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stainlessliquid

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Is there a way to boost the volume on the MBP? Apple doesnt give you nearly enough power for the speakers, they limit the max volume to still be safe even with a perfect audio source. Doing this screws you when you are dealing with a less than perfect audio source, like something on Youtube with the audio levels way too low.
 
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hey...we were just talking about this in my thread here: https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/930594/

our conclusions...: no, there's nothing really besides getting external speakers....and audio highjack (expensive if you buy...but you can get a freetrial)...I haven't tested a.h yet...good luck :)



oh! and: VLC does wonders for some stuff :)
 
Is there a way to boost the volume on the MBP? Apple doesnt give you nearly enough power for the speakers, they limit the max volume to still be safe even with a perfect audio source. Doing this screws you when you are dealing with a less than perfect audio source, like something on Youtube with the audio levels way too low.

You can go for Boom. Check my reply on other thread :)
 
will using things like 'boom' damage the speakers?

It wouldn't if we use it just where it's required to boost the sound. There is a main volume controller to adjust the whole volume output. I have tested it on my macbook, headphone, boosted music on my iPod, YouTube videos, skype calls, games Call of Duty, it works perfect. :)
 
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I'm using a trial of this now, it's awesome! I'll probably purchase :)

I finally did purchase it a few hours ago :D Now am a proud owner of Boom and booming away to glory and showing off big time to my friends :p :D They're probably getting annoyed with me now (Evil laugh) Muwaaha
 
In itunes you can go into the equalizer and get another 12 dB, but it starts to distort.

But that won't help you in youtube.
 
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