5.1 - sound only coming from 2 speakers in windows 7

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  1. Posts : 46
    Windows 7
       #1

    5.1 - sound only coming from 2 speakers in windows 7


    I have 5.1 surround sound speakers and a realtek sound card, and when I do the sound test everything is fine, but when I come to play anything, the sound only comes through the front and rear speakers on the right. I have tried alot of things that I found while searching the net but still found no luck. I installed winamp and the sound comes through all speakers but is very bad quality no matter what play.

    Can anyone help?

    Thanks
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  2. Posts : 3
    Windows 7 Ultimate x86
       #2

    I'm in the same situation, but with Supreme FX-II that comes with Asus Rampage Formula. Worked just great with Win XP Prof x86. I've now tested a lot of drivers with this and with every one of them the sound comes from the rear speakers while testing, but when I try to play music with winamp or watch videos with VLC the rear speakers won't work.

    I'd appreciate some help also.

    Ps. I think of trying to install the old drivers in compatibility mode. Will tell if I get lucky.
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  3. Posts : 385
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
       #3

    Hi Guys,

    Welcome to 7 forums :)

    * Try Enabling the EAX/Matrix mode (or similar mode in your audio card) in the Audio settings. This would work for you !!!
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  4. Posts : 3
    Windows 7 Ultimate x86
       #4

    Didn't find the EAX/Matrix mode when I quickly looked in the settings, but I found something called Sonic Focus Processing. Listened to music while ticked the box to use it and instantly the sound quality got up a notch and the rear speakers came to life!

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  5. Posts : 46
    Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #5

    I cant find any of them settings anywhere. Heres is my sound controls.
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  6. Posts : 385
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
       #6

    Pawni said:
    Didn't find the EAX/Matrix mode when I quickly looked in the settings, but I found something called Sonic Focus Processing. Listened to music while ticked the box to use it and instantly the sound quality got up a notch and the rear speakers came to life!


    Glad to hear that your issue was resolved :) Thanks for letting us know the same
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  7. Posts : 46
    Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #7

    Venths said:
    Glad to hear that your issue was resolved :) Thanks for letting us know the same
    Is there anything further you could help me with?
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  8. Posts : 385
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
       #8

    Pandy90 said:
    I cant find any of them settings anywhere. Heres is my sound controls.
    What do you have in the Enhancement and Advanced options?
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  9. Posts : 46
    Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #9

    This..

    I tried Immediate mode (although I didn't know what this was) but it still didnt work.
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  10. Posts : 385
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
       #10

    Try enabling the "Immediate mode" option...

    Can u also show the Dolby menu ?
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