HP dv5t Maximum Sound Volume Very Low

Imperfect1

Vista Guru
I have a very low level of sound volume, and can't seem to raise it, no matter what I try to configure in either the Sound section or the IDT Audio section.

I have an HP dv5t, and am running Vista 64 bit. The system has IDT High Definition Audio (version 1.0.6225.0; and IDT Driver - version 6.10.6225.0), and NVIDIA High Definition Audio (version 1.0.0.0.59 - Driver files version 6.0.6001.18000 longhorn_rtm.080118-1840). I also have Bluetooth Stereo Audio on my system, although I've never used it. Device Manager says all 3 are working properly.

When I plug in headphones I get a much higher amount of sound volume -- although it may be misleading because the sound is, of course, directly in one's ears. I have tried to set all of the customizations that I can think of, but really could use some suggestions.

Thanks very much in advance!
 
Last edited:

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavillion dv5t (Gen. 1)
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor T9400 (2.53 GHz)
    Memory
    4GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
    Graphics Card(s)
    512 MB NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15.4" diagonal WSXGA+ High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display
    Screen Resolution
    1680 x 1050
    Hard Drives
    320GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
    Keyboard
    built in - HP
    Mouse
    built in - Synaptics TouchPad V6.5 on PS/2 Port
    Internet Speed
    max
    Other Info
    ~ Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N Mini-card w/Bluetooth ~ Blu-Ray ROM DVD+/-R/RW ~ Integ. HDTV Hybrid Tuner ~ 12 Cell Battery ~ MS Office (Home Premium) 2007 ~
No suggestions? I know this is a fairly common problem with the HP Pavillion series (and some others). Come on guys, please help! There must be something I can do to raise my maximum volume level. . .
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavillion dv5t (Gen. 1)
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor T9400 (2.53 GHz)
    Memory
    4GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
    Graphics Card(s)
    512 MB NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15.4" diagonal WSXGA+ High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display
    Screen Resolution
    1680 x 1050
    Hard Drives
    320GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
    Keyboard
    built in - HP
    Mouse
    built in - Synaptics TouchPad V6.5 on PS/2 Port
    Internet Speed
    max
    Other Info
    ~ Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N Mini-card w/Bluetooth ~ Blu-Ray ROM DVD+/-R/RW ~ Integ. HDTV Hybrid Tuner ~ 12 Cell Battery ~ MS Office (Home Premium) 2007 ~
Back
Top