Apparently, it’s a common problem for us, so I wanted to ask if anyone here may have found a fix? I do use RealTek, so I think that may be part of the problem, but someone in that thread wrote they were just using an APO Equalizer and managing that way. I’m all about Easy “PC” - that is if I don’t have to engage that part of my brain which doesn’t think so well anymore. In essence, I’m not “Mr. Boot From Safe Mode”. I’m more "Mr.The cow says ________?"
Thanks for your help!
I used to use APO Equalizer, got confusing so I got rid of it. Now I use EarTrumpet. I also have a soundbar connected to my PC, so that helps bump up volume alot.
Hanfwerto - thanks so much for the tip. I downloaded ear trumpet and am sure I will enjoy using it. Did you also download all the peripherals such as “visual studio”? Thanks again!
TBH my volume feels high so i keep my headset around 50%
But i have sensitive ears.
You have to go with apps for onboard sound.
Sound Blaster X3 is my permanent fix.
No, just the base app and it’s been great so far.
I use a jds labs dac with an amp hooked up to a beyerdynamic dt990. If the volume gets low the amplifier fixes that real quick.
I also use windows 11
I’m not sure if this applies to anyone in this old thread, but i’ve noticed that there can be some conflicts between Discord and WoW in terms of volume. This comes from the very useful feature that allows you to reduce the volume of other apps when people talk on discord. But sometimes, WoW can get stuck at the reduced volume.
At this point, I’ve simply made it part of my Pre-Raid / Pre-M+ routine to open the Windows Volume Mixer and make sure that everything is set to 100% volume.
theres a setting in windows called loudness equalization that gives ya more than enough of a volume boost, here are some instructions on how to do that
Let’s go through the steps for enabling Loudness Equalization on Windows 11. What you’ll be doing is accessing the sound settings, locating the right options, and activating the Loudness Equalization feature.
First, click on the Start Menu and type “Sound settings.” Select the Sound settings option from the search results.
Opening the Sound settings is your gateway to adjusting many audio features on your computer. This is where you can manipulate different audio devices and their properties.
Next, in the Sound settings window, find and click on your current output device under the “Choose your output device” section.
When you select your output device, you’re telling Windows which hardware you want to configure. It could be your speakers, headphones, or any other audio output device connected to your system.
Once you’ve selected your output device, click on “Device properties” located just below the selected device.
Clicking on Device properties allows you to delve deeper into specific settings of your chosen output device. This is where you’ll find the option to enable Loudness Equalization.
In the Device properties window, click on the “Additional device properties” link.
The additional device properties window provides extra settings that aren’t immediately visible. Here, you can manage advanced features and settings for your audio device.
Navigate to the “Enhancements” tab. Check the box next to “Loudness Equalization,” and then click “Apply” followed by “OK.”
By enabling Loudness Equalization, you activate a feature that moderates the volume across different media. This setting ensures a more consistent audio experience, whether you’re watching movies, listening to music, or playing games.
After completing these steps, your computer will normalize the sound levels of different media sources, providing a smoother and more consistent audio experience.
I don’t want my sound to have loudness equalization, but Win 11 does kinda suck for onboard sound. Ergh.
I use the Win11 Loudness Equalization and have found it to suit me quite well. I keep my overall sound at about 30 and adjusting other programs up or down as needed.