Upgrading laptop speakers-Lost Cause?

[niceguy]

Hey, no more need for OT audio:)

I know most will say just get headphones or externals but being a DIY nut, I'd like to replace the crummy Altec Lansing speakers in my '05 HP Pavilion laptop....IIRC, most are 1x2" speakers...

Smallest I found full range in PE were some Neo 2"x3" but I just wanted some feedback before I go tearing down the laptop...is it even worth trying to upgrade (ie are there any tiny laptop sized speakers that are decent?)

Thanks fellas!


Jeremy

[Thumper26]

i wouldn't mess with it.

also, remember that speakers have magnets, and in a laptop everything is right there together. it'd suck to put in something with a neo magnet on it just for it to screw up your harddrive.

get some headphones and be done. ;)

[niceguy]

Wasn't thinking about the magnetic issues....thanks....I have some mediocre Maxwell folding headphones (ear muff style) but I guess I'll start looking for some decent ones....

Thanks for the input


Jeremy

[seagrasser]

X2 on the headphones. Look into the in ear variety for isolation.

[Thumper26]

i have shure ear buds and they're awesome:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Shure-Clear-E2C-Earphones-Headphone-Case-Kit-For-iPod_W0QQitemZ320163249911QQcmdZViewItem

[Abaddon]

You could probably fiberglass some pods off to the side and fit some aura whispers in there...

OR get some nice headphones... If you are going in public.. get In-Ear-Monitors...

Private.. Sennheiser