Dell may be using poor quality parts. VLC can also make the sound louder than any other media player that I've used while generating destructive square clipping.
The problem is it's too easy to set the volume above 100%. I've done so with the mouse wheel. And I now have a $2000 out-of-warranty laptop with blown speakers.
Fixes could include:
* Not remember settings above 100% between sessions unless an advanced option is checked that warns the user.
* Require a double click on volume slider to go above 100%.
VLC's high volume is a wonderful feature when you're listening to DTS or AAC movies encoded with the volume too low. It's just too easy to be accidentally abused.
The problem is it's too easy to set the volume above 100%. I've done so with the mouse wheel. And I now have a $2000 out-of-warranty laptop with blown speakers.
Fixes could include:
* Not remember settings above 100% between sessions unless an advanced option is checked that warns the user.
* Require a double click on volume slider to go above 100%.
VLC's high volume is a wonderful feature when you're listening to DTS or AAC movies encoded with the volume too low. It's just too easy to be accidentally abused.