I take it you have a failed PC so I'd opt for some under 10 buck USB sound card until you have time for the maker to fix your PC.
My sound is really bad. Even with headphones.
human voices can't be heard and everything just sounds weird, my sound is very high and it sucks.
It's really bad to play and ear music like this and if you need prof or anything just add my skype thanks!
In case you have a solution please add me.
jorge.hristovsky2 <--- Skype.

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