Lower system volume after Win7 install

Darkst4r · 12 Nov 2009 at 13:56

Hi, I've noticed after installing Windows 7 that my system volume seems lower than before.

Even when I crank my speakers up to max and turn the volume right up to max in Windows it doesnt rumble mugs off my window ledge anymore.

Is there a way to overide or increase the volume limits set by Windows ?

Edit: There are no other problems with sound other than a noticable decrease in overall volume.

Shamikebab · 12 Nov 2009 at 13:58

have you checked the volume set in Windows?

Darkst4r · 12 Nov 2009 at 14:02

Shamikebab said:
have you checked the volume set in Windows?

I've checked the volume slider in the tray, that was set to max. I also use winamp and have the volume slider set to max there too, plus SRS Audio sandbox is also maxed out where appropriate. I would say its about a 20 percent decrease in volume, not the end of the world but noticable to me.

lcg · 12 Nov 2009 at 15:44

I don't really know, but you could try installing the manufacturer's drivers :confused:

On a clean installation the Windows volume is set at 66%, but of course you've said the Windows volume is set at maximum. Have you checked all of the volume sliders, just in case?

Darg · 17 Dec 2009 at 11:23

Have you checked that volume is coming from every speaker? A lot of people are having trouble with win7 only using 2.1 channels. I haven't seen any fix for it yet and I've tried every driver there is out there for my audigy 2 soundcard.