Audio quality in Windows low (Early 2009 24-inch iMac)

Hi,
I've got the new 24-inch iMac (3.06 gHz and ATI graphics),
and the sound in Windows seems to be much lower quality (it sounds hollow) than the sound in Mac OS X (it's a little like the boot sound which sounds awful).
I installed the Boot Camp drivers.
Is anyone else having this "problem" and can anything be done about it?

Just an idea for you. There is an entire Apple Discussion forum dedicated to Boot Camp and Windows.
Whereas, not everyone here with an Intel iMac has installed, tried to install or has experience with BC & Windows, everyone there has or at least has an interest. You may attract help more quickly there.
The Forums are at the bottom of the main Apple Discussions page under Windows Compatible Technology. Here is a link;
Boot Camp: Installation and Storage

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