RE: [Openvortex-dev] distorted volume level in latest patch?

[khendry]

I think I've been having this problem with all alsa drivers with my mx300 
card. Some sound is better than no sound, so I've learned to live with it, but 
there is some definite distortion with any loud sound, regardless of 
frequency, application, etc.

>Hi,
>
>I forgot to include that it's regarding the au8830 drivers.
>I patched the 1.0.3 drivers with the aureal-9b patch. Am I alone with this
>problem? (i.e higher volume level and distortion/low quality sound.)
>
>Regards,
>
>S Ait-Kassi
>
>On Wednesday 17 March 2004 16:07, Samir wrote:
>> I was using the drivers supplied with alsa but after applying the latest
>> patch (tried one of Manuel's patches in January I believe) but I am having
>> problems which are most apparent when playing songs with a lot bass. It
>> sounds really distorted. Like playing music too loud on cheap boxes or
>> setting the pre-amp on xmms/winamp too high.
>>
>> The sound level of the patched driver is much higher with the same settings
>> as the alsa driver (disabled EQ on both, vol 100, pcm 100 ect.). Any idea
>> where the problem may be?
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> S Ait-Kassi