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My 5.1 surround is not working properly. - Harold_Finch - Nov 30, 2014
Hello HF.
I bought the Logitech Z906 home theater for my PC but I have a strange problem with the 5.1 effect.
So here is the problem, I realised that the 5.1 effect didn't sound like it should so I ran a test with the "test button" on the home theater console and all of my speakers were working perfectly.
Unfortunately I still found that something was not working properly so I tested all of my speakers with the realtek audio manager and the only the front left and right speakers worked.
When I play a music on iTunes or spotify or play a movie I do hear the bass I know its working and I do hear some sounds on the rear left and right speakers.
I have no clue of what could be causing this problem.
-Im connected to the PC with a 6-channel direct input cable
-I tried to re install the audio driver
-I have the Z97-a motherboard from asus
If some of you have an idea on how to fix this I will be grateful.
And by the way, sorry for my low english 😁
* - Dotol - Nov 30, 2014
Try using an optical cable when using surround sounds systems that are 5.1+ more often than not it fixes many issues. Most songs and videos don't support 5.1+ audio but rather standard 2.1 and some audio receivers don't emulate the sound into all speakers. Raise your volume and watch this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4KYoQKAnoE
If it works you'll know that its working fine or you can search in youtube "5.1 surround sound test". Installing a brand new surround sound system on a computer without a sound card with included software can be a real pain in the ass, especially if its your first time and on top of that you have to deal with the very limited Realtek software, I learned this the hard way as I'm sure you can understand. Remember google is your friend, learned so much after a whole week of troubleshooting when I bought my system.
* - Harold_Finch - Nov 30, 2014
(Nov 30, 2014 02:44 PM)Dotol Wrote: Try using an optical cable when using surround sounds systems that are 5.1+ more often than not it fixes many issues. Most songs and videos don't support 5.1+ audio but rather standard 2.1 and some audio receivers don't emulate the sound into all speakers. Raise your volume and watch this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4KYoQKAnoE
If it works you'll know that its working fine or you can search in youtube "5.1 surround sound test". Installing a brand new surround sound system on a computer without a sound card with included software can be a real pain in the ass, especially if its your first time and on top of that you have to deal with the very limited Realtek software, I learned this the hard way as I'm sure you can understand. Remember google is your friend, learned so much after a whole week of troubleshooting when I bought my system.
Thank you for the fast reply but unfortunately I don't have an optical cable so I can not try this option right now I will buy one and update this post when I did it, I also tried many souround test on youtube and no one worked.
I think I might have to buy a sound card, does someone have a recommendation?
* - Dotol - Nov 30, 2014
(Nov 30, 2014 02:59 PM)Harold_Finch Wrote: Thank you for the fast reply but unfortunately I don't have an optical cable so I can not try this option right now I will buy one and update this post when I did it, I also tried many souround test on youtube and no one worked.No, buying a sound card or optical cable is not exactly necessary but it can help in some cases or at least get rid of a lot of hassle. I'll try to help you out once my bf4 game is over lol
I think I might have to buy a sound card, does someone have a recommendation?
But yeah it looks like the settings in Realtek software aren't properly set up. Make sure its your default audio output, it should have a red checkmark beside it
* - Harold_Finch - Dec 2, 2014
Ok so I just bought an digital optical cable but it still don't work I can't get my surround to work :'(
I'm pretty sure my realtek driver is working good and correctly setup.
I don't know what to do :'(
I will keep searching and tell you when I get the solution.
EDIT:
Ok I just had to enable DTS connect and it worked just fine thank you for the help :)
* - Dotol - Dec 2, 2014
:D yeah installing those systems is a bitch but you'll find out that anytime something doesn't work its usually something you haven't done or done wrong enjoy ^^
* - Arnette Rene - Dec 2, 2014
I got that set also lol. i made an custom subwoofer box.. if you need the blueprints pm me. the sub goes down to 23 hz in my room. But i dont know your problem..
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* - Harold_Finch - Dec 6, 2014
Wow this is verry nice. You should paint it tho I think it would look a lot sexier ;) .
By the way since my problem is solved I will lock this thread :)