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System Audio

Forum discussion tagged with System Audio.
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    Solved! Tv with dts support but home theatre does not support dts

    My tv has dts audio support, but the home theatre that I bought doesn't support dts. Will the home theatre system still play the audio of the movie I am watching?
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    Connecting mixer to speaker to tv?

    I have no experience with using audio equipment. I'm trying to connect a Allen & Heath Zed 10Fx mixer with Harbinger Vari V2212 speakers. How do I use the right wires to connect all of this? Also how do I connect this to the TV?
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    Solved! Connecting active bookshelf speaker to active subwoofer

    so i just bought 2.0 active bookshelf speaker (edifier r1000t4) for replacing my old 2.1 speakers. i want to use the old subwoofer from my old 2.1, the sub has aux input and left right output. and the 2.0 speakers has left right input. both are powered (the sub and speaker) is it right to plug...
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    Sound Card, Should I buy?

    So I know what you're thinking... Why do I NEED a sound card... well that's because my Motherboard Sucks ass, I use a Core i7 3770 and for reference my motherboard doesnt even have USB 3.0 support so along with its many Defects so is its Natural Audio, both the recordings have Hella Static...
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    Which Speaker to replace?

    Hi fellows, Recently my receiver/amp spoiled as it won't turn on. I have the Sony Cmt Dx400 micro Hifi comes with tweeter and woofer. Left with few options 1. Creative Sound Blaster Kratos S5 gaming speaker 2. Logitech Z623/625 3. Sony HT-S100f soundbar 4. Sony XB20/30 (will be plugging in 24/7...
  6. shiva.ram54

    I have creative inspire 5.1 T6160 how to connect to Vu 43SU128 led tv?

    The speaker has 3 cables and I'm from India so i'd really appreciate if people can recommend me products from any website that sell their product in no other currency than INR because foreign exchange rate for Indian currency is too low (usually). Thanks.... p.s. Would something similar to this...
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    Absolutely insane static when running games/listening/producing music through USB Audio Interface in new PC

    So over four years ago I bought an Alienware x51, it served me well for a very long time, I used it as my main production/gaming PC until like 2 days ago. I had my two Yamaha HS5s hooked up to a behringer Uphoria 404hd, and that, via USB connected to my PC. I still have that same setup, but a...
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    Recommend me a good bluetooth speaker

    I want you to reccomend me a bluetooth speaker. I want it to cover my whole room and want it to sound full and big with some bass. Is the JBL Charge 3 the best choice? Should I get something else. Thanks.
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    Can I use a switch or converter for this?!

    I have an old X540 Logitech system and just got a PS4. I am by no means an audiophile but after using these for so long to play games and watch movies it just isnt the same using TV speakers for my PS4. I have an ASUS Z270E that comes with a decent on board sound card along with a PS4...
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    Solved! How to connect Phillips home theater to PC? (3.5mm input ports)

    I have Phillips DSP 2800 5.1 and I want to use it with my pc. It has 3.5mm input ports so I bought a 3.5mm male to male cable and connected the center speaker to the green audio port at the back of the pc and it works. So I was wondering if I connect the other 2 inputs from the speaker system to...
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    How to connect Active Speakers and Actice Subwoofer to the PC?

    Hi all! I am having a PC with a sound blaster Z sound card, and an Edifier R2730 speaker. I would like to purchase an active subwoofer too to have a bit more bass. I thinking about the Jamo Sub 210. Will it be ok with the mentioned speaker? Furthermore how to connect it? Should I connect the...
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    Using a receiver for PC sound without lag

    I'm experiencing lag with my new setup. It's minor but noticeable when I play guitar through the computer (Rocksmith). There is a fraction of a second delay. When using computer speakers and no receiver, there's no delay. I just bought a Yamaha receiver with 5.1 speakers. I spoke to Yamaha...
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    Rear and front audio jacks: Can't use both

    Front and rear audio outputs not being registered as seperate: So i've been trying for a few hours to figure this out without any luck. Basically i've got a set of speakers running of an amp plugged into the rear 3.5mm audio jack, and i've got my headphones running of the front jack. What i...
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    mute mic sounds

    How do I mute or the sounds when I use my microphone to dictate a text message or email or anytime I use the mic. I don't need it to tell me with a sound that I've engaged the microphone or ended my comment. I know it. The little noises that sounds when I click the mic before I speak, and the...
  15. EpIckFa1LJoN

    Better Speaker Placement

    Hello. I'm looking for a way to improve my sound quality, specifically the sub... I have no idea what to do with this thing... Any help would be greatly appreciated It just feels like the bass is lacking. The little sub itself is quite impressive but I am quite sure the carpet is absorbing a...
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    How to connect passive speakers to xbox one?

    I have an old pair of audioengine A5 powered speakers which I am converting to passive because the internal amp blew out. Once I convert them to passive I wish to connect them to my xbox one and I am trying to figure out the best way to do this. I was thinking connecting via the optical cable...
  17. Ridhwan_1

    can i use blue jack (line in) for use of pink jack (mic in)

    can i use blue jack (line in) for use of pink jack (mic in) because pink jack is broken Sometimes when plug mic in pink jack (mic in) i hear noises in my green jack (line out) and sometimes i can hear my own voice when am talking in the mic. And sometimes i hear nothing but when am talking to...
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    how to fix audio popping on usb device

    hello i dont know what to do i have now installed a new mobo with a new cpu and now my audio is popping/crackling when i pley music and play games. i check dpc latency and evrything looks fine. update all my drivers, updated bios and check if the problem was the headset. i dont know what is...
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    Please Help me !!!!

    I Drop my laptop to floor . Next day i start play games and normaly i get 60-100 FPS with medium graphic . Now i get just 5-10 with super low graphic . Please help me how to fix that ? Even the laptop gets very hot when playing games these last days :/ . When...
  20. bob0011

    Getting my PC and phone to output audio into one set of headphones.

    I would like to have my PC, Phone and laptop all output audio into 1 set of headphones. I Presume I would need some sort of mixer to do this, as I would like to change the volume of the devices through the device. My budget is sub £100 but would like to keep it as low as passable. Thanks