Audio+Problems

Audio Problems

The low audio problem can be caused by several different factors. Here are six of them: • Non-amplified speakers • Speakers are not connected or configured correctly • Software settings for the audio are not set up properly • Headphones are connected to the speakers • Other software related issues • Sound driver problems Here is an explanation for all of them.

1.) Non-amplified speakers – If you've always had trouble with your speakers, you may want to pay close attention to this one. On the other hand, if your speakers have worked perfectly fine in the past, it's safe to say that you can skip on down to the next one. Okay, for those of you still with me, let me ask you this: are your speakers amplified? If your speakers don't have a power source of their own (They are solely connected to your computer), they could be set at a volume lower than a normal speaker. So, just check on that and if that happens to be the case, just turn them up a notch or two! 2.) Speakers connected or configured incorrectly – For this one, you'll need to locate your sound card. Once there, make sure your speakers are connected to the line out section of the card. If they're connected to another part of the sound card, the result can be a very low volume or even no sound at all.

3.) Wrong software settings – To check this, make sure the settings and the volume controls for your sound card are properly set up. The best place for your volume controls to be are around the middle. To check on this, double click on the sound icon in your bottom system tray and move the sliders to the middle or even a little higher, depending on how loud you want your sound to be.

4.) Headphones connected to speakers – If you use headphones on your computer sometimes, make sure they're not still plugged in to the actual speaker. You may not realize that they're still plugged in and that can cause you to have no sound.

5.) Other software issues – If your low audio problem is happening only in a certain program, such as a game, etc., you may want to check the settings in that program. It could be set on mute or something similar, causing you to have no sound.

6.) Sound drivers - If you have gone through all of the above suggestions and you're still getting low audio, there may be a problem with your sound drivers. If this is the case, the best thing to do is reinstall them or even update them, just to ensure that you have the most recent drivers. Once you do that, you should get normal sound once again!

If you're still having trouble with your sound after all of that, you may want to refer back to the manufacturer of your speakers or even your sound card. They might be able to give you other suggestions that you may find very useful.  