5.1 sound system doesn't work

[Procyon]

I have a 5.1 sound system (Fujitel 1200watts PMPO) (25Hz- 180Hz). My sound card is creative sound blaster live!

I have connected all in the correct places. Also changed my audio configuration (in the creative audioHQ) to 5.1.

Now what can I do?

[erjin999]

Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices (Classic View) then click the Advanced button at the bottom. Does it show 5.1 also ?

If not correct it, if it does then you are not alone when you say you don't understand why it isn't working :).

[gryphon]

check if your audio isn't muted, just has low volume settings and that you use the correct device for audio.

[erjin999]

Does sound work at all ? Is it just the extra bits that dont work ?

[Procyon]

The real problem is that the maximum level of audio that comes from the sound system is too low.

All the sound levels in windows are at maximum, same with the system.

[erjin999]

And this doesnt happen with 2 speakers ? As in it is unique to the 5.1 ?

Its not going to be something silly like the power not plugged in  ;D

[Procyon]

I had a 2.1, nothing wrong happened with it.

[Phoenix]

I have a 5.1 sound system (Fujitel 1200watts PMPO) (25Hz- 180Hz). My sound card is creative sound blaster live!

I have connected all in the correct places. Also changed my audio configuration (in the creative audioHQ) to 5.1.

Now what can I do?

in my audigy Z2s i have a THX-console

See if you have one, open it if found.

See if analog output is checked.

This caused me some trouble too, the first time i configged that thing..

[Procyon]

I made it work. I just needed to press the input button in its remote control.

Now i have another problem. The center speaker doesn't work. For example, in a game, i can't hear what a guy is saying, if he is in front of me, just the mummbling coming from the subwoofer, the same happens with the test software.I don't know if this is a software problem or hardware problem. If is the second, probably is a wrong connection inside the subwoofer not the speaker.

[Phoenix]

check the speaker if its connected correctly

Then see the speaker settings for bass settings..

maybe the setting for sound clearance (or something like it..)

just walk through the settings and play alittle around ;)

[GhostHunter]

I had the Live! 5.1 and couldn't ever get my center speaker on my 5.1 to work - no driver, firmware, etc. ever fixed it either

[Procyon]

check the speaker if its connected correctly

Then see the speaker settings for bass settings..

maybe the setting for sound clearance (or something like it..)

just walk through the settings and play alittle around ;)

I have some options in my speaker setting (default software of the Live! 5.1). Is the same program where I test the speakers:

- Center speaker volume (at maximum)

- Subwoofer volume (at maximum)

- Bass redirection (I don't know what is it), when I check this, "crossover frequency" regulation control is available. (is unchecked, I can't notice a diference)

- AC-3 decode, (I don't know what is it) (checked)

[Phoenix]

that default software is that the Creative EAX settings and that kind of software??

[Procyon]

The default software is called Creative AudioHQ, which consist in smaller programs, such as creative EAX settings, Speaker setting, Sound fonts, and a piano useless thing.

With the EAX setting I can select the effects, and with the speaker settings, the configuration of the speakers volume of bass, center,  etc.

[Phoenix]

ok, than we have the same software ;)

check the thx setup console

make sure you have the appropriate speakerselection (5.1 speaker)..

check you have the analog output

and maybe you should take your time for the speaker calibiration wizard.

that should do the trick...

[Procyon]

ok, than we have the same software ;)

check the thx setup console

make sure you have the appropriate speakerselection (5.1 speaker)..

check you have the analog output

and maybe you should take your time for the speaker calibiration wizard.

that should do the trick...

THx setup console? Speaker calibration wizard? how can I access these?

analog output... checked

appropriate speakerselection... checked

[Phoenix]

THx setup console? Speaker calibration wizard? how can I access these?

Through the start menu..

or rightclick on the icon in your tasktray.

(now im wondering, if you have these options with your speaker system...)

[Procyon]

The creative diagnostics software says that I don't have any problem.

No matter which cables do I use, the center speaker never works(digitally speaking, because physically the 5.1 system is ok).

heres is a photo of what this program looks.

[Grimbringer]

Does any of your other hardware conflict with Your "Creative Sound Blaster Live!"?

[Procyon]

negative

[Procyon]

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