5.1 Surround Speakers Not working Solved/Closed

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Hello,
Motherboard: nforce3-a
speakers: Logitech x-540
sound card: Creative SoundBlaster (SB) Audigy SE
OS: Vista x32

5.1 surround sound is not working... Applications and Drivers are fully updated, I have tried uninstalling and re-installing the drivers.  When I select 5.1 under the types of speakers in my application, it disables my center speaker, and makes my rear speakers really garbling.  When I select 2.1, it gives me EVEN crystal clear quality sound from all the speakers.  I have also checked all the connections three times.

Trance Man · Accepted Answer

Ok I know this post has been here for an age but ive just stumbled upon it today,i too had the same problem not getting my 5.1 to work,here's how I sussed it,open up the EAX console or advanced HQ (its the same thing) on the thrid panel along you will see CMSS 3D click it,i find selecting CMSS 3D 2 is the one that works for me,just play a music track at the same time your changing the effects to get the best result,hope this works

Anonymous User · Answer

Hello, perhaps you have a problem with the driver compability best thing is to inform yourself about you hardware device.


And also perhaps best configuration will be for your using 2.1.

rj0209 · Answer

Well, I just bought the sound card, and it is compatible with Vista... I made sure of that before I bought it
the best configs right now are 2.1, but I have a 7.1 channel sound card and 5.1 speakers, I just want to make a full use out of them...

prakka · Answer

Try un-muting your PCM and/or your headphones in the mixer.

RJ · Answer

problem solved! For about 9 months, I thought turning ON the matrix mode gave me surround sound... A simple fix...

shim · Answer

I'm having the same problem, except it's not the Matrix that is to blame.  Speakers: Logitech X-540.  Card: Sound Blaster Audigy SE.  I used to only be able to get the center, but right now I have the two front speakers.  The Creative tools I have don't seem to like the 5.1 setting.  Whenever I choose it, it never tests for rear, center, or the sub.  My card's driver is up-to-date, and I'm on Windows XP Pro.  Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

ZeRaK · Answer

at the moment I have some wierd issues with my Logitech 5.1 speakers (some x-540 I think it is) alone with my Sound Blaster Audigy (maybe SE).

when connecting in 2.1 mode and testing, left front&right play as they should, so does right back, but right front and subwoofer seems to be swapped.

and when connecting in 5.1 it seems to be the same... my subwoofer says Right front...



and actually when connecting in 2.1 the sides seems to be switched... but thats just fixed through swapping the audio connections at the little connector (3port mini-jacks and 2port audio)

oh well, gonna try reinstalling software and see what happens

Voyd · Answer

I had the same problem as many here.

I managed to fix my problem by installing the Realtek HD Audio manager and enabling the speaker fill option and setting the front left and right as well as rear left and right to full range speakers. Then I boosted the gain on the rear speakers cos they were a little quiet and it's all good now.

egal · Answer

(NON Official Solution)

Creative Audigy driver + Programs for Vista/Vista x64:

ftp://digiex.net/Drivers/Creative/SBAX_PCDVT_LB_2_15_0004EQ.exe (67MB)

- Creative Audio Console
- Creative EAX Settings
- Creative Graphic Equalizer
- Creative Speaker Settings (BASS REDIRECTION!)
- SoundFont Bank Manager
- Windows Vista MIDI Device Configuration Utility
- MediaSource DVD-Audio Player (not working on x64)

vonwisdom · Answer

Tks man,I didn't think I would ever fix them.
I had speaker fill and Loudness equalization that I clicked on both and now they work :))))))

Saad · Answer

same problem I faced what can I do plz tell me @ Email Id removed for security

Lafcam · Answer

PEOPLE STOP SEARCHING IF U EXPERIENCE THAT ISSUE WITH WINDOWS 7: 
CREATIVE X-FI EXTREME MUSIC DOEST NOT OFFER U THE CHOICE OF CHOOSING  5.1 OR  7.1 AS SOON AS U PLUG THE LOGITECH X-530 SURROUND SPEAKER SYSTEM 
WELL TRY THIS BECAUSE I'VE FIND IT AFTER A COUPLE OF HOURS OF TRYING... 

-Right click on the speaker icon in the right task bar just beside the date and hours then click on listening hardware... 

-Then u should see SPearker and SPDIF OUT  

- RIght click on the speaker button and click configure speaker and then u should  
be able as me to click 5.1 and 7.1 and fully listen to the beauty of surround...


that is a bug of windows 7 and creative hardware I think because my old system recognize it but not with the logitech system 


i hope that will do for u as me... 
im going to play game surround helllllllllll yeahhhhhh!!! 
Lafcam  the homemade bug fixer

Domainlayers · Answer

Hi guys look at here 5.1 doesnt works in any mp3 files 

IF U WANT ALL THE SPEAKER (center also) U HAVE TO USE THE ORGINAL DVD FILE 
that is orginal dvd disk like dolby movies (speed, James Bond) like this movies u have to use the orginal dvd disk.

Then only the 5.1 shows its Orginal Working

5.1 Surround Speakers Not working

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