Windows 10: My new Window 11 desktop will not reproduce 5.1 audio surround sound.

About two weeks ago I unpacked my new desktop. This new computer was required in order to run Windows 11. After downloading all the Windows 11 and EDGE updates I plugged in my 5.1 speaker system. First, I made all the necessary changes to both the Realtek Audio Console window and the Windows 11 System > Sound > More Sound Settings windows. Including Speaker Properties and Setup to reflect my 5.1 audio setup. I successfully ran the test tone to all six speakers from both the Realtek Audio Console and the Windows 11 System > Sound > >Speaker Setup Test Tone window.

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Realtek Surround Sound issue in Windows 11 Home 22H2 22621.2134

Hi

Welcome to Microsoft community.

To resolve the issue with Realtek Surround Sound in Windows 11, you can try the following steps:

1. Download and install the latest Realtek audio driver: Visit the Realtek website or your laptop manufacturer's website to download and install the latest audio driver compatible with Windows 11. Make sure to download the driver specific to your audio chipset.
   
2. Configure audio settings in Realtek Audio Manager: Once the driver is installed, locate the Realtek Audio Manager on your system. It is usually accessible by right-clicking on the speaker icon in the taskbar and selecting "Open Sound settings" or "Sound settings." In the Realtek Audio Manager, navigate to the Speaker Configuration or Audio Settings section. Ensure that the speaker configuration is set to 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound.
   
3. Enable surround sound in Windows Sound settings: Open the Windows Sound settings by right-clicking on the speaker icon in the taskbar and selecting "Open Sound settings" or "Sound settings." In the Sound settings window, click on the "Device properties" link under the output device. In the device properties window, click on the "Additional device properties" link. In the speaker properties window, navigate to the "Spatial sound" tab and select "Windows Sonic for Headphones" or "Dolby Atmos for Headphones" if available. This will enable virtual surround sound for your audio output.
   
4. Test surround sound configuration: To test if surround sound is working correctly, right-click on the speaker icon in the taskbar and select "Open Sound settings" or "Sound settings." In the Sound settings window, click on the "Device properties" link under the output device. In the device properties window, click on the "Additional device properties" link. In the speaker properties window, click on the "Configure" button. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up and test your surround sound configuration.
   

If the above steps do not resolve the issue, you may need to check if there are any firmware updates available for your audio chipset or consult the support documentation provided by your laptop manufacturer for further assistance.

Please feel free to let me know if you have any further updates, thanks.

Best regards

Derrick Qian | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

 

5.1 Surround sound in windows 10

Hi Jeka,

There are some reasons why you don't get the 5.1 surround sound. Some of these are caused by the type of audio format, how the file was encoded, if the file supports 5.1 surround sound and such. For us to determine what's causing
the concern more precisely, please provide information on the following:

• The type of file that you're trying to play.
• Troubleshooting steps done to rectify this concern

For now, before we go to a more in-depth troubleshooting, we suggest you run

audio troubleshooter. Look for Find and fix problems playing sounds.

Don't hesitate to update us if you need further assistance.

Best regards,

 

Enable and Troubleshoot Surround Sound in WIndows 11 (2023)

Have you enabled Surround sound? See how to enable Surround Sound in WIndows 11:

How to Enable Spatial Sound in Windows 11

https://techschumz.com/install-dolby-atmos-on-your-windows-11-pc-or-laptop/

How to enable spatial sound on Windows 11 - Pureinfotech

How to Enable Spatial Sound and Enhance Audio on Windows 11

https://thegeekpage.com/5-1-channel-surround-sound-not-working/

Troubleshoot Surround sound in Windows 11:

https://thegeekpage.com/5-1-channel-surround-sound-not-working/

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