Recent content by psycher1

In any case, I'd recommend something more serious either way. That's not an investment, seriously, go to Goodwill or something. I'm running a 5.1 surround system with wall mounts for rear speakers and a large home theater receiver powering it all for barely more than $100 (see new systems for...

Oh... In any case, most of the steps above still stand. Did you try headphones yet? Is the volume correct on them? And next, did you plug these speakers into something else to see if the problem persists?

Basic troubleshooting needed. Firstly, ensure cables are connected strongly to ports. Actually all the way in. This is a common problem with audio cables that aren't fully connected. If not, troubleshooting: 1 - Try headphones from a different port (front headphone jack perhaps). Audio...

Optical from PC doesn't do surround sound. Use HDMI.

So I'm curious to know if there's a type of audio file that has all 6 channels built in, and how to make/get it. I have two Dream Theater albums that were published in true 5.1 surround, but the songs are loaded on a dvd and play like a video. I'd like it to be part of my music library as well...

Plug it in to another 5.1 receiver. Good luck on that note, those things are hard to find on their own without spending a ton.

Oh I suppose I should say what I want to use it for. I do NOT want massive bass. No wub wub. I want a more flat response than I have. I'd like to be able to re-create music with a noticeable bass (as in the instrument) presence. And in games, it only adds depth. I am a sound guy more than...

Hello. I have a small TEAC DV-C200 micro system. It does a number of things I don't care about, I only use it for aux out from my computer (inherited it from my sister) These speakers, for what they are, are amazingly loud. Only 30w total (2*15) and I can hear it over my cranked 2x12 @ 80W...