Windows 10: Windows 10 and 5.1 surround sound

Discus and support Windows 10 and 5.1 surround sound in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; Looking through the forums, I notice that a lot of people have threads pointing out that Windows 10 simply doesn't play 5.1 sound consistently, some... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by twocrudedudes, Jan 11, 2020.

  1. Windows 10 and 5.1 surround sound


    Looking through the forums, I notice that a lot of people have threads pointing out that Windows 10 simply doesn't play 5.1 sound consistently, some threads going back to 2016. I'm still having this problem and I see no response whatsoever to this issue.


    Why is this not working? Why hasn't this been fixed? I need my speakers to play 5.1 and I haven't found a good reason from Microsoft or the community managers as to why it doesn't. This is extremely frustrating, and honestly, very bad customer service.


    This is just one more strike against Win10 in an increasingly longer list of problems that simply didn't exist in previous versions.


    Please fix this.

    :)
     
    twocrudedudes, Jan 11, 2020
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  2. 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,
     
    Roberto Ven, Jan 11, 2020
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  3. cadaveca Win User
    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 Windows 10 and 5.1 surround sound :p
     
    cadaveca, Jan 11, 2020
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  4. Windows 10 and 5.1 surround sound

    5.1 surround sound

    Just upgraded to latest Windows 10. Surround sound is not on audio channel menu. Only "stereo" is listed. Surround sound is also now not working on ONKYO receiver. Windows says I have latest sound driver.

    All other help messages talk about realtek. I just have what came with Dell computer.
     
    DwightHarris10, Jan 11, 2020
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