Latest Realtek HD Audio Driver Version

[Lan]

Is the latest driver still really quiet and lackluster? I want win7 back but not with the shockingly bad sound quality and volume i had on it before

Is that why my new head phones sound like crap? They sound great on my MP3 and I-Pod. I cant seam to find any adjustments to improve the sound. My IDT audio control panel does nothing either.

Yep the difference between vista and windows 7 with the same drivers is huge, im sticking against my will with vista until the sound is improved.

 

[Lan]

By the way does anyone know why the sound is so quiet on windows7 with the exact same drivers compared to vista? I've been wondering this and after about 15 driver updates tried since windows 7 came out and none of them getting anywhere near the volume vista could acheive im wondering if it will ever be the same, i pray im not stuck with windows vista.

 

[concretefire]

By the way does anyone know why the sound is so quiet on windows7 with the exact same drivers compared to vista? I've been wondering this and after about 15 driver updates tried since windows 7 came out and none of them getting anywhere near the volume vista could acheive im wondering if it will ever be the same, i pray im not stuck with windows vista.

DING DING DING.....^^^^^^^ We have a winner.

You are not alone my friend. I got mine hooked up to a 1200 watt 5.1 surround sound home theater, and I have to jack the main box up to nearly level 30 just to be "ok".......

I've downloaded and installed all the latest drivers. Adjusted every sound lever there is in Win 7.....to no avail. It's almost like they have implemented some kind of sound suppression or something. Something is not right. We are not alone. The are others complaining.....google. Waiting for ansowers. Sigh.....

 

[Lan]

I feel your pain mate, i am resigned to the fact that we will have to wait (probably several more months) but i was just curious as to the reasons why windows 7 seems to be so hard for realtek to make a driver for.

 

[victorbrt]

Hey guys, this problem of quiet sound is going with all models of Realtek HD Audio? If yes, there a old driver working perfect?

I have a GA-P35-DS3 motherboard with ALC 889A. I'm with all drivers, ready to do a clean install (i'm with XP) but with these issues i don't know what i do.

Sorry for my bad english, i'm from Brazil.

 

[concretefire]

Hey guys, this problem of quiet sound is going with all models of Realtek HD Audio? If yes, there a old driver working perfect?

I have a GA-P35-DS3 motherboard with ALC 889A. I'm with all drivers, ready to do a clean install (i'm with XP) but with these issues i don't know what i do.

Sorry for my bad english, i'm from Brazil.

I know what you mean. No answers yet. I'm looking HARD!!!! This driving me crazy.

 

[concretefire]

Well well well...........this by no means a "fix", but it has "helped".....I am now rocking again with my 1200 watt system. It's loud. But not AS LOUD as it used to be. Just louder than default Win 7.

My "help". Go to Bios. Audio settings. Disable/change from "HD AUDIO".......and change it to AC97 audio.

All I can say is now it is noticeably louder. For me. Your milage may very. Now I'm off to Realtek to see if there is a better solution.

 

[Airbot]

R2.38 available.

 

[Dwarf]

Cheers, Aaron.

Downloading now... I just wish that they'd stop using dial-up.

 

[Brink]

Thank you Aaron. First post updated.

 

[Tarscien]

Is there an alternate download site or a torrent or something available for these updates? It keeps timing out on me. I'm rather excited about having more than 2 channels again.

 

[Brink]

Hello Tarscien, and welcome to Seven Forums.

I usually wait until late or some off peek hour to attempt to download them. It's just to busy and slow when it first comes out.

 

[Odelay]

I just installed the new driver and it made a HUGE difference. I only have 2 channel sound but the volume is finialy loud enough I don't need everything maxed out to barley hear.

Tarscien, try the zipped version, I had problems with the application one.

 

[victorbrt]

I just installed the new driver and it made a HUGE difference. I only have 2 channel sound but the volume is finialy loud enough I don't need everything maxed out to barley hear.

Tarscien, try the zipped version, I had problems with the application one.

Wow, nice to hear that! I'm waiting for this, i mean, everybody is waiting for this, hehehe.

The sound is good as in Vista now?

Thanks for the feedback Odelay.

 

[steve-pressman]

How big is this zip file???? Seems like i have been downloading for ages :shock: Is 02:30 here and I am dying to see if this new driver help any of my sound problems.

Steve

 

[Airbot]

51.8MB

Realtek''s downloads are just really really slow, always has been.

 

[steve-pressman]

Thx for the head's Up Airbot I think I'll go to bed and see to it in the morning still have another 11mb to download

Steve

 

[mcfly88]

heres the driver for vista/7 - |MG| Realtek High Definition Audio for VistaWin 7 2.38 Download

this site always posts the drivers the same day.

and xp if you need it - |MG| Realtek High Definition Audio for 2K/XP/03 2.38 Download

all virus free, promise

glad to see realtek finally added an equalizer.

edit: damn, my audio sounds so clear now hasn't sounded this good since i first bought my laptop with vista. I cant help, but notice the audio fading in and out a tad bit though.. nonetheless, its an improvement. acoustic songs especially sound so much brighter.

 

[Tarscien]

Beautiful. Thanks for the alternate link. So nice to finally take advantage of my sound system again!

 

[kersey]

glad to see realtek finally added an equalizer.

edit: damn, my audio sounds so clear now hasn't sounded this good since i first bought my laptop with vista. I cant help, but notice the audio fading in and out a tad bit though.. nonetheless, its an improvement. acoustic songs especially sound so much brighter.

Can't wait to try this after work...hope it gets rid of the snap crackle and pop .

Can you adjust each band of the equalizer or are there just presets?