Vaio Pocket volume output

[the_real_gazza]

Either I am getting deaf or the output from the Vaio Pocket is not powereful enough for my lug holes. The problem is that SonicStage records some CD's at different volume levels, and on some tracks I need to raise the volume to max. I have heard that the volume levels on the NW-HD1 could be unlocked via a code, is this possible on the vaio?

[Hornby]

I think the problem you have Is that some of your music source files are, well bad quality, or perhaps encoded at a very low bit rate.

When I download music and feel it plays at a low sound/quality level I usually encode the music at a much higher Bit rates.

(320kbps etc)


""""I have heard that the volume levels on the NW-HD1 could be unlocked via a code, is this possible on the vaio****

^^^^ if its a hack then it anit a good idea, will damage your hardware^^^^^^

Hornby

[the_real_gazza]

It was the Sony shop which commented that the NW-HD1 could be unlocked, as before I bought my VP I was going to buy one.

[nickkr]

I know his is not strictly related to the VP ,but may be of interest to some forum members.
If you look hard enough on the web you can find instructions on how to remove the volume restrictions that have been set on European models of the SONY HW-HD1 series players.
Essentially you have to enter the service menu (via a series of button pushes) and switch off the Europe "region setting" or set it to US where the players are sold unrestricted.
(By the way this has nothing to do with AVLS)

The general consensus is that this invalidates the warrenty and should (God forbid) something go wrong during the update SONY may well be less than helpful sorting the player out.:smileywink:

[DoctorHotpants]

you must be going deaf matey, been abusing my ears al al frankie wilde for 5 yrs now, and it still sounds ok.

try getting some better earphones, maybe some mdr-ex71, even come in ipod white now. They are a little wierd and not everyone will get on with them, they actaully go right in to your ear and with adjustable rubber cups you should get a fir tight enough to block out all outside sound

[the_real_gazza]

Soon after posting my thread, I bought E2c earphones.

They are transducer based studio quality earbuds, and have a very neutral sound, which is what you want. They come with a variety of different sleeves to fit differnt size ears, as well as a rather nifty travel case. Cost in the UK is around £70, but I paid about £40 through a friend. IMO they are unbeatable and well worth the money.

These gave the desired results, and I have binned the crap stock ones.