Surround

1.Can this digital audio coaxial cable which is a 3.5mm trrs phono plug leading to a coaxial connector be able to carry 5,1 ch surround sound?The3.5 mm plug connects to my tv digital audio port (labelled spdif)which looks similar to headphone jack socket. Xiaomi mi tv 2 spdif coaxial cable...

Hello ladies and gents ill be short,i got these: Sound blaster x g6 :Exetrnal soundcard Lg LHB645 :Home theater kit I wanna connect pc to the card(through usb) and card to the theater but i havent the slightest how to go about doing that,card has line in/optical in line...

I've seen similar threads...but I still cannot figure this out; can someone please guide me on the best way to attach the following components, I'm just lost. Also...I don't have a remote controller for the Sony surround...can I still setup/configure this system without one? Thank you in...

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...

I have the following devices: Yamaha RXC-V383 receiver Acer Predator XB271HU monitor Homemade computer with: EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 XC GAMING video card ASRock Fatal1ty Gaming Z170 Gaming K4 motherboard I'm trying to get this setup so my PC is both GSYNC enabled (requires DisplayPort) and 5.1...

Hi! So I have 2 external displays that I want to use nvidia surround with my laptop display in the middle. Only problem is that in Nvidia Surround, the laptop display is always greyed out and I can't change the topology to 1x3. Anyone know a workaround or a fix? Laptop is an XMG PRO 15 / Clevo...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

I have an old microlab m100 speaker and my motherboard is gigabyte g41m combo.I'm thinking about buying another new set of 2.1ch speakers.it is possible to make 2.1+2.1= 4.1 surround sound if so then how would i make it. I'm new into sound systems btw.

Hi everyone, I have no experience with audio stuff - and will appreciate any help you can offer to a complete beginner. I have bought a Sony x900e TV and a Samsung MS650 soundbar. I only want to stream videos from Amazon Prime Video and Netflix - I do NOT have a Blu-ray player or any other...

Im planning to buy SONY DAV-DZ650 DVD Home Theather system which has Optical Input and HDMI output which support ARC. I have a desktop PC with HDMI out on my GPU(AMD R7 250) and connected to my TV(Sony 32W674A) on HDMI IN 2. Will I get true surround sound from my PC if I connect the home...

I have an old Denon 7.1 receiver. Because of the layout of the room, I can't just string wires where I want my L&R back surround speakers. Is there a simple and inexpensive way to connect the 2 speaker outs to a bluetooth transmitter which connects to the back surround speakers? I understand the...

Hi ! I had a strix 7.1. The sound quality and the surround was great but the material was EXTREMELY CHEAP. It broke ! After holding both earcups with glue for 6 months (joke you not) it broke again and i cut the right earcup wire in the process of re applying the glue. so now im going for Razer...

Hello all, I have a Clevo P170EM and want to buy a pair of Razer Tiamat 7.1 headphones. These use 5 audio jacks and a USB port. On the side of the Clevo there are 4 3.5mm sockets: 1 Headphone jack 1 Microphone jack 1 S/PDIF Out jack 1 Line in jack Can I use these for the Tiamat's 4 audio...

Good day fellow users. I currently have the Logitech Z906 connected to my PC through the Sound Blaster Z's TOSLINK port. I just recently got my hands on some sweet material; Rush's 2112 and Jethro Tull's Aqualung on 24-bit; for each, I have the stereo, quad and surround (5.1) files. My...

I am always on a constant quest for a headset that's good for gaming but also provides me with a way to hear myself. If I can't, the headset is useless. All Turtle Beach and Astro offerings have this, as well as Logitech, but none of them have really worked well for me for a PC setup because of...

i have 2 kenwood sl 29, 2 bookshelf speakers that i dont know the brand of , a sub without a build in amp and 2 small speakers that i both connected to center speaker. but its connected to a dvd amp thing. and then into my pc so its not really surround. if i go into windows sound and click test...

So I've got this motherboard (MSI Z77A-G43) and this HTiB (Samsung HT-BD1250) system I got from my aunt & uncle. I've been using it as 2.1 for about a year now but thought it was time to get 5.1 working. There are images of all the HTBD1250s outputs / inputs in the link and it supposedly...

Hey everyone, I've wanted to get a new pair of headphones for a while now. Only thing is, I know absolutely nothing for the most part about headphones and sound. So I was hoping some of you knowledgeable people on here could help me. Currently I have a Logitech G35 headset which seems pretty...

Hello, I am looking to upgrade my headset/headphones (currently using the Ozone Rage ST headset, rather nice quality for its price) in order to get (much) better sound quality, and if possible, surround sounds for more immersive gameplay. Now I have multiple options,n here is each of them: -I...

Hi! I want to purchase a headphone that is good for listening to music and gaming as well. My current oprions are the these two headphones. Since they are open back ones, the should provide a wider soundstage with greater positional audio in games like Counter Strike. What are the differences...

I just bought this: Samsung HT-J555W Home Theater And my motherboard is this: H81M-P33 I've connected the receiver -> pc with 2x Phono -> 1 jack into my pc sound card. Problem is i only got stereo. In tests and in 5.1 movies. It's only front and left which are working. When i test all speakers...

Hi. My motherboard is Asus M489GTD Pro, which supports surround sound. I have the Logitech Z506 set of surround speakers attached to my PC. Surround sounds clearly work in things like video games. The problem is that it doesn't work in movies I rent on Itunes and Google Play. I only get...

Hello, my vizio m-series 4k smart tv is not working when hooked up to the sound bar. It says to just simply plug in an hdmi from the soundbar to the tv's ARC port. When powered on, the soundbar's lights go up and down, which I assume is a sync mode, and doesnt output sound. The sound still goes...

Hi all, I've been struggling with this problem for a few days now. I've scoured the net looking for solutions, but nothing seems to work. I'd really appreciate some help with this. My setup is like so: [SOURCE] ---<HDMI Cable>---Audio Extractor ---<HDMI Cable>----Projector ...

Yes I know there are tons of these, but I always see suggestions for budget systems etc. as well as I'm somewhat confused on how to do this correctly even after reading the other posts. It's going to take me some time, but I'm look to get the ideal set-up for 5.2 surround sound. My PC: Asus...

Hey People, So I need to buy a new headset,and I'm a student on a budget. I'm an avid gamer and love FPS and loving RAINBOW SIX :Seige at the moment. I'm looking for a headset that can give me good sound and "location sound" as some would say.For instance,hear footsteps,gun clips etc. Now...

Hello, I am looking for a headset that includes: -PC & PS4 platform -Surround sound (5.1 or 7.1 doesn't matter) for both pc and ps4 -good bass (for explosions) This seems an easy task, but i can't figure it out online. Alot of "surround sound" headsets require software, so they won't deliver...

So what I have is my pc, bose lifestyle av28 receiver, panasonic tv (st50 viera) and bose home theater system(https://www.bose.com/products/speakers/home_theater/acoustimass-10-speaker-system.html#v=am10_v_black) What I want to do is play video from my pc to the tv and obviously play the audio...

I have an Acer Aspire with 1 Headphone jack input and 1 output and something called stereo mix, which I just cannot make sense of! My laptop is connected to a fairly old JVC TV. I have 2 sets of 2.1 PC systems I'd would love to somehow setup into a surround sound system. I'm not a rich man, so...

I currently own the Asus Xonar DS sound card and the 7.1 on my Razer Tiamat sounds weird and echos a lot. I am not sure if that is just my sound card or just the true 7.1 surround sound, the stereo mode works fine and the quality is very good. Instead i was thinking about buying new closed...

Hi all, This forum helped me a lot in the past, and usually I find my answers here....but after hours of searching I'm desperate. I hope someone would give me a straight answer and put my mind at ease. I have the following setup: - MSI GT70 laptop with NVIDIA GTX770M (hdmi and Mini DP port) and...

I am using the ASUS Xonar DGX sound card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829132052 and a Onkyo TX-SR500: http://www.onkyousa.com/Products/model.php?m=TX-SR500&class=Receiver I am attempting to get surround sound working through these devices. I have my sound system...

Hello, I have purchase creative inspire t6300 speakers, which are 5.1, I got them all hooked up with my external usb sound card and it all works perfectly when I am configuring or when I 'test' on sound section, however as soon as I try to play any music on it, it only outputs it through the...

so i got a tv as a monitor recently but at the moment i only have skype and teamspeak on the audio of it and on my computer speakers i have all the games and such i was wondering is there any way i could connect my computer speakers with the tv and get a surround sound kinda thing (software) for...

Hello, I'm Sjana. This is the first time I'm creating a thread on Tomsguide because usually I can find the answer by searching this forum. However this time I'm in need of answers for something I don't know that much about. Audio. I'll start with my current situation. PC with ASUS Xonar...

Jumping right in, I am building a new pc within the next month or so hopefully, and i want to be able to get true 5.1 or 7.1 discrete channels from my pc. These are the (important?) specs. Motherboard: ASRock 970 Performance GPU: Sapphire Radeon R9 280 (Not X) The motherboard has an Optical...

I am now currently using the Z323 speakers and wondering if the Z506 speakers is worth the upgrade. I'll be mainly using it for gaming, movies, music, etc. and i want more bass without giving up the treble (Z323 default was okay but not good enough, had to EQ it for awhile to get a decent...

using a center channel speaker in a surround position.

Hi, I currently own the tritton kunai headset, but they hurt me a bit on the ears and since they are the playstation version, do not play stereo on my computer. I have up to 150 euros, or 161USD. What headset would you reccomend? It would need a nice mic, specially for voice chat and possible...

I am having a problem with my denon 5.1 reciever. When ever I try to play music from itunes, Youtube or any other source the sound doesnt come out in the rear speakers. The audio is ran HDMI from the laptop to the reciever. I can go to control panel and test the speakers and all of the speakers...

Hey guys, I just bought a pair of Astro A40s and I have been trying to get 7.1 to work. I have them plugged in to my Asus xonar DGX through optical connection and through the mixamp pro. However, I cannot change the sound output to more than 2 channels in the sound setting and therefore cannot...

Hi guys, I guess I've tried everything. Really, I'M SURE that, I've plugged everything correctly, it's all right related to cables. When my sound is in 7.1 mode, it sounds bad, really bad, no bass boost, subwoofer etc. When I put it on 2.2 mode, pressing the button on the little control, it...

Hello. I have the gamecom 780 headsets and I like them, but something just happened: I can't fix them, and what you see on the photo is the damage on an "early stage", they're almost completely broken in half now. What kind of headsets for gaming do you think would be good for me? I want them...

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 an HTPC with an Asrock Z87 Extreme6 motherboard (http://www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/Z87%20Extreme6/) outputting audio via optical cable to a Pioneer Elite VSX-74VXTi. I use this setup for both media watching and PC gaming. Currently if I play a movie that has a 5.1 track it will play in 5.1...

Hello there! I have a Genius SW-5.1 1000 sound system. Photo: I am looking for ways to connect a non 5.1 player device (e.x. a smartphone or an old laptop) to the mentioned 5.1 speaker system and make all the speakers work. What causes the problem is, that I only have 1 output on the playing...

Hello, I've been wondering it's possible to connect this audio system (images below) to my PC so I can get surround sound, I hope this is the right section. It's a VERY old Sony STR-KSL 600, it works great and I've been using it on my PS3 but now I want to use it on my PC. Here's the back of...

Okay, so this should be a reasonably easy question, my motherboard's (ASUS Crosshair V Formula-Z) on board audio card/chip has an optical audio option. I recently saw a fairly good amplifier that supports 5.1 and optical, and I would like to use it for my pc setup. My question is, since I never...

Hi! Is that a mayor difference between true and fake surround sound in headsets? I am thinking of buying a headset for games like Battlefield 4. And is that a big difference between 5.1 and 7.1? Some headsets i have though about is:¨ Roccat Kave 5.1 (Real) Logitech G35 7.1 (Fake)

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...

Witch is the best surround 7.1 headset of these? Asus Orion Pro Logitech G35 Corsair Vengeance 1500 V2

Hi i have a surround sound with five speakers and one subwoofer but i dont have a D.IN slot on my pc which is the only way i know how to connect it to things such as my games console. But on my surround sound system it says it can be conneced via AUX, how would i go about connecting to my pc, my...

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...

Its been a while since ive invested in a good headset, since my last purchase, a sharkoon Xtatic 5.1, lasted me a good 6 years. Unfortunately the plastic headband has given way after its lengthy service and its time to find a replacement. This time around I have some requirements and points...

I have Ati radeon hd 4350 It supports either 2 channel audio or Dolby Digital encoded 5.1 Most PC games do not have AC3 format as an option. So please can anyone advise me on how can I encode 5.1 pcm (which I guess is the standard 5.1 format of most games) to AC3. Please help me in this task...

Hello all, I know this is a well-known topic on a lot of forums and have searched for a solution for a long time now and nothing seems to be working for me and I can't seem to find any other solutions. First I'll start by mentioning my setup for 2 pc's: Primary: Motherboard: Intel DP55WG OS...