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Windows media player distorts sound
Name: helenjane Date: October 20, 2005 at 08:42:00 Pacific OS: win xp home CPU/Ram: Pent 4/ 1012
Comment:
I have downloaded the latest version, but music still sounds distorted. I get much better quality playback through Dell media. Can I tweak anything in the wmp to improve the sound?? Thanks
Name: trinoble Date: October 20, 2005 at 11:38:52 Pacific
Reply:
not sure. Are you streaming or listening to CDs? If your streaming look for a higher bit rate, if your downloading, make sure the bit rate is high there as well. If it is CDs try tweaking the Volume Control. What does it sound like, chimey?
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Response Number 2
Name: Tammy1949 Date: October 20, 2005 at 12:10:04 Pacific
Reply:
You might want to read the whole post here but I especially want you to look at post number "8". It helped me and I hope it helps you. I am still enjoying Windows Media Player's great sound.
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