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kapqa

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Registered: 2019-01-02

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Linux Audio for the hard of hearing

Hello ,

have noticed since long that the Linux experience on Laptop is bit  hard to swallow;

the problem is with office lapòtop of various kind
that use randomly;

now this Laptop has dual-boot Windows 10 - Devuan 7.0

and it functions reasonalby well;

however , the audio is still subpar;

whenever listen to various podcast, sometime cannot grasp the meaning of spoken word, since volume is too low.

Understand that the Windows 10 has dedicated drivers (Atmos enabled?) and sound very much better;
but does the Linux Audio really need to sound that thin?

It is a good experience to sharpen the listening curve,
but sometimes it is overwhelming;

now with program like
vlc > can boost to 200%
mpv > can boost to 130%

however, with normal audio being played throught browser or social media app, there is not much space left.

the linux is already alsa-only enabled, and volume is 100%.

Is there an easy way to "boost" the volume on Linux or what can be done to enhance the experience (badly needed on LInux desktop).

Thank you very much.

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