Windows 10: Headphones recognized as speakers when connected via Jack 3.5mm cable Windows 11

I am experiencing an issue with my PC where it recognizes my Sennheiser Momentum 4 headphones as speakers, leading to a decline in sound quality. Below is a detailed description of the problem and the steps I have already taken to resolve it.System Specifications:Motherboard: ASUS PRIME B760M-KOperating System: Windows 11Headphones: Sennheiser Momentum 4Problem Description:When I connect my Sennheiser Momentum 4 headphones to the 3.5mm jack port on the back of my PC, they are recognized as "Speakers" in Windows sound settings. This issue results in a degraded sound quality compared to when the

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Headphones recognized as Speakers...

Hi Ahri,

Having your headphones recognized as speaker when plugged in at the back of your PC could be the reason why the audio is low. To help us isolate the problem, we suggest running first the audio troubleshooter from the link Fix
sound problems.

In case the issue persists, then let's remap or retask your Realtek audio jack and see if it addresses the issue. To do that, follow the steps below:

• Open the Realtek HD Audio Manager.
• In the back panel, right click the option where your headphone is connected.
• Choose the option Connector Retasking, then select Headphone.

Feel free to update us with the result so we can further assist you.

Regards.

 

Sound problem with jack connected headphones

My laptop is a Dell 16 7610 with Windows 11, 23H2. During the last few weeks, I have the following problem with the sound of my laptop. The sound works all right with the internal speakers and/or Bluetooth connected speakers.

However, when I try to connect external speakers or headphones via the laptop’s jack, they are not connected. The sound continues coming out from the device’s internal speakers. I tried 3 different external speakers without difference.

When, through the Device Manager, I uninstall the Realtek audio device and restart with the headphones connected on the jack, they are working , but when I withdraw them and reconnect they stop working. If during the restart the jack is not connected but I connect the headphones after the restart, they don’t work at all.

Can somebody suggest what to do?

 

Headphones recognized as Speakers...

Thanks for the Reply!,

So i tried the Troubleshooting option, but sadly it didnt help, it still was Quiet and the Headphones are still listed as 'Speakers' in the Sound Options, Screenshot:





So i tried to do the Realtek Steps,

I opened the Realtek HD Audio Manager, then right clicked on the Green Jack (where my headphones are connected) but nothing happens.. I can double click and right click on it all-day, but nothing happens, nor any options open.