Satellite L300-20W - Audio sounds tinny under XP

Hi, I have a L300-20W and was wondering if there is a reason why the sound output seems to be tinny when running XP when compared to Vista.
I can't see it being the speakers as when using Vista its not that noticeable.
I have used the drivers from Toshiba's site and ones from Realtek, the result seems the same.
Any ideas and has anyone else noticed this?
Thanks
Rob

Did you install XP from a retail Disc? Or did you use a Toshiba Rollback Recovery Disc?
Try modifying the Audio Enhancements in Windows Media Player.
But be careful, dont set the volume to 200% or set it to maximum Bass or anything like that, since you could damage the speakers.

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