Windows 10: Win 10 uses the wrong channels when I play 5.1 media

Whenever I try to play a video file with 5.1 sound - currently I'm testing using an AAC 48kHz 5.1 encoded stream in a matroska container, but I have the issue with other codecs as well and I'm guessing it applies to all 5.1 streams - it plays the rear channels through my 2.0 (laptop) speakers. I hear no dialogue. This happens in both vlc and mpc-hc, so I definitely think win10 is the culprit.

Going into the sound control panel > selecting the speaker audio device > opening speaker properties > spatial sound, and clicking "restore defaults" will solve the problem temporarily, but something resets the issue at regular intervals.

I've tried to figure out what causes the problem without success. The following is a list of stuff that doesn't cause the issue:

• Putting the computer into sleep mode.
• Restarting the computer
• Muting the audio device.
• Playing other 5.1 audio streams
• playing 2.0 audio streams
• Using remote desktop to connect to another computer and using the audio device.
• Connecting a portable bluetooth speaker
• Using the laptop headphone jack.

Can anyone help me find a way to solve this that doesnt include me opening the sound properties every day? Any hints on what is causing the problem to reappear is also welcome.

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Remove Play with Windows Media Player Context Menu in Windows 10  

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Step 1. Open with > choose another app




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Bluetooth and Windows 10 Media Player don't play as well as they use to.

Hi William,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

We understand how you feel about the situation. We're sorry for the trouble.

I would suggest you to follow the below methods.

Method: 1

I suggest you to check the status of Bluetooth in device manager.

Check Device Manager.

• Press Windows + X, click on Device Manager.
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Method: 2

Run Hardware and Device troubleshooter.

• Press Windows + X, Select control panel.
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Method: 3

Also suggested you to perform Windows media DVD troubleshooter.

If your computer is having problems playing video or audio files in Windows Media Player, try using the Windows Media Player Settings troubleshooter to fix the problem. The troubleshooter checks the configuration and network settings
for Windows Media Player to make sure that you can play content you've downloaded and saved to your computer, or content streaming over a network or the Internet. Steps to run Windows Media Player Settings troubleshooter are as follows:

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Hope this helps in resolving the issue. If the issue persists, do get back to us. We will be happy to assist you.

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Hi Joseph,

Provide us additional information to assist you better with this issue:

• Are you referring to the Windows Media Playback?
• What exactly happens when you try to rip music?
• Have you made any changes to the operating system prior to this issue?

Let us try the below troubleshooting steps and check if it helps.

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Windows Media Player DVD troubleshooter find and fix problems with playing DVDs in Windows Media Player.

Steps:

• Press Windows key, type troubleshooting
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Step 2: I recommend you to install all the pending updates on your device and check if it helps.

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Hope it helps. Reply to the post with an updated status of ripping the DVD for further assistance.

Thank you.