Speaker Help Please

cianr

Hi all,

Just got a new desktop (Dell XPS 420 with "Audio Integrated HDA 7.1 Dolby Digital capability") and Logitech X-540 running Windows Vista.

If I got into control panel and ensure it is set up for Surround 7.1 I can test it by click on each speaker individually - they all work fine.

The problem is when playing music, watching a video or playing a game no sound comes out of the L&R Rear or the Centre speaker. If I press "Matrix mode" on the speakers I get sound from all of them.

According to Logitech:

“Matrix Mode”: Enjoy a 5.1 surround sound effect even from 2-channel stereo sources.

Soooo . . .whats going on? Its a new computer from Dell. How can I confirm it has the 7.1 whats-it? In Device Manager is meantions "High Definition Audio Device".

I've googled it and searched the Logitech and Dell websites but cant come up with a solution. Im new to desktops,speakers and Vista so any help on how to proceed is appreciated!! :rolleyes:

butts

With regard to music, most of what is out there is stereo anyway.

With regard to DVDs it sounds like your DVD player s/w hasn't being setup for surroud sound speakers.

cianr

Many thanks for the reply Butts.

As i say Im new to this technology so just wanted to check thats its operating as it should be.

Cheers!