Windows 10: Xear audio 7.1 surround sound is not showing up on the configure section of the control...

I brought a 7.1 surround sound headset and control panel doesn't show me the option for it to configure the speakers on the headset to 7.1 surround sound. Headphones: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07TC8J6HK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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Issues with 5.1 Surround Sound with Windows 10

Hi,

Thank you for posting on Microsoft Community Forums.

What is the make and model of the computer?

Which audio driver are you using?

In order to output 5.1 surround sound, the sound card and the audio device (Speakers) must have 5.1 support and not all sound cards are configured to output 5.1 surround signal. Also, as you have mentioned that there could be compatibility issues where
the audio drivers may not be fully supported on Windows 10?

If the sound card supports, and is configured to output 5.1 surround signal, please ensure that the computer is set up properly to output the signal.

• Open the Run dialog box by pressing the
  Windows key and R together.
  
• Type mmsys.cpl and hit the Enter key to open the
  Sound control panel.
  
• Under Playback tab, right click on the audio device (speaker) and select
  Set default.
  
• Click on the Configure button to launch the device (speaker) setup window.
  
• Click the dropdown list under Audio channels and select
  5.1 Surround and click Next.
  
• Check the boxes Center, Subwoofer and
  Side pair and click Next.
  
• Click Finish once the configuration completes.
  

Sometimes, the outdated, missing or corrupted audio drivers can also cause problems in 5.1 surround output. So, I would also suggest to update the audio drivers or uninstall/reinstall the audio driver if it the latest version of the driver is already
installed. Please refer to the article below.

Update drivers in Windows 10

You may also try installing the High Definition Audio Device driver
and see if that makes any difference. Please refer to the steps for uninstalling and reinstalling drivers under section
Fix your audio issues of the link below.

Fix sound problems in Windows 10

Get back to us after following the steps above and let us know how it goes.

We await your response.

Regards,

Peer Samie

Microsoft Community-Moderator

 

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,

 

No surround sound on purchased movies

Hi,

Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community.

I appreciate your interest on Windows 10.

I understand your concern and will help you with the issue.

Before we proceed, I would like you to answer the following question:

• 
  What is the make and model of the computer ?
  
• 
  What is the make and model of the sound card?
  
• 
  Does the issue occur with the movies downloaded from Movies and TV app?
  

I suggest you to follow the steps below:

Method 1

I Suggest you to check the quality of videos downloaded from the app, if the issue occurs only with the movies downloaded from Movies and TV app. If the issue doesn't occur in other videos saved on the computer and persists even after download
the HD movies from the app then I suggest you to run the app troubleshooter and check.

To do so, please follow the below link and check if that helps.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/run-the-troubleshooter-for-windows-apps

Method 2

If the issue occurring with both the movies from the app and the videos saved on the computer then I suggest you to go to sound settings and select speaker type as 5.1.

To do so, please follow the steps below:

• 1. Press Windows key + X and select control panel.
• 2. Click on Hardware and Sound, and then clicking Sound.
• 3. Click the Playback tab, select Speakers, and then click
  Configure.
• 4. Under Audio Channels, select which speakers are present in your
  speaker configuration, and then click Test. You should hear a
  tone play in each speaker. Click Next, and then follow the directions to continue the configuration process.
• 5. Select 5.1 surround in the option and click on
  OK.

Note: Your sound card determines which options you see during the speaker configuration process. For example, if you're using a mobile PC with internal speakers, you might only see Stereo in the Audio Channels section.

If issue persists,


Method 3

Update the Sound card driver and check if it helps.

Follow the steps to update the Sound card drivers.

a. Press Windows Key + X and then click Device Manger.

b. Search for Sound, Video and Game Controllers and expand it.

c. Right click on the soundcard driver and select
update driver software.



Please get back to us with the updated status. WE will be happy to assist you further.