Sound Card replacment for on board audio

Hi scr,

Please can you go to Control Panel\Hardware and Sound and open the Beats Audio Interface - Please screenshot the interface and upload it to this thread.

I can sympathise with you, the Beats Audio driver is terrible!

MistUnleashed

MistUnleashed said:

Hi scr,

Please can you go to Control Panel\Hardware and Sound and open the Beats Audio Interface - Please screenshot the interface and upload it to this thread.

I can sympathise with you, the Beats Audio driver is terrible!

MistUnleashed

Thanks for the reply here's the screenshots

It's big and ugly

scr said:

MistUnleashed said:

Hi scr,

Please can you go to Control Panel\Hardware and Sound and open the Beats Audio Interface - Please screenshot the interface and upload it to this thread.

I can sympathise with you, the Beats Audio driver is terrible!

MistUnleashed

Thanks for the reply here's the screenshots

Try these steps, they helped a friend of mine with exactly the same issue. A Warning though, this unlocks the full capability of your Audio Chip so DON'T have the system volume higher than 50% or you may damage your ears!

Removing Beats Compression:

1. Go To: Device Manager
2. Go To: Sound, video and game controllers
3. Click on IDT High Definition Audio CODEC
4. Double-Click and Update Driver
5. Select 'Browse my computer for driver software'
6. Select 'Let me pick from a list'
7. Select High Definition Audio Device
8. Read the warning and click Yes if you understand the risk
9. Restart computer

After Your Computer Restarts:

1. Go To: Start > Type: 'Sound' - open Windows Sound
2. Click on your High Definition Audio Driver
3. Click on the 'Enhancements' tab
4. Go through the list and click on 'Loudness Equalization' and click 'Settings', then move the slider to 3/5 or 4/5 towards Long, then click on 'OK/Apply'.

Let me know if this works for you.


MistUnleashed

scr said:

Thanks but I do not have a "IDT High Definition Audio CODEC" showing in Sound, Video and Game controllers.

Change the Realtek Driver as per my previous instructions.

Let me know what happens.

scr said:

Sorry for the delay in responding, life gets in the way of fun way to often...

WOW! What a difference....


Only problem is my face is starting to hurt from the ear to ear grin,,,,,

After I removed all the HP crapware off I was so happy to get this computer. Then I played a tune or two. My joy went right down the tubes. You have restored my enjoyment of my new system... I had given up on finding any way to get this to work.

I can't thank you enough.

One question is there any type of EQ associated with this set up? If not it's really not a big deal as I use WinAmp and it has a EQ. I can probably figure out a way to run my XM receiver through it.

Again, my most sincere thanks for taking of your time to help me.

No problem! That's what we're all here for! - Plus I couldn't let someone listen to music using a sub-par quality sound driver like Beats Audio - Its just a gimmick and a selling point for HP!

Yes there is an EQ - But only really for the bass, but it does affect the treble (if that helps) :

1. Go To: Start > Type: 'Sound' - open Windows Sound
2. Click on your High Definition Audio Driver
3. Click on the 'Enhancements' tab
4. Go through the list and click on 'Bass Boost' and click 'Settings'
5. To keep your vocals clear, boost by no more than 15dB at around 50Hz for a clean and tight bass note or 'boom'
6. For 'More Bass/Enhanced Bass' boost to 75Hz-100Hz (Depends on your user preference)
7. Then click on 'OK/Apply'.

Hope this helps! Let me know how it goes!