If the sound is fine via external speaker output, and the system is still new, contact Dell Technical Support for further troubleshooting and/or service if necessary.
I've experienced the tinny sound - lets face it, the built in speakers are functional but that's about it. But I haven't had any crackling issues so I'd check that out. Headphones and external speakers sound great.
For volume, it's very inconsistent. I have some instructional CD's that play at a fine volume, right now I'm listening to radio 365 and volume is adequate for a quiet room, but I've had other sites where I couldn't get a useful volume. Make sure any volume controls on those sites or on Windows media player are turned up too, in addition to the volume control on your speakers.
I have exactly the same problem with my new 1525 - very faint and tinny sound through the speakers. It's terrible.
And this is after 7 months of various problems with a 1501, which despite going back to the factory, it still came back faulty. So they eventually agreed to replace the 1501 with a 1525. So here we go again!!!
Never mind about getting external speakers. After spending over £600 on a laptop the built in speakers should work properly.
I too have the same problem with Ins 1525 system. The speaker volume is on the very low side. In a mildly noisy room, you simply can't hear it. Even the compaq presario which I consider an inferior product has better speakers than 1525. When you spend $600-700, you should get decent speakers not inferior ones. I expect Dell to replace it!
I emailed Dell support and they emailed with instructions for a software fix which did not help much. Then a support guy phoned and took control of my laptop, and messed around with a few more settings.
Result was a very slight improvement, mainly to the system sounds, but media sounds are still faint and tinny.
I'm just about to email support again. Anyone else been lucky enough to get this problem fixed?
I bought my 1525 in August and, with a 5% discount off the Dixon's price, am very pleased with my £380 laptop.
However, the integrated speakers are appalling!!
I bought my daughter a 1521 (AMD x2) last Christmas (bulkier predecessor, but a great laptop) and her speakers are much, much better than mine :smileymad:
I like to listen to music and watch the odd programme via iplayer and 4od (UK tv) and dvds and the quality is poor.
basket628
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March 1st, 2008 18:00
my 1525 has same problem sond is verry low.
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ashjim
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March 4th, 2008 22:00
I've experienced the tinny sound - lets face it, the built in speakers are functional but that's about it. But I haven't had any crackling issues so I'd check that out. Headphones and external speakers sound great.
For volume, it's very inconsistent. I have some instructional CD's that play at a fine volume, right now I'm listening to radio 365 and volume is adequate for a quiet room, but I've had other sites where I couldn't get a useful volume. Make sure any volume controls on those sites or on Windows media player are turned up too, in addition to the volume control on your speakers.
silverboyo
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March 10th, 2008 22:00
I have exactly the same problem with my new 1525 - very faint and tinny sound through the speakers. It's terrible.
And this is after 7 months of various problems with a 1501, which despite going back to the factory, it still came back faulty. So they eventually agreed to replace the 1501 with a 1525. So here we go again!!!
Never mind about getting external speakers. After spending over £600 on a laptop the built in speakers should work properly.
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dformdu77
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March 16th, 2008 17:00
I too have the same problem with Ins 1525 system. The speaker volume is on the very low side. In a mildly noisy room, you simply can't hear it. Even the compaq presario which I consider an inferior product has better speakers than 1525. When you spend $600-700, you should get decent speakers not inferior ones. I expect Dell to replace it!
KB
silverboyo
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March 25th, 2008 14:00
I emailed Dell support and they emailed with instructions for a software fix which did not help much. Then a support guy phoned and took control of my laptop, and messed around with a few more settings.
Result was a very slight improvement, mainly to the system sounds, but media sounds are still faint and tinny.
I'm just about to email support again. Anyone else been lucky enough to get this problem fixed?
birinchi4you
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August 25th, 2008 08:00
i ordered my inspiron 1525 with great hopes, considering compaq and accer to be inferior.
but i am greatly disappointed with the lappy integrated speakers. i contacted dell and it did not help much.
i have the creative soundblaster audigy for no use. the sound distorts on increasing bass.
i found HP and Lenovo laptops delivering excellent sound even in the low segment
dell should replace the inspiron range integrated speakers with good ones.
number9scores
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October 13th, 2008 13:00
I bought my 1525 in August and, with a 5% discount off the Dixon's price, am very pleased with my £380 laptop.
However, the integrated speakers are appalling!!
I bought my daughter a 1521 (AMD x2) last Christmas (bulkier predecessor, but a great laptop) and her speakers are much, much better than mine :smileymad:
I like to listen to music and watch the odd programme via iplayer and 4od (UK tv) and dvds and the quality is poor.
Dell 1525 blue, webcam,2gb ram, core 2 duo 5750 2mhz processor, 120gb hd....