rMBP sounds terrible?

[UBS28]

My earbuds sounds alot better when I override the output of my rMBP. Do these Macbook Pro still sound bad in 2014 or did I got a bad unit?

It's not really a problem since I can override it, but it would be nice if I don't have to rely on other equipement.

 

[alphaod]

The built-in speakers or your headphones?

The speakers have always been sort of crappy, but I don't know many laptops with good speakers either.

 

[Intelligent]

My earbuds sounds alot better when I override the output of my rMBP. Do these Macbook Pro still sound bad in 2014 or did I got a bad unit?

It's not really a problem since I can override it, but it would be nice if I don't have to rely on other equipement.

The built in speakers was a big improvement for me!

 

[Steve121178]

For good audio, you should always invest in some good headphones.

 

[snaky69]

My earbuds sounds alot better when I override the output of my rMBP. Do these Macbook Pro still sound bad in 2014 or did I got a bad unit?

It's not really a problem since I can override it, but it would be nice if I don't have to rely on other equipement.

I'm not sure I understand your post.

By overriding you mean using a headphone amp or DAC, or am I missing the point entirely?

 

[UBS28]

I'm not sure I understand your post.

By overriding you mean using a headphone amp or DAC, or am I missing the point entirely?

Yes, using a DAC + amp.

I guess this is to be expected, even from such an expensive laptop.

 

[alphaod]

Yes, using a DAC + amp.

I guess this is to be expected, even from such an expensive laptop.

The fact of the matter if Apple has to build a computer with many different components and they simply can't use the best components on the market.

Any good external DAC on the market is better than the built-in sound card.

 

[bobr1952]

For good audio, you should always invest in some good headphones.

or Airplay speakers.

 

[UBS28]

or Airplay speakers.

My IEM sounds better than most headphones and speakers

 

[jkeating2005]

When i upgraded from my 2011 13.3" MBP to the 2013 15" rMBP i was shocked at the built in sound improvement between the 2 models. Although I'm usually connected to either a Bluetooth or AirPlay device, I can't complain about the Built in audio on the 2013 15" rMBP

 

[snaky69]

or Airplay speakers.

Airplay limits you to 16bits, 44.1khz music. If you own any HD music such as 24 bits/96khz, your music will be downgraded in quality before being played back.

A good DAC and amp beats airplay, all day, everyday.

 

[bobr1952]

Airplay limits you to 16bits, 44.1khz music. If you own any HD music such as 24 bits/96khz, your music will be downgraded in quality before being played back.

A good DAC and amp beats airplay, all day, everyday.

Thanks--never bothered to look that up. Glad my Airplay speaker is not high end--would be a waste.