Increase Laptop Volume, Boost Sound Quality in Speakers ?
The speakers on laptop computers are usually not very loud. There are some laptops out there that have good speakers and can put out some good volume but most consumer laptops are lacking in this area.
This doesn’t mean that all hope is lost! There is still a way for you to increase the volume of your laptop a little more. (Previously I wrote how to improve the text display on laptops )
Best Ways to Increase Sound & Volume in Laptops
1) Optimize Equalizer Setting in your Media Player, VLC etc
- Windows Media Player – Make minor adjustments in the sound output quality using the graphic equalizer. Similar to where you change wmp skins.
- To turn on the graphic equalizer in Windows Media Player, go to the “view” menu and choose “Enhancements” and then choose “Graphic Equalizer”
- Move each of the sliders up to boost the volume as in the image below:
- Using VLC Media Player – VLC is the best player for laptops. VLC is one, if not the, best media player ever created. It is lightweight, portable, and can play almost any media format even videos downloaded from Youtube. VLC doesn’t require external, extra codecs to run. (Get VLC)
Do you know that you can increase the volume in your VLC player to 400% of its actual volume.
- Hold CTRL+ and Keep Pressing the [UP] Key on your Keyboard. You would see an icon on the top right corner of your VLC player
- The icon would increase from 100% to 200% to… 400% and increase the volume on your player.
Generally this is quite enough to increase the laptop’s volume to the max. If want to increase the sound quality of the laptop speakers still more then use the equalizer settings.
- Click Extended Settings
- Use the Equalizer and Set it to “SKA”. (Use “SKA” for Movies & “Full Bass & Treble” for Songs)
This will ensure the max. audio optimization. These settings are sure to increase laptop volume & sound quality to a large extent.
Tip : Best Free Music Players to Get High Quality Sound in Laptops
2) Using Paper Cups to Increase Laptop Volume
- Take two Paper or Polystyrene cups. The Taller the better. Best is the 450ml Pespi Glass.
- Cut out circles in the bottom in an angular plane, large enough to cover the Laptop Speakers.
- Tape them over the laptop speakers, such that that the wider top faces you. I use clay as tape make the setup messy.
- Enjoy the better sound
Tip : Check the Temperature inside your PC or Laptop
3) Buy USB External Speakers to Improve Laptop Sound Quality
There are cheap external USB speakers available in the market. Buy a slim type so that you can carry it easily in the laptop bag. These cost around 1500 or less. And I think you should buy It if you think the above steps are complicated.
So, these are some of the things I do to increase my laptop volume. These tips if followed properly will surely improve your laptop’s sound quality.
One can also use a software to improve mp3 sound for better audio quality in laptops.
If you have some suggestions let us know in comments.
Also See : Use Laptop Camera for Recording Video & Taking Pictures
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Ruchi : I liked the idea of Paper Cups.
Debajyoti Das : @ Ruchi - Ya a Bit Childish.... But Really Works well. :)
tarjeta r4 nds : Hi, I see this blog. It is nice information. I like all ides but I really like idea of paper work idea. Thanks for the sharing this type of information...
Rishabh Agarwal : lol @cups idea :P
Debajyoti Das : It works amazingly.... :)
Balaji J H : Hi, I love VLC I like your Paper Cup idea too Thanks
Bhavdip : hi it nice idea and your sites is amazing i like this sites ............. thanks to give information.... have nice day thanks
TonyD : I don't think that rising the sliders from media player all the way to the top will increase the quality of the sound. The sound will be outputted at a hugher volume but it won't be clear; it will likely to be brain-scratching
Debajyoti Das : @TonyD: Ya the music quality drops ... but It really helps while watching movies or Videos with just Speech... For music the cup method is cool
Alek : If you want real gain just install loudmax plug-in for winamp and setup for 15db gain, also you can uste with bsplayer and ffdshow just open config ffdshow audio decoder and select winamp2 from the left then select loudmax and also check that 15db gain is activated. That will really boost your sond on your laptop.
Debajyoti Das : @Alek: Thanks for the info... :)
Michele : I had this same problem with a brand new laptop when watching my 1st Netflix movie on it. In the store, the speakers were much louder on the floor sample. After reading this blog I experimented and fixed the problem by doing the following: Control Panel, Hardware and Sounds, Playback tab, in the box on this window, the speakers are shown. Click on the speakers to open up another window. Choose the Enhancements tab and scroll down to Loudness Equalization and click that box. I did this while the movie was playing and it immediately became NOTICEABLY louder and clearer. In addition, on the original Control Panel Hardware and Sounds page, I saw the speakers as the last item to select. So I clicked this and then Sound Effects tab. Here I selected 'Room,' but it didn't change anything further. Hope this works for you all!
Shanu : thanks
Shari : Thank you Michele.. that totally fixed my problem ... this sound thing has been driving me nuts!!! I followed your advice which was : After reading this blog I experimented and fixed the problem by doing the following: Control Panel, Hardware and Sounds, Playback tab, in the box on this window, the speakers are shown. Click on the speakers to open up another window. Choose the Enhancements tab and scroll down to Loudness Equalization and click that box. I did this while the movie was playing and it immediately became NOTICEABLY louder and clearer
Nataly : Another way is to use a special program like letasoft sound booster. It boosted the volume on my Sony Vaio. And no plug-ins are required for it to work.
Garima Sharma : thanks for the wonderful tips.......i followed the vlc tip of equalizers...:)
Abdul : Thanks for the tips...it did fix my lappy sound...good job!
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