How to Boost the Volume in Windows Media Player
May 23, 2008
I'm disappointed about how my stylish Sony VAIO built-in speakers sound so weak compared to my older HP laptop equipped with sleek Altec-Lansing built-in speakers. I used to get my neighbours to complaint when I was listening music, and now sometimes I can barely hear the movie dialogue, even in silence. Not to mention if I try to watch the movie in a crowded train, with headphones.
First I tried a Media Player add-on called DFX, but it's volume booster was unnoticeable, although its modulating enhancers were good enough.
There's a out-of-the-box option to boost the volume, too:
- Right-click the WMP toolbar to show the menu
- Choose View / Enhancements / Graphic Equalizer
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- Turn on, if turned off
- Move all the sliders to the top
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This will give you somewhat higher volume, but in some cases it may be too distorted to be usable. Works ok for me, most of the time.