NEW Macbook speakers

[KR80]

has any body in Macworld tried the new macbook speakers, how are they compared to the old macbook speakers, and same question about the new MBP vs old MBP
thanks

 

[ssnickerer]

bump, i've got the same question. the old macbook speakers were notorious for being too quiet.

 

[gothamm]

bump, i've got the same question. the old macbook speakers were notorious for being too quiet.

false.

maybe you are thinking the 1st gen. iphone, for some ridiculous reason.

 

[iwuzbord]

false.

maybe you are thinking the 1st gen. iphone, for some ridiculous reason.

lol.
my previous gen macbook wasnt quiet at all. i would expect some at least minor bump in audio after they increase the graphics capabilities.

 

[jamesarm97]

Same here, my C2D MBP speakers blow most other laptops away. Very loud and clear. I'm hoping the new MBP's are the same.

 

[ptsube]

has any body in Macworld tried the new macbook speakers, how are they compared to the old macbook speakers, and same question about the new MBP vs old MBP
thanks

I can't compare to the old Macbook, but I can compare to the old MBP. They are slightly louder than my 1G MBP and more tinny.

 

[Rumbach]

The old white macbook speakers were terribly quiet. The new aluminum macbook speakers are much, much improved.

 

[fatefulwhisper]

The new MacBook speakers are MUCH louder than the old (White) macbook speakers; I have the new MacBook speakers at 40-50%, which is equivalent to 100% on the old Macbook that I had. I can't even bring it up to 100% on the new one because it's too loud (I'm in a very quiet room).

 

[NC MacGuy]

The new MacBook speakers are MUCH louder than the old (White) macbook speakers; I have the new MacBook speakers at 40-50%, which is equivalent to 100% on the old Macbook that I had. I can't even bring it up to 100% on the new one because it's too loud (I'm in a very quiet room).

Agreed. The new MB speakers are far and away better than the previous gen. ones.

 

[cshale210]

Agreed. The new MB speakers are far and away better than the previous ge. ones.

much much much better sound quality and loudness

 

[jnguyen4]

false.

maybe you are thinking the 1st gen. iphone, for some ridiculous reason.

ur crazy man.

 

[Jpoon]

The plastic MacBook speakers are atrocious. They aren't even stereo LOL. And yes, they are extremely quiet.

 

[Jollins]

false.

maybe you are thinking the 1st gen. iphone, for some ridiculous reason.

My old rev-A core duo whitebook had incredibly quiet speakers and so did many other peoples'. Perhaps Apple improved it later on, but definitely not a false statement.

 

[Davidkoh]

I had the late 2007 model before (whitebook) and I couldn't hear **** when I had em on max and there were more quiet parts in songs/movies (I got bad hearing on one ear). With the new one I hear perfectly They are alot better, and the MB is actually shaking from the bass in some songs

 

[darijoe]

Where the heck ARE the speakers on the MacBook? I was in a store today trying out one of them - absolutely amazing by the way - and I was trying to pinpoint where the sound was coming from. I couldn't freaking find them!! So where are they???

 

[DannyBres]

Where the heck ARE the speakers on the MacBook? I was in a store today trying out one of them - absolutely amazing by the way - and I was trying to pinpoint where the sound was coming from. I couldn't freaking find them!! So where are they???

I sounds like the noise is coming through the keys and they are a lot better than the whitebook They have an extra driver for sub aswell....

he new MacBook received a welcome speaker upgrade. In the second image, the old plastic MacBook's speakers are on the left, and the new MacBook's speakers are on the right.

From the Apple Store

Audio/Video
Built-in iSight camera
Mini DisplayPort video output with support for DVI, dual-Link DVI, and VGA video output via adapters (sold separately)
Combined optical digital/headphone out, combined optical digital/audio line in, microphone, speakers with subwoofers

 

[King t.]

got my alu MB 2,4 yesterday, and I can definitely say that the new speakers are way louder than the older MB's

 

[darijoe]

Thanks so much DannyBres!!! That's cured my headache...

 

[Diversion]

Is it me or does it sound like both speakers are positioned more on the right side of the body? I have sensitive hearing and i'm really noticing the sound isn't evenly spread out.

 

[Ironic]

Much clearer and louder.

 

[iKennett]

Much clearer and louder.

Same! Going from an iBook to a AluMB... these speakers are LOUD.

 

[hekokimushi]

what bass and treb quality are you getting from the audio output and the speakers?? i find them not too crisp on the bass even on the headphone.

built in speakers have very less bass.
anywhere i can tweak this in OSX? (im a newbie)

 

[tMac85]

MUCH better than before. i swear the have got to be twice as clear and 5 times louder.

i actually think they are louder than my SR MBP. though i havent tested it yet.

 

[steve31]

I would say that they are much louder than the previous Macbook was. Although the new Macbook pro speakers are just spectacular. Better than most desk tops.

 

[NATO]

I have to agree, the speakers in the new MB/MBP are incredible for a laptop. I was staying in Dublin last week and I had my laptop with me so I could surf the net and watch various movies/TV shows I had brought with me. I had the laptop on a little stand at the end of the bed and was controlling it from my Apple remote and it was crystal clear - I actually had it two or three notches from maximum volume and it was LOUD but still clear. I really am chuffed to bits with it