How to increase the volume on a laptop: programs for amplifying speakers

The content of the article

• How to add sound on a laptop to a keyboard
• How to increase speaker volume on a laptop
• How to amplify sound on a Windows 10 laptop
• Programs for increasing the sound on a laptop

Sometimes laptop users face a problem when there is no sound. There are several ways to solve this problem: using a key combination, through speaker settings, or using special software.

How to add sound on a laptop to a keyboard

The most obvious and easiest way to enhance the sound on a laptop is to use the keyboard functionality. More about him:

1. Locate the two buttons on the keyboard that are responsible for increasing and decreasing the volume. They can be located in the far left upper corner or closer to the right side – the location depends on the model of the device. (fig. 1)
2. Also find the Fn button on the keyboard. It is in most models in the lower left corner next to the Ctrl button. (fig. 2)
3. To increase or decrease the volume, hold Fn and press one of the two upper buttons. At the same time, an indicator with sound parameters will be displayed on the screen. (fig. 3)

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How to increase speaker volume on a laptop

Another way to increase the sound on a laptop if the above option does not fit is to use the speaker settings. The type and presence of an equalizer depends on the sound card of a personal computer, but the principle of operation is largely similar. Volume control using Realtek as an example:

• Open the control panel through the Start menu or through the search form of Windows 10. (Fig. 4)

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• Select “Hardware and Sound,” then go to “Sound.” (fig. 5)

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• Double-click (or right-click) the speakers, open their properties. (fig. 6)

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• Go to the “Improvements” tab and select “Equalizer” from the whole list by checking the box. (fig. 7)

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• Next, open the settings window (by clicking next to “Settings”). (fig.

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• In the window that opens, raise all the sliders up to the stop. The volume in this case will increase, but the quality may drop significantly: there will be a rattle, wheezing and sounds unpleasant for the ear. (fig. 9)

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• Alternatively, in the speaker settings, check the boxes next to “Equalizer”, “Virtual sound”, “Loudness”. Due to this, the volume may increase. (fig. 10)

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• Alternative: go to speaker sound enhancements and check the box next to “Loudness”, leaving the rest blank. At the top, check “Turn off all sound effects.” Click “Apply.” (fig. 11).

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How to amplify sound on a Windows 10 laptop

On many laptops today installed Windows 10 OS, which has the function to increase the sound quality of speakers or headphones – “Sound equalization settings.” Detailed instructions:

• On the dashboard next to the clock, find the tray icon. Right-click on it and select “Open sound options.” (fig. 12)

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• Scroll down the opened window to select “Sound Control Panel”. (fig. 13)

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• Select the device through which the sound will be delivered – in this case, “Speakers”. (fig. 14)

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• Select “Properties” and go to the “Advanced Features” tab. Check the box next to “Volume equalization”, click “Apply” and “OK”. (fig. 15)

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If you tried to run the file on a laptop with Windows 10, but the player did not play it, then it simply cannot understand this format. In this case, install audio-video codecs, which are special programs for converting the signal. Their installation will help to fix the volume setting:

• Download the package for installation via the Internet to your laptop. For example, it may be the K-Lite Codec Pack, which can be found on the official website of the program. When the download is complete, run the installation file, after closing all the programs. (fig. 16)

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• Select the appropriate mode (Normal, Advanced, etc.) and install the codecs. (fig. 17)

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Programs for increasing the sound on a laptop

You can solve the problem of raising the volume on a laptop with the help of special programs. Popular options:

• SRS Audio SandBox. A plug-in program that significantly improves the quality of sound reproduction in players and other applications. The control panel contains a block with settings for the type of content and the template used, the configuration of the signal processor and speakers, and the general playback control. In the “Content” drop-down list, you can select the type of content to play: voice (speech), movies, games or music. The choice of the template that will be used to adjust the sound depends on this. The program is shareware. (fig. 18)

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• Audio Amplifier. A program that can help increase the volume of audio or video files on a laptop up to 1000%, i.e. ten times. It works with most popular audio and video formats. This utility will be useful even if the sound is too loud, and you decide to slightly reduce it. A feature is ease of use, because all you need is to select a file and use the buttons to increase the volume to the desired percentage. (fig. 19)

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• Sound booster. A very simple utility from Letasoft, which can increase the volume in any OS on a laptop up to 500%, i.e. five times the normal sound level. After installation, an additional speaker will appear in the tray, clicking on which opens the volume gain slider. For convenience, the program provides the ability to control hot keys. You can configure them yourself in your own way. The program is very easy to manage, but keep in mind that its status is shareware. After 14 days of operation, restrictions will appear. You will have to buy it or reinstall it. (fig. 20)

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• Hear. A small program to increase the volume, which will increase the quality of reproduced sound in music and film, as well as in any application. Features are 3D-sound, an advanced equalizer, the ability to control the level of the central sound channel, speaker correction function and the presence of a virtual subwoofer. The latter will replace the real device due to special settings that significantly increase the bass of the laptop. The interface and manual are in English only. This software is not classified as free. (fig. 21)

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