[Harold_Finch]

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]

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]

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]

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?

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

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]

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]

: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]

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]

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 :)