Windows 10: Headphones detected as Speakers, please help.

Discus and support Headphones detected as Speakers, please help. in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I have recently bought a Corsair HS80 USB and could not find out how to fix the bad playback quality. At first, I thought it was the headphones causing... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Blake Ramirez, Nov 17, 2022.

  1. BLAKE RAMIREZ
    Blake Ramirez Win User

    Headphones detected as Speakers, please help.


    I have recently bought a Corsair HS80 USB and could not find out how to fix the bad playback quality. At first, I thought it was the headphones causing the problem, but it wasn't. I have tried everything I can think of to fix the quality but found no solution. I was this close to returning the headset, but I did not just want to buy something I really needed just to return it without even enjoying it. Later on, I realized that Windows detects the headset as a "Speaker", and not labeled as a "Headset". It also was not detected from Realtek drivers. I plugged back in my old headset, which is an

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    Blake Ramirez, Nov 17, 2022
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  2. RYAN FRA
    Ryan Fra Win User

    No Speakers or Headphones detected

    Hi,

    This issue may have been caused by a corrupted Audio driver or defective audio port.

    To better understand this concern please answer the following questions:

    • Are you still able to play music using a built-in speakers?
    • Have you tried using other headphones or external speakers?

    We also suggest that you run audio troubleshooter by following these steps:

    • Type "troubleshooting" on the search box.
    • Select Troubleshooting on the result.
    • Click View all.
    • Choose Playing Audio then follow the instructions.

    If you need further assistance, don't hesitate to post back.
     
    Ryan Fra, Nov 17, 2022
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  3. IVY MUN
    Ivy Mun Win User
    Speakers and headphones work at the same time

    Hi.

    Let us isolate your concern by answering these few questions.

    • Have you tried connecting your headphones directly to your desktop?
    • Does your speaker work normally when connected to your desktop?
    You may try the following steps to help resolve your concern:

    • Unplug or Disconnect your speaker from the desktop.
    • Connect your headphone directly to the desktop.
    If the headphone works properly when directly connected to the desktop, we suggest that you contact your speaker manufacturer for assistance.

    Let us know how it goes.
     
    Ivy Mun, Nov 17, 2022
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  4. TANYAG56
    TANYAG56 Win User

    Headphones detected as Speakers, please help.

    Headphones detected as Speakers

    Hi,

    I brought SteelSeries Arctis 3 (no usb) headphones. I plugged them in the front jack, as my logitech speakers are plugged in the rear jack.

    The Via audio driver windows 10 provides, detects my headphones as my speakers, so even if both are plugged, only my headphones plays, if I want the sound to play on my speakers, I have to unplug my headphones.

    I want to be able to use them separately, like play spotify on my speakers and games and discord on my headphones..

    Please help!
     
    TANYAG56, Nov 17, 2022
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