Problem With 5.1 Surround Sound Output

Joe Ciaravino · Mar 30, 2016

Windows 7 64 bit OS with Realtek integrated sound on motherboard. If I go to the Realtek application on my computer and test the speaker output, I get a correct test sound from all front, rear, center, and subwoofer speakers. However, when I play music with WM Player, iTunes, or any other application, I only get stereo sound (front pair speakers work only).

Eldon · Mar 30, 2016

Right-click the Volume icon in the Notification Area > Playback devices > Speakers > Configure, and select 5.1 Surround.

Joe Ciaravino · Mar 31, 2016

Yes, that is the way I have had it and it tests correctly, however; music applications don't play thru the rear and center speakers.

plodr · Mar 31, 2016

Music is stereo so it's normal to play not in surround sound.

Enabling the "Speaker Fill" enhancement is the correct way to handle this. Right click audio icon in task bar (or open from control panel) -> playback devices -> speakers -> Properties -> Enhancements -> Enable Speaker Fill.

This makes Windows scale up any stereo sound source.
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Joe Ciaravino · Apr 1, 2016

plodr said: ↑

Music is stereo so it's normal to play not in surround sound

Enabling the "Speaker Fill" enhancement is the correct way to handle this. Right click audio icon in task bar (or open from control panel) -> playback devices -> speakers -> Properties -> Enhancements -> Enable Speaker Fill.
This makes Windows scale up any stereo sound source..
Click to expand...

Yes, that works perfectly.

plodr · Apr 1, 2016

Glad when a problem is fixed.

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