surround sound

I have a Vizio tv with a receiver connected via optical cable but receiver is not receiving a 5.1 connection according to receiver. In Sound settings (Windows 10 64bit) the speaker configurations only shows "Stereo"

Hi there, 3 of my 5 5.1 channel surround speakers are very quiet while the other 2 are as loud as I set them to be via Windows. Just curious how to fix this issue. --Device: Logitech Z506 5.1 channel (PC) surround sound system (5 satellites + subwoofer) --Audio Driver: AMD HDMI Audio --Windows...

Hi.. i'm new here.. can you guys help me..i tried to use my dvd player/cinema system as surround system for my hp laptop but the dvd player doesn't have hdmi in.. laptop = 1 hdmi hdtv = 2 hdmi and several plugs.. :) dvd player = 1 hdmi out, 1 optical, and several plugs.. the tv is.. JVC...

Hi, I have the logitech z506 5.1 system. I've been using them for quite some time now and they worked fine. Now when I play music or any sound it only play 2.1 instead of 5.1. Out of no where did this happen. I use a Diamond external hard drive to use all wires (green, orange, black). I have...

Evening folks from Germany. I'm a student in mechanical engineering and short on budget. Although I'm quite into technology and PCs i can't figure out this problem by my self. Setup: No sound card. only mainboard outputs + front audio output 2 speaker sets: 2.1 and 2.0 What i'd like to have...

Hi everyone, We have a brand new Samsung blu-ray home theater system. We just set it up about 2 weeks ago and over the past few days, we've noticed that the front right speaker is not working. I know that different TV shows and movies have different sound settings and different speakers will...

I've been looking to buy speakers for my TV but I'm uncertain on which type of speakers to buy. It seems as if certain speakers are made for TV environment meanwhile these kind of small speakers are made for person computer space. I found this after a while of searching, and it seem to fit all...

I am very uneducated about a lot of audio related technology, I bought a year ago a set of Turtle Beach px22's and they came with an external sound card (I think that's what its called). They headset broke and I recently purchased some Kingston HyperX Cloud II's which also come with an external...

Is it at all possible to use a set of 2.1 speakers simultaneously to a 5.1 surround sound set? The ones i currently have are decent but don't provide the volume and bass I'd like. Firstly, seen as Im using a desktop PC, would I be able to get a Aux splitter for the 2 systems to play sounds at...

Hello, We just purchased a home with 4 built-in speakers (front right & left, back right and left). I'm going to be purchasing a center channel and have a sub as well. I've wired speakers before but I'm stumped with how the current setup is working. Rather than your typical Red and Black...

As above yesterday I purchased H2100 to replace my ageing Plantronics 780's. No stupidly I presumed it would just be a case of unboxing, attaching the dongle, charging the headset and off I go. Wrong. Firstly my system specs are as follows: Windows 10 Home 64-bit RAMPAGE V EXTREME i7 5820K...

So i got a blu ray player with a surround sound setup the model is a panasonic sb-hf770 and i want to hook it up to my computer for surround sound so im useing a digital toslink cable for the blu ray to my computer and i do not have a sound card im useing the one in my mother board nd im not...

I know there are quite a few threads on this but I'm starting this one because all of the solutions on the others don't work. I have the Razer Tiamat 7.1 and the surround sound mode sounds extremely flat, tinny and empty. Thing is, the sub does work in the mode because when I move the knob I can...

Every time I turn on my PC I always have to turn on my 7.1 on the USB. It turns off by itself when I turn my PC and its kind of getting annoying. Does anybody else have to turn it one every time you turn on the computer? Is my headset defective?

I have some headphones and a 5:1 surround sound system connected to my computer. I have it set up so skype and such programs play through my headphones, and music plays through my surround sound. How would i make it so i can play music through my headphones and not through the optical output...

So I'm going to start right off by saying I am a complete noob when it comes to computer peripherals such as sound. Now to the good stuff. I have a custom PC I put together a few years ago and have recently took it along with my Xbone and monitor to college. I received an LG 5.1 home theater...

Okay. I'm currently using a sound card which I bought so I could get 5.1 surround sound on my headphones. However, I decided that I should buy an optical cable to be able to play on my TV and get 5.1 surround sound out of my receiver. The sound card model I have is this: Creative Sound Blaster Z...

I've tried midi setup and can only configure 2 speakers not 5. I can get virtual surround sound, but not true surround sound. All the threads say use hdmi cable, but my receiver doesn't have an hdmi in (Samsung). Is there a solution? (Separately, I'm putting movies onto a flash drive, and...

I am new to setting up my first budget home theater and I have $400-$450 budget. But through some deal I am getting the Onkyo HT7700 HTIB for $500 with 1 Yr warranty fro Onkyo which is about a little high. On the other hand I am also getting Monoprice 10565 Home Theater (New) for $180 and if I...

I was thinking on buying the Sennheiser RS 165 for PC Gaming ( I don't really need a mic built in so...) but noticed that it was only stereo. My question is, can I get surround sound with this headphones via sound card or whatever is possible. My last resort would be the: Logitech G930

I am looking for a surround sound system (whether all the parts come in one package, or buying individual parts) for my entertainment center. The room is about 12' by 13' and the television is going to be 70" and in a corner. Price is not an issue, but I am not looking to make anything super...

Hi i currently have two sets of speakers. The only sound is coming from my pc so basically what i want is a little switch or knob on my desk that will let me turn between the two. Is there such a thing ? Thanks in advance ! :)

i am planning to get the energy take classic 5.1 speakers http://home-audio.to...sic-review.htmlbut i am wondering how will i connect them to my pc and still be able to get 5.1 sound. This is my pc build http://pcpartpicker.com/p/hWPyRB. Will i need an av receiver to connect them?

Does it make a stereo Headphone into a Surround Sound Headphone...? If no/yes... Any other Suggestions...? Has to be USB...not PCI-e....! Thanks Guys...!!

Hi, I am planning to get a 5.1 Music system. My usage will be to play songs from my 3.5mm jack mobile phone and movies from TV/PC. To get a 5.1 surround sound output, what would be required? Also how should be my input file? What modification to be done for input files to get the surround sound...

I've heard many different things about different gaming headsets,and when it comes time to choose...I don't know which one to get.I'm looking for a good PC gaming headset wired preferably,but I'd also like a good or better mic. I've heard the Cloud HyperX is pretty good sound wise and durability...

Ok, i have 5.1 surround sound set-up in my room, the specifics are Logitech Z906. My monitor produces no sound so these will have to do. However, when i play my playstation 4 i cant get any sound, unless i re-plug everything so one wire goes from my control to my speaker, of course you can see...

Razer has 10 drivers per headphone . Logitech has only one 40mm driver for each ear. Uses a software based virtual surround sound . Does this 10drivers thing really work or is it just a gimmick? Which one would you choose?

Save me Community! Goal: To be able to play my games in 3840 x 2160 at 60hz, while also having true 5.1 from my home theater setup. Specs: Chip: i7 4770k @ 3.5ghz OC'd to 4.5ghz Ram: 32Gb Motherboard: Asus Maximus VII Formula GPU's: 2x Evga GTX 980, 4GB VRAM, in SLI w/ both core clocks...

Hello! I want some new headsets for around 100€. I don't understand much about audio and stuff though. I had the Gamecom 780, but they broke in two parts (literally). Now I got the G35, from Logitech, but I'm returning them since they aren't as loud (I can't find the right word for this, but I...

Hello I just got the G35 (Logitech) I have multiple problems with the headsets. I bought them from amazon.co.uk First off, the max sound is really low, compared to what I was getting from my last headsets (Gamecom 780), and I don't know if this is normal or not. The mic quality maybe isn't the...

Hi guys, I'm looking for in-ear headphones, it would be good if they could have some surround sound features. (so I can hear footsteps in-games, such as counterstrike and arma). What I would like: Tangle free cord Price: Less than £50 or $80 No microphone required 5.1 / 7.1 surround sound To...

So I have main speakers connected to my computer back I/O board with the main center speaker 3.5 mm output. But I also have a surround system in my room that i'd like to use for music mainly. Is there a way I'd be able to configure that I only hear music go through the surround speakers (again...

I have a Sonyo DP42D23 HD TV and I have a older surround sound. its a RCA RV9968A. What can I do to get it to work on my new tv?

Can you disable Surround Sound 7.1 in certain applications so that I can listen to my friends on Skype with Surround Sound but play League of Legends without surround sound. because if surround sound is enabled i can only hear out of 1 ear.

Hello, As the tittle of this thread says, I am looking for good surround sound speakers that are not too expensive and that are compatible with macbook pro (although I know most are). Obviously I would like the speakers to have the best sound for their price. Please post the model name and...

I'm looking to find headphones (mic optional) that will fit my needs. I'm looking for wired over the ear headphones, I have large ears and it would be best to keep a trapezoid/square shape in the ear cup (Example: TT Esports Shock) My budget is around $85 (USD)

Hey everyone, I'm building a PC for gaming/music/general use. And my question is: what's the best virtual surround sound? Dolby and CMSS3D seem to be the most popular, but what about SBX, Razer Surround, etc.? I've listened to a few videos, but I'd like to listen to the opinions of people that...

There was a power surge last week which managed to blow out a power strip that these three Crestron boxes were connected to. I took this opportunity to replace our TV and get rid of the useless DVD player and karaoke machine that we never used. So my current set up that I want is this new LG TV...

I'm trying to hook up a 5.1 surround sound system to my computer. After realizing that I couldn't simply use an aux cord, I consulted my computer manual and found this section on surround sound: "To setup your system for 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound you will need to connect the audio cables to...

I've recently moved into a house that has ceiling speakers. There are five speakers (all identical) spread across the open plan ground floor, 2 in front living, 1 in kitchen, 2 in back living room. The speaker wire is in the back living room coming out of two holes in the wall. There are 2...

Hi guys, I have a problem with my Z506. I bought it yesterday, and have tested each speaker individually and they all work fine. I have set up the speakers using an analog connection (Green, Orange and Black) to an External USB 5.1 Sound Card. The three cables come from the back of the...

Im a gamer, if i chose the best sounding stereo headphones i could find for my price range can i plug them in a high end sound card that supports surround sound so my stereo headphones becomes surround sound headphones or do i need headphones that actually say surround sound in the description

Hey guys, I have recently just bought the new(ish) Sennheiser PC 363D headset and rigged it all up with the USB sound card and all the stuff it says but when i play a game or test my sound, it goes through the wrong ear. For instance, if I go into my playback devices and configure the surround...

okay i have a led tv http://www.sony.co.in/product/klv-40r452a and 5.1 home theatre system http://www.fendaaudio.com/51_speakers/f3000f.html and my problem started when i tried to watch a movie with 5.1 channel 1080p ...the movie was in my pendrive.i thought i would connect the pendrive to my...

Hello, I am new to home audio, so I do not even know where to begin. The last thing that I have to set up in my media room is the sound system. I am looking for a 5.1 system that will be great for games/movies/music. I have been researching and noticed that it can get very expensive fast. I...

I am looking for the best pair of 7.1 surround sound headphones that is under $250 The primary use will be for gaming and I would prefer to have a high quality microphone. (or at least equal to the razer megalodon after tweaking the settings to kill static). I tend to play for long periods of...

Hello guys, Straight into the problem this this time, i've been having way more problems then i had hoped to have. i've hooked up my Harman Kardon AVR 430 to my tv and my playstation 3. i've got a 5.1 setup; 2 front, 1 center, 2 surround and 1 sub. (yes there all connected right) When i play a...

Hello guys, Straight into the problem this this time, i've been having way more problems then i had hoped to have. i've hooked up my Harman Kardon AVR 430 to my tv and my playstation 3. i've got a 5.1 setup; 2 front, 1 center, 2 surround and 1 sub. (yes there all connected right) When i play a...

Hi guys, Not sure if i am posting under the correct thread. I am trying to convince my friend at work to switch over to pc gaming. But he is concerned about how to make his subwoofer work on a gaming pc. His subwoofer is as follows...

Hey guys! So, I have a HTPC for all my media needs with my TV. And I'm planning on upgrading my sound system. I was thinking about getting this: http://amzn.to/1cz3LVx Would there be any point to me getting a soundcard for my HTPC with that? Also, is that even a good choice? Would an actual...

Hi, I've got a pretty high end gaming PC which I spent all my money on. Now I've saved up a bit more and I'm looking to finish it off. I know I need to stick a sound card in it (was thinking an asus xonar phoebus solo), and I'm looking for a set of surround speakers to match the card. I don't...

Title says it all. Razer Kraken 7.1 Surround Sound Over Ear Gaming Headset or RAZER BlackShark 3.5mm Connector Circumaural Expert 2.0 Gaming Headset or RAZER Carcharias 3.5mm Connector Circumaural Professional Gaming Headset or Corsair Vengeance 1500 USB Connector Circumaural Dolby 7.1 Gaming...

Hello, I wanted to ask you guys if anyone can help me decide which of these two choose for gaming purposes. I play pretty much every genre so I've got no specific wish, they should have just good sound quality, good "virtual" 5.1/7.1 Surround Sound and comfortable material. And these two pretty...

So i was trying to hook up my old RCA RT2770 5.1 channel surround sound to my pc. Using the motherboards built in s/pdif port and the receivers it seems that only stereo is being output (with sub woofer). However with the test built into the windows settings it is output just fine. I opened up...

hi i have a Sony HT-AS 5 (5.1 surround sound system) and i conected it to my newly installed Creative soundblaster z via optical cable. i downloaded and instaled all the drivers properly and the speakers work but only the front right, front left and the sub woofer work. this means that the rear...

I don't know how to set up the best simulated surround sound coming from consoles/TV to a 7.1 receiver, then processed out to my studio headphones through the gold adapter headphone connection... :/ Ideally, I would want to use my receiver to do this, and have 6.1 sent to my speakers when I...

I need help! Which is the best sound card for best audio quality with these speakers? I'm mainly using it for gaming, here are some options: http://www.amazon.com/Creative-Blaster-Beamforming-Microphone-SB1500/dp/B009ISU33E/ref=pd_sim_e_4/181-8338981-5505331 http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00654PTT2...

I have a Sony STR-DH520 7.1 hooked up and for some reason, I can't seem to figure out the settings. Here is the exact unit: http:// Red/White audio cables are running from my receiver to my television, and I only have 5 speakers hooked up. Two in the front, center and two in the rear. I don't...

Hello this is my first post and I recently purchased a small hd tv from amazon for my room. I planned on purchasing a surround sound system to go with it. The problem is that the tv I purchased does not have any audio out ports whatsoever. It does have 2 hdmi ports and 1 usb port. I thought of...