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System Audio

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  1. J

    Headset w/ microphone Help

    Hi, I've gotten a Logitech Stereo Headset H110 for my child. The audio works fine but the microphone doesn't. We got it new, I've checked to see it's enabled on the audio settings and it is. However there is no "boost" option to make the mic louder. We've plugged it into the back and front of...
  2. G

    How to get 5.1 From Soundblaster Z card to my 5.1 Samsung reciever

    Hey so wanting 5.1 sound I put a Soundblaster Z card into my desktop, but am having trouble getting true 5.1 sound to my samsung 5.1 reciever. Hopefully I did not screw up what i needed! The soundblaster Z card has the following ports: Optical In(x1) Optical out(x1) AUX out(x3) Headphone...
  3. R

    Mic picks up speaker noise. (stereo mix not a factor).

    Hello, my mic is picking up speaker noise just like the title says, music echo of friends speaking and I'm stumped. I looked all over the internet and none of the solutions were my solution. So I come here today to see if anyone can help me out. I made a video and I hope it has all the...
  4. M

    Want a "good" 5.1 system for PC gaming

    So I like PC gaming PCMR and all that. I like PC gaming without a headset often. Sweaty ears and not being able to hear anybody around the house gets old. I have a 2.1 system, an old Logitech THX kit though I can't begin to recall the model and such. I would like to upgrade to a 5.1 set...
  5. W

    Surround sound not working

    Hi there, I am currently experiencing some issues with my sound, and would appreciate some help. Since i have read up multiple threads on this, and none seem to work. I bought a new sound system " SW-G5.1 3500" however when playing a music/movie/game, only 1 speaker works. Now i have...
  6. T

    Best car/home subwooferspeaker under 300 euro ?

    Hello guys i'm searching for a new subwoofer for under 300 euro ( i should like it if i can buy the sub in the netherlands ) minimum reqeusts : +500 w RMS reconigd brand NOT under 12 ''
  7. Man1ac123

    I need help with system files?

    Hello guys. Lately my laptop (PC Notebook HP ENVY dv6-7280sp ) takes a lot of time when booting but yesterday something happened. On the task bar on the right side(dont know the name) there are less programs then before. On startup some programs dont start like avg for example. My sound icon...
  8. B

    Should I bother getting a sound card for SPDIF?

    I know this is a subject almost beat to death but I can't really find a definitive answer. So currently I have a Logitech Z506 speaker setup and I'm thinking about upgrading to the Energy Take Classic 5.1 system and a 7.1 Denon Receiver. My motherboard is an MSI 890fxa-GD70 with the Realtek®...
  9. Z

    System audio playing through microphone

    Okay so I've seen others having this problem, but everything I try to fix it doesn't work, it makes playing games in Skype calls difficult and I'm sick of having this problem, I'm using Realtek and most people seemed to fix the issue by clicking the "Separate all input jacks as independent input...
  10. J

    Does a headphone work cwith a 5.1 system

    Hello, i have a 5.1 system, working great, and i am interested in buying a hyperx cloud headset but i dont want to plug and unplug it everytime i use it, can i but a splitter and run the headphones through the same 3.5 jack as the green one of the system. i know that this would work with a 2.1...
  11. R

    Headphones for $100-$80

    What are the best headphones that I can get for $100. I want the headphones to be good for gaming, music, and watching movies. Is the Asus Xonar DG a good sound card for headphones?
  12. Jacob Emmons

    Will an amp on a sound card work well compared to standalone amps?

    I just got a Sennheiser HD 598, and was planning on getting a Sound Blaster Z. Will the onboard amp on the soundcard work well with the 598's? What are the benefits of getting a standalone amp compared to the one on the card itself?
  13. J

    I have a new samsung smart TV and the Bose Solo sound system. Audio and video are out of sync. Help

    I have cable service a Bose Solo sound system and a Samsung series 8 (smart ) TV. My audio sound is out of sync with the picture. Hoe can I fix this
  14. C

    How do I connect a projector through HDMI and over ride the default to play the audio portion through a stereo receiver?

    I am getting audio and video through the projector. I have an Epson Home Cinema 3020 being supplied video through my Dell Laptop. I would like to connect to my Sony stereo receiver, but the default is putting audio to the projector. I do not see output from the projector, so my sense is that...
  15. H

    Looking into new gaming headset, cross platform, seeking feedback

    Hello, I'm in the market for a new gaming headset to use with my PS3 and PC. budget: $70 approximately (if there's something AWESOME for 80 that makes the best 60-70 one look like crap, I'm flexible.) I'd prefer wired at least for PC, I'm told most cross-platform headsets do not plug into the...
  16. A

    Want to PC game at 4k, with true 5.1 through a receiver. Why won't it just work!?

    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...
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    PS3 7.1 Surround Sound System I Only 1 hdmi port on tv

    Ok, I know that I would need a decoder and/ or amplifier to get a ps3 system to play true 7.1 surround sound (expensive). But what I'd like to know is there a any way to play true 7.1 audio off a tv with only 1 hdmi input (which is taken up by the ps3) from a ps3 system. I really don't want to...
  18. W

    SoundBlaster Z Multiple Audio Devices

    Hi Guys/Gals Okay so yesterday I got a Creative soundblaster Z soundcard, I was wondering if anyone knew if I could have both my headphones and speakers connected and easily switch between them using the software etc... Any help is appreciated :)
  19. S

    Extremely low volume with Corsair Vengeance 1500

    Hi. I was having some severe issues with my mic not picking up sound so I went over to the Corsair site and installed the latest driver, 2.0.16. I did this and the software looked considerably different from when I first got it. Was it the 1.1 driver??? Anyway, the software isn't responsive and...
  20. C

    Speaker Wattage??? Receiver channel output???

    Hey guys, So i love my PC, i have spent hours and hours building, upgrading and babying my computer. It now comes time to rig out my PC and Tv with a speaker system but i am a huge neophyte when it comes to audio. I have an oldish Harmon Kardon receiver that outputs 50 watts per channel. Now i...