5.1

Forum discussion tagged with 5.1.
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    Question Is it possible to connect a 5.1 home theatre soundbar surround sound system to a projector via an a/v receiver?

    Hi all, I moved into a small space that doesn't really have room for a TV set-up, so I've opted for a projector. However, it's my first time trying to set something like this up, so I'm a bit confused! I just purchased the following items that I am hoping to connect together: VIZIO V-Series...
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    Question My computer does not support 5.1 audio through optical audio

    I am trying to setup a 5.1 speaker system with a receiver (Sony STRDH590 ) to my desktop. I tried to connect the computer and the receiver together via an optical audio cable. When I turned the receiver on it played music, however the left and right sounds where only coming out. I later found...
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    Question 5.1 Speakers work with music but when tested rear, center and sub dont work

    I am a noob with audio, don't understand it in the slightest. Messing with my settings in Realtek audio manager trying to figure out what speaker fill and enable bass management do etc. I noticed that when I click the rear, center and sub speakers to test their audio they do not work. Front L...
  4. DakiMC

    Solved! 5.1 surround plays sound on all speakers instead of separately

    Hello, I have recently bough a Genius SW-HF 4800 5.1 surround sound system and I'm trying to get it to work on my Windows 10 PC. My motherboard is Asus H61M-K and it supports up to 7.1. The speakers are connected with 3 cables to the motherboard, center and subwoofer to mic (pink), front left...
  5. Vaishu92

    Question Need help in connecting Sony RT3 to Laptop

    Hi, Hope you are doing good! I saw a post on the other thread on connecting RT3 to Laptop using HDMI Audio Extractor. I have done the same, Laptop HDMI-->Audio Extractor-->(HDMI out)---> Monitor & (Optical SPDIF)----> RT3 But, I'm getting only FL and FR, all other channels are not coming in...
  6. FoleySkids

    Question Logitech Z906 Audio Problem Distorting + Cutting out

    So I purchased a set of Z-906 off gumtree, I opted for these over the Z-5500's purely because they were newer and I'd hope prone to less abuse/use over the years as the Z-5500's are quite old. They were still in their plastic packaging apparently never used. I used to have X-540's which lasted...
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    Solved! 4.2 setup out of 2 stereo jacks?

    Hi! I have a movie night at school and i have to do the tech (audio, video etc) and i have a question. I have 4 top speakers and two subs. could i make a 4.2 or at least a 4.0 with the subs on the front two speakers (with crossover ofcourse) out of my laptops soundcard for the back (quality...
  8. K

    Solved! Which sound system would you choose?

    Hi guys, I'm currently in 2 minds to get one of these 2 sound systems (as they fit my budget ) . Also, I'm a novice when it comes to specs and frequencies so the wireless features kind of looks good on both https://www.samsclub.com/sams/vizio-36in-5-1-wireless-soundbar/prod21261314.ip - 199$...
  9. mr007ammudi

    Solved! how to connect PC to home theatre to have 5.1 audio

    how can i connect PC to my LG home theater while i have OPTICAL IN and HDMI OUT and AUX IN in home theater as you can see in IMAGE down below... so i need 5.1 audio not stereo so please help me how can i solve this case .... it's been a while since i try to solve it but no chance i got only...
  10. J

    What is the difference between X-fi and x-fi hd

    So I planned to buy an external soundcard for my Logitech z906, but I can't see the difference between the Creative Soundblaster X-Fi and Creative Soundblaster X-Fi HD (except the price). And another question, do you guys recommend it for this setup?
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    5.1 surround sound help i guess?

    So I'm gonna try explain this as easy for you to read as possible because I sort of have an idea, but I muddle it up in my head. So I Have a 50inch 4k TV, a 5.1 surround sound HTIB and my pc, Currently setup like so - Pc>hdmi>tv receiver>hdmi>tv(ARC) This produces 5. 1 surround when playing...
  12. kaishlothon

    What kind of speaker wire is best for a 5.1 system?

    I am looking at the Yamaha NS-SP1800 5.1 speaker system. specs here in case you need them: http:// surround system. It got great reviews pretty much everywhere I looked except people said that the speaker wire was small and cheap. (I know this is a noob question, however, I have never bought...
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    How do I get 5.1 surround from my BRripped 5.1/7.1 movies that I have in my laptop to home theater with and TV?

    My devices : LG 4K smart TV UJ6320 Old Samsung DVD 5.1 home theater HT-Z220, No Hdmi in/ARC Current setup: TV - >optical out->old Samsung home theater system - >HDMI out - > TV Being a smart TV, I enjoy 5.1 true multichannel surround sound when I watch Netflix or google play on my TV...
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    Pairing Vizio Soundbars to Older System

    More specifically, I have an SB3851-CO system where the soundbar died. If I buy a replacement soundbar from another set, can it pair with my current system? 1) Would the exact same soundbar, a SB3851-CO pair with my current subwoofer? 2) Would a similar one but different length, e.g. an...
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    Need Help Connecting 5.1 Speakers to Laptop

    A family member gifted me Philips Multimedia Speaker 5.1 SPA8000B/94. Here's the page for its specification: https://www.philips.co.in/c-p/SPA8000B_94/multimedia-speaker-5.1/specifications You can refer to this to see the back panel...
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    N4CE Old 5:1 speaker set to PC

    Hello, I have a old N4CE Speaker set I have been using for YEARS and upon moving house have I recently just discovered that they have 3 inputs on the back being: - Front (STEREO) - SURROUND - CE/SW How it currently working is plugging one 3.5mm jack into the "Front" port. straight to my pc...
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    How to connect Philips HTS3540 to PC

    I am trying to connect my old Philips home theater (HTS3540) to my PC but I have no idea what cable to use or if one even exists. The home theater has only 3 RCA outputs (red, white, yellow) and a SCART port. My PC has all the required AUX connectors built into the motherboard. Please let me...
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    Sony HTIB Question

    Hey everyone, I have a Sony BDV-E3100 HTIB and the speakers connect to the box with a strange plug. Even though I have successfully got 5.1 working even in chrome with the HTIB (with DTS interactive), I don't like the receiver. I was just wondering if I could snip off the end on the cord on...
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    Bought an Optical to 3 x 3.5mm Audio Converter and can't get it to work

    Hello, so, i have a problem and need some help please. My TV only has optical audio out and i bought a 5.1 sound system with 3 x 3.5mm... Already that's a smart choice -.-' Then, i bought a optical audio converter with optical in and 3 x 3.5mm out so i could connect the tv to the sound...
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    Solved! Surround Sound over HDMI problem (Pyle PT588AB Receiver)

    I have a Pyle PT588AB receiver, and I've plugged in a DirecTV receiver, an Amazon Firestick, an LG BluRay player, and an Xbox 360, all of which support Dolby Digital 5.1 over HDMI. However, the receiver defaults to 2 channel stereo for all sources. The only device that lets me "force" Dolby...