HOW TO INCREASE SOUND IN MAC PRO?

I guess I'm not being very polite. I am really frustrated! It is a fact that there are two apps you can purchase that WILL boost the volume in the internal speakers. So I don't understand why you said that "you can only increase it through the use of speakers - earphones or external speakers." I'm feeling very frustrated that no one has responded to my request for information about a freeware app that would do the same thing - increasing the volume - that is accomplished by "Boom" and "hear." Google them. Show me that I'm mistaken. I don't think my request is being heard - or understood. I don't know how to make it any clearer.

He's not being obnoxious, he's simply asking for the speakers to actually work – a reasonable enough request when you spend $3k on a computer that has speakers capable of handling much more than the software allows.

I'm beginning to wonder if the people who are giving the *actual* obnoxious answers ("plugging in headphones" is not a useful answer) fully realize how quiet these actually are. It's SO quiet at full volume that you have to have your head within 3 feet in order to hear it at all. Period. I work in the pro audio business, know this technology and can tell you it's absurd. When Windows is able to run on the same machine, with the same hardware, and play volume at a reasonable level for a laptop that tells us that it's not the speakers, it's the OS driving the speakers.

Matt and others: No one is asking for their laptop to magically morph into a full-range dual 18" sound system.

Of course, if you want loud, clear and bumpin' audio, you need to plug into external speakers. It would be nice, however, to watch a movie at home in the privacy of your quiet bedroom without needing to keep it on your stomach or next to your head the entire time. I should be able to put the laptop on the end table or at the foot of the bed without having to plug it into a pair of speakers just to make out what people are saying. This is NOT like any other computer I've ever owned – Mac or PC. The 17" Macbook Pro I just upgrade from was 5x louder than this computer. The first gen Powerbook was at least 4x louder. The issue most definately lies within this specific model.

And Harlan, I agree we shouldn't have to pay extra (from a 3rd party no less) to get a computer this expensive to work properly. Unfortunately, though, I do not know of any freeware that does the job, so consider just eating the $7. It's totally worth it.

Are you listening, Apple? You're slippin'. I use your product for the software; the sexy industrial desgin is just icing on the cake and if you can't keep up with Windows on simple stuff like this you're in trouble. You have decent speakers in this laptop. Let us use them.

As someone who's been around here for a long time, I can tell you this with absolute certainty:

Apple never listens to anyone about anything. The only thing Apple listens to is the sound of pennies thrown at them. Not to the kids throwing the pennies mind you; only the sound of the pennies.

And big bucks make no sound for them to hear at all.

The sooner everyone realizes this the happier they will be continuing with Apple.

Are you listening, Apple?

This is a User-to-User forum. Apple, Inc makes no promise to read these discussions, and NEVER responds here.

Apple does encourage you to use the feedback link to send them your thoughts:

http://www.apple.com/feedback/macbookpro.html

I know that. But I would be very surprised if their marketing or product dev people don't browse these forums. I've already sent them my feedback on this issue.

To K Childs

Thank you! Your response is respectful of the needs I expressed. If you'r right, that there is no freeware solution to the problem of low sound output, I'll probably spring for the $7 app. I'll give it a few days to see if anyone comes up with something. I believe that during this conversaion, someone might have had time to write a simple app to increase volume - someone with skills I don't have. But not many people are probably paying attention to this conversation. Any way to get the word out to benevolent developers?

Not really sure. I would try here maybe? https://developer.apple.com/devforums/

I'd also encourage all who have this problem to let Apple know using the link kindly provided by Grant: http://www.apple.com/feedback/macbookpro.html. The more people scream, the more likely they are to listen.

Thanks, KChilds

I tried to make a request in the Developer's forum, but I would have had to lie and say that I am a developer, and that didn't feel right to me. I did send in the suggestion to apple as recommended.

I also sent feedback requesting an enhancement to the volume for my new Macbook.

Thanks. Don't hold your breath.

Thanks!! I use in my Macbook Pro! Realy woks =)

I have also found the sound on my Macpro totally pathetic. The laptop is sold as having "inbuilt speakers" it is MISLEADING ADVERTISING to state this if Apple mean it is only for bong ping sounds! People generaly by the term " inbuilt Speakers" understand this to mean it has speakers like any other lap top on the market- that is it can play sounds at a reasonable audible levil! No one is expecting the speakers to be "profesional". All consumers want is to listen to a dvd or music or a moie at an audible level. The speakers in the Mac are totally pathic and Apple should be brought to task over this. its totally misleading- what is Apple trying to redefine the dictionary re what words mean! Speakers mean in the consumers mind that they have the ability to play at a reasonable level. If not Apple should try to sell the Macpro stating they have no internal speakers only bing bong sound makers, and see if they can sell them. That would more to the Truth. So what is the answer you want me to purchase a slimline mac and then to buy bulky external speakers! your kidding right. Hoiw about a bit of Honesty here Apple. Hey Apple I can put you intouch with Soney they can help you make internal speakers for the Mac that can be heard.

I would "Like" this post 100x if the discussion board allowed it! You were polite and succinct, you clearly understood and restated the problem, and you highlighted the solutions you are aware of. Great answer!!!

here you go bro.... just tried this and it works like a charm!!! simple google search my dude.

http://www.globaldelight.com/boom/

My only problem: It's not free. $6.99.