Low Volume

Discussion in 'Software' started by ghill1962, Jul 21, 2025 at 12:32 AM.

  1. ghill1962

    ghill1962 Private E-2

    I have a new HP 17 laptop, Win11 Home, AMD Ryzen, Realtek. It's a basic laptop, but it is all I need. So far, so good except one thing. The audio volume is too low. Everything is set on maximum. I spent the afternoon, viewing videos that were supposed to help. I tried a good many of them and nothing helped. Seems to me I adjusted everything =) and the drivers are up to date.

    So, what is wrong? Do I need better speakers? If so, should I buy a set or replace what is in the laptop?
    Suggestions requested. Thank you for your support.
     
  2. plodr

    plodr Major Geek Super Extraordinaire

    Laptop speakers are usually poor. I bought a bluetooth speaker. It is wireless, and once set up, is easy to use. Since my husband's laptop doesn't have bluetooth, I made sure I bought a speaker that could also be plugged in. He uses it too when he wants to hear something.

    It is similar to this
    https://www.amazon.com/Sony-Portable-Wireless-Speaker-Bluetooth/dp/B01N4TIRUD
    which I bought on sale for $40.28 on Amazon.

    Look at portable bluetooth speakers. I think you'll be happy with one.
    https://www.stuff.tv/features/best-bluetooth-speakers-reviewed/

    Avoid Sonos. They are expensive and Sonos issues updates that can break the speaker! I've heard good things about JBL.
     
  3. satrow

    satrow Major Geek Extraordinaire

  4. ghill1962

    ghill1962 Private E-2

    OK, that is what I thought, Do not have bluetooth on the machine but I can install it. I'll check out the software too.
     

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