13.3" Optimus V audio loudness (stock vs VIA drivers)

[Matva]

Not really a technical issue, more like a question.

When I first got the laptop I was amazed at how loud the speakers could go while still maintaining a good audio quality. However, when I install the VIA drivers they go considerably less loud. With stock Windows 8 drivers I had to turn them to about 70% in order to hear the series I'm watching. Now 100% isn't really loud enough in some situations (more ambient noise etc.)

So, the best for me would be just NOT to install the VIA drivers and go with the stock Windows 8 drivers. What would be the downsides of this? Why use the vendor audio drivers over stock?

 

[mantadog]

You will probably find the new drives give you more control over the way the speakers sound. Probably has a load of pre-set programs to make rock, pop, classical etc sound better. Possibly this is the reason the sound is quieter, have you had a look around the software to see if you can see anything that might make the sound louder? Push a few buttons and see if you can make it better.

 

[Matva]

You will probably find the new drives give you more control over the way the speakers sound. Probably has a load of pre-set programs to make rock, pop, classical etc sound better. Possibly this is the reason the sound is quieter, have you had a look around the software to see if you can see anything that might make the sound louder? Push a few buttons and see if you can make it better.

Pushed lots of buttons but didn't get a more powerful sound. And I generally don't like EQ's so I never activate those anyway.