regedit laptop sound hack?

[UsePost2000]

I have a CBT that plays asf files. The sound is awful low on my laptop (running XP) with the volume maxed in every possible place. I need to know what my options are for increasing the output to the sound chipset (ess 1988) through a driver or registry hack. I figure there has to be an option out there. How do laptop manufacturers limit volume to speakers so they dont blow? Probably through a driver right>?
Any ideas? I've got regedit open now and I'm looking for possible keys...

[MacGyver]

Originally posted by UsePost2000
How do laptop manufacturers limit volume to speakers so they dont blow?

The power to the internal speakers are limited through the hardware inside the laptop (amplifier). Most laptop speakers are low quality anyway, since they are very small and there is no room for a decent driver. Most laptop owners either use headphones or external speakers, either of which can be externally amplified.

[GokuSS2]

Use the Creative Labs TravelSound. These speakers are excellent.

Here is a Review.

http://www.hexus.net/review.php?review=416

And they are available from Newegg for $79 with free shipping.

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...tby=14&order=1

[UsePost2000]

I'm sure this can be done. I've got very littl ecash to work with -yet those travelsound speakers do look very tempting. My headphones put out more sound than my speakers, so I am sure there is a little more juice to be squeezed out of my speakers. (Since I can get them real loud playing an MP3, you think there is a way to amp this ASF file?)
Normally my laptop speakers rock (Gateway 450XL) but this application is degrading my multimedia experience...yah, yah, i know a CBT isn't supposed to be entertaining, but the guy sounds like he is whispering.