5.1 Vista

g4m3rof1337 · 01-20-2008, 03:43 AM

I have the Logitech X-530's and the two far speakers, and the middle speaker dont produce any sound.

I checked Vistas settings, and it appears to be in 5.1 already.

I used to be able to hear out of all speakers.

Thanks.

PC eye · 01-20-2008, 03:52 AM

Onboard or expansion card for sound? I doubt 3 out of 5 speakers quit while a full removal and reinstall of the sound drivers/software will probably be needed if something muted the rear and center channels on you. First make sure the plugs are all in correctly in case a pair was pulled out somehow leaving only the front plugged in.

g4m3rof1337 · 01-20-2008, 07:23 PM

Well, whats weird is, every speaker use to play music, but it doesn't anymore.
In games, and in speaker testing they all work.

m0nk3ys1ms · 01-20-2008, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by g4m3rof1337

Well, whats weird is, every speaker use to play music, but it doesn't anymore.
In games, and in speaker testing they all work.

Possibly the format of the music?

Impulse666 · 01-20-2008, 10:45 PM

if they work in games and test tones, but not in music, its because of the player. look for a setting in iTunes/winamp/VLC or whatever you use. Or you can cheat and split the two channels that work into four for surround stereo.

Redbull{wings} · 01-21-2008, 12:19 AM

mp3s are only two channels, mine do the same things in Vista; they only play out of the front two for music and all of them work for games I have not yet found a setting to change this.

PC eye · 01-21-2008, 05:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redbull{wings}

mp3s are only two channels, mine do the same things in Vista; they only play out of the front two for music and all of them work for games I have not yet found a setting to change this.

When playing mp3s here with VLC in Vista(since WMP 11 is crap!

) all speakers are heard. The mixer for sound like the audio console for a Creative model sound card as well as the settings in the player would be the thing to examine since all speakers work otherwise.

Even with the monaural wav files assigned to different Windows functions should be heard through all speakers unless the software portion needed to be reinstalled for sound if not the player itself. A software glitch isn't that uncomon when sound is lost between channels.

Redbull{wings} · 01-21-2008, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PC eye

When playing mp3s here with VLC in Vista(since WMP 11 is crap!

) all speakers are heard. The mixer for sound like the audio console for a Creative model sound card as well as the settings in the player would be the thing to examine since all speakers work otherwise.

Even with the monaural wav files assigned to different Windows functions should be heard through all speakers unless the software portion needed to be reinstalled for sound if not the player itself. A software glitch isn't that uncomon when sound is lost between channels.

I figured it was just something Vista did as it happened with wmp11, iTunes, and winamp which all played fine XP

PC eye · 01-22-2008, 12:49 AM

The only problem seen with Vista with players and sound besides drivers at first was seeing no video at all in WMP 11. You can hear any audio spotlessly while needing VLC to play a dvd or view any video file on the drive. Once I get a newer version of PowerDVD or reinstall Vista at some point like when getting a new drive in hopefully something will be solved there.

Vista simply being a newer version of Windows would often rule the need for a newer version of a player or any other desktop type application. WMP 10 remains the best for XP and you can't see in Vista since you would have to cut 11 out of the OS without the add/remove Windows components option seen anymore.

For seeing a loss of the rear channels the thought of a non Vista ready application for sound still able to run would require the updated for Vista. The problem being seen there is would be the software for sound not the new version of Windows once you have the settings configured with the correct version installed or the simple need to reinstall it. All softwares sees bugs at times.

g4m3rof1337 · 01-22-2008, 08:19 AM

Semi unrelated question, is there anything I can do to play music better, like louder.

Is there a program that runs it better? I had a sound card, but some games weren't compatible. Can I take a selection of songs, and re-record them louder and more detailed?

Thanks.

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PC eye Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Inside a pc Posts: 18,938	Onboard or expansion card for sound? I doubt 3 out of 5 speakers quit while a full removal and reinstall of the sound drivers/software will probably be needed if something muted the rear and center channels on you. First make sure the plugs are all in correctly in case a pair was pulled out somehow leaving only the front plugged in. __________________ Geek Goliath: Gates Says G'Bye to Microsoft http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/sto...5246378&page=1 Nitendo DS hits the classroom http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory?id=5250297

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01-22-2008, 12:49 AM	#9 (permalink)
PC eye Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Inside a pc Posts: 18,938	The only problem seen with Vista with players and sound besides drivers at first was seeing no video at all in WMP 11. You can hear any audio spotlessly while needing VLC to play a dvd or view any video file on the drive. Once I get a newer version of PowerDVD or reinstall Vista at some point like when getting a new drive in hopefully something will be solved there. Vista simply being a newer version of Windows would often rule the need for a newer version of a player or any other desktop type application. WMP 10 remains the best for XP and you can't see in Vista since you would have to cut 11 out of the OS without the add/remove Windows components option seen anymore. For seeing a loss of the rear channels the thought of a non Vista ready application for sound still able to run would require the updated for Vista. The problem being seen there is would be the software for sound not the new version of Windows once you have the settings configured with the correct version installed or the simple need to reinstall it. All softwares sees bugs at times. __________________ Geek Goliath: Gates Says G'Bye to Microsoft http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/sto...5246378&page=1 Nitendo DS hits the classroom http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory?id=5250297

01-22-2008, 08:19 AM	#10 (permalink)
g4m3rof1337 Diamond Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 6,716	Semi unrelated question, is there anything I can do to play music better, like louder. Is there a program that runs it better? I had a sound card, but some games weren't compatible. Can I take a selection of songs, and re-record them louder and more detailed? Thanks. __________________ Desktop Laptop

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