Windows 10: Is it possible to fix surround speakers that are not being detected by the computer?

Recently, I connected the XV-DV88 using a jack-to-RCA cable with 5 speakers and a subwoofer. However, sound is coming from only 2 out of 5 speakers and not from the subwoofer. I should mention that I have tested the speakers and subwoofer with discs and regular tests on the receiver, and everything works correctly.

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Good surround sound headset

I know you say you're not that guy, but stepping into the $250+ range really brings a change in build quality that might have you never having to buy another set. Otherwise, getting 6 speakers with decent sound in a headset is hard, and that's what you are asking for, and I have no suggestions, but just a bump up the list. *Stick Out Tongue

 

5.1 surround dosn't work only 3/5

Hi Samuel,

Your concern needs further investigation so that we can identify the cause of the issue. Please provide the following information:

• What is the make and model of your device?
• Have you made any change prior to this issue?

Since you are using an external speakers/surround, it's possible that the device is malfunctioning/wearing out. We suggest that you try connecting the surround on a different device and see if it has the same issue.

Looking forward to your response.

 

No bass in surround

Okay I will mark this as solved as I have fixed my issue. Here is what I did:

• After trying all the common suggestions about drivers and such, I had no luck
• On a whim, I bought a sound card and hooked it up via the optical cable.
• I also changed the speaker settings on my receiver from Large to Small.
• I removed all sound drivers other than those for my sound card (Soundblaster ZX)

I now have bass in surorund sound. I also have it set to 5.1 in Windows and have checked all speakers with a surround sound audio file I downloaded.

My guess is that the driver coming off of the Nvidia card is only in 2.1 and it just can't decode/send the right sounds to the receiver over HDMI.

At any rate, hopefully this will help someone else.