Windows 10: No sound from surround speakers in Windows 11

I am not getting sound from the surround speakers of my Cambridge Soundworks DTT2200 5.1 system.I am using the Realtek onboard audio of my B450 Aorus Elite motherboard, and have used the Realtek Audio Console app to configure 5.1 sound. I'm running Windows 11 23H2, OS Build 22631.3155, Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.22684.1000.0.If I go into the Windows Sound Control Panel and configure the Realtek speakers, and select the "5.1 surround" setting, I only get output from the front stereo speakers. I get no test tone from the other 4 speakers. If I go to the "Customise your configuration" s

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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

 

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

 

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