/suggestions would be appreciated.


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  • #2
    degsie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,771 ✭✭✭degsie


    Run a live linux distro to check sound, eliminates possible hardware issues.


  • #3
    smuggler.ie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,423 ✭✭✭smuggler.ie


    RopeDrink wrote: »
    Never had this issue with my (usual) headphones but some of the ones I've gotten lately just have me
    Can you rule this out
    history of boards 2021




  • #4
    smuggler.ie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,423 ✭✭✭smuggler.ie


    Also, what connection you use?
    If bluethooth, check what "type" of device is set.
    Providing headset supports it, it might connect as "hands free", disconnect it and connect as "stereo".
    history of boards 2021




  • #5
    my3cents
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,762 ✭✭✭my3cents


    Any USB audio device will have its own built in amplifier separate from the one that one on the computer motherboard that powers devices that you plug in to a speaker/headphone socket.

    Check first you have the correct sound drivers for the sound chip on the motherboard.


  • #6
    degsie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,771 ✭✭✭degsie


    Who uses a PC/Laptop for audio nowadays? Plenty of good options re tablets/phones out there.


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  • #7
    ED E
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,095 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    RopeDrink wrote: »
    There's no bluetooth shenanigans or anything or the sort. The headphones I like were USB. This volume issue applies to any and all alternatives that just have standard jacks - they often come with no customization or software of any kind, and the tweaks Windows provide are useless.

    Ok.

    You're buying high impedance cans with large drivers and expecting the crappy onboard DAC/AMP to power them. Not really gonna happen.


    This will solve your problems and make your actual audio quality better:
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/FiiO-Olympus-Headphone-Amplifier-Black/dp/B00LP3AMC2/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=Fiio&qid=1562064398&s=gateway&sr=8-6


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