Tried your 1520's headphone jack?

schleeb · 07-13-2007, 09:55 PM

It's far more likely that the cheapo earbuds aren't shielded well... and are picking stray RF that the computer is generating.

dustice · 07-13-2007, 09:59 PM

My nice headset still has some pretty bad static though... just not completely terrible like the Creative Earbuds.

schleeb · 07-13-2007, 10:03 PM

Those little wires to the earbuds are basically antennae...

larson · 07-14-2007, 11:15 AM

The Creative Ear Buds suck so much. When I had those plugged in to just see how good they were (because I mean they looked really good), I got a lot of static noise, which is no good. But it totally depends on the quality of your headphones. I have PC 151's from Sennheiser, and the only time I will hear the static, is if I have it turned up all the way on my headset, which is easily avoidable.

kysterama · 07-14-2007, 11:21 AM

Mine's crystal clear with Senhheiser mx75 earbuds. I tried to stress the hd loading multiple programs at once, 3d app switching etc, but the track I was listening to was perfect.

My system volume is around 20 which is very loud in these earbuds. Try riding your itunes/media player volume on max, but keep the system volume as low as possible to eliminate hissing.

natarajv · 07-14-2007, 01:56 PM

does anyone else think its kind of awkward to be hooking up your speakers to your laptop in the front? it's kind of in the way. where as ion the inspiron 9300, the headphone jack is on the side...

Crudder · 07-15-2007, 01:34 AM

Hey Natarajv,

Although I was a Vostro buyer instead of the Inspiron brand, the headphone jack on the front was the exact reason I strayed away from the new 14" laptop by dells. Otherwise I thought they were great until I realized I like having my external speakers plugged into my laptop. I guess they thought the 1420 was for people who carried their laptops around often and thus used headphones (in which case it wouldn't matter).

kysterama · 07-15-2007, 01:50 AM

The 1520's headphone jack is on the left hand side of the laptop.
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e1...ftHandSide.jpg

Duke2007 · 07-17-2007, 12:00 AM

Hello guys!

I had to register since this is the first time I have seen somebody with the same issue i am having with my 1520!!!

This is my setup:

7300 intel

8600 gt GPU

2 GB ram

the Creative software edition audio (for some reason i thought it was an upgraded sound card...but i didn't do my research so i blew 25 dollars on that cheap crap)

Anyway... I have the same noise issue.. it is REALLY INCREASING when I plug in my AC power cord... It also increases with use of my Keyboard, mouse pad, and any hard drive usage...

I am getting a new one from dell tomorrow... it's a replacement...but i don't know if it's going to fix my issue?

I am using Sony mdr-v700 headphones and have tried other headphones... no luck in elimating the noise...

Could the CREATIVE SOFTWARE BE THE ISSUE?!!?

P.S. Muting the line-in or muting all the sound all together still DOES NOT SOLVE THE NOISE ISSUE! Therefore, I don't think it has anything to do with the headphones you use..cheap or expensive.....

So is this just a bad product? why hasnt everybody experienced this issue?

dell says its just a bad laptop and sent me a new one...but I have doubts it will be fixed?

HELP!!!

Duke2007 · 07-17-2007, 12:29 AM

i am really anxious to hear people's experiences! all 1520 owners come forward! we need your input!!