>HI, Mike, > >I just checked out the sound on one of my LCs, also running 7.1. The >behavior of the system I checked is consistent with your description. I >needed to use amplified (powered) speakers to get a significant sound >volume. Have you tried powered speakers? Also, be sure that the sound port >contacts are clean and that the plug for the speakers is clean. Good luck.
Isn't this about the case with any Mac or personal computer? Don't you always need powered speakers to get a decent sound? > >I upgraded to System 7.1, which gave me a sound control panel. I >>opened the sound control and had to adjust the slide bar to the top to >>hear any of the sounds. I tried hooking up external speakers, and >>about all that I could hear was the hum. Control of the sound volume has been part of the control panel since about system 1. In 6.07 sound can be controlled via the control panel 'general'. Marten -- ---------------------------------------------------------- Check out the System 6 Heaven: http://www.euronet.nl/users/mvdk/system_6_heaven.html Subscribe to the LEM system6 list: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ---------------------------------------------------------- -- Vintage Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Vintage Macs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.shtml> The FAQ: <http://macfaq.org/> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/vintage.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
